Obon Dance & Festival
Kahului Hongwanji Mission 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]
Obon Dance & Festival
Kapa`a Hongwanji Mission 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a, HI, United StatesThroughout the Month of July: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below […]
Historic Hapa Trail Walk
St. Raphael’s Church 3011 Hapa Rd., Koloa, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 21: Historic Hapa Trail Walk. An easy morning walk along historic Hapa Trail by the Koloa Community Association. Meet your tour guides at St. Raphael’s Church – this is the island’s oldest Catholic church, so your historical tour is off to a good start. Hapa Road Trail isn’t used anymore, but it was […]
Prince Lot Hula Festival
Iolani Palace 364 S. King, Honolulu, HI, United StatesFriday, July 21: Prince Lot Hula Festival. The largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai`i, the festival honors Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, who helped reprise hula and reigned as Kamehameha V from 1863 to 1872. Local food and refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day. Limited edition tee shirts and souvenir kokua buttons will be […]
Hula Kahiko Performance
Volcano Art Center Gallery Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 21: 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 […]
10th Annual Mango Festival
Hale Halawai 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 21: 10th Annual Mango Festival. This event will honor Big Island of Hawai`i mango varieties. Featuring mango grafting, growing techniques, mango trees for sale, mango recipe preparation and sampling, Hawaiian culture and hula, and entertainment. This is a zero waste event. Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For […]
Koloa Plantation Days Festival & Sunset Ho`olaulea
Poipu Beach Resort 2290 Koloa Road, Koloa, HI, United StatesSaturday, July 21: Koloa Plantation Days Festival & Sunset Ho`olaulea. Enjoy the revival of this Koloa Plantation Days tradition with music and food for an opening weekend celebration. This year brings a family focus to the event, with free games by Got Games! for all the keiki. Parents can enjoy a selection Kaua`i’s best food […]
Flight School for Girls
Pacific Aviation Museum 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United StatesMonday – Friday, July 23 – 27: Flight School for Girls. A five-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $330 per student ($290 for Museum Members) for the five-day program and includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a […]
Happy 121st Birthday, Amelia Earhart!
Pacific Aviation Museum 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, United StatesTuesday, July 24: Happy 121st Birthday, Amelia Earhart! The Museum fronts Luke Field on Ford Island, where Earhart ground looped her Lockheed Electra on takeoff March 20, 1937, while attempting her Round-the-World-Flight. There will be free birthday celebration cake and punch at 11 am. Bring your family and friends to help celebrate this woman in […]
Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Makaha Sons
Honolulu Zoo 151 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI, United StatesWednesday, July 25: Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Makaha Sons. Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 ages two and over. Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 […]