Sunday, December 16:  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 […]

Sunday, December 16:  Joy to the World Community Concert.  Presented by the Kona Music Society, this performance features holiday favorites by the voices of the KMS adult and youth choruses along with guest artists and a “sing along.” Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area Pavilion, 74-5562 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona.  4 – 6 p.m.  For information […]

Monday, December 24:  Mokuaikaua Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.  This Christmas Eve service at Hawaii's first Christian church (established in 1820) is always a beautiful and moving experience. All are welcome to this beautiful celebration of Jesus' birthday.  8 p.m.  Mokuaikaua Church, 75-5713 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 329-0655 or visit www.mokuaikaua.org.

Saturday, December 29:  Mochi Pounding at Historic Wailea Village.  Celebrate New Year with demonstrations of and participation in traditional Japanese mochi pounding and making of rice cakes. Plus New Year’s crafts, calligraphy & floral arrangements, taiko drumming, Hawaiian entertainment, local lunch and more.  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast, 29-2091 Old […]

Every Wednesday and Friday:  Hilo Farmers Market.  Located in Downtown Hilo, the festive Hilo’s Farmers Market is known as one of the best open markets in Hawaii. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line […]

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 and hula. Topics and films change weekly as the program revolves around the Hawaiian lunar calendar, and surprise guests and musicians […]

Thursday – Friday, January 3 – 11:  Waimea Ocean Film Festival.  Cinematic fun is January 3-6 at three Waimea venues—Kahilu Theatre, Parker Theatre and HPA Gates Theatre—before moving January 8-11 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.  In addition to screening 30 to 40 exceptional and award-winning films, Ocean Film offers breakfast talks, Q&A filmmaker sessions, compelling […]

Every Friday:  Aloha Fridays at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  Every Friday. 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 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For […]

Every Sunday 6:00 pm:  Emily T Gail Talks Golf & Other Sports sponsored by Aloha Big Island Visitor Guide is an hour long conversation with and about people and events on the Big Island and the mainland.  Emily talks with recreational, high school and professional athletes and the coaches, the parents, the organizers, the media […]

Sunday, January 13: 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 […]