DISCOVER BIG ISLAND FESTIVITIES
AND TAKE PART IN THE FUN
IRONMAN World Championship – Women’s Race
Sep 14 2025 – Kohala Coast
The ultimate test of human endurance unfolds in Kailua-Kona as the world’s most elite female athletes swim 2.4 miles through choppy ocean water, cycle 112 miles through lava fields, and run a full marathon under the Hawaiian sun. This iconic triathlon draws global attention and is a powerful, emotional spectacle as you are cheering from the sidelines.
Hawaii Island Festival of Birds
Oct 4, 2025 – Grand Naniloa Hotel, Hilo
This annual celebration of native birds takes place in October at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo. The festival offers a Bird Fair with education booths and talks, local vendors, and family activities, followed by an evening presentation with hula and Hawaiian song.
HalloQueen! at Queen’s Marketplace
Oct 31, 2025 – Queen’s Marketplace Coronation Pavilion
A fun family festival at the Queen’s Marketplace to celebrate Halloween with keiki. There will be spooky decorations and music, as well as giveaway stations set up around the mall with candy, goodies and trinkets! Costumes are welcome!