#Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo
Spend part of your holiday at Grand Naniloa for 2026 Hoʻākea Hilo Lā ʻOhana Day
The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.
Hilo hotel hosting party for new Heineken Silver Lager
Lager enthusiasts attending the party will enjoy Heineken bucket specials, Heineken branded prizes and live entertainment from popular local artists “The Project.”
What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Friday?
The second night of competition takes place Friday at the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival with groups performing hula kahiko (ancient hula dances).
What’s happening at the Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday?
Today, the competition begins at the 60th Merrie Monarch Festival, with 12 candidates vying for Miss Aloha Hula.
Merrie Monarch Week: The ‘unofficial’ events
The action isn’t just at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium and Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium during Merrie Monarch Week on the Big Island. There are several other venues throughout Hilo and East Hawai‘i that will feature hula, music, arts and crafts, Hawaiian cultural events and other entertainment.
