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March 2026 Events and Festivities on Kauaʻi
March on the Garden Isle of Kauaʻi is a time of cultural celebration and natural beauty. Prince Kuhīō Day holds special significance here as the prince’s birthplace, while whale watching season reaches its final weeks. The E Kanikapila Kākou concert series continues to deliver world-class Hawaiian music in an intimate setting.
Here are our picks for the best events and festivals on Kauaʻi in March 2026.
Prince Kuhīō Day Celebration
Prince Kuhīō Day holds special significance on Kauaʻi, as Prince Jonah Kuhīō Kalanianaʻole was born in Koloa on Kauaʻi’s south shore. The island celebrates with cultural events, lei draping ceremonies at the Prince Kuhīō birthplace monument, Hawaiian music, and community gatherings. It’s a meaningful day that connects visitors to Hawaiʻi’s royal heritage.
When: March 26, 2026
Where: Prince Kuhīō Park, Koloa & various locations
E Kanikapila Kākou Concert Series (Continues)
The Monday-night Hawaiian music concert series presented by the Garden Island Arts Council continues through March 23, 2026, featuring intimate performances by top Hawaiian musicians. This free, family-friendly series is a wonderful way to experience authentic Hawaiian music in a relaxed setting. For 2026 the series has relocated to the Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center in Puhi while the Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort completes ballroom renovations.
March is the final month of peak whale watching on Kauaʻi. Humpback whales are still abundant in the waters around the island, making it a last opportunity to spot these magnificent creatures before they begin their northern migration. The south shore and Nā Pali Coast offer some of the best viewing opportunities.
When: Through March 2026
Where: South Shore, Nā Pali Coast
March 2026 on Kauaʻi is highlighted by the Prince Kuhīō Day celebrations — especially meaningful on the prince’s home island — and the final weeks of whale watching season. The E Kanikapila Kākou concert series continues to deliver unforgettable Hawaiian music evenings.
These diverse events reflect the multifaceted nature of Kauaʻi itself — a place where natural beauty, rich cultural traditions, and a vibrant arts scene come together. Whether you're drawn to Hawaiian music, Prince Kuhiō Day ceremonies, or a last chance at whale watching, Kauaʻi in March 2026 offers a full calendar for visitors and kamaʻāina alike.
Dry conditions on Oʻahu today, with breezy wind in exposed areas. Drier weather continues through Wednesday as moisture clears out.
A medium-sized northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west-facing shores tonight through Sunday morning—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. Winds remain breezy through Sunday, easing slightly Monday and Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory is active through Monday morning for most coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Scattered showers arrive Thursday into Friday.
South and west shore beaches work well through Sunday for calmer conditions. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're drawn to bigger waves.
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Skies are drying out across Maui today through Wednesday as moisture clears. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed and terrain-favored spots.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell moves in—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then strengthen again Wednesday. The next chance of scattered showers arrives Thursday through Friday.
If you're heading to the beach, south and west shores are your best bet through Sunday. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're into bigger waves.
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Mostly clear and dry today on the Big Island, with noticeably breezy winds in exposed areas and terrain-favored spots. That breeze continues through Sunday.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell arrives—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. South shores stay small. A Small Craft Advisory covers most coastal waters through Monday morning due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive statewide Thursday to Friday.
Head to the south and west shores for beach and snorkeling through Sunday. If bigger waves interest you, the north shore has surf to watch tonight into Sunday morning.
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Drier air is moving in through Wednesday. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed areas.
Tonight into Sunday morning, a medium-sized northwest swell will push elevated surf onto the north and west shores—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive Thursday or Friday.
Hit the south and west shores for swimming and snorkeling through Sunday. If you want to watch big waves, the north shore is worth a look tonight into Sunday morning.
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