Big Island Weekend Events June 2-4, 2023 + HPL’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off!

And we’re back! With graduation and the end of school, there weren’t a ton of community events last weekend, so we took some much-needed R&R. With the start of summer (and a bunch of great summer camps throughout the island, many of which still have openings), plenty is going on!

For those of you who are having more of an introverted weekend, it’s a great time to get a big head start on the Hawai‘i Public Libraries’ summer reading program. The program gives away rewards to readers of all ages who complete weekly reading goals — AND for every 60 minutes you read, you’ll earn a virtual badge that enters you into a drawing for four roundtrip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Learn more and sign up today! And don’t miss the Hawai‘i Public Libraries’ summer reading program kick-off activities this weekend, all around Hawai’i Island including Mu’olaulani – Hula Performances in Na’alehu (June 2) and Kona (June 3) and the Summer Reading Kickoff in North Kohala (June 5) that features a life-size game board!

As always — have fun, be safe, and mālama one another!

***Looking for food assistance for your keiki this summer? Don’t miss out on the signups for the Vibrant Hawai’i Kaukau 4 Keiki Program at 8:30am on June 5. Learn more about summer food programs HERE.

Big Island Events - Friday, June 2

National Donut Day | KTA Superstores, various locations | while supplies last | no cover

Lei Making Workshop | Queens' Marketplace | Waikoloa | 6pm | Free

The Science of Kapa | Imiloa Astronomy Center | Hilo | opening hours | regular admission price

Hawai'i Island Events - Saturday, June 3

National Trails Day Event | 'Ulu La'au (Waimea Nature Center) | Waimea | Free

National Trails Day event

Art event in Kamuela, HI by Firehouse Gallery and Waimea Arts Council on Saturday, June 3 2023

 

Kids' DIY Workshop: Putting Green | Home Depot | Hilo | 9am-1pm | Free

Customer Appreciation Day | Under the Bodhi Tree | Pahoa | Opening hours | Free

Big Wave Dance Academy Grand Opening Meet & Greet | Pahoa | 12-1:30pm | Free

The Wind and the Reckoning Screening hosted by AARP | Hilo Palace Theater | 2:30-4:30pm | Free

The Wind and the Reckoning Free Screening

Film event in Hilo, HI by AARP Hawaii on Saturday, June 3 2023

 

‘The Wind & the Reckoning’: Aloha Dominates the Film Festival Circuit

 

Big Island Weekend Events - Sunday, June 3

Play 4 Kupuna Game Night | Arc of Hilo | 4-8pm | tickets start at $60

Play 4 Kupuna Game Night

Games event in Hilo, HI by Hawaii Island Adult Care, Inc. on Sunday, June 4 2023

Hawai‘i National Animal Rights Day 2023 | Magical Creatures Sanctuary | 1-4:30pm | donations accepted; RSVP required

Hawaii National Animal Rights Day 2023

Causes event in Laupahoehoe, HI by The National Animal Rights Day and 3 others on Sunday, June 4 2023

 

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