October 26, 2024
IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEN’S RACE - KONA/KOHALA
The famous triathlon is a total of 140.6 miles, and includes a swim beginning at Kailua Pier, a bike ride to Hawi, and finishes with a run for the final few miles back back into Kailua-Kona. There will be road closures on the west side of the island that day. For more info: Ironman website.
October 26, 2024
2024 HAWAI'I FESTIVAL OF BIRDS - HILO
This exciting full day event celebrates the diverse bird species found in our Islands. The celebration in Hilo includes a Bird Fair, Manu Hula Hōʻike, and expert guest speakers. Proceeds raised from this festival will support future Hawai'i Island Festival of Birds, plus the conservation work of the Hawai'i Wildlife Center and the Conservation Council for Hawai'i. Visit the festival website for more info: birdfesthawaii.org.
October 26, 2024
2024 WAIMEA SOLAR SYSTEM WALK/45th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
This free community event begins at the W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters, where you will embark on a guided journey through a scale model of our solar system. Along the way, explore fascinating facts about planets and other celestial wonders before arriving at the Canada-France-Hawai'i Telescope headquarters, where you'll join in a galactic celebration honoring the Observatory's 45th birthday. Festivities include hands-on activities, ono grinds, a bounce castle, face painting, a charity dunk tank, live music, a costume contest, and more! Event contact number: (808) 885-7944; event website: solarsystemwalk page for more info.
October 27, 2024
TASTE OF HILO 2024
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce will present the annual "A Taste of Hilo” from 1-3pm at Sangha Hall in Hilo. Enjoy 'ono grinds at East Hawai'i's premier culinary event, which showcases more than 30 of the island's tastemakers and beverage purveyors. Attendees enjoy sweet and savory delights created by chefs, restaurants and patisseries, and sample locally crafted beer, wine and sake. The event is a great way to taste flavors and ingredients unique to the islands. Each year, a different local ingredient is featured. Other local products featured at A Taste of Hilo have included Big Island abalone, sturgeon, pasture-raised beef, kampachi and blue fin tuna. Proceeds help support Hawai'i Community College’s workforce development programs. Silent Auction dates: October 21-27; pickup will occur on-site on October 27. Tickets are now on sale at tasteofhilo.org.
October 31, 2024
HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT - QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE, WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT
On October 31st, from 4-7pm, enjoy this free, family-friendly event that will be bursting with goodies and ghoulish fun! Stroll through the marketplace, stop by participating booths and merchants for sweet treats (while supplies last), and dive into spooky activities like face painting, graveyard games, and balloon artistry.
Plus, don’t miss the jaw-dropping magic show by the one and only Alexander D'mazing at 5pm in the Coronation Pavilion!
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