Activities

The Hilo Orchid Show Gala Preview Party — a “fun”-raiser that kicks off the Annual Orchid Show and Sale in Hilo and raises funds for peace and agriculture — will be held on July 27 at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium.

Aloha Festivals is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Royal Court, as well as participants for the 75th Annual Floral Parade presented by ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach.

Acclaimed Maui reggae band Maoli performing in Kona, a Fitness and Car Show at the Old Kona Airport, the musical “Grease” kicks off at the Hilo Palace Theater and the always worthy event, Relay for Life of the Big Island, are among this week’s Top 20 things to do on the Big Island. Here’s a look at what’s happening on Big Island this week.

The 39th annual Cultural Festival at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on July 22 will feature a stellar lineup of local musicians, hula hālau, Hawaiian games and crafts, local exhibitors and vendors.

The Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens in Hilo is celebrating the 8th birthdays of Bengal tigers Tzatziki and Sriracha on July 22 during “Tiger Fun Day.”

The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival tops our Top 20 list of things to do this week, with a lineup of musicians that includes Mark Yamanaka, Ben Kaili, Sonny Lim and Kevin Brown. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

“Bring It!” is an uncensored open stage for original performance pieces. “Pai‘ea” tells the story of the early life, tests, and battles of Kamehameha I, the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands and became their king.

The shopping center in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the Big Island is helping students and educators get ready for the new school year in style while enjoying the last moments of summer.

It’s official: the Big Island festival dedicated to showcasing the personal, moral and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle is back for its second year.

Fourth of July on the Big Island this year features several family-friendly events. Check out our list of star-spangled shindigs to celebrate with a blast.

Kona Commons Shopping Center is making a big splash this summer by offering free water play for keiki in July.

There’s something for everybody during this year’s Fourth of July festivities on the Big Island, from a rodeo in Waimea to a rubber duckie derby in Waikōloa. And don’t forget about the fireworks shows!

This weekʻs Top 20 things to do on the Big Island are dominated by Fourth of July celebrations, including a 5K run/walk, rodeo, rubber duckie race and, of course, fireworks. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Gay right supporters and advocates in rainbow colors and decorated in an assortment of glitter and costumes also flooded downtown Hilo to begin the festival celebration with this yearʻs theme: “Fabulous Free Future.”

The roads used for the parade route will close at 10:45 a.m., 15 minutes prior to the parade starting at 11 a.m. and reopen at the conclusion of the parade at noon.

Make Music Hawaiʻi presents live performances in Hilo and Kona on June 21 as part of the global celebration of Make Music Day.

Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing section is hosting a free Keiki Fishing Derby on July 15 for North and South Kohala residents aged 5 to 18.

After a pandemic-imposed hiatus, Kahilu’s celebrated Youth Troupe returns to the stage for a special production for two performances only of the rock musical “Rent.”

Come out and enjoy the rainbows as the Big Island’s most colorful kiki — the annual Hawai‘i Island LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival — returns June 24 to Downtown Hilo.

Registration is open for Kahilu Theatreʻs keiki summer camps, which include camps for aerial dance, performing arts and music.