Experience the vibrant culture of Hawaii with a variety of unique events on Kona Island. From the sweet delight of the Chocolate Festival to the monarchs’ fluttering at the Monarch Festival, there’s always something to celebrate here.
Music enthusiasts will find their rhythm at the Bonobo Music Festival, while athletes can challenge themselves in the grueling Iron Man Festival or the adrenaline-pumping Lavaman Race.
Immerse yourself in local traditions at the Passion Fruit Festival or explore the heart of Kona during First Fridays in Holualoa. Every event on Kona Island brings a new opportunity to engage with the breathtaking beauty and rich traditions of Hawaii.
MONTHLY EVENTS
WINTER 2023
SPRING 2023
SUMMER 2023
FALL 2023
EVENTS NOT SCHEDULED
Learn more about the volcanoes that developed the Hawaii chain of islands at the Volcanoes National Park. They offer ranger program tours as well as beautiful hikes.
Kahalu’u Beach Park is a favorite bay for snorkeling, especially with its easy accessible rental gear and beautiful tropical fish. Guests can get up and close with exotic tropical fish and Hawaii’s underwater ecosystem.
La’aloa Beach Park and White Sands Beach are small patches of beach is known transforming in the winter to a rocky shore and being an amazing beach for body surfing and splashing fun the rest of the year.
LA ‘ALOA BEACH PARK/ WHITE SANDS BEACH
One of the few Hawaiian beaches with life guards, popular scuba diving spot
KAHALU’U BAY
Coral reef, snorkeling, surfing, ancient breakwater
PARADISE HELICOTPERS
Tours departing from Kona International Airport
SEA QUEST HAWAII
Tours departing from Kona International Airport
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Active volcanoes about an hour’s drive away
HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANTICAL GARDENS
“Museum of living plants” is a day trip away
OHANA SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES
Sportfishing charter
THREE RING RANCH
USDA licensed exotic animal sanctuary.
KONA COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER
Local swimming pool
MANTA RAY VIEWING EXPERIENCE KONA
View manta rays in the wild.
BIG ISLAND HAWAII LIVE BEACH CAMS
Live webcams from Kona Coast, Waikoloa Coast, Kailua Kona
Umekes restaurant is known for its Poke bowls as well as it’s other Hawaiian fusion favorites. It has a laid-back atmosphere as well as a full bar.
ORIGINAL HAWAIIAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY
chocolate made and grown in Hawaii
PRIVATEERS COVE RESTAURANT
Funky eatery featuring exotic meats in eclectic dishes.
JAMAICAN FOOD TRUCK
Get amazing Jamacian food on the go.
KONA GRILL HOUSE
Sun dried specialties
konagrillhouse.com
JACKIE REY’S OHANA GRILL KONA
Seafood, Sandwiches and more.
ALOHA VISTA BAR AND GRILL
Italian and American restaurant.
TJ’S BBQ BY THE BEACH
best BBQ sauce and steak rubs around.
SAM CHOY’S
Hawaiian heritage cuisine
RAYS ON THE BAY KONA
locally and globally influenced seafood and American cuisine
KONA BREWING COMPANY
serving locally brewed beer
REBEL KITCHEN
sandwiches and salads with fresh, local ingredients
www.rebelkitchen.com
ISLAND LAVA JAVA
coffee, live music, breakfast and pastries
DA POKE SHACK
Hawaiian seafood
TESHIMA’S RESTAURANT
Japanese
BASIK
acai bowls and smoothies
BROKE DA MOUTH GRINDZ
Filipino, Hawaiian, burgers.
SHIMAICHI SUSHI KONA
sushi from local fishermen and farmers.
UMEKES
Hawaiian seafood; umeke means bowl in Hawaiian.
KANAKA KAVA
certified organic kava
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a sacred site and was a sanctuary in old Hawaiian history. Those that broke the laws could find relief from their pursuers at this site. Guests can tour this sacred site with respect for it’s importance.
The Shops at Mauna Lani is not only a shopping center for local goods, but an event center for community events like Hula performances, local artists, and band concerts for guest’s enjoyment.
Kahilu Theater is the perfect place to see cultural shows like traditional music and dancing as well as regular shows like comedians, ballet , and concerts.
Explore futher with more than a dozen other historical and cultural motifs throughout the island.
HULIHEE PALACE
Hawaiian royalty’s former vacation palace turned museum.
ELLISON ONIZUKA SPACE CENTER
Space museum dedicated to Hawaiian Challenger mission member.
SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI
Free Polynesian shops twice weekly.
KEAUHOU SHOPPING CENTER
Free Hula show; farmer’s market on weekends.
PU’UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Visit this spot used as a place of refuge ancient Hawaii
KALAKO-HONOKOHAU NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
See how ancient Hawaiians trapped fish
PUAKO PETROGLYPH ARCHAELOGICAL PRESERVE
See more than 1000 petroglyphs.
HOLUALOA VILLAGE
Grab some coffee and take in art galleries
ALOHA THEATER
Home of the Aloha Performing Arts company and a quality theater
KAHILU THEATER
Visual and theater art.
WEST HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Local community
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