Manu o Kū Festival (Oʻahu)
The Manu o Kū Festival is an annual event that takes place on the grounds of ‘Iolani Palace. Conservation groups, educators, and others will share games and activities that engage participants of all ages in learning about the Manu o Kū. This year’s event will take place on May 3, 2025, and is free and open to the public.
This year’s festival will include:
- 20 organization and agency booths providing family friendly crafts, activities, and information about native environmental and conservation efforts
- bird scopes and bird walks to view the nesting Manu O Kū on ‘Iolani Palace grounds
- kids nature-themed costume contest
- photo ops and parade of our group of costume characters to include Hina the monk seal and Aloha Kea the Manu O Kū…and more
- educational and informative talks
- multiple musical entertainers to include a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band and ukulele duo Corey Fujimoto and Kalei Gamiao
- “Bruddah Bryan” Min emcee
- instructional painting opportunities with Patrick Ching
The festival was founded by a partnership with Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, and the National Wildlife Federation, and includes festival sponsors Hawaiʻi Audubon Society, the Hui Manu-o-Kū, and the Pacific Rim Conservation. Additional details for this year’s gathering will be shared at the website below as they become available.
https://www.conservehawaii.org/manu-o-ku-festival/
ʻIolani Palace is located in downtown Honolulu, a short drive or bus ride from Waikiki.
Address:
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
