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Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018
Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park welcomes April visitors with a flurry of opportunities to celebrate the 55th annual Merrie Monarch Festival, and National Park Week.Park programs are free, but entrance fees apply. Many programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events, and download event flyers from the park website.
Tuesday’s Special Merrie Monarch Festival Events. Join us as we celebrate and honor Hawaiian culture and the 55th Merrie Monarch Festival, the annual hula competition of Hilo. Practitioners on Tuesday will share ‘ahu lai (tī leaf cape making); ko‘i (Hawaiian axe demonstration); and kā makau (learn to make a Hawaiian fishhook. Enjoy live Hawaiian, Blues and Country music blends by Jennie & Kanoa. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Tues., April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
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![A Walking Into the Past with Dr. Jaggar A Walking Into the Past with Dr. Jaggar](/havo/learn/news/images/dr_jaggar.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
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When: April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Each performance is about an hour.
Where: Meet at the Kīlauea Visitor Center
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When: Tues., April 3 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
![Ken Makuakāne performs Ken Makuakāne performs](/havo/learn/news/images/ken_makuakane.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
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When: Wed., April 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
Thursday’s Special Merrie Monarch Festival Events. Join us as we celebrate and honor Hawaiian culture and the 55th Merrie Monarch Festival, the annual hula competition of Hilo. Practitioners on Thursday will share demonstrations on kapa (traditional Hawaiian bark cloth), konane (Hawaiian checkers), and nā lei (lei making). Enjoy live Hawaiian music by Kenneth Makuakāne. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Thurs., April 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
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When: Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. (April 5, 12, 19, 26)
Where: Meet at the Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11 in the park
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When: April 7, 13, 21 (a fee-free day & National Volunteer Day), and 27 at 8:45 a.m.
Where: Meet project leaders Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center on any of the above dates
![Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Ahupua‘a Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a Ahupua‘a](/havo/learn/news/images/puuwaawaa.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Photo credit: Elliott Parsons
When: Tues., April 10 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
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When: Wed., April 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
![He‘e Hōlua Kī He‘e Hōlua Kī](/havo/planyourvisit/images/holua_600.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
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When: Fri., April 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kahuku Unit
![Ranger Jamie leads a hike from Kīlauea Visitor Center to Sulphur Banks Ranger Jamie leads a hike from Kīlauea Visitor Center to Sulphur Banks](/havo/learn/news/images/ranger-jamie.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
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When: Sat., April 21 (fee-free date) through Sun., April 29
Where: All fee-charging national parks are free, including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park in Kona, and Haleakalā National Park on Maui
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Photo credit: J.B. Friday
When: Tues., April 24 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
![Learning to make kāhili Learning to make kāhili](/havo/learn/news/images/kahili_1.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
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When: Wed., April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
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Last updated: March 16, 2018