Children’s Day at Puna Hongwanji – Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Puna Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749. We will have activities, games, food, crafts, and prizes at the event.
- Hawaii County Police Department will offer free keiki ID’s
- Hawaii County Fire Department will bring a fire engine, ambulance, and brush truck (available 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – if there is an emergency they will need to leave to attend to the emergency).
- Malama Haloa Hui Ka’i will be in the breezeway for people to learn to pound poi with the Konanui Ohana
- Ben Franklin Crafts will have some crafting available
- Hilo High Japan Club will be
assisting to make koinobori (carp) out of toilet paper rolls and tissue paper. Plus they will have some guessing games to win some snacks - United Jr. YBA (Hilo Betsuin and Kona Hongwanji) will assist with games
- Keonepoko Elementary Choir – come learn a children’s song
- Puna Taiko – come learn the art of Taiko
- Golf Chipping – meet Leo Saito tow times Drive, Chip, and Putt participant at Augusta, Georgia. In 2022 he placed 3rd place and in 2023 he placed 1st place.
- Buy games cards to play games and win tickets. Tickets can be redeemed for prizes.
- Puna Hongwanji – Food
- Pahala Hongwanji Taiko maki sushi
- Da Lemon Sistahs Lemonade Stand
- AlohaBubbles,
- TLC21 Creation
- Raelili Accessories
- Mala Hani Pua LLC
Buy game cards to play the different games available. Win tickets. Redeem tickets for prizes in our prize section.
Be sure to pick up a passport for the children. Visit the different activities and get a stamp. At the end turn in the completed passport for a small prize. All entries will be put into a drawing for a family portrait by Reed Takaaze valued at $150.00. 
Open to the public. All are welcome. Family friendly event. Free to enter.
Mahalo to our generous donors for the event: CU Hawaii FCU, Daiso, HMSA, Reed Takaaze Photography, and our members and friends. We appreciate you all contributing to ensure a great event for the keiki.
