April

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

Hawaii Triennial 2025
Through 5/4
The state's largest, thematic exhibition of contemporary art from Hawaii, the Pacific and beyond, on view for 78 days across collaborating sites of exhibition on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island. Various Locations, hawaiicontemporary.org

Mana Music Quartet
4/6
Winner of the 2021 Na Hoku Hanohano award for instrumental album of the year, the quartet presents selections from their newest album, Journey Through Hawaii, along with music of the Hawaiian Monarchy. Kahilu Theatre, kahilu.org

Big Island Chocolate Festival
4/10-12 
The festival includes guided farm tours, agricultural seminars, culinary demonstrations and a gala with sweet and savory stations, live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, bigislandchocolatefestival.com

Street Eats
4/12
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

Laupahoehoe Music Festival
4/12
A celebration of Hawaiian culture with music, crafts, lei making, games, food and a silent auction. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Laupahoehoe Point County Park, laupahoehoemusicfestival.org

Kokua Kailua Village Stroll
4/13
Alii Drive transforms into a festive, pedestrian-only marketplace filled with music and art. 1 to 6 p.m. Kailua-Kona, historickailuavillage.com

Merrie Monarch Festival
4/20-26
A week of Hawaiian cultural events centered around Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition. The festival includes exhibits, music, arts and crafts, as well as the Miss Aloha Hula, kahiko (ancient) hula and auana (modern) hula competitions. Edith Kanakaole Stadium, merriemonarch.com

Merrie Monarch Invitational Hawaiian Arts Fair
4/23-26
Held in conjunction with the Merrie Monarch Festival, this event offers daily Hawaiian entertainment, artisans, crafters and food vendors from around the Islands and across the Pacific. Free admission. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, merriemonarch.com

Hawaii Arts, Crafts & Food Festival
4/24-26
An annual festival during Merrie Monarch Week that celebrates Hawaii's cultural diversity with music, entertainment, performances and food. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nani Mau Gardens, hawaiiartsandcraftsfestival.com

May

Lei Day
5/1
With blossoms and plant materials provided by the Volcano Art Center Gallery, learn tips to sewing the perfect lei from master lei makers, the proper protocol of giving and receiving lei and more accompanied by live music. Free with entrance fees. VAC Gallery at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, (808) 967-8222 

Mother's Day Orchid Show & Sale
5/3
Kona Orchid Society's annual sale features a variety of flowers and plants, crafts and gifts. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Old Kona Airport Park Event Pavilion, konaorchidsociety.squarespace.com

Kamuela Philharmonic: Pops!
5/4
A concert of famous classical works intermixed with selections from the stage and silver screen that will have every generation saying, "I Know That One!" Kahilu Theatre, kahilu.org

Street Eats
5/10
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

Robert Cazimero
5/17
Hawaii's beloved kumu hula, singer, songwriter and entertainer, Robert Cazimero, will continue his 39-year tradition of performing live in Waimea with an evening of music, hula and storytelling. Kahilu Theatre, kahilu.org

Kokua Kailua Village Stroll
5/18
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

Celebration of Life
5/25
A free community event featuring a lantern floating ceremony to honor lost loved ones, live music, food and drinks. 3 to 7:30 p.m. Reeds Bay Beach, Hilo, hawaiicarechoices.org