KAUAI MOKIHANA FESTIVAL 2026 Ka Makahiki o Anakala Nathan Kalama – Celebrating 5 years of Uncleʻs Passing Nathan Kalama is the founder of Kauai Mokihana Festival. Please come and enjoy! […]
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24th Heiva i Kaua’i Tahitian Dance Competitions
June 17, 2026 – 4:11 pm
Heiva i Kauai Tahitian Dance Competition 2026 In 2026, Heiva I Kaua`i celebrates the 24th anniversary of a unique, exciting and colorful Tahitian dance and drumming competition. This annual event […]
A Celebration of Community
May 11, 2026 – 6:30 am
Enjoy an evening of connection and culture with live Hawaiian music, Polynesian dancing & drumming, fire knife & drumming workshops, and a sunset fire knife performance. Food vendors available all […]
Kaua’i Pride Parade & Festival – Saturday June 6, 2026
April 20, 2026 – 7:16 am
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 […]
Loulu Love Fest
March 27, 2026 – 12:00 pm
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 […]
Aloha Friday: Hawaiian Music & Hula Kanikapila-Style
March 20, 2026 – 3:39 pm
Join us for Aloha Friday: Hawaiian Music & Hula – Kanikapila-Style, an evening of live Hawaiian music, hula, and community connection at Anaina Hou Community Park. Held under the open-air […]
Celebrate the ʻAlae ʻUla!
March 20, 2026 – 3:14 pm
The ʻalae ʻula (Hawaiian common gallinule) is an endangered waterbird that is unique to Hawaiʻi. There are only around 700 left in the world! Learn how you can help protect […]
Community Work Day Kukui Heiau
March 16, 2026 – 4:28 pm
Join us in clearing and prepping Kukui Heiau for the annual arrival of the nesting Ua’u Kani (Wedge-tailed Shearwater) AGENDA 8am sign in 8:15am opening protocols 8:30am safety briefing 9:00am […]
Waipā ‘Āina Festival 2026
March 16, 2026 – 4:23 pm
Looking to connect with ʻāina, culture, and community? Waipā is hosting our third annual ʻĀina Festival on Sunday, May 3rd, from 11am to 4pm at Halulu Fishpond in Waipā, located […]
2026 KAUAʻI KINGS PARADE AND HOʻOLAULEʻA
March 6, 2026 – 5:36 am
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 […]
The Kauaʻi Kings Parade Presents: “The Hawaiʻi Equestrian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding”
March 6, 2026 – 5:35 am
Experience the Hawaiian Tradition of Pāʻū Riding – Free Workshop The Kauaʻi Kings Parade invites the community to learn about the beautiful Hawaiian equestrian tradition of pāʻū riding, where women […]
Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival
February 23, 2026 – 9:46 am
The Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival, a celebration of all things ʻukulele, takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Kukui Grove Center, Līhue, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi from 11 am – 4 […]
Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niihau
February 6, 2026 – 12:41 pm
Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niihau is one of seven events throughout Hawaiʻi. These gatherings engage Hawaiian language speakers and learners through a range of activities including casual conversations, shopping, […]
Waipuna featuring David Kamakahi, Matt Sproat & Kale Hannahs
February 2, 2026 – 10:02 am
Waipuna combines powerful musicianship, beautiful harmonies, and deep Hawaiian roots to produce their fresh contemporary sound. Tickets and auction at: http://www.themokihanaclub.org or call (808)212-4949
E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 4 ~ MānoaDNA — Lloyd & Alx Kawakami
January 19, 2026 – 7:18 pm
Experience the vibrant blend of harmony, heart, and joy that Hawaiʻi has embraced for over two decades as MānoaDNA returns to the stage for an unforgettable night of music. Led […]
Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday
January 19, 2026 – 1:27 pm
Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai! Enjoy a Free Hula show! Watch the […]
HO’OHIWAHIWA FAIR ~ CRAFTS and GIFTS, FREE HULA AND MUSIC
January 15, 2026 – 8:41 am
It’s our first HO’OHIWAHIWA FAIR of the year! Starting at 10:00am Some of Kauai’s Best Known Artists and Vendors will be offering a wide assortment of Handmade Items and Gifts, […]
E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 8 ~ Makana & Friends
January 12, 2026 – 6:50 am
Summoning his broad influences and kumu lineage, Makana weaves an intimate evening of uplifting and diverse song, stringing together mele and moʻolelo with newly-invented and handed-down slack key tunings, styles […]
E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 7 ~ Natalie & Iolani Kamauʻu
January 12, 2026 – 6:49 am
A 10-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and 2-time Grammy Award Nominee, together with her husband Iolani, Natalie is an EKK favorite. Always touring Japan and everywhere else, she tries […]
E KANIKAPILA KAKOU 2026: Week 6 ~ Monday Mix Plate/EKK Style — Don Kaulia, Michael Keale, Walt Keale, Pancho Graham
January 12, 2026 – 6:49 am
Join our seasoned performers as they break out their potpourri of new and timeless songs mixed with their unique and colorful local-style storytelling. Each artist brings to the plate a […]
