Art and Soul gallery

Art and Soul gallery in Hanapepe's charming plantation town comes alive every Friday evening with the famous Hanapepe Art Walk, transforming into a vibrant street festival perfect for families. Kids can enjoy live music, browse local artwork, sample treats from food vendors, and participate in hands-on family-friendly activities while exploring this historic town's galleries and shops.

• ✓Weekly Friday evening Art Walk with live music and street festival atmosphere
• ✓Family-friendly activities and hands-on art experiences at participating galleries
• ✓Local food vendors offering diverse snack and meal options
• ✓Historic plantation town setting with unique galleries and shops to explore
• ✓Opportunity to meet local artists and watch demonstrations

1. 1.Arrive around 6:00 PM when the Art Walk is in full swing but before it gets too crowded,parking fills up quickly after 6:30 PM
2. 2.Bring cash for food vendors and small art purchases, as not all vendors accept cards during the street festival
3. 3.Let kids bring sketchbooks to draw inspiration from the artwork they see,many galleries welcome young artists
4. 4.Explore the swinging footbridge over the Hanapepe River before or after the Art Walk for a fun photo opportunity kids love
5. 5.Check out multiple galleries along the main street; many offer free kids' activities and some provide art supplies for children to create their own masterpieces

Friday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM during the weekly Art Walk is ideal for families, offering the full festival experience with cooler evening temperatures and the most activities. Weekday gallery hours (11 AM-4 PM) are quieter if you prefer a more relaxed art-viewing experience without the crowds.

The Friday Art Walk is free to attend, though you'll want cash for food vendors and art purchases. Street parking is available in town but limited during Art Walk hours. Food vendors offer various snacks and meals, making dinner easy.

The Art Walk runs year-round every Friday evening, rain or shine. Hawaii's pleasant weather makes this an enjoyable activity any time of year, though summer months offer longer daylight hours to explore before the event starts.

Hanapepe has several family-friendly options including Little Fish Coffee for casual breakfast/lunch and Wong's Restaurant for local Hawaiian-Chinese cuisine. During Art Walk, food trucks and vendors line the streets offering everything from shave ice to local plate lunches.