Kauai Activities

Registration for 2026 Hoopster Plus Development Program to begin Nov. 26

The Hoopster Plus program is open to boys and girls in fourth grade and is designed to help players transition from the Mini and Junior Hoopsters programs into more competitive leagues.

Learn how to turn food waste into local resource during upcoming compost forum

Composting offers one of the most powerful ways to reduce waste, nourish soil, support island farmers and strengthen island resilience, especially with Kauaʻi’s landfill nearing capacity — and projected to run out of space in just 5 years.

Online registration for Winter Fun Program begins today; don’t wait, sign up now

Interested families can register their keiki beginning at 8 a.m. today; keep in mind that enrollment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up as soon as possible. It’s just $50 per child for a season of fun.

REMINDER: Don’t miss free family event kicking off Fire Prevention Week 2025

Kaua‘i Fire Department and partner Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center invite community members to come out Oct. 4 for informational booths, demonstrations, fire trucks, pictures with Sparky, games and much more.

Princeville gears up for 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest

Dive into a day of fitness and fun as the 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest transforms Princeville into an energetic playground on Sept 27, offering a 5K obstacle run that blends community spirit with fundraising.

Constitution and Citizenship Day chance to reflect on shared commitment to democratic values

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi, commemorating signing of U.S. Constitution in 1787 and highlighting enduring importance of constitutional governance throughout Hawaiʻi’s history.

Kaua’i volunteers mobilize for 40th Annual International Coastal Cleanup

The Ocean Conservancy leads this global initiative to clean the oceans, with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter focusing on Nukuʻoliʻi Beach.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic changes slated for 2025 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon

Kōloa, Po‘ipū, Lāwa‘i and Kalāheo roadways will be impacted by a combination of lane closures, full road closures and partial restrictions from early morning until early afternoon Aug. 31.

Recovery fair to emphasize community, connection and resources next month

The “Recovery Through Connections and Community” fair will be in Līhuʻe outside the county building on September 12 for a family-friendly day of promoting healing and support.

Corpse flower about to cause big stink this weekend on the Garden Isle

Lauren Greig, nursery and fern L lab manager at the National Tropical Botanical Garden, said its plant named Pua Pilo is almost ready to cause a big stink. (Photo Courtesy: The National Tropical Botanical Garden)

Kōloa Plantation Days celebrates past, present, future during 40th Anniversary

The annual festival began in 1985, when the approximately 1,000 people of Kōloa celebrated the sugar mills’ sesquicentennial and their diverse backgrounds but common bond.

Road closure scheduled in preparation for Kōloa Plantation Days

Maluhia Road will be closed at Kaumualiʻi Highway will be closed Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bracing for the ‘dirtiest beach day of the year’

Surfrider Kaua‘i and partners nonprofit Permanent Affordable Living Hawai‘i and Kumu Camp are looking for a few good men, women, keiki and kūpuna community to enlist — and gather some friends to do the same — for the fifth annual July 5th Beach Cleanup.

‘It’s been incredibly rewarding’: Blue Dolphin Charters celebrates 30 years of ocean adventures

The award-winning leader in marine tourism continues to lead the way in ocean-based adventures on Kaua‘i and is committed today and for the next 30 years to innovation and preservation.

Spawnbreezie headlines America’s Most West Freedom Fest at Pacific Missile Range Facility

“Freedom Fest is a fantastic community celebration with top entertainment, lots of good food and fun activities throughout the evening.” — Pacific Missile Range Facility Director of Fleet and Family Services Jeffrey Shaw

Keiki Bike & Skateboard Safety Day returns to Wilcox Medical Center

10th annual installment of popular event is free and open to the public. Educational and hands-on activities will include a helmet-fitting station, bike and skateboard skill enhancement courses and more.

Kauaʻi Community College’s Performing Arts Center flourishes with new, innovative leadership

More diverse performances, educational opportunities, and community engagement has helped the Performing Arts Center become a vibrant cultural hub.

Obon season celebrates ancestors through unified dances, traditional activities

Kauaʻi’s Obon season kicks off this weekend, bringing people of all backgrounds together for bon dances at Buddhist temples, honoring ancestors through joyful celebration and community engagement.

Surfer Garrett McNamara’s ‘100 Foot Wave’ documentary to be screened today at Kauaʻi hotel for World Oceans Day

Surfer Garrett McNamara will be in person at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i tonight to share stories after the screening of episode 3 of his documentary series, ‘100 Foot Wave.’

Keiki summer program explores animal husbandry, gardening and life skills

The Kauaʻi Animal Education Farm is hosting six weeks of a Summer Enrichment Program in Kapaʻa offers for children aged 8-14 to learn new skills and make friends.
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