Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites Hawai‘i Island residents to take part in community input sessions, which will provide space for community members to share their insights, experiences and ideas on the future of tourism on their island. Read More

Register Now | Waimea - Nov. 14 | Kaʻū - Nov. 19

Alii Drive in Kailua Village from Kaahumanu Place to Hualalai will be temporarily closed for the annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade on Friday, November 7 starting at 5:30. Road will reopen at 7:00 pm. Traffic will be re-routed to Kuakini Highway. Please plan accordingly. Read More

W.M. Keck Observatory is offering a free astronomy talk with Dr. John Mace Grunsfeld, a 5-time astronaut, astrophysicist, and explorer. The event will take place at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Read More

Salty Swim School is offering free Yoga classes on Wednesday mornings on the beach at NELHA Kohanaiki Beach Park at 7 AM! The classes are open to the public, and all levels, including beginners, are encouraged to attend. Just show up and start your morning with #EnergyLabYoga! Read More

Ke Kai Ola is offering tours and educational activities on the first Saturday of every month, beginning November 1, to everyone interested in learning how to care for Hawaiian monk seals and protecting ocean health. Tours are held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m., and are free and open to the public! Read More 

HOST Park is seeking prize donations, swag items, and aid station sponsorships for its first-ever community fun run, set for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Showcase your business alongside leading local organizations and reach a diverse audience! Read More

Don’t miss seeing the latest episode of "Voice of the Sea" featuring Blue Ocean Mariculture, Cyanotech and Symbrosia! Mahalo Voice of the Sea TV and Hawaii Sea Grant for highlighting the amazing work in aquaculture innovation. Read More

Located at the beautiful Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, Dolphin Quest Hawaii provides immersive, educational dolphin encounter experiences set in a natural lagoon habitat. Since opening in 1988, the company has committed to high standards of animal welfare, conservation research, and community outreach that inspire appreciation and stewardship of the ocean. Each visit offers guests meaningful interaction with dolphins under professional guidance, while supporting marine-life science and the island’s environment. Read More 

As Hawaiʻi Island prepares for the temporary pause of SNAP benefits on November 1, and with the ongoing federal government shutdown affecting local workers, Vibrant Hawaiʻi’s Resilience Network is mobilizing to lessen the impact on families and ensure support reaches those most in need. 

The Resilience Network—made up of Resilience Hubs, Points of Distribution partners, Social Service Navigators, and members of the Resilience Alliance—has launched an islandwide response to coordinate food and financial support. By identifying where and when resources will be available, Vibrant Hawaiʻi is helping to align efforts, fill gaps, and reach every community. Read More

The first annual festive “Sip, Shop & Support” gathering will be held on November 1, 2025, and will unveil this year’s official Kona Coffee Cultural Festival retail collection—including the collectible admission button—while raising funds to support Festival programming, education, and cultural experiences throughout November. Read More

Bringing lights, laughter, and holiday cheer to everyone from keiki to kupuna, entries are now open for the annual Kailua Village Christmas Parade on December 13. 
 
The 2025 Kailua Village Christmas Parade lights up Aliʻi Drive and hearts again, and we’re inviting community groups, schools, businesses, hula halau, neighborhood groups, clubs, and organizations to be part of this treasured holiday celebration! Read More