Every Wednesday:  Hawai`iana Live.  A 45-minute cultural tourism program hosted by Leilehua Yuen. It features live on stage presentations that share the history and traditions of the Hawaiian culture through storytelling, film, music, oli (chant) and hula. Palace Theater, 38 Haili Street, Hilo.  11 a.m. Admission is $5, Keiki 12 & under, free.  For information […]

Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call […]

Friday, October 4:  Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range.  The 6-8 p.m. event showcases the isle’s grass-fed beef industry while bringing together local ranchers, farmers, restaurateurs and eager eaters to celebrate a bounty of locally produced food. Thirty five of the state's top chefs will prepare delectable dishes using grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat, mutton […]

Sunday, October 6:  PATH 5K/10K/Keiki Run.  Kona's Kickoff to Ironman Week.  A fun out & back course on Ali`i Drive, Awards for overall & top 3 places in 5 year age groups. Race Day Registration Rates: $40 for adults and $30 for ages 14 & under. Online Registration: www.pathhawaii.org under Event page. To avoid race […]

Sunday, October 6:  2nd Annual Festival of Aloha.  “E Hele Mai!” Celebrate Hawaiian Heritage at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel Ballroom Courtyard, 62-100 Kauna Oa Drive, Kamuela. Learn the craft of lei or ipu making as well as the games the ancestors used to play. Enjoy unique island crafts, authentic native food and be entertained […]

Saturday, October 12:  Ironman Triathlon World Championship.  The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim off Kailua Pier, a 112-mile bike course to Hawi and a 26.2-mile run. The first racers swim at 6:30 […]

Saturday, October 12:  Hula Arts at Kilauea.  This VAC program features Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah, and is a 50-minute narrated demonstration of preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawai`i […]

Sunday, October 20:  Pumpkin Patch Festival in Waimea. Pick out a pumpkin and have a terrific and fun family day. Climbing wall, haunted house, huge pumpkin patch, live entertainment, horseback rides, ono (delicious) food and much more!  Bring the whole family for a great day of celebration. Hawai`i Preparatory Academy’s Upper Campus, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain […]

Sunday, October 20:  15th Annual Taste of Hilo.  Featuring the culinary art of many of the Big Island's restaurants, dessert makers, bakeries, beverage distributors, and other food purveyors. In years past, this popular food show has featured specialty items such as Kobe Beef, Blue Fin Tuna, and Sturgeon. Sangha Hal, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. 1 […]

Sunday, October 20:  Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at […]