Our community thrives through what's rooted in culture, togetherness, and legacy so we continue to host our five annual events that serve those values. Some are fundraisers, some are communal gatherings, but all are a part of what makes our community so special.
Friday September 25, 2026 5:00 - 9:00pm
This year for Koʻolau ʻOhana Dinner our theme is ʻAʻohe Hana Nui ke Alu ʻIa - No task is too big when done together. This important ʻŌlelo Noʻeau helps guide both how the Koʻolau Resilience Hub Network responds to flooding and why we chose it as the theme. In times of crisis, the scale of need across Koʻolau can feel overwhelming, from clearing debris and restoring access to ensuring families have food, supplies and safe spaces. Yet, through coordinated action among community organizations, volunteers and partners, the burden is shared and solutions move faster. Each hub plays a role, allowing no single entity to carry the full weight, while strengthening long-term resilience across our region. The same feeling is what brings the dinner to life, an effort powered by our board, staff, partners, and supporters and what sustains the programs and services our community depends on. It is a reminder that when we come together, pooling resources, time, and care, we can meet even the greatest challenges and ensure Koʻolau continues to thrive.
All sponsorship levels include a table of eight seats, dinner, and a table centerpiece, with additional perks per level.
Koʻolau Sponsor $10,000
Mōʻī (Monarch) $6,000
Kamaʻāina (Child of the Land) $3,000
Kaiāulu (Community) $2,500
*These seats will be offered to community members on your behalf*
Tables and chairs available for purchase soon! Please stay tuned!
Mōʻī
Kamaʻāina
Kaiāulu
In 2022 we began hosting a free public festival as part of our annual Koʻolau ʻOhana Festival fundraiser. What began as a hybrid event with our sponsor dinner evolved into a stand alone festival in 2023. For 2024 and beyond we have rebranded this event as our Waihe'e Festival.
Mahalo nui to The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and The Castle Foundation for sponsoring this event.
Save the date, Waiheʻe Festival 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10th!
Our imu is one of the first things many people associate us with. We've been doing it for decades and it has been a community favorite every single time!
Every November, our KEY Team, partners, and volunteers spend days preparing a traditional imu on our grounds as we have the special honor of cooking family meals for hundreds to enjoy. Then, on Thanksgiving eve, approximately 350 turkeys make their way into the ground for the night, and come out bright and early Thanksgiving morning where our network of teamwork gets busy sorting and distributing them all while still hot.
March not only brings the beginning of Spring, but it marks the time for Kalo Fest!
This event has become a staple of our ʻāina based connectivity to our neighboring farm and wet lands. Our ahupuaʻa is host to a rich lineage of kalo and we enjoy bringing the community together to learn about this natural foundation of our surrounding culture through music, educational and vendor booths, food, and more.
Each year we invite the special women in our lives (as well as anyone else who has held space in the development and growth of our keiki) to our campus on the Saturday before Mothers' Day to celebrate and honor them for all that they do for our future generations.
This year we shared tea and sandwiches, dressed in our favorite muʻumuʻu, enjoyed lived entertainment, lomilomi and a pua bar!
KEY offers a fun filled event to recognize and entertain all of the father figures in our lives. From food and games to entertainment and dad jokes, families come together to enjoy each other's company in celebration of those who represent the paternal roles for us.
Save the date, Fathers & Others 2026 falls on Thursday, June 18th!
Our 2025, Hoʻomau Koʻolau fundraising event was a fun-filled, hot, summer day. This is another annual tradition for KEY! This event hosted an art gallery from program participants, plus a concert of live music with delicious food trucks and vendor booths.
We still have t-shirts from this event available for purchase at our office.
Save the date, Hoʻomau Koʻolau 2026 falls on Friday, July 31st