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2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Clear out your closets & refresh your wardrobe before the busy upcoming holiday season and participate in our last Clothing Swap of 2024. Join us on Saturday, November 9th from 10am-2pm to swap gently-used clothes/school supplies for some ʻnew’ preloved items. Why Clothing Swaps? We host Clothing Swaps at the Kōkua General Store to reduce Learn more

11/16

2024 10:00am - 1:00pm

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day

We are so excited for the Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day on Saturday, November 16th from 10am to 1pm! Join us for a morning full of activities for the whole ʻohana. Pick fresh herbs & flowers, take home cuttings to grow, explore different zones on the farm through a scavenger hunt, and get in on Learn more

11/23

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Pua Pressing at the Kōkua General Store

Spread the love and get crafty this holiday season through gifting handmade cards to your loved ones! Join us at our upcoming Pua Pressing Workshop on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am to 2pm! Design your own recycled cards using pressed flowers and native plants from the Kōkua Learning Farm. We hope to see you there! Learn more

12/01 - 12/21

2024

Toy Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Trade your pre-loved toys with us! This keiki-centered swap is a great way to help reduce toy waste, clean out toy boxes before the holidays, and also find “new” treasures to cherish. From December 1st through the 21st, drop off gently-used toys during store hours & either swap with the toy collection day-of or come Learn more

12/07

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Upcycled Crafts at the Kōkua General Store

Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm TO Create your own eco-friendly snowman ornaments using upcycled materials at Kōkua General Store, a perfect eco-friendly decoration! When: Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

12/14

2024 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua Holiday Market

Save the date and join us on Saturday, December 14th for our annual Kōkua Holiday Market and the ʻĀINA Farm Stand Grand Opening! Shop small, vintage, and local gifts from an array of amazing, Hawaiʻi-based businesses. Walk through the newly established Backyard Garden to check out a few of our local vendors, including Ke Nui Learn more

12/14

2024 8:30am - 2:00pm

ʻĀINA Farm Stand Grand Opening

Celebrate with us at the ʻĀINA Farm Stand Grand Opening! Walk through the newly established Backyard Garden to check out a few of our local vendors, including Ke Nui Kitchen and the Country Eatery, who will be serving up yummy brunch items. We also encourage you to get to know your local farmers by purchasing Learn more

01/20

2025 9:00am - 2:00pm

MLK Jr. Day of Service Kahuku Beach Cleanup

Join us this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service for a meaningful opportunity to give back to our community and honor Dr. King’s legacy. Together, we’ll steward the coastline through a hands-on cleanup effort, making a tangible difference for our oceans and community. This day is about more than just service—it’s about coming together Learn more

02/01

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind! When: February 1, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind

02/01

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Eco Valentine’s Card-Decorating

Spread love sustainably this Valentine’s Day! Join us for an Eco Valentine’s Card-Decorating craft on Saturday, February 1st, between 10am and 2pm, where you can design your own holiday card using upcycled, scrap materials. When: Saturday, February 1 from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

02/08

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Valentine’s Shop & Blend at Kōkua General Store

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift pairing? Stop by between 10am-2pm on Saturday, February 8th to make your own tea bag with herbs grown on Kōkua Learning Farm, then pair it with handmade ceramics from Jac + Jil’s pop-up collection! Stay tuned for more information about this event. When: Saturday, February 8 from 10am-2pm Where: Learn more

02/15

2025 10:00am - 3:00pm

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, February 15th from 10am-2pm to swap your gently-used clothes for some ʻnew’ preloved clothes from the community! Why Clothing Swaps? We host Clothing Swaps at the Kōkua General Store to reduce waste in our landfills, extend the life of gently worn clothing items, and provide Learn more

02/21

2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | February 21, 2025

We are so excited to feature Chef Dave Caldiero from 53 By The Sea for our first Farm to Table Dinner of 2025 on the Kōkua Learning Farm. Mark your calendars for Friday, February 21st from 5:00pm to 8:00pm to enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced meal with family and friends. Chef Dave Caldiero and his team Learn more

03/13

2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Full Moon Yoga Class with The Den Hawaiʻi

Join us for a very special event on the Kokua Learning Farm with our friends at The Den Hawaiʻi! Celebrate March’s Full Moon and flow underneath the moonlight on Thursday, March 13th from 5:30pm-6:45pm for a nurturing 75 minute gentle flow and sound bath led by Emily Meersand. You can access tickets for the event Learn more

03/15

2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mahina Workshop with Dr. Summer Maunakea

Learn more about the concepts of kilo and planting according to the Hawaiian moon calendar at our Mahina Workshop with Dr. Summer Maunakea! Reserve your spot for Saturday, March 15th from 1pm-3pm to design your own kilo journals & learn more about moon phases with family-friendly activities. All participants will receive a free moon calendar! Learn more

03/15

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mahina Stamping & Storytime at Kōkua General Store

Celebrate the mahina with us at our Moon Stamping and Storytime on Saturday, March 15th. Design moon-inspired cards and bookmarks using eco-friendly stamps made from banana plants, with book read-alouds each hour (11am, 12pm, and 1pm) for crafting keiki to enjoy! All ages are welcome for this creative, artistic activity! When: Saturday, March 15 from 10am-2pm Learn more

03/22

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Native Plant Giveaway at the Kōkua General Store

Kick off the spring season at our Native Plant Giveaway! On Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00am-2:00pm, swing by the store to pick up to 4 native plants, grown on Kōkua Learning Farm. We’ll have an array of nanea, ‘ilima papa, ‘ae’ae, kalo huli, and more! We’ll be joined by Kaʻohao School, selling their vermicast! Interested Learn more

03/26

2025 9:00am - 12:00pm

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi Beach Cleanup

We are excited to collaborate with The College of Education (COE) for a beach cleanup on Wednesday, March 26 from 9am-12pm at Waimānalo Bay Beach Park. Join us to learn more plastic pollution, marine life conservation, ecosystem health, sustainable practices, climate change, and community action, all while making an impact. Register Here! For more information, Learn more

03/29

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at ʻIlima Elementary School

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at ʻIlima Elementary School! When: March 29, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: ʻIlima Elementary School

04/12

2025 10:00am - 1:00pm

Community Dye Bath at Kōkua General Store

Refresh your worn or stained garments with beautiful blue indigo designs at this fun and creative event! On Saturday, April 12th anytime from 10:00am-1:00pm, bring your own natural fiber items (cotton, linen, etc.) and get creative with indigo dye under the guidance of longtime Kōkua volunteer & dye expert, Paula Burgess. It’s the perfect opportunity Learn more

04/12

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kaiser High School

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kaiser High School! When: April 12, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Kaiser High School

04/18

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day!

We are excited to host our second Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day in honor of Earth Month on Friday, April 18th from 10am-2pm in conjunction with the Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Art Walk to vote for your favorite school mural piece. Save the date for a day full of farm fun activities, arts Learn more

04/18

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Art Walk

In conjunction with the Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day, we are also hosting you the Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Art Walk! Vote for your favorite school mural piece and help us choose a winner of the Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Contest by viewing all murals in-person and learning more about how you can Learn more

04/26

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Moanalua Elementary School

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Moanalua Elementary School! When: April 26, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Moanalua Elementary School

04/26

2025 9:00am - 11:30am

Kōkua Learning Farm Earth Day Community Workday

In honor of Earth Month, we not only have a Community Workday on Saturday, April 5th, but an Earth Day Community Workday on Saturday, April 26th! Join us from 9:00am-11:30am where we will be tending to different zones on the Kōkua Learning Farm and learning more about our ʻāina in honor of Earth Day. Register Learn more

04/26

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Fabric Lei Making

Get ready for May Day with us! Wrapping up Earth Month in the store, join us for a day of beginner-friendly fabric lei making! Make a lei in the popular hilo, or twisting, style (most commonly seen with ti leaves). We’ll be using fabric scraps donated by wonderful Jams World! Stop by Saturday, April 26th Learn more

05/03

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kīpapa Elementary School

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kīpapa Elementary School! When: May 3, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Kīpapa Elementary School

05/09

2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | May 9, 2025

We are hosting next Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm with Chef Lamont Brown of Maya’s Tapas & Wine and The Fixx Haleʻiwa! When: Friday, May 9, 2025 Where: Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleʻiwa Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm We are so excited to feature Chef Lamont Brown from Maya’s Tapas & Wine and The Learn more

05/10

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Pearl City Elementary School

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Pearl City Elementary School! When: May 10, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Pearl City Elementary School

05/17

2025 9:00am - 11:00am

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School

Join us for our upcoming 3Rs School Recycling Drive at Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School! When: May 17, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School

05/17

2025 9:00am - 1:00pm

World Bee Day with Hānai Hives

Celebrate World Bee Day at Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation with Hānai Hives and Dr. Ethal M. Villalobos on Saturday, May 17th! Stop by anytime at the Kōkua General Store for honey tasting from 10:00am – 12:00pm and join us for a Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday from 9:00am – 11:30am. You won’t want to miss the Learn more

05/24

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, May 24th from 10am-2pm to swap your gently-used clothes for some ʻnew’ preloved clothes from the community! Why Clothing Swaps? We host Clothing Swaps at the Kōkua General Store to reduce waste in our landfills, extend the life of gently worn clothing items, and provide Learn more

05/27

2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm

New Moon Yoga Class

We are hosting our next yoga event on the Kōkua Learning Farm with our friends at The Den Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, May 27th from 5:30pm-6:45pm with a 75 minute vinyasa flow and sound bath led by Emily Meersand. Be on the lookout to access tickets for the event by following @kokuahawaiifoundation & @thedenhawaii on Instagram. Learn more

Calendar

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day

Pua Pressing at the Kōkua General Store

Toy Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Upcycled Crafts at the Kōkua General Store

Kōkua Holiday Market

ʻĀINA Farm Stand Grand Opening

MLK Jr. Day of Service Kahuku Beach Cleanup

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind

Kōkua General Store Eco Valentine’s Card-Decorating

Valentine’s Shop & Blend at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | February 21, 2025

Full Moon Yoga Class with The Den Hawaiʻi

Mahina Workshop with Dr. Summer Maunakea

Mahina Stamping & Storytime at Kōkua General Store

Native Plant Giveaway at the Kōkua General Store

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi Beach Cleanup

3Rs School Recycling Drive at ʻIlima Elementary School

Community Dye Bath at Kōkua General Store

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kaiser High School

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day!

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Art Walk

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Moanalua Elementary School

Kōkua Learning Farm Earth Day Community Workday

Kōkua General Store Fabric Lei Making

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kīpapa Elementary School

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | May 9, 2025

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Pearl City Elementary School

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School

World Bee Day with Hānai Hives

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

New Moon Yoga Class

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Time		Event
May 3, 2025
9:00am - 11:00am
May 9, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm
May 10, 2025
9:00am - 11:00am
May 17, 2025
9:00am - 1:00pm
9:00am - 11:00am
May 24, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
May 27, 2025
5:30pm - 6:45pm

Calendar

May 2025

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day

Pua Pressing at the Kōkua General Store

Toy Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Upcycled Crafts at the Kōkua General Store

Kōkua Holiday Market

ʻĀINA Farm Stand Grand Opening

MLK Jr. Day of Service Kahuku Beach Cleanup

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf & the Blind

Kōkua General Store Eco Valentine’s Card-Decorating

Valentine’s Shop & Blend at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | February 21, 2025

Full Moon Yoga Class with The Den Hawaiʻi

Mahina Workshop with Dr. Summer Maunakea

Mahina Stamping & Storytime at Kōkua General Store

Native Plant Giveaway at the Kōkua General Store

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi Beach Cleanup

3Rs School Recycling Drive at ʻIlima Elementary School

Community Dye Bath at Kōkua General Store

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kaiser High School

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day!

Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Art Walk

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Moanalua Elementary School

Kōkua Learning Farm Earth Day Community Workday

Kōkua General Store Fabric Lei Making

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Kīpapa Elementary School

Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | May 9, 2025

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Pearl City Elementary School

3Rs School Recycling Drive at Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School

World Bee Day with Hānai Hives

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

New Moon Yoga Class

There are no events for the day