HERITAGE INFORMATION - EVENTS
Sections: Year Round Spring Summer Fall Winter
Year Round
Aliʻi Sunday
More online info.Eight Sundays throughout the year designated to honor the Hawaiian AliʻI. Aliʻi Sundays are held at Kawaihaʻo Church.
Classes at ʻIolani Palace
More online info.Learn about traditional Hawaiian crafts or the Palace’s history.
Aupuni Art Place
More online info.Enjoy classes at Nā Mea Hawaii in Ward Warehouse.
Hawaiian Music Island - Concerts
More online info.One time performances and concerts.
Spring
Sections: Year Round Spring Summer Fall WinterKamehameha Schools Hoʻolauleʻa
More online info.This annual fundraiser supports the Kamehameha Schools and includes an extensive assortment of crafts, food and entertainment.
Holokū Ball
More online info.The Holoū Ball is a long-standing tradition of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, the ball is held annually in March as a fundraiser for the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu scholarship.
Prince Kūhio Day
March 26 is the Prince Kūhio Day state holiday. It is celebrated during the last week of each March with a parade and other events.
Maoli Arts Month
More online info, including Native Hawaiian artists.Held annually during the spring, Maoli Arts Month celebrates Native Hawaiian arts with a month of events.
Oʻo Awards
More online info.The Oʻo Awards are an annual dinner celebrating Hawaiians in business.
Kamehameha Song Contest
More online info.The premiere song contest in the State, the Kamehameha Schools song contest is a 90 year old tradition of the school held each spring.
Hawaii Music Awards
More online info.This music award show celebrates achievements in the Hawaiian recording industry.
Summer
Sections: Year Round Spring Summer Fall WinterKing Kamehameha Celebration
More online info.The King Kamehameha Celebration was established by King Kalākaua to honor Kamehameha I. The holiday is now celebrated through the state in June. Kamehameha Day, June 11, is a state holiday.
37th Annual King Kamehemeha Hula Competition
More online info. Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. with Chant and Olapa
continues Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with `Auana and Awards ceremony.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster Toll Free 1-800-745-3000
Ke Kani o Ke Kai
More online info.Each summer, the Waikīkī Aquarium puts on a summer concert series featuring Native Hawaiian musicians.
Moonlight Mele on the Lawn
More online info.A popular concert series, each summer the Bishop Museum opens the museum in the evenings for a concert series.
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards Dinner
More online info.Each year, Bishop Museum awards an outstanding community leader for their service.
Nā Hōkü Hanohano Awards
More online info.The award show hosted by the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Artists, this award show now includes a festival of events.
Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea
More online info.Celebrated annually of July 31, Lā HoʻiHoʻi Ea was first established in 1843 and is now celebrated each year with a festival at Thomas Square.
Mākeke and White Elephant Sale
More online info.This bi-annual event includes crafts and other booths from Hawaiian practitioners and organizations. It is held on the grounds of Kawaihaʻo Church.
ʻIolani Palace Royal Garden Party
More online info.This annual fundraiser supports the ʻIolani Palace.
Fall
Sections: Year Round Spring Summer Fall WinterAloha Festivals
More online info.A state-wide event held each fall, the Aloha Festivals showcase Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage. Events include a hoʻolauleʻa and parade.
Queen Emma Summer Palace Annual Book Fair
More online info.Held each fall, this event includes a day of crafts and booths on the Palace grounds.
Queen Emma Summer Palace Annual Day
More online info.Held also in the fall, the Annual Day includes wine and food booths, lei making and other activities that celebrate the history of the Palace.
Lā Kuʻokoʻa
More online info.Hawaiian Independence Day, this was a National Holiday of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This day is still celebrated by groups across Hawaiʻi.
Winter
Sections: Year Round Spring Summer Fall WinterMakahiki
Native Hawaiians traditionally celebrated the season of Lono with games and cultural festivities. Makahiki is still celebrated throughout the islands.
Various locations
Mākeke and White Elephant Sale
More online info.This bi-annual event includes crafts and other booths from Hawaiian practitioners and organizations. It is held on the grounds of Kawaihaʻo Church.