Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11:  Kona Orchid Society Orchid Show, Plant & Craft Sale. Featuring orchid vendors from all over the island with exotic orchid species and exciting new hybrids. Orchid Growing Classes begin on the hour, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Many handmade craft items, jewelry and fine art, and many types […]

Saturday, May 18: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting […]

May 18 – 24:  Honoka`a Western Week, Parade, & Block Party.  Dress up western-style and visit Honoka`a town merchants and join in different paniolo-themed activities every night. Festivities include a parade on Saturday at 4 p.m., followed by a block party. Throughout the week, other activities will include Stick Horse Creation, Keiki Cowboy Games/Stick Horse […]

Friday – Sunday, May 18 – 20: Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival.  A celebration of Hawai`i Island as a cultural melting pot, this three day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, a keiki hula competition and cultural workshops. The event begins Friday day evening with protocol from the various cultures […]

Sunday, May 19:  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, vendor booths, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring […]

Saturday, May 25:  Hawaiian Sunset Saturdays.  Celebrate Kona’s spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and Hula.  Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free admission.  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2: Made In Hawaii Film Festival. The Made in Hawaii Film Festival showcases the best of Hawaii-made independent films over a weekend-long festival at the historic Hilo Palace Theater. The 2019 program includes music videos, webseries, experimental, documentary and narrative shorts and features, with filmmakers in attendance for Q&As. […]

June 30, 2019: KONA MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, QUARTER MARATHON & 5k RACES - WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT. Featuring all four traditional races - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5 K. An estimated 2,000 runners of all ages and abilities will be participating for prizes, health and enjoyment, and raising money for charities. The race will […]

June 3, 2019: Ni‘aulani Nature Walk. Guided nature walks through the rain forest at Niaulani are offered on Mondays at 9:30am.  The one hour, free guided walks introduce individuals, families and groups to the most diverse, intact, and accessible, old-growth koa/’ohi’a rain forest remaining in the state.  No reservations are required for groups of 5 or […]

Monday June 3 & Tuesday June 4: Leitis In Waiting.Not Rated | 72 min Celebrate PRIDE at the Palace! Documentary by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson & Kumu Hina Wong-Kalu Leitis in Waiting is a raw yet tender portrait of Joey Mataele and the Tonga leitis, an intrepid group of native transgender women fighting a rising […]