Special Events in Volcano Village

January
AT HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - The 2003 Na Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko performance series begins! See traditional hula performed outdoors in a natural setting overlooking Kilauea Crater in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, featuring kumu hula Ehulani Stephany and Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala o Puna. 

May
Niaulani Forest Work Day
Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help preserve the beauty and diversity of the native, old growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Held on the third Sunday of each month, these work days are a unique opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to connect with nature and with each other while assisting in a variety of needed tasks, plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on the 7.4 acre property.

July 4th
Fourth of July Parade in Volcano!
Parade, 9 AM, Post Office to Cooper Center
Everyone is invited to be part of our classic parade! Strut your stuff, or your animals.  Ride a bike, pull a wagon, walk, march, dance, sing, chant, or play music.   Get creative.  Anything goes.
Special awards for Best Children's Unit (12 & under), Best Synchronized Unit, Best Animal Unit, Best Decorated on Wheels, Most Humorous, Best of the Best.
Cooper Center Celebration after the parade 'til 2PM. Craft Fair featuring work by local artists, the ever popular dunking booth, nonstop entertainment, food: all your favorites, free games for little kids, lucky number drawings, book store open 'til noon.  Come prepared to buy script for everything except crafts.  All proceeds benefit community projects - and it's great fun!

April
Niaulani Nature Walk / Forest Tour
Take a one-hour guided nature walk through an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, half-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads).