Events Calendar
Backpack & Keiki Registration
Event: End Of Summer Bash – Backpack & Keiki Registration
About The Event:
Register your keiki for Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i’s End of Summer Bash! Each registered keiki will receive a backpack and 3 FREE activity tickets. Youth under 5 also get an extra free item, while supplies last.
Hale `Ōpio Kauai (HOK) Honors
Event: Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i – 50 Years of Service Celebration
Where: Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Join Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i as we celebrate 50 years of serving our community. Enjoy an evening featuring award-winning musicians Natalie Ai Kamauu and Kuana Torres Kahele, dinner, and special awards recognizing inspiring community leaders and alumni.
Click here to purchase your tickets
End Of Summer Bash and Resource Fair
Event: End Of Summer Bash And Resource Fair
Where: Puhi Farmer’s Market Field
When: Saturday, August 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00 pm
Hale ‘Opio will be celebrating our 50th year of serving the youth and families of our Kaua’i community! This event will host craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and provide FREE back to school supplies for school aged youth.

Ku I Ka Mana Ribbon Lei Making Workshop
Event: Ku I Ka Mana Ribbon Lei Making Workshop
Where: Hale ‘Opio Upstairs Conference Room
When: May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Description:
Join us at the Hale `Ōpio Building for our Ku I Ka Mana Lei Making Workshop! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Space is limited Snacks and drinks are provided.
Build Your Resume Workshop
Event: Build Your Resume Workshop
Where: 2959 Umi St STE 300, Lihue, HI, 96766
When: May 17, 2025
Time: 09:00AM – 10:30AM
Description:
Join us at the Hale `Ōpio Building — Empower your career journey and craft a resume that shapes your future. Space is limited. Snacks and drinks are provided.
School Uniform Drive
Event: Hale `Ōpio Kaua‘i School Uniform Drive
When: March 2025
Details: Support our local families by donating gently used school uniforms. Please make sure uniforms are clean and without damage or stains. Check the flyer for the nearest drop-off location and their specific hours.
You Matter 2025
Event: You Matter 2025Where: Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention HallWhen: February 28, 2025Time: 6th-12th Graders & Their Families – 4:30 pm
Free Nutrition Education Classes – March 2025
Event: Free Nutrition Education Classes
Where: Liliʻuokalani Trust, 4530 Kali Rd., Lihue
When: March 17th – 21st, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am (6th-8th grade)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (18+)
-Learn how to stretch your food dollars
-Get tips on healthy eating and food safety
-Learn how to stay physically active
Complete all 5 classes and receive FREE GIVEAWAYS, food demos and a Certificate of Completion!
Register by March 7th
*Seats are limited*
For more information on classes, contact: cnumazawa@haleopio.org
TAP8 Teen Conference 2/8/25
Event: TAP8 Teen Conference – BE YOU
Where: Hawaiʻi Convention Center
When: February 8, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
You and your peers from across the state will engage in a day of empowerment, where our speakers will equip you with the necessary tools and life skills to help you combat dating violence.
*Supported by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds provided through the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services
Creating Your Story 1/31/2025
Event: Creating Your Story – Substance use and youth empowerment class for ‘ōpio (ages 13-20)
Where: Hale Opio Office – 2959 Umi St., Lihue
When: January 31, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Interactive prevention education class focusing on how choices now, including use of drugs and alcohol, impact our story and legacy
First Jobs Academy – Youth work Development Program
Register with Sariah at smokuahi@haleopio.org
Backpack & Keiki Registration
Event: End Of Summer Bash – Backpack & Keiki Registration
About The Event:
Register your keiki for Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i’s End of Summer Bash! Each registered keiki will receive a backpack and 3 FREE activity tickets. Youth under 5 also get an extra free item, while supplies last.
Hale `Ōpio Kauai (HOK) Honors
Event: Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i – 50 Years of Service Celebration
Where: Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Join Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i as we celebrate 50 years of serving our community. Enjoy an evening featuring award-winning musicians Natalie Ai Kamauu and Kuana Torres Kahele, dinner, and special awards recognizing inspiring community leaders and alumni.
Click here to purchase your tickets
End Of Summer Bash and Resource Fair
Event: End Of Summer Bash And Resource Fair
Where: Puhi Farmer’s Market Field
When: Saturday, August 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00 pm
Hale ‘Opio will be celebrating our 50th year of serving the youth and families of our Kaua’i community! This event will host craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and provide FREE back to school supplies for school aged youth.

Ku I Ka Mana Ribbon Lei Making Workshop
Event: Ku I Ka Mana Ribbon Lei Making Workshop
Where: Hale ‘Opio Upstairs Conference Room
When: May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Description:
Join us at the Hale `Ōpio Building for our Ku I Ka Mana Lei Making Workshop! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Space is limited Snacks and drinks are provided.
Build Your Resume Workshop
Event: Build Your Resume Workshop
Where: 2959 Umi St STE 300, Lihue, HI, 96766
When: May 17, 2025
Time: 09:00AM – 10:30AM
Description:
Join us at the Hale `Ōpio Building — Empower your career journey and craft a resume that shapes your future. Space is limited. Snacks and drinks are provided.
School Uniform Drive
Event: Hale `Ōpio Kaua‘i School Uniform Drive
When: March 2025
Details: Support our local families by donating gently used school uniforms. Please make sure uniforms are clean and without damage or stains. Check the flyer for the nearest drop-off location and their specific hours.
You Matter 2025
Event: You Matter 2025Where: Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention HallWhen: February 28, 2025Time: 6th-12th Graders & Their Families – 4:30 pm
Free Nutrition Education Classes – March 2025
Event: Free Nutrition Education Classes
Where: Liliʻuokalani Trust, 4530 Kali Rd., Lihue
When: March 17th – 21st, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am (6th-8th grade)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (18+)
-Learn how to stretch your food dollars
-Get tips on healthy eating and food safety
-Learn how to stay physically active
Complete all 5 classes and receive FREE GIVEAWAYS, food demos and a Certificate of Completion!
Register by March 7th
*Seats are limited*
For more information on classes, contact: cnumazawa@haleopio.org
TAP8 Teen Conference 2/8/25
Event: TAP8 Teen Conference – BE YOU
Where: Hawaiʻi Convention Center
When: February 8, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
You and your peers from across the state will engage in a day of empowerment, where our speakers will equip you with the necessary tools and life skills to help you combat dating violence.
*Supported by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds provided through the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services
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