Kaʻū Events & gatherings
Sound Healing
Join Aethereal Waves for a 75-minute Sound Healing session on October 10th at 3:00 PM, located at 94-2166 South Point Rd. Experience deep resonance, high-frequency vibrations, and chakra alignment for ultimate relaxation.
Spaces are limited, so please RSVP to bobbi@aetherealwaves.com. Donations are warmly appreciated. Be sure to bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, eye mask, and a water bottle for your comfort.
Ka'ū Taro Festival
SAVE THE DATE! The Third Annual Ka'ū Taro Festival will be on Saturday, February 27, 2027 in Pāhala!
Heat Resilience & Cooling Solutions
Free Community Workshop: Heat Resilience & Cooling Solutions
Join the Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute and the Ocean View Community Association for a free community workshop focused on heat safety and warning signs. Participants will learn about community-driven cooling solutions and enjoy food and refreshments. Up to 30 free household cooling kits will be available for attendees!
Global Breadfruit Summit
The world is coming to Kona for breadfruit!
Researchers, farmers, chefs and Indigenous knowledge holders from across the Pacific and beyond are gathering in Kailua-Kona this September 22-24 for the Global Breadfruit Summit 2026.
Register now: https://2026celebration.breadfruitpeople.com/
Kaʻū Bon Dance
Kaʻū Bon Dance
The Kaʻū Bon Dance is one of the most unique and meaningful Obon festivals in the Hawaiian Islands, historically serving as the final celebration that closes out the Big Island’s summer Bon Dance season. Co-hosted by the Pāhala Hongwanji and Nāʻālehu Hongwanji missions alongside the community volunteer group ʻO Kaʻū Kākou, this event represents the deep cultural, plantation-era roots of the remote Kaʻū district
WHEN: Saturday, September 19
Community Memorial Service — 2 PM
Bon Dance — 3 PM to 7 PM
WHERE: Nāʻālehu Hongwanji, 95-5695 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Naalehu, HI 96772
CONTACT: Wayne at 808-937-4773
“Somebody Famous”
“Somebody Famous” by D.M. Larson
Performed by Ka’ū Performing Arts Society (KPAS)
A ditzy kleptomaniac, a scandalous movie star and a bumbling guard are just some of the crazy characters you'll meet in this laugh out loud comedy. When five female prisoners are sent to clean up a broken down theatre and partake in a little drama therapy – interesting things are bound to happen.
September 18 @ 7:00pm
September 19 & 20 @ 2:30pm
Proceeds to support Ka’ū Ohana Athletics (kauohanaathletics.org) in their mission to bring free sports programs to Ka’ū keiki.
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