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  • 65th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade

    Join us at the 65th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 @ 6PM. This year’s theme is A Waimea Christmas Birthday Celebration.  Stop by the Keck Observatory […]

  • Waimea Family Foodtruck Friday

    W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI, United States

    When: Friday, November 14th, 2025 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters in Waimea town (across from Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital) Details: Enjoy some of your favorite food and beverage vendors! Bring an umbrella as the event will happen rain or shine. Plenty of space for picnic blankets and chairs so bring […]

  • AstroDay West – Kona

    Kona Commons 74-5444 Makala Blvd., Kailua-Kona,, HI, United States

    Save the date for AstroDay West 2025 on November 8 at Kona Commons Shopping Center! Join the W. M. Keck Observatory and fellow Maunakea Observatories, for this FREE ʻohana-friendly science celebration features out-of-this-world activities for all ages. Stay tuned for more information.

  • MKSOA Community Talk Story – Laupāhoehoe

    Laupāhoehoe School Cafeteria 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI, United States

    The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) invites the public to its Community Talk Story on Wednesday, September 3 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Laupāhoehoe School Cafeteria. Discussion topics include the background of the MKSOA, strategic framework, introduction of board members and staff, followed by a Q&A. Watch Live at youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA Visit the MKSOA website for information […]

  • Tanabata Block Party 2025

    Behind ʻImiloa Astronomy Center North A'ohōkū Place, Hilo, HI, United States

    Free Event! Join the Maunakea Observatories at the Tanabata Block Party for an evening of stargazing, cultural demonstrations, astronomy activities, and ʻono food on Aug. 30 from 4pm to 9pm HST at North A’ohōkū Place in Hilo, mauka of ʻImiloa Astronomy Center. 

  • MKSOA Community Talk Story – Kailua-Kona

    The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) invites the public to its Community Talk Story on Wednesday, August 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the West Hawai’i Civic Center, Council Chambers in Kailua-Kona. Discussion topics include the background of the MKSOA, strategic framework, introduction of board members and staff, followed by a Q&A.  Watch Live […]

  • MKSOA Community Talk Story – Na’alehu

    Na’alehu Community Center 95-5635 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Naalehu, HI, United States

    The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) invites the public to its Community Talk Story on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Na’alehu Community Center. Discussion topics include the background of the MKSOA, strategic framework, introduction of board members and staff, followed by a Q&A. Watch Live at youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA Visit the MKSOA website for […]

  • NASA@My Library AstroBash at Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library

    Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States

    Join us for the annual NASA@My Library AstroBash event, a family-friendly celebration of space science in our community, Saturday, August 2 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library in Waimea.   

  • Waimea Family Food Truck Friday

    W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI, United States

    A monthly community event in the heart of Waimea Town. Bring your ohana and support local food and beverage vendors! For the more information about featured vendors visit: www.naupakaevents.com/waimeafamilyfoodtruckfriday. 

  • 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade

    Downtown Hilo

    The 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade is a cherished tradition that celebrates the vibrant Hawaiian culture, the art of hula, and the rich heritage of Hilo town. This iconic event brings our community together and shares the spirit of aloha with the world.

  • Waimea Family Food Truck Friday

    W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI, United States

    A monthly community event in the heart of Waimea Town. Bring your ohana and support local food and beverage vendors! For the more information about featured vendors visit: www.naupakaevents.com/waimeafamilyfoodtruckfriday. 

  • Waimea Solar System Walk

    W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway, Kamuela, HI, United States

     The 2024 Waimea Solar System Walk expands this year to include a galactic celebration of Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope’s 45th Birthday! Bring your ‘ohana to an interstellar journey right in Waimea town. The adventure begins at the W. M. Keck Observatory Headquarters, where you’ll embark on a guided journey through a scale model of our solar system. […]