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August 9, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
August 16, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm

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

03/08

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, March 8th from 10am-2pm to swap gently-used books, games, and puzzles with the community! Why Book, Game, and Puzzle Swaps? This is our third Books, Games, and Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store! We strive to encourage reusing and extending the lifespan of our items. 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

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

04/26

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

05/10

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Kōkua General Store

Searching for a special, sustainable gift this Mother’s Day? Stop by our Mother’s Day Pop-Up with TART and North Shore Arts Center on Saturday, May 10th between 10:00am-2:00pm to shop locally-made ceramics, upcycled clothing, farm fresh flowers, bouquets, and more. Find something unique and meaningful for the mother figures in your life! When: Saturday, May 10 Learn more

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

06/14

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, June 14th from 10am-2pm to swap gently-used books, games, and puzzles with the community! Why Book, Game, and Puzzle Swaps? This is our 4th Books, Games, and Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store! We strive to encourage reusing and extending the lifespan of our items. Learn more

06/21

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Muʻumuʻu Swap at Kōkua General Store

Searching for a way to sustainably refresh your aloha wear? Our upcoming Muʻu Swap is just what you’re looking for! On Saturday, June 21st anytime between 10:00am-2:00pm, bring your gently-used muʻus the day-of to trade with Mu’umu’u Library’s swap racks! Muʻus must be made in Hawaiʻi or handmade, and have no major holes or stains! Learn more

06/28

2025 10:00am - 1:00pm

Kōkua General Store Community Dye Bath

Cool off this summer and salvage your damaged garments with us at our quarterly Community Dye Bath with Paula Burgess! Breathe new, colorful life into your stained, worn-down clothing using indigo dye to create new fun designs. Swing by between 10:00 and 1:00 on Saturday, June 28th! $5.00 donation per item dyed, with 100% of Learn more

07/05

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Eco-Kaleidoscope Craft & Card Decorating at Kōkua General Store

Eco-Kaleidoscope Craft & Card Decorating at the Kōkua General Store When: Saturday, July 5 from 10am-2pm After the beach clean up, come on down to the Kōkua General Store to create your own kaleidoscope using microplastic and eco-friendly materials with plastic upcycling artist, Dominika Sobolewska! Then swing by Hawai’i Pacific University’s Center of Marine Debris Learn more

07/08 - 07/12

2025

Plastic Free July Bring Your Own Reusable Week

Ceramics Pop-Up & Upcycled T-Shirt Activity at the Kōkua General Store When: Saturday, July 12 from 10am-2pm Shop handmade ceramics from TART to find your new reusable staple and make a t-shirt tote bag or apron using old t-shirts! Either bring 2 shirts you no longer wear OR choose from our stack of secondhand shirts. Learn more

07/15 - 07/19

2025

Plastic Free July Use it, Refill it, Love it Week

Scent Your Own Laundry Powder at the Kōkua General Store When: Saturday, July 19 from 10am-2pm Choose from rosewood, bergamot, and lemon essential oil! North Shore Soap Factory will blend your custom scent up to 16 oz per person at $0.33/oz while supplies last! Don’t forget to bring your own container. Promos of the Learn more

07/22 - 07/26

2025

Plastic Free July Shop Local, Act Global Week

Vintage Aloha Pop-Up & Mending Service at the Kōkua General Store When: Saturday, July 26 from 10am-2pm Discover unique finds and support local! Browse vintage aloha shirts and one-of-a-kind secondhand clothing from our local consignor, Rex the Surf Dog. Give preloved fashion a second life and add some fresh flair to your wardrobe! Need Learn more

08/09

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Make Your Own Upcycled Jewelry at Kōkua General Store

Swing by the store on Saturday, August 9 between 10am-2pm for a fun, keiki-friendly craft! Together, we’ll transform scrap, pre-loved materials into handmade jewelry. Create colorful paper beads from old magazines and add to string made from secondhand t-shirts. Design your own necklaces and bracelets while reducing waste! When: Saturday, August 9 from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua Learn more

08/16

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, August 16th 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

Calendar

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Mahina Stamping & Storytime at Kōkua General Store

Native Plant Giveaway at the Kōkua General Store

Community Dye Bath at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Fabric Lei Making

Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Kōkua General Store

World Bee Day with Hānai Hives

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store

Muʻumuʻu Swap at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Community Dye Bath

Eco-Kaleidoscope Craft & Card Decorating at Kōkua General Store

Plastic Free July Bring Your Own Reusable Week

Plastic Free July Use it, Refill it, Love it Week

Plastic Free July Shop Local, Act Global Week

Make Your Own Upcycled Jewelry at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

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August 2025

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at the Kōkua General Store

Mahina Stamping & Storytime at Kōkua General Store

Native Plant Giveaway at the Kōkua General Store

Community Dye Bath at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Fabric Lei Making

Mother’s Day Pop-Up at Kōkua General Store

World Bee Day with Hānai Hives

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store

Muʻumuʻu Swap at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Community Dye Bath

Eco-Kaleidoscope Craft & Card Decorating at Kōkua General Store

Plastic Free July Bring Your Own Reusable Week

Plastic Free July Use it, Refill it, Love it Week

Plastic Free July Shop Local, Act Global Week

Make Your Own Upcycled Jewelry at Kōkua General Store

Kōkua General Store Clothing Swap

There are no events for the day