Hawaii Island Events
June
Niaulani Nature Walk
Mondays
A one-hour nature walk through an old-growth Hawaii rainforest on an easy loop trail. Walkers are introduced to the native plants and birds of Kilauea volcano. Free. 9:30 a.m. Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus, (808) 967-8222
Under the New Moon
Last Tuesdays
An evening of Hawaiian storytelling with Kumu Keala Ching, live Hawaiian music and hula performances. Bring your own beach chair or mat. No coolers. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa, nawaiiwiola.org
Kohala Night Market
First Wednesdays
A monthly community event featuring local products for sale, live entertainment, food trucks and service booths. 4 to 7 p.m. Kohala Village Hub, (808) 889-5471
Hooulu Farmers Market & Artisans Fair
Wednesdays and Fridays
A market featuring 100 percent locally made, grown and created products and live entertainment. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, bigislandmkt.com
Portuguese Bread Baking
Thursdays
Observe the traditional art of baking Portuguese bread in a large wood-fired stone oven, or forno. Bread sales begin at 1 p.m. Program begins at 10 a.m. Kona Historical Society, (808) 323-3222
Friday Night Market
Fridays
A weekly market in downtown Hilo with live entertainment, local food, unique crafts, gifts, jewelry and more. Hilo Town Market, hilotownmarket.co
Night Market
Second and fourth Fridays
Live music, food trucks and dozens of local vendors with Hawaii Island products, artwork and other artisanal goods. 4 to 8 p.m. Kings' Shops in Waikoloa, (808) 886-8811
Halekii Farmers Market & Craft Fair
First Saturdays
Local crafts and art vendors, keiki entrepreneurs, fresh food, ohana-centered outreach, sustainable-living resources and live music. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kona Grill House, (808) 960-7728
Youth Arts Saturdays
Second Saturdays
Keiki of all ages are welcome to join guest artists and local organizations in making a variety of creative projects. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Hawaii Cultural Center, (808) 961-5711
Made in Hawaii Artisan Market
Second Saturdays
Local crafters and makers selling gifts, art, crafts and food. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kona Commons Shopping Center, (808) 854-1439
4/12, 5/10 and 6/07, noon–6 PM
Alii Drive in Kailua Village
A culinary experience for food lovers of all ages, with an exciting lineup of food trucks, vendors, live Hawaiian entertainment and hula along Ali‘i Drive in Kailua Village.
Hawaii Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival
6/6-8
This three-day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, keiki hula, cultural workshops and fireknife competition. King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, hikuauli.com
Street Eats
6/7
Alii Drive transforms into a food truck festival with ono eats, live entertainment and hula performances. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Historic Kailua Village, historickailuavillage.com
King Kamehameha Day Parade
6/7
A floral parade through the heart of Kailua-Kona, with pau riders representing each of the Hawaiian Islands. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and ends with a hoolaulea at Hulihee Palace. Kailua Village, konaparade.org
Undercurrent
6/7-7/27
Artist Emily Moores will create a unique whimsical environment reminiscent of an underwater scene using cut paper patterns, fabric, inflatables and other materials. Suli T. Go Gallery, kahilu.org
Kokua Kailua Village Stroll
6/8
Alii Drive transforms into a festive, pedestrian-only marketplace filled with music and art. 1 to 6 p.m. Kailua-Kona, historickailuavillage.com
North Kohala Kamehameha Day Celebration
6/11
A day-long cultural festival with floral parade and hoolaulea to honor King Kamehameha in his North Kohala birthplace. North Kohala, kamehamehadaycelebration.org
Dirty Cello
6/28
Dirty Cello brings a fusion of blues, rock and Americana to the stage. Led by virtuoso cellist Rebecca Roudman, this dynamic band redefines the possibilities of the cello. Kahilu Theatre, kahilu.org
July
Hilo Bay Blast
7/4
An annual all-day celebration with a classic car show, keiki activities, food trucks, music by the Hawaii County Band at 7 p.m. and a fireworks display at 8 p.m. Hilo Bayfront, (808) 961-8706
Parker Ranch Annual Rodeo
7/4
Hawaii Island ranchers participate in horse races and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. There will be food and mementos for sale. Parker Ranch, parkerranch.com
Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race
7/4
An all-day fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii, with a rubber duckie race, live entertainment and a fireworks display over Kings' Lake. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kings' Shops at Waikoloa, kingsshops.com
Kokua Kailua Village Stroll
7/20
Alii Drive transforms into a festive, pedestrian-only marketplace filled with music and art. At 4 p.m. there is a free Hawaiian music concert at Hulihee Palace. 1 to 6 p.m. Kailua-Kona, (808) 936-9202
Hilo Orchid Society Annual Show
7/25-27
The largest and most comprehensive orchid show and sale in Hawaii features thousands of orchids, food, entertainment, lectures, demonstrations and craft vendors. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, hiloorchidsociety.org
2025 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament
7/26-8/2
One of the oldest and most prestigious sportfishing events in the world, anglers at this annual tournament compete for titles and prizes while promoting marine conservation and sustainable fishing practices. Kailua-Kona, hibtfishing.com