Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Volcano Art Center Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday, May 5: Ka`u Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a A full day of live music, hula, local food & crafts, keiki activities, educational displays, guided coffee tastings and farm/mill tours headquartered inside and out of the Pahala Community Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's a great place to “talk story” with Ka`u coffee growers. The Ka`u […]

Every Monday: Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features […]

Sunday, May 20:  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 […]

Saturday, May 12: Make Fair Spring Spree.  All-handcrafted artisan bazaar, free make-and-take kids crafts and scavenger hunt, free goodie bags to the first 50 adult shoppers, local food vendors, photo booth and more. The Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd, Volcano. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, email contactmakerfair@gmail.com or visit https://www.makerfair.org/.

Saturday, May 12: Lei Making Session.  The day before Mother’s Day, make a lei. Extra flowers or ti leaf are welcome. Cost: $12 SKEA members/$15 non-members. The Society for Kona's Education & Art, 84-5191 Mamalahoa Hwy, Honaunau. Noon to 3 p.m.  For information or to register call (808) 328-9392 or visit www.skea.org.

Friday, May 18: Big Island Comedy Eruption.  A night of laughs as comedians Champ and Kaleo Pilanca, “The New C & K Uncut”, hit the Palace stage. Also featured will be some of Big Island’s very own amateur comedians, and music by Media. There will be a beer garden with Heineken and Coors Light available. Tickets: […]

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 […]

May 20 – 28: 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. On Friday, May 25th, the Block Party will be from 3 – 10 p.m., the Parade will be at 5 p.m. For more information, visit Honoka`a Western Week […]

Sunday, May 20: Annual Farm Festival at Hamakua Harvest.  A free, family-friendly event celebrating local agriculture and the community. The festivities will feature locally produced goods and artisanal food available from numerous vendors. Enjoy an all-day lineup of some of the best local musicians, stop by the educational presentations or the hands-on exhibits. Children will enjoy […]