Events

Obon is a long honored Japanese tradition of remembering with love and gratitude our departed ancestors. Obon Service 5:00pm, Bon Dance and Taiko Performance to follow. Held at the Soto Mission – Behind Kanemitsu Bakery.

Community event transforming Ali'i Drive into a pedestrian marketplace with local artisans, crafters, island cuisine, and live entertainment. Over 100 vendor booths and musicians.

Free, all-ages evening of island roots and reggae music. Museum galleries are open and the Art + Flea urban market will include local artists and food/beverage vendors.

Free concert with Clara Kim and Sō Percussion. All ages welcome. Limited seating, registration required via Eventbrite.

For over 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment. Events include Investiture Kupuna Show, Youth Night, and Parade through Kaunakakai Town followed by day-long Ho'olaulea.

Event at Four Seasons Resort, Hualalai. For more info, call 808-325-8000.

Events related to Kona Pride Festival happening all weekend at various venues.

Famous 18 mile race. Blessing of canoes and racers at 6am; race begins at 7:30am at Kailua Pier. For full list of weekend events, visit qlcanoerace.com.

Celebration at Lili'uokalani Gardens in Hilo from 10am-3pm. Thrilling 'Mass Hula' with many local halau participating. Helicopter 'flower drop;' Hawaiian games and demos; food trucks, children's games; tea ceremony; free family fun. Entertainment includes many favorite local Hawaiian musicians.

Nearly 300 kupuna (elders) from Hawai'i island, Moloka'i and Japan perform. Presented by Hawai'i County Department of Parks and Recreation's Elderly Activities Division. Free crafts fair from 8am-5pm with jewelry, fresh flowers, art and local crafts.

Welcoming paddlers for Na Wahine O Ke Kai. Local entertainment with Molokai crafts and merchandise, ono food and cultural practitioners. Held in Kaunakakai town.

Part of Festivals of Aloha. For over 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment.

Royal court ceremony as part of the Festivals of Aloha

Youth activities as part of the Festivals of Aloha

For over 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment. Events include Investiture Kupuna Show, Youth Night, and Parade through Kaunakakai Town followed by day-long Ho'olaulea.

Part of Festivals of Aloha. For over 50 years the Festivals of Aloha has brought the Molokai community together with their Royal Court, onolicious food, fun games, dance and memorable entertainment.

Main festival event on Saturday at the Pavilion featuring a lineup of performances, complemented by a special menu created by the Ritz-Carlton's top chefs.

Wrap up the festival with a delightful brunch at the Ulana Terrace restaurant, featuring soothing live jazz.