Keauhou Shopping Center Presents: Kona's Got Talent Showcase
2025-11-14 07:30 - 10:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)

100% PURE KONA COFFEE HALF MARATHON
2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:00

KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL HO'OLAULE'A
2025-11-14 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 23:00 - 2025-11-15 05:00

Cultural Activities at the Donkey Mill Art Center
2025-11-14 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-15 00:00 - 04:00

The Grand Finale~A Taste of Kona! – A Night of Culinary Experience & Live Entertainment
2025-11-14 21:30 - 2025-11-15 01:00, 2025-11-15 07:30 - 11:00

All about Wauke! Artist x Farmer Talk Story & Potluck
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 00:00 - 03:00

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition Awards Ceremony
2025-11-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-16 03:00 - 04:30

Cook Orchestra Concert
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 05:00 - 07:00

CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A
2025-12-05 04:00 - 06:00, 2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
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
2025-12-05 07:00 - 11:00
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 Diaspora” is an original Filipino cultural production.
A book launch and signing for “Mother Tree, Daughter Seed” will be at the Mori gift shop on the first floor, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. with authors Dr. Mārata Tamaira and Carl F.K. Pao.
Art+Flea urban market pop-up will feature local artists and food and drink vendors. The market will be larger than usual during December events!

First Friday December 2025
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Modern

Island Pulse
2025-12-19 07:00 - 11:00
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 on the second floor are closed in preparation for new exhibits opening in January and February 2026.

Island Pulse
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Modern

Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai
2025-12-24 03:00 - 07:00, 2025-12-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-31 03:00 - 07:00

MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE - Pailolo Challenge
2025-12-31 04:00 - 06:00
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 canoe race in Hawaii.

MOLOKAI BOWHUNTERS STATE TOURNAMENT
2025-12-31 04:00 - 06:00
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 food & beverage booths will be available at the tournament.

PAILOLO CHALLENGE - MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE
2025-12-31 04:00 - 06:00
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.

MOLOKAI HOLOKAI – Stand Up Paddle Races
2025-12-31 04:00 - 06:00
Maui 2 Molokai SUP 26 mile race across the Pailolo Channel. Molokai 4 Molokai a downwind shoreline SUP race along Molokai’s scenic reefs.

MAUI TO MOLOKAI CANOE RACE – Pailolo Challenge
2025-12-31 04:00 - 06:00

MOLOKAI HOLOKAI - STAND UP PADDLE RACES
2025-12-31 04:00 - 06:00
Maui 2 Molokai SUP 26 mile race across the Pailolo Channel and Molokai 4 Molokai a downwind shoreline SUP race along Molokai’s scenic reefs.
