Kailua-Kona Events
53rd Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
Kailua-Kona Pier 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesKona Coffee is Life For almost two centuries, Kona's volcanic soil has nurtured a legacy of coffee excellence. Each sip is a tribute to the generations who've cultivated, harvested, and shared their coffee traditions. Join us in honoring this rich heritage at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Explore event details and plan your unforgettable journey through centuries of tradition and flavor. 53rd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Nov. 1-10, 2024
Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade
Kekuaokalani Gymnasium 75-5500 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesCelebrate the Holidays at the Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade! 🎄✨ Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at the annual Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade! This beloved community tradition brings holiday cheer, festive floats, and joyful music to the streets of Kona, creating a magical experience for the entire family. 📅 Date: December 14, 2024 🕒 Time: Parade begins at 5:00PM 📍 Location: Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona Enjoy beautifully decorated floats, marching bands, and special appearances from Santa himself! Don’t forget to bring your loved ones and find a cozy spot along Ali‘i Drive to watch the parade roll by. The parade starts at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium parking lot near the Kona aquatic center, and winds its way down Kuikini Highway to Palani and down Alii Drive through the Kona Village. This event is a fantastic way to celebrate the season, connect with our vibrant Kona community, and make lasting memories. We hope to see you there spreading holiday cheer! Pro Tip: Arrive early to secure parking and a prime viewing spot. Join the Parade! Apply here👈 Kailua-Kona Christmas Parade Road Closure Map
Ola Ka’i Kona 2025
Keauhou Shopping Center 78-6831 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month) across Hawaiʻi. We invite all Hawaiian language speakers and learners to have fun and participate in a range of activities including casual conversations, shopping, dining, entertainment, games, and competitions. February is Hawaiian language month, a time to strengthen and support the native language of Hawaiʻi, the mother tongue of the Hawaiian people. Thanks to former Gov. Neil Abercrombie for his support in signing Act 28 in 2013 dedicating February as Hawaiian language month. This year, seven Ola Ka ʻĪ events are happening on four different islands. The goal of these events is to hear our beloved language in every corner of our community. Here are the dates for these events: February 1: Ola Ka ʻĪ Koʻolau at Windward Mall (Oʻahu) February 8: Ola Ka ʻĪ Hilo at Prince Kūhiō Plaza (Hawaiʻi) and Ola Ka ʻĪ Honolulu at Kahala Mall (Oʻahu) February 15: Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui Nui at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Maui) February 22: Ola Ka ʻĪ ʻEwa at Ka Makana Aliʻi (Oʻahu) March 1: Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona at Keauhou Shopping Center (Hawaiʻi) and Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niʻihau at Kukui Grove Center (Kauaʻi)