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May 2024

Sat 4

Free Comic Book Day

May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hawaii - Kailua-Kona 75-138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

May the 4th Be With You on Free Comic Book Day! This year, Star Wars Day falls on the annual Free Comic Book Day at […]

Sat 4

Four children, playing a violin, tambourine, drum and singing.

Tunes, Tales & Twirls Story Hour

May 4, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Kauai - Hanapepe 4490 Kona Road, Hanapepe, HI, United States

Story Hour for small kids and their big folks! Programming and supplies supported by the Friends of the Hanapēpē Public Library. Anyone who requires an […]

Sat 4

Family Storytime

May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Waianae 85-625 Farrington Hwy, Waiʻanae, HI, United States

Keiki and their ohana are invited to join Wai'anae Public Library for a fun-filled storytime where we read books, sing and dance, and make crafts. […]

Sat 4

'Art Class' title with paint pots and brushes

First Saturday Community Art Classes

May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hawaii - Thelma Parker Memorial 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

On the first Saturday of each month, the Waimea Arts Council (WAC), in partnership with Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library, instructs a class on a […]

Sat 4

Children’s Storytime

May 4, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Oahu - Hawaii State Library 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI, United States

Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai'i State Library. Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Best for ages 3-5; all […]

Sat 4

Chinese Lion Dance

May 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oahu - Waipahu 94-275 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI, United States

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a Chinese Lion Dance at Waipahu Library. Presented by Gee Yung Dragon & Dance Sports Association, Hawaii's best […]

Sat 4

Energy Bagua-Walking Meditation

May 4, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Oahu - Salt Lake-Moanalua 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States

八卦內功簡介 Energy Bagua is a meditation developed by Master JinBodhi for the regeneration of vitality and maintenance of health. It’s main components are based upon […]

Sat 4

Comic Jam

May 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oahu - Aiea 99-374 Pohai Place, Aiea, HI, United States

Come join the artists of Comic Jam Hawaii and get your draw on! In this informal social gathering of local artists (professional, aspiring, and hobbyist), participants can have fun […]

Sat 4

Bookmark Craft

May 4, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oahu - Kapolei 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei, HI, United States

In observance of Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), keiki and teens are invited to make two bookmarks using laminated images and beads! All materials will […]

Sat 4