Here are 17 Big Island experiences you’ll love today (Sat, Sept 26)

Warm trades, golden pau hana light, and that plumeria-on-the-breeze kind of evening. Today feels made for wandering, listening, and sharing a plate with your favorite people. If you’re mauka this afternoon, Pāhoa is buzzing as STEAM-CON turns the Arts & Sciences Center into a playground of hands-on science, art, and culture for all ages.

Three musts if you ask me: Start with STEAM-CON from 2:00–6:00 PM—totally free, super interactive, and perfect for keiki and curious grownups. Drift into evening at Mu Garden Sanctuary, where Bhakti Kirtan & Thai Dinner blends candlelit chants from 6:00–7:30 PM with Chef Sean’s Thai dinner available from 4:00. And if your hips love a two-step, Maple Flo & My Goat brings bluegrass and honky tonk to The Booch Bar for an all-ages hoedown, $5–$20.

Looking to tune up or tune in? The donation-based Beginners' Ukulele Class - Ocean View Community Center strums 4:00–6:00 PM—perfect for first chords and new friends. Bodies want love too: The Pelvic Vitality Method offers a grounded, whole-body practice from 3:30–5:00 PM ($33 drop-in). Craving connection? Abundance Creation & Cuddle Club holds a sweet, low-cost circle 3:00–5:00 PM on Alaili Road.

When the sky turns apricot, Hilo hums. Catch the bayfront breeze with Live Music at Ka Lihikai from 5:00–7:00 PM, then slide into Live Music at Hula Lounge from 7:00–9:00 PM for that palms-swaying, toes-tapping vibe.

Today’s vibes, your way: ʻOhana fun? The free, hands-on joy at STEAM-CON is a slam dunk. Mindful and heart-full? Pair The Pelvic Vitality Method with the warmth of Bhakti Kirtan & Thai Dinner. Night owls and music lovers, your soundtrack is set—peek more live music events and make it a double-feature.

I’ll be the one with sandy slippers and a big smile. Ready to make your Saturday sparkle? Come cruise the full lineup and explore more events →