Saturday, October 8:  Puna Hongwanji Bazaar.  Rummage sale, laulau, cinders, silent auction, boutique, baked goods, and smoked meat. Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-492 Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au. 8 a.m. to Noon.  Free admission. For more information call (808) 966-9981 or visit www.punahongwanji.org.

Saturday, October 15:  Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to 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 […]

Saturday, October 15:  Lilikoi Festival.  Whether you already have a passion for passion fruit or are just getting to know this amazing fruit that is so plentiful in Hawai`i, you are sure to enjoy this event which features a lilikoi-themed cooking contest, demonstrations, live music all day, vendor booths and keiki activities.  Maku'u Farmers Market, […]

Sunday, October 16:  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, October 22: 1st Annual Pig N’ Swig benefit.  Spend the evening dining on roast pork & mashed potatoes prepared by Big Island Grill, beer from Kona Brewing Co., wine, pupus, coffee and dessert. There will be a bacon cook-off featuring local chefs, great local entertainment, door prizes, live and silent auctions. Proceeds support Rotary […]

Monday, October 31:  `Ohana Halloween Pa`ina.  Enjoy this family friendly celebration of Halloween with a haunted house, playground, costume contests, and vendors. 4 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest check-in; 4:30 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest. 5 p.m. Adult Costume Contest check-in; 8 p.m. Adult Costume Contest. Live entertainment 5 – 9 p.m. Keahou Shopping Center,78-6831 Ali`i Dr, […]

The Emily T Gail Show, aka “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily "talks story" with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all […]

Every Tuesday Morning:  BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:30 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at www.espnhawaii.com under the lineup or visit www.bikeworkshawaii.com. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other […]

Every Tuesday:  Kanikapila with Wes Awana 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 fees apply. For information […]

November 4 – 13:  Kona Coffee Festival.  Hawai`i’s oldest food festival combines a modern-day infatuation with coffee with Kona’s old-world history.  The award-winning festival honors Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans. Celebrated at many locations throughout Kona, with fun for the whole family. For information, venues, and […]