It’s time for another long weekend as we sink into spring and have more opportunities to get out and explore. There are some great opportunities to support youth programs, artists, and get more involved in the community.
This Monday we observe the birthday of Prince Kuhio — find out why and learn more about this important person in Hawai’i history HERE.
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Free Big Island Events -- Friday, March 24, 2023
Big Island Art Fair - Kahilu Town Hall - Waimea
The Big Island Art Fair is back at Kahilu Town Hall in Waimea this weekend. The event kicks off on Thursday at 10am and features more than 20 Big Island artists. On Friday guests can enter to win their “Aloha Friday Drawing” for $100 to spend at Fair. On Saturday is the big reveal of the winner of “Real or Imagined Spring Landscape” Art Contest announced. $400 in cash prizes awarded! Learn more about the event HERE.
Free Big Island Events -- Saturday, March 25, 2023
Red Road Resource Fair - SPACE - Seaview Estates
Join Hawaii’s Volcano Circus Resilience Hub on Saturday March 25 as they host the Red Road Resource Fair! This is an opportunity to come together as a community, learn about services and resources available, discuss disaster preparedness and celebrate community assets with great food from the SPACE Community Gardens! There will be booths set up from organizations who can help us with our individual and community resilience, and lots of folks to talk story together. And music and circus performances, ’cause we don’t do it any other way. ALL ARE WELCOME. Learn more HERE.
Kalo Harvest Day - OK Farms - Hilo
Cultural Craft Fair - Kealakehe Intermediate School - Kona
Find a wide variety of vendors including handmade craft vendors, food trucks, dessert trucks, as well as free entertainment at the Kealakehe Intermediate School (74-5062 Onipa’a St., Kona) Cultural Craft Fair on Saturday from 2 to 5pm. Find the full lineup of craft and food vendors and learn more HERE.
YWCA Keiki Fun Fair - Hilo
Secret Agent Party with the Girl Scouts - Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens - Hilo
Sharpen your skills of observation, technical design, and simple coding—all while building curiosity and confidence with Girl Scouts! They’ll be training secret sleuths at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens (800 Stainback Hwy – Pavilion 1, Hilo). Grab a free ticket for the event HERE.
Kahuku Hike: ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua - HVNP
Learn about the vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the ‘ōhi‘a tree, and the threat of a new fungal disease, Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death. Visitors will be able to identify the many differences of the most prominent native tree in Kahuku on this program, which is an easy, one-mile (or less) walk.
Attendees should be prepared for sun, rain, hot & cold conditions. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water. The program begins at 9:30am.
This section of the park is located an hour’s drive from Kīlauea Visitor Center. Enter the Kahuku Unit of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the ma uka (uphill) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5, and meet near the parking area. Learn more HERE.
Movies Under the Stars - King Kamehameha Beach Resort - Kona
Join King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort (75-5660 Palani Rd., Kona) on Saturday nights for Movies Under the Stars!
Free for locals and guests of the resort, grab a seat on the Luau Grounds at sunset and enjoy your favorite movies with freshly popped popcorn.
March 25’s movie is Aquaman. Reserve a spot HERE.
Super Food Social - Under the Bodhi Tree - Pahoa
Learn more about healthy eating and food as self care with @i.choose.wholeness at Under the Bodhi Tree (15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd.) on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Bring your tastebuds and your appetite for life!
Free Big Island Events -- Sunday, March 26, 2023
Nani Mau Gardens Re-Grand Opening - Hilo
Nani Mau Gardens (421 Makalika St., Hilo) is under new management, and they’re launching this new era with a Re-Grand Opening this weekend. Visit them from 2 to 6pm for an opening ceremony, guest speakers, snacks and treats, food and craft vendors, entertainment, and a beer garden. Arrive early because the first 100 keiki receive free shave ice! Learn more HERE.
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