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Kōkua General Store Toy Swap

Want to clear out your toy boxes while finding gently-used ones to trade with? We’ll be hosting our yearly Toy Swap throughout December, from December 2 to 23 during store operating hours, to encourage preloved swapping during the holidays! Bring your preloved, good condition toys & take home something “new”. Due to limited space, we’re accepting Learn more

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Bouquet Making

In celebration of the ‘ĀINA Farm Stand’s one-year anniversary, we’re assembling bouquets using herbs grown right on the Kōkua Learning Farm! Swing by the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, November 15 between 10am-2pm to create your own locally inspired arrangement. When: Saturday, November 15 from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua General Store, 66-249 Kamehameha Hwy

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Eco-Card Decorating

Join us on Saturday, November 8 anytime between 10am-2pm for a creative, hands-on activity where you can design your own cards using banana stalks for stamping & kalo leaves for impression rubbing. This is a crafty, kid-friendly activity to embrace native plants, sustainability, and art all in one! When: Saturday, November 8 from 10am-2pm Where: Kōkua Learn more

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day

Save the date and register for the Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day on Saturday, October 25 from 10am-2pm! We have a great lineup of festive activities to celebrate Farm to School Month and Halloween, including a mini pumpkin patch where you can purchase and decorate your very own pumpkin. Be sure to wear your favorite Learn more

2025 10:00am - 1:00pm

Indigo Dye Bath at Kōkua General Store

It’s that time again! Join us for a day of indigo dyeing at our upcoming Community Dye Bath on Saturday, October 18th. Bring your stained shirts, shorts, pillowcases, and other small-sized items to transform with indigo! Come by anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm. $5.00 donation for each item dyed, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation. Learn more

Halloween Costume Swap at Kōkua General Store

Ready to have a sustainable Halloween with us? Our Halloween Costume Swap runs all month long during store hours. Come swap your lightly-worn costumes with others in the community by browsing our Preloved Costume Rack! Save on costume costs while reducing holiday waste this spooky season! We’ll be accepting clean, gently-used, family-friendly costumes in good Learn more

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Books, Games, & Puzzles Swap

Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, October 4th from 10am-2pm to swap gently-used books, games, and puzzles with the community! Why Book, Game, and Puzzle Swaps? This is our 5th Books, Games, and Puzzles Swap at Kōkua General Store! We strive to encourage reusing and extending the lifespan of our items. Swaps Learn more

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Muʻumuʻu Swap & Pop-Up at Kōkua General Store

Join our Muʻumuʻu Swap and Pop-Up on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am–2:00pm! We’re partnering with Muʻumuʻu Library to host a unique swap dedicated to sustainable, local fashion. For day-of swapping, bring muʻu that are made in Hawaiʻi or handmade & in good condition (no major holes, rips, or stains). Then, browse their swap racks to Learn more

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Kōkua General Store Beach Swap

We are excited for our first ever Beach Swap! Join us in the Kōkua General Store on Saturday, September 20th from 10am–2pm to swap your gently-used beach gear with some ʻnew’ preloved items from the community! Why Beach Swaps? We’re hosting a Beach Swap at the Kōkua General Store to reduce waste in our landfills, Learn more

2025 10:00am - 2:00pm

Honey Tasting at Kōkua General Store

September is National Honey Month! Expand your knowledge on our favorite buzzing pollinators and taste-test an array of honeys with Katie Metzger of Hānai Hives. Katie is our resident beekeeper on Kōkua Learning Farm, a great source of knowledge on all things bees and honey! Stop by anytime on Saturday, September 6th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Learn more