Loulu are Hawaiʻi’s only native palms. They are ecologically and culturally vital, serving as a primary resource for practices like hale construction and weaving. Today, these iconic plants are threatened by coconut rhinoceros beetle — but you can make a difference! Join us for a day of celebration for loulu in McBryde Garden and connect […]
The 8th annual Kaua'i Pride Parade & Festival will take place in Līhu'e on Saturday June 6, 2026. The Parade will be at 10:00 AM on Rice Street from Vidinha Stadium to the Historic County Building Lawn, followed by a festival on the County Lawn until 2:00 PM. This is a free, family-friendly event to […]
Taste of Hawaii is an all-inclusive event that showcases the finest offerings from the islands. This annual celebration brings together the best culinary experiences, making it a must-attend for food and beverage enthusiasts. This year’s event features more than 25 restaurants, each representing a wide variety of culinary traditions, ensuring there is something to satisfy […]
2026 Kauaʻi King’s Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa Join the community in celebrating Hawaiian culture at the 2026 Kauaʻi King’s Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa in Līhuʻe. The parade begins at 9:00 AM on Rice Street, starting at Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic County Lawn. Following the parade, the Hoʻolauleʻa begins and continues until 2:00 PM, featuring […]
Join us on Kress Street for Downtown Lihue's 2nd Saturday Night Market. Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment, and much more! With over 40 local vendors we're sure that there's something for you to enjoy. This event is free to attend, family friendly, and an outdoor open to the public. Hosted […]
Bon dance festivals in Hawaii are traditional Buddhist celebrations to honor our ancestors. All are welcome to join the dancing to Japanese and Okinawan music accompanied by Taiko drummers around a Yagura. At Lihue Hongwanji, the Food Booth and Country Store open at 6PM and the dancing begins at 7:30PM.
KPD is proud to announce the 5th Annual Touch-A-Truck happening on June 20, 2026 from 9am-Noon at the Vidinha Stadium parking lot. Touch-A-Truck is a community-wide event where families and children can sit in, touch, see and learn about all kinds of vehicles. Explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, […]
Start your Father's Day weekend celebrating at Kukui Grove! Kukui Grove partnered with Harvey Maeda, Metalhaus, and the Hawaii Food Bank to celebrate Father's Day and we invite the Kauai community! Come see Hot rods, Classic, cars, and Race cars and get a chance to chat with their owners. Donate a bag of canned good […]
The annual Southside Music and Arts Festival celebrates the cultural diversity of Kauai with a night full of fantastic art, live music, and creativity on Kauai’s South Side. On Saturday, June 20th Old Koloa Town will come to life with over 50 local artists, food trucks, and 4 bands. We invite you to dance the […]
Bon dance festivals in Hawaii are traditional Buddhist celebrations to honor our ancestors. All are welcome to join the dancing to Japanese and Okinawan music accompanied by Taiko drummers around a Yagura. At Lihue Hongwanji, the Food Booth and Country Store open at 6PM and the dancing begins at 7:30PM.
Kaua‘i Hospice Concert in the Sky is one of Kaua‘i’s most beloved annual community celebrations and the island’s largest fireworks show! Purchase tickets here: BUY TICKETS NOW! Get ready to light up your 4th of July at the Kaua‘i Hospice 33rd Annual Concert in the Sky Friendraiser! Join us for one of Kaua‘i’s most anticipated community […]
Join us on Kress Street for Downtown Lihue's 2nd Saturday Night Market. Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment, and much more! With over 40 local vendors we're sure that there's something for you to enjoy. This event is free to attend, family friendly, and an outdoor open to the public. Hosted […]
Experience a part of Hawaiʻi's past, present and future through crafts, demonstrations and music. Crafters will share kapa, Hawaiian print bags, children's items, jewelry, wood carvings, specialty soaps and fragrances and photographs. Learn about Niʻihau shell lei, listen to Hawaiian contemporary music (from 9:00am to 1:00pm) at Seaview Terrace and share stories of Hawaiʻi.
Come check out the Friends of Koloa Library Used Book Sale at the Koloa Public & School Library. You will find lots of bargains and freebies to enjoy. There will be low-cost, good-condition used books for all ages, and even DVDs, Blue-Ray discs, and CDs available! The sale is on Monday, July 20 from 9:00 […]
The Historic Sugar Exhibit – Plantation Museum, features portraits of plantation life by photographer Carol Ann Davis, along with a century of archival images from the plantation era courtesy of Grove Farm Homestead Museum. The exhibit also includes artifacts from plantation camp life provided by local families and the Grove Farm Homestead Museum. Volunteers and […]
The Shops at Kukui‘ula welcomes Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui for “The Last Harvest: A Storytelling” from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Lopaka Kapanui is a native Hawaiian storyteller and cultural practitioner. The plantation-style architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and culture – and at the Palm Court, […]
Join us for a moderate hike along a beach trail and surrounding bluffs overlooking the spectacular Maha'ulepu area. We will walk in smaller groups with individual group leaders for a more personalized experience. Historical experts stationed along the way to talk and share photos of the native plants, native animal species, the unique landscape, and […]
Come check out the Friends of Kōloa Library Used Book Sale at the Kōloa Public & School Library. You will find lots of bargains and freebies to enjoy. There will be low-cost, good-condition used books for all ages, and even DVDs, Blue-Ray discs, and CDs available! The sale is on Monday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. […]
The Historic Sugar Exhibit – Plantation Museum, features portraits of plantation life by photographer Carol Ann Davis, along with a century of archival images from the plantation era courtesy of Grove Farm Homestead Museum. The exhibit also includes artifacts from plantation camp life provided by local families and the Grove Farm Homestead Museum. Volunteers and […]
On Wednesday Kōloa Plantation Days festivities continue at The Shops at Kukui‘ula during the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market from 3:30pm to 6pm, featuring plantation foods and dishes from diverse cultures that were brought to Kaua‘i during the sugar plantation days and continue to be enjoyed by residents and visitors today. At 5pm at the Palm Court, […]
