Makanalani Blog

Part of the exciting and fun filled Koloa Plantation Days, the family fun run on Sunday, July 30th is a healthy and fun day out for all. And you don’t need to be a super athlete to take part! Start and finish for all races is at Poipu Beach Park, and the running/walking will be […]

The good folks at KISS – also known as Kauai Island Singers Showcase are putting on another of their fabulous and FREE concerts. This one featuring ‘Sounds of the 1960s’. Songs include music from: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Steppenwolf, Janis Joplin, Burt Bachrach, Simon & Garfunkle, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, The Youngbloods,

As you may or may not know, the school summer holidays are upon us. And inevitably this glorious never ending time (or at least that’s how it feels to our children) is drawing to a close. Back to school ads are popping up, reminders to buy supplies and lists of what’s needed are carefully considered

Huge numbers of people come to Kauai each year for vacations and events, and this is one of them. Every year hundreds of swimmers of all ages and experience levels take part in the Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge, some coming from all around the world to do so! And who can blame them, Hanalei Bay

Ohana Fit Fest is all about fun and fitness, for the entire family to enjoy! Hosted by the Kauai North Shore Community Foundation the Ohana Fit Fest will be held at Waioli Beach Park also known as Pinetrees, in Hanalei on Saturday, July 22nd starting at 9am. This fun filled family day has much to

5th & 6th graders from St. Catherine’s School, Kauai had huge summer fun at Makanalani Kid’s Camp. We are so pleased to have the young people here at Makanalani & very impressed by their enthusiasm & sense of fun & purpose. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=””

The Friends of Bethany Hamilton Foundation is excited to announce an upcoming event, ROOTED, a Kauai Youth Conference on Saturday, July 22nd from 9am to 3 pm at Kauai Christian Academy. This FREE event will feature speakers, fun games, and giveaways based around the theme verse of Colossians 2:7, “Let your roots grow down into

Held every year on Kauai’s South Shore, Koloa Plantation Days celebrates the many ethnic groups that came to Hawaii to work on sugar plantations, and the Hawaiians who welcomed them. The festival is spread over ten days from July 21st to 30th and is held where Hawaii’s first sugar plantation was founded in 1835! It’s

The grand finale of Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s ‘Summer Stars’ program The Lion King, JR. This culmination of a summer’s learned and honed theatre skills will play for one weekend only Friday, July 14th at 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday, July 15th and 16th at 3 pm at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. Enjoy

For one night only you can enjoy the talents of Hawaii Children’s Theatre ‘Summer Stars’ as they present their grand performance ‘Rising Stars Gala Showcase and Fundraiser’ on Thursday, July 13th, starting at 5 pm. Before the show you’re invited to enjoy a dinner available for purchase, with ono homemade desserts and baked goods and