Here at AlohaHP we are committed to creating a thriving and supportive community. A community is a unit with shared characteristics. Learning, growing, and developing is the pulse of the Life Vitality blog that characterizes and defines our unique community. We want to encourage all of our people to find other ways to connect. Connection and community can be a great way for self development and growth. Getting involved with our community can grant us the sense of belonging. This can be a powerful tool to create a perpetual sense of support for ourselves, for others, and for our environment. We hope by providing community events every month that you will be able to explore and become more connected with the larger community here in Hawaii.
Please look through the scheduled event list and mark your calendars for these upcoming events in August!
Learn. Grow. Develop.
August 2nd:
20th Annual Korean Festival – A Cultural Experience
Come and experience the culture and heritage of Korea at our 20th Annual Korean Festival. Join in the annual celebration as we enjoy together the authentic Korean flavors and expressions via food, modern K-Pop and traditional songs and dances; plus, flavorful traditional and local made foods. Also, engage with the traditional Korean cultural games, dress and other mainstream entertaining activities. Join together to energize the crowd with our special performance from Korea by the Girl Group SPIA!
Friday, July 2nd 10:00 am-6:00 pm
August 2nd:
Join us for a fantastic night of art, music, and community at the upcoming First Friday Hale’iwa Art Walk at The Fixx Hale’iwa in North Shore Marketplace! 6-9pm on the First Friday of every other month (Aug/Oct/Dec) Not only will you have the opportunity to support our local artists, but a portion of the art sales from this event will benefit a local non-profit or fundraiser each time. Your participation will help us support the local small business owners and creatives, and make a meaningful contribution to an important cause in our community. Please visit our Instagram @firstfridayhaleiwa or our website, firstfridayhaleiwa.com for more details. See you there!
Friday, August 2nd 6:00pm-9:00 pm
August 2nd:
Obon Dance & Festival – Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji
The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji: 7 p.m. Aug 2-3, 94-413 Waipahu St.
Friday, August 2nd 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
August 3rd:
Everyone is invited to the 2024 Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale at Hālawa Xeriscape Garden at 99-1268 Iwaena Street on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The three-acre garden, a lush oasis nestled in Hālawa Valleyʻs Central Park industrial area, is a live display of drought tolerant and native plant varieties.
Saturday, August 3rd, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
August 4th:
Hawaii Ag & Culinary Alliance | Keiki in the Kitchen 2024
Dive into a day of culinary excitement and family fun at HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen® making waves at Wai Kai before the school bells ring! This year, we’re bringing Food Network sensations Duff Goldman and Jet Tila, Netflix “Is It Cake?” star Justin Salinas and cookbook author Priya Krishna to this end-of-summer bash for hands-on activities to get your budding home chef in the kitchen. From cookie decorating and cake jar assembly to spam maki rolling and more, they’ll learn insider tips and tricks from the pros, and grab selfies with their favorite celebrity chefs!
Sunday August 4th, 10:00am-3:00 Pm
August 9th:
Mele After Hours
Friday, August 9, 2024 5:30pm – 9:00pm Great Lawn Price: Adult (14 and over): $30.00 Children (13 and under): Free Join us for Bishop Museum Mele After Hours featuring Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards stars Sean Naʻauao, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Ei Nei, Kalaʻe Parish & Kalenaku Delima and hosted by Mele Apana. All ʻohana are invited to enjoy memorable performances by some of Hawaiʻi’s most talented musicians under a starry night sky and in the cool, fresh air of Kaiwiʻula.
Friday, August 9th, 5:30pm-9:00pm
August 10th:
Kanikapila Festival
Join us for an exciting night of unique local apparel and accessories, handmade jewelry and crafts, delicious local street food and sweet and refreshing fruit and drinks. There will be over 140 vendors showcasing the best of what Hawai’i has to offer! This event is free to the public, so bring all of your family and friends, there will be something exciting for everyone. This event is hosted by Millwood Ohana Productions in partnership with The Four Caterers LLC and will benefit the Elks Major Project. Parking can be found in Waikiki parking garages or parks Location: Kalākaua Avenue between the intersections of Seaside and Uluniu Time: 4-10pm
Saturday August 10th, 4:00pm-10:00pm
August 10th:
Malama Hawaii Makers Market – Ala Moana Center
Our markets are highly-curated and feature Hawaii’s premier local artists, designers, vintage collectors, wood-workers, food vendors, and so much more! You can expect to find products and goods that are not found in your average store. All vendors showcase items that are handmade or designed right here in Hawai’i – making each piece truly one of a kind!
Held every 2nd Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yes! Leashed pets are welcome at all of our market locations.
Saturday, August 10th, 11:00am-4:00pm
August 10th:
Southwest Sunset On The Beach – Wonka
Free and open to the public, Sunset on the Beach features viewing of great movies on a 30-foot screen, with popular restaurants serving affordably priced meals and live Hawaiian style entertainment with deejays from popular radio stations. The event is located on Queen’s Surf Beach, across from the Honolulu Zoo.
Saturday, August 10th 4:30pm -7:30pm
August 11th:
Kamaʻāina Sundays at ʻIolani Palace feature live music and dancing, keiki activities, ʻono food and free audio tours for kamaʻāina. Festivities also include a cultural workshop and entertainment supported by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s Kūkulu Ola Program. The Richard Street gate to ʻIolani Palace opens at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.iolanipalace.org.
Sunday, August 11th 9:00 am-2:00 pm
August 14th:
Rooftop Stargazing at the Royal Hawaiian Center
ROOFTOP STARGAZING CENTER EVENTS, IN BUILDING A, LEVEL 4 We want to invite you and your ohana for an up-close and personal look at the moon in the Hawaiian night sky. This will begin our new monthly Rooftop Stargazing Event located on the fourth floor of Building A. Level 4, Kai Lewa Lanai.
The event is open to the public and free to attend! First come first serve! Masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed.
Wednesday, August 14th 7:00pm-9:00pm
August 16th:
Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival, held each year in late August on the shores of iconic Waikiki Beach, where Duke groomed his athletic skills that elevated him into becoming the pioneer of “Waterman”, an Olympic Champion, and the Ambassador of Aloha, celebrates the life and legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. Duke’s disciplines of Surfing, Swimming, Outrigger Canoeing, Paddleboard Racing, Surfboard Water Polo, Beach Volleyball, along with evolutions of his influence that includes Foiling and Dog’s Surfing are shared throughout the weeklong festival by local, international, and mainland competitors and lifestyle enthusiast. Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission, in conjunction with the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (“ODKF”), is to provide resources to help enrich the lives of Hawaii’s Scholar Athletes.
Sunday, August 16th
August 23rd:
Hawaiian Airlines presents the 30th Annual Made in Hawai’i Festival will showcase Hawai’i’s creativity and rich cultural heritage, offering attendees an opportunity to explore an impressive array of made-in-Hawai’i products while enjoying live entertainment, chef demos, and more. The three-day festival will be the largest ever in its 30-year history and will be held once again at the iconic Hawai’i Convention Center, Aug. 23- 25, 2024.
Friday August 23rd, 10:00am-5:00pm
