Whether you’re being a mom, rolling with mom, remembering mom, or skipping Mother’s Day altogether, there are lots of great Big Island events this weekend with a focus on fun, love, and food. However you choose to spend the weekend, be sure to have fun!
Big Island Weekend Events
Activate Puna Pahoa Block Party | Saturday, May 13 | Downtown Pahoa | Free, $25-$100 music tickets
Pahoa Block Party for Activate Puna
Music event by Anuhea on Saturday, May 13 2023
NOAA Whale Exhibit | May 13-14 | Hawai'i Keiki Museum, Kona | regular admission applies
Visit the NOAA Whale at Hawai'i Keiki Museum
Explore a life-sized 45-foot inflatable whale (complete with internal organs) thanks to NOAA this weekend at @hkmkona We are so grateful to be the host site for this amazing inflatable so our...
Afro Fusion Dance Night w/ DJ NTU | Saturday, May 13 | Around the Kava Bowl, Captain Cook | $10 cover
Afro Fusion Dance Night w/ DJ NTU
Event in Captain Cook, HI, United States by DJ NTU on Saturday, May 13 2023
Big Island Art Fair | May 11-13 | Kahilu Town Hall, Waimea | no cover
Big Island Art Fair
We are delighted to be back at the beautiful Kahilu Town Hall with more than 20 Big Island Artists. On Friday we have our "Aloha Friday Drawing" with chance to win $100 to spend at the Fair! No...
Learn to Play Chess with Uncle Kahale | Saturday, May 13 | Hawai‘i Science & Technology Museum, Hilo | regular admission
Big Island Weekend Events that are Great for Mother's Day
Kona Orchis Society Spring Show & Sale | Saturday, May 13 | Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area | $2 admission
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Kona Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. Admission is $2 cash and includes a host of educational offerings.
Fun includes a display of blooming orchids by club members and a sale presenting a wide selection of healthy plants from Hawai‘i Island growers. In addition to numerous orchid varieties, choose from cactus, succulents, air plants, bonsai, protea, fruit trees, exotic tropicals, water plants, herbs, vegetable starts and bedding plants. Food vendors will be on-site offering tasty local favorites.
Liv-a-Little Drag Bingo | Sunday, May 14 | My Bar Kona | $10 cover
Happy Wahine Pop-Up | May 12-14 | Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo
Mother's Day Marketplace | May 14 | New Hope Church, Hilo
Big Island Mother’s Day Brunches and Other Goodies
Mother's Day at 'Umekes
A Mother's Day evening at 'Umekes! Sunday, May 14th starting at 6pm! Sharing lots of Hawaiian music for all to enjoy!
Mother's Day Brunch
Event in Keaau, HI, United States by Puna Hongwanji Mission on Sunday, May 14 2023
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