Spring Break is officially here (well, as of Friday afternoon)! The weekend leading into the school break is pretty packed, but almost all of the events that we could find all fall on Saturday this weekend. So, we wish you luck in picking which events to attend and which to skip — there’s some good stuff to choose from. Stay tuned for our St. Patrick’s Day event roundup, and if you’re still looking for camps and activities during Spring Break, check out our guide HERE.
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Free Big Island Events -- Saturday, March 11, 2023
Youth Arts Square - Hilo
Kea'au Elementary Family Fun Fair - Kea'au
The annual Kea’au Elementary Fun Fair is back! This Saturday from 9am to 1pm guests can enjoy inflatables (free), a rummage sale, live entertainment, and a silent auction, all in support of the school. Food trucks will also be there, including Duck Fat, 808 Smash Burgerrs, Big Island Birria Boss, and Wicked Bowls. Kea’au Elementary is located at 16-680 Kea’au Pahoa Rd. Learn more about the event HERE.
Lā'au Lapa'au Workshop - Hilo
Hui Mālama Nā ‘Ōiwi invites the community to participate in their Lā’au Lapa’au workshop to learn about traditional Hawaiian healing lā’au and cultural practices from a native Hawaiian practitioner. There participants can explore gardening techniques and learn different forms of farming, as well as engage in conversations with their farming expert – Keahi Tajon, who is an expert in agroforestry. The workshop will be held at the Butler Building (323 Manono St.) from 9am to 2pm. Participants should bring their own brown bag lunch. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Humpy's Big Island Ale House presents the Kona Brewfest After-party with the Average Joes Experience - Kona
No cover 75-5815 Ali’i Dr., Kona.
Second Saturday Pāhoa Music & Art Walk - Pāhoa
The monthly art and music walk held every second Saturday of the month in Pāhoa is back! Guests can enjoy the revelry stretched all throughout Pāhoa Town with live music at a variety of venues, stretching from 3 to 11pm. Other activities include tarot readings, live painting, coconut weaving, and more. In the Savio Realty parking lot there will be an artisan market set up with a variety of goods and food vendors. Be sure to stop by one of Pāhoa’s many wonderful restaurants (like Cajun Hideaway or Ning’s Thai Cuisine for dinner!
Liliuokalani Park Work Day - Hilo
Open Mic & Karaoke Night at Blue Dragon Tavern - Kawaihae
Gam3Escape's Mini Gamers Swap Meet - Hilo
Free Nutritious Breakfast Meet & Greet - Hilo
Join Chef Mando for a meet and greet breakfast with like-minded people in our community. Learn why and what you should be eating based on YOUR specific GOALS! Breakfast, compliments of Saladmaster, will be hosted starting at 9am at 1289 Kilauea Ave. in Hilo. The menu includes Kapoho Hawai’i duck eyes and spinach, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and ABC salad. To start your delicious, nutritious journey RSVP to @simply4health_saladmaster. Learn more HERE.
Free Big Island Events March 12, 2023
11th Annual Buddha Day Celebration - Kona
“Buddhism and Mental Health”
March 12, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HST
In-person and via Zoom
Register for the Zoom link at https://forms.gle/FuVvtH2USoRCNWQ27.
A graduate of Konawaena High School, Dr. Bart Aoki holds masters and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. During his career of over forty years, he practiced psychology, conducted research, and led grant programs in the state of California. Dr. Aoki also developed community- based programs to strengthen social competence and resilience among Asian American adolescents.
Looking for something else to do this weekend? Spend some time scrolling through our Home page and catching up on all of the new content we’ve been putting out! We’ve been working hard to bring you the best that Hawai’i Island has to offer and to make it easy to support local businesses. Interested in contributing to our site? Check out our Contributor page. Have a great weekend!
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