Here are 15 Big Island experiences you’ll love today (Tue, Dec 30)

This is how to end 2025 on a high note tonight

You feel that crisp winter breeze? The kind that carries plumeria at sunset and makes the palms whisper. It’s the last Tuesday of the year, and the island’s buzzing—from crystal bowls in Kawaihae to kanikapila strums in Hilo.

If you need a reset before the fireworks, slide into the gentle waves of Reiki & Sound Bath with Simona Alladio & Gabriel Beeson at Blue Dragon Hot Yoga. Crystal and Tibetan bowls. Chimes and flute. It’s 4:30–6:00 pm, sliding scale $20–$25—and first-timers are free through December.

A few can’t-miss vibes

Want to move your body before pau hana? The mats are open at Kalani for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Adults and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Kids. It’s all-levels, super welcoming, and you’ll leave salty, sweaty, and smiling.

Hungry for tunes and ono grinds? Hilo gets cozy with Kanakapila Live at The Booch Bar. Free music 6–9 pm, Hawaiian specials, and plenty aloha. The kind of night where you end up singing along with strangers who feel like cousins.

Craving tacos with that golden Waikoloa glow? Taco Tuesday runs 5–9 pm at Hawaii Calls Restaurant at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive—check Taco Tuesday at Hawaii Calls Restaurant. Sunset, sizzle, and the clink of cold beers.

Quick picks by vibe (so you can choose your adventure)

Chill and restore: Float into the soundscape at the Reiki session above, then cap the evening with gentle kanikapila at Hilo Town Tavern via Kanakapila Hawaiian Music at 168 Keawe Street.

ʻOhana fun: Let the keiki fly (ages 7+) with Silks with Lilia | Mixed Level at SPACE, then spin together at the free, all-ages Juggling Jam there too. Or learn a new song at Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami at 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive—free, with ukuleles provided.

Move and sweat: Test your technique at Aerial Open Gym | Ages 18+ at SPACE (experienced aerialists), or sharpen your game at Kalani’s BJJ sessions. Your future self will thank you.

Community and learning: Jump into the free, culturally-rooted ag innovation series online: Puʻuhonua Wellness-Phase 2: Sustainable/Advanced AgTech Training or Puʻuhonua Wellness-Phase 2: Sustainable Ag / Advanced AgTech. Grow more. Waste less. Share knowledge.

Feeling the night? Pair live mele at The Booch Bar with a late taco run, or move with mystic energy at Holy Fire: Women’s Sacred Restoration & Healing at Inner Alignment Studio—aromatherapy, free-form goddess dance, and sound healing.

If you’re just here for the tunes, peek at more live music events. Want to fly or flow? Browse circus events. On a budget? There are plenty of free events tonight.

Local’s notes

• ●Blue Dragon Hot Yoga runs that first-timer freebie through December—arrive a little early to settle in.
• ●Heading to Kalani or SPACE in Puna? Bring water, a light layer, and bug spray. Trades can turn cool after dark.
• ●Aerial Open Gym requires approval. Set your skill check with Lilia at (808) 938-1847 before you drop in.
• ●Hilo town parking fills near Keawe around dinner. Give yourself 10 extra minutes and bring small bills for tips and donations.
• ●Waikoloa sunsets are extra crisp this time of year. If Taco Tuesday is your move, aim for that 5–6 pm golden hour.

Tomorrow’s tease

New Year’s Eve is lining up a sweet, all-ages, by-donation celebration: PUNAKAT New Year’s Eve at The Oasis at The Oasis. Live jam rolling past midnight, plus bar and food. If you want a guaranteed good vibe to welcome 2026, that’s the one.

Ready to build your perfect Tuesday? Hope to bump into you out there—come say aloha. And if you want the full menu, you can always explore more events →

FAQ

Q: Are there free events tonight? A: Yes! Try Kanakapila Live at The Booch Bar, Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami, Juggling Jam at SPACE, and the online Puʻuhonua Wellness trainings.

Q: What time is Taco Tuesday? A: Taco Tuesday at Hawaii Calls Restaurant runs 5–9 pm at 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive.

Q: Do I need experience for aerial or BJJ? A: BJJ at Kalani welcomes all levels for both adults and kids. Aerial Open Gym | Ages 18+ is for experienced aerialists with pre-approval.

Q: Where can I find more music tonight? A: Check live music events including Kanakapila Hawaiian Music downtown Hilo and The Booch Bar’s kanikapila session.