Here is everything you need to know about the fun activities and events happening at the Waikoloa Beach Resort this month whether you are staying with us or at one of the resorts.
Lei Making Workshop
Friday, August 5 | 6:00-7:00 pm | Coronation Pavilion, Queen’s Marketplace
This event is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 15 persons. Join the lovely kumus (instructors) as you make your very own Puakalaunu (crown flower) lei. A lei in Hawai’i represents a non-verbal expression of aloha such as love, respect, joy, a welcomed greeting, and many more. In Hawai’i the crown flower resembles the royal crown as it was widely known as Queen Liliuokalani’s favorite blossom. The crown flower is also the logo of the Queens’ Marketplace.
Make-A-Wish Hawai’i’s 40th Anniversary Event
Saturday, August 20 |10:00 am-2:00 pm | Coronation Pavilion, Queen’s Marketplace
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Hawai’i with prize giveaways, live entertainment, children games, and more for the whole family. To commemorate the life-changing wishes provided to local children with critical illnesses, Make-A-Wish Hawai’i will be hosting free anniversary events every Saturday in August starting on Kauai then Maui, the Big Island, and Oahu.
Monthly Concert Series Featuring Kris Fuchigami
Saturday, August 20 | 6:00 pm | Coronation Pavilion, Queen’s Marketplace
Every third Saturday of the month the Queens’ Marketplace hosts a live concert with music from a wide range of musical talents such as traditional Hawaiian and island music to rock, jazz, and the blues. This month we are blessed with the talented Kris Fuchigami and many more!
43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Saturday, August 20 | Waikoloa Bowl, Queens’ Marketplace
The 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk is a benefit for non-profit agencies on the Big Island. Since 1979, the Big Island has raised over $5.6 million to support our hundreds of diverse non-profit organizations around the island. Get some exercise while supporting our island’s non-profits, the event will also feature food vendors, games, silent auctions, photo booths and entertainment.
Hawaii Calls Restaurant
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hawaii Calls features a variety of unique and delicious dishes with a Pacific Rim flare. Experience the stunning ocean views at this poolside restaurant. Dining is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Live entertainment is featured at the restaurant every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the month 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Hawaii Calls also features an exclusive event, Chef Series, every Thursday night. This event features a four course dinner paired with your choice of select cocktails or wines in a private venue. Each month features a new experience with various local distilleries, ranchers, farmers, and fishermen. Reservations are required for the Chef Series event, please call 1-808-886-8165 for availability and pricing.
Great Waikoloa Canoe Race
Saturday, August 27 | First heat at 8:30 am | Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-Bay)
This year the Waikoloa Beach Club will be hosting the Great Waikoloa Canoe Race at Anaeho’omalu Bay.
Family Golf Program
Kings’ Nine Course | After 3 pm
It is time to let the kiddos join in on the fun! Hawai’i’s Premiere 27-hole Golf Experience hosts a family golf program for junior golfers ages 6-17. Adults accompanied by junior golfers are $25 plus tax and receive complimentary rental clubs. Green tees for adults joined by junior golfers are $50 with rental clubs at $25 per set. Rates include bottled water, shared cart, unlimited use of practice facilities on the day of play, rates are per person and exclude Hawai’i State GE Tax.