• CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & HO’OLAULE’A

    Santa comes to Kaunakakai with the annual Christmas Light Parade, which features only-on-Molokai floats and marching units. The ho'olaule'a follows the parade with music and entertainment. Plus, contests for best Christmas tree, best holiday dessert, best ornament and more. Great fun for everyone.

  • First Friday December 2025

    Capitol Modern

    Free, all-ages evening of art, music, and dance at the State Art Museum. Galleries and Sculpture Garden will be open. The event will feature live performances in the outdoor Sculpture Garden by the Kenny Endo Ensemble and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance. The Dance Program Showcase "Dancing in the...

  • Island Pulse

    Free, family-friendly evening of live music at Capitol Modern. The Sculpture Garden will be open with live music by Chante, Trishnālei, and Leslie Bimwala. Hosted by Miss Lulu. All ages welcome! This evening will feature a larger than usual Art + Flea urban market of local artists and vendors, including food and beverages. Main galleries...

  • Island Pulse

    Capitol Modern

    Free, family-friendly evening of live music at Capitol Modern. The Sculpture Garden will be open with live music by Chante, Trishnālei, and Leslie Bimwala. Hosted by Miss Lulu. All ages welcome! This evening will feature a larger than usual Art + Flea urban market of local artists and vendors, including food and beverages. Main galleries...

  • MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE – Pailolo Challenge

    The funnest downwind race in Hawaii! The Pailolo Challenge is a 26 mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui, to Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Paddlers gather from Hawaii, USA, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since inception the race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent and funnest...

  • MOLOKAI BOWHUNTERS STATE TOURNAMENT

    Nationally Sanctioned Annual Event. 25 Target – Marked Animals. Divisions include; Freestyle, Barebow Bow hunter, Barebow Freestyle or Traditional (Recurved or Long Bow). Age groups include: Cubs (11 & Under), Youth (12-14), Young Adults (15-17), Adults, (18 & above), Guests and Olympic Class. Spectators are welcome at no additional charge. Event apparel as well as...

  • PAILOLO CHALLENGE – MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE

    A 26 mile downwind race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui, to Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Paddlers gather from Hawaii, USA, Canada, Australia and more. Considered to be the most consistent and funnest canoe race in Hawaii.