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 […]

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 […]

Every Tuesday:  Kanikapila with Wes Asana 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. […]

Throughout the month of September:  Hawai’i Island Festival. 30 Days of Aloha was created to continue a month long Big Island celebration formerly known as Aloha Festivals. The festival seeks to perpetuate the cultural traditions and aloha spirit of the Big Island through various signature and affiliated events, all of which showcase a unique aspect […]

Friday, September 8:  Tropical Tease: A Night of Cabaret.  Presented by The Palace Theater and The 6th Annual Hawai`i Burlesque Festival, enjoy an evening of celebration with crazy songs, exotic dance, female impersonation, aerial artistry, live organ music, risqué striptease and more. Headlining the event will be RedBone, “The Cyclone of Burlesque” with special guest […]

Friday September 9: Kindy Sproat Falsetto Contest.  This unique music competition features talented male singers of all ages who can not only sing in the unique Hawaiian falsetto style, but can also captivate the audience with the stories behind the songs. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Admission […]

Thursday – Sunday, September 14 -17: HawaiiCon. Bringing together the best of science, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, anime and cosplay. Celebrities join the top space scientists, voice actors and cosplayers in the country for four days of panels, workshops, a film festival, and adventures. Enjoy loads of fun with great food, entertainment, arts & crafts, […]

Saturday, September 16: Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula 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 mat. […]

Saturday, September 16:  42nd Annual Paniolo Parade and Honouliuli.  The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Waimea Cherry Blossom Park, Church Rd., Waimea, and proceed to Waimea Park, featuring princesses on horseback with attendees (complete with "Pooper Scooper" brigades!), decorated with the flowers of their respective islands. The Royal Court will also be present, […]

Sunday, September 17: 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 […]