Big Island events Feb. 20 to 26: JuggleFest, ʻImiloa birthday, chocolate show

1. Hawai‘i Island JuggleFest 2026 (Pāhoa)

Seaview Performing Arts Center for Education (SPACE), 12-253 W. Pōhakupele Loop in Pāhoa, hosts the 3rd annual revival of Hawaiʻi Island JuggleFest Feb. 20–22 with workshops, shows, games and vendors. Organizer listings show a multi-day schedule (Friday starts at 10 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.; each day ending about 7:30 p.m.), while the weekly roundup gives a simplified “10 a.m. each day”; confirm final times with bonnie@hawaiisvolcanocircus.org. The festival program lists 14 circus events in February, including Aerial Open Gym (Ages 18+), multiple silks workshops (Beginning, Intermediate, Mixed Level, Silks & Sling Ages 7+), and Juggling Jam, and promotes volunteer, vendor and ticketing pathways under “Get Ticket or Get Involved.” The organizer copy cheerfully invites participants: “Grab your balls, poi, diabolo, and questionable balance skills, we’re hosting the 2026 Hawaiʻi Island Juggling Festival!” Limited on-site camping is noted in the roundup with a reported 20-person maximum; confirm camping capacity, fees and registration with the organizer before planning an overnight stay.

2. ʻImiloa Astronomy Center 20th Anniversary celebration (Hilo)

ʻImiloa Astronomy Center at 600 ʻImiloa Place opens its doors Feb. 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. for a free “Golden Birthday” celebration featuring games, treats, giveaways and community programming. Big Island Now emphasizes free admission all day and frames the event as a community milestone: “Come help the astronomy center celebrate its Golden Birthday! To think it’s been 20 years in one amazing community.” Attendees should check ʻImiloa’s website or press contacts for whether planetarium shows or special demos are included in the free admission window and for any timed activities during the 2–6 p.m. block.

3. Club Kahilu Dance Night: Island Rhythms with Kingside (Waimea, Feb. 20)

Club Kahilu lists a dance-night appearance by Kingside in Waimea on Feb. 20 as the week’s No. 3 pick; the roundup names the event but supplies no start time, ticketing info or age policy. If you plan to attend, contact Club Kahilu directly for venue address, cover charge and door time, the weekly roundup flags this entry but did not publish detailed logistics. This listing is one example of the week’s island-wide mix of live music and dance offerings that often require advance tickets or limited-capacity seating.

4. Music inspired by “A Box of Chocolates” (performance)

Big Island Now’s preview highlights a music event billed as “music inspired by ‘A Box of Chocolates’,” but the roundup provides no date, venue, or ticket details in the supplied excerpts. The item appears as part of the week’s curated sample, “Juggling. Music inspired by ‘A Box of Chocolates.’ Birthday wishes for ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. Bowling. Mullet Time Comedy.”, so verify the promoter or venue for exact performance times and ticketing before making plans.

5. Mullet Time Comedy (stand-up listing)

Mullet Time Comedy is named among the week’s entertainment picks in the roundup, but the supplied notes do not include time, venue, or ticket prices. Given the variability of comedy-show lineups and cover charges across island venues, check the event organizer or the named club’s calendar for headliner names, age restrictions and whether the show requires advance tickets or reservations.

6. Bowling (community or league nights)

Bowling appears as a shorthand entry in the roundup’s quick sample, likely referencing themed bowling nights or local leagues in Hilo, Kona or Waimea, though no specific alley or schedule was provided in the captured excerpt. Many island bowling centers run midweek specials and family lanes; use this entry as a cue to check local alleys for open lanes, leagues or themed events during Feb. 20–26 if you prefer an indoor, weather-proof option.

7. JuggleFest gala shows (SPACE gala Feb. 21; Palace Theater related program)

The JuggleFest package includes gala-style public performances. Big Island Now explicitly lists a 6 p.m. gala at SPACE on Feb. 21 and cites a 7 p.m. show at Hilo’s Palace Theater on Feb. 28 as related programming; note that the Palace Theater date falls outside Feb. 20–26 but was promoted as festival-related. Confirm whether the Palace Theater performance is officially part of the festival slate and whether ticketing is bundled or sold separately. If the SPACE gala follows the organizer’s day-end timeframe, anticipate an evening show with a fuller public program and possible separate admission.

8. Volcanoes National Park Safari (Cool Hawaii recommendation)

Cool Hawaii’s February 2026 Top 10 tours list highlights the Volcanoes National Park Safari as a top activity to pair with island events; while not a one-off festival item, it’s a practical day trip to schedule during Feb. 20–26. The tour is included in the tourism roundup of island experiences (alongside snorkeling and stargazing options), so if you plan to combine festival attendance with time in the park, book guided safaris or park access in advance, seasonal logistics and guided-tour slots fluctuate around weekends and holidays.

9. Manta Ray Night Snorkel (Cool Hawaii pick)

Also flagged by Cool Hawaii among February’s popular experiences, the Manta Ray Night Snorkel is a high-demand tour that runs nightly from Kona-based operators and is worth reserving if your week on-island includes the west side. The entry in the supplemental tourism list signals a continuing draw for visitors and kamaʻāina alike; check operator schedules, equipment requirements, and age limits before committing to an evening trip during Feb. 20–26.

10. Big Island Farms Tour (LoveBigIsland / Cool Hawaii suggestions)

Farm and plantation visits, labeled as Big Island Farms Tour in the Cool Hawaii and LoveBigIsland roundups, are recommended weekend extensions when festivals or museum visits are on the calendar. The tourism lists highlight cacao and salt-farm tours as accessible day activities that complement the week’s indoor and outdoor events; unlike ticketed festival shows, these tours typically run daily or on fixed days and require reservations for small-group experiences.