Our ʻIkuwā event honors the Hawaiian season of ʻIkuwā, a time of powerful natural transformation, storms, and renewed connection between people and the environment as Makahiki approaches.
As ʻIkuwā season arrives in Hawaiʻi, it marks a powerful time of transition when seas roar, thunder echoes, and nature becomes especially active. It also signals the beginning of the Makahiki season and reflects deep connections between land, ocean, sky, and all living beings.
This free community festival invites people of all ages to gather, learn, and celebrate together.
This immersive event features planetarium talks, cultural demonstrations, canoe exploration, and interactive activities celebrating traditional Hawaiian knowledge, navigation, and storytelling while connecting visitors of all ages to the rich heritage of Hawaiʻi.
The festival includes live music and hula, hands-on crafts, local artisans and marketplace vendors, food vendors, and traditional Makahiki games and activities for all ages.
