Throughout the Month of June: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

• Saturday, June 17:  Papaikou Hongwanji Mission, 27-378 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Papaikou.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 964-1640.
• Saturday, June 24:  Honomu Hongwanji Mission, 28-1658 Government Main Rd., Honomu.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 963-6032.
• Friday & Saturday, June 30 & July 1:  Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au.  Service 6 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 966-9981.

Saturday, June 17:
Aloha Keiki Run.  Various race distances from 100 yards to 1 mile for youth ages 1-15. All participants receive a race t-shirt, finisher’s medal, & goody bag. Games, music, Big Wave Water Slide, photo booth, and fun for the whole family. Special appearance by Ronald McDonald to cheer on the runners.  Kona Commons Shopping Center, 74-5450 Makala Blvd., Kailua Kona.  8 a.m. Cost is $15 per entry. For more information, call (808) 967-8240, email raceinfo@konamarathon.com or visit http://konamarathon.com/event-information/aloha-keiki-run/.

Sunday, June 11:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance.  Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A drug and alcohol free event.  For information visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/festival/62/schedule.

Saturday, June 10:
Kamehameha Day Parade and Ho`olaule`a, Kailua-Kona.  Adorned in the flowers and colors of the Hawaiian Islands, regal pa`u riders on horseback will represent each of the eight islands, led by their respective princesses and the pa`u queen. The floral parade will also feature hula halau, equestrian units, marching bands, and more. The parade begins at Walua Road and Ali`i Drive at 9 a.m., and travels through Kailua Village to Palani Road past the pier, ending at noon.  The Ho`olaule`a includes a free concert at 11:45 a.m., featuring top Hawaiian recording artists, craft vendors, plus practitioner demonstrations including poi pounding and tapa cloth making. Hulihe`e Palace, 75-5718 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona, beginning at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 322-9944 or visit http://www.konaparade.org/.

Saturday, June 10:
Kamehameha Festival, North Kohala.   Lei draping ceremony begins at 8 a.m. at Kamehameha’s statue on Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa`au, followed by hula, live music and an explanation of the history of the beloved chief. Enjoy the Pa`u flower and horse parade along Akonai Pule Hwy., ending at Kamehameha Park, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a day of food, arts and crafts, hula, and music at Kamehameha Park, Kapa`au.. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 586-0333 or visit http://www.kamehamehadaycelebration.org/.

Friday & Saturday, June 9 & 10:
King Kamehameha Celebration – Lei Draping and Ho`olaulea, Hilo. Lei draping ceremony 5 p.m. at Wailoa State Park. Enjoy live music and the offering of lei, chant and dance.  Saturday’s Ho`olaulea will be located at Moku Ola, Coconut Island. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A drug and alcohol free event.  For information visit http://www.kamehamehafestival.org/festival/62/schedule.

Tuesday – Friday, June 6 – 9:
Magic Camp VI.  Popular, engaging and educational for ages 6 and up, Magic Camp is conducted by international award winners and long time instructors Bruce and Jennifer Meyers.  Each day, six or more magic tricks are taught. The material is learned in groups as well as one on one, all in the Palace lobby. Children will learn to make things appear, switch places, levitate and vanish.  Cost is $70 per child and includes all magic tricks, props and learning materials. Palace Theater, 38 Haili St., Hilo. Register through Bruce and Jennifer at (808) 982-9294. For more information, visit brucemeyers.com.

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Every Tuesday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.