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Weekends May 2 - May 31
Kawailehua
Tahiti, May 2 - May 3
Kawailehua from Milpitas, brings island energy to with colorful Tahitian dance performances. Families can enjoy the graceful ʻahuroa, where the hands tell stories of the past, nature, love, and life.
Ke aka O Polynesia
Aotearoa (Maori), May 9 - May 10
Kia ora! Ke aka O Polynesia from Benicia, features the vibrant dances of the Maori traditions. Ngā waka e whitu refers to the seven canoes which refers to the traditional migration canoes that brought the Māori ancestors from Hawaii to Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Moui Fo'ou Ia Kalaisi Fellowship Band
Tonga, May 16-17
Moui Fo'ou Ia Kalaisi Fellowship Band is a Tongan brass band from San Francisco with a mission to celebrate our culture and disseminate the word of God through music while supporting Pacific Islander community events.
Mixed Persuasion
Tonga, May 16-17
Mixed Persuasion, a youth dance group from San Francisco, shares the beauty of Tongan dance. The Tauʻolunga is a graceful dance performed by women, known for elegant storytelling through movement. The Mako is a fast, powerful dance performed by men that highlights strength and energy.
Haʻa Hula
Hawai'i, May 23-25
Haʻa Hula from Hollister, celebrates the joy, rhythm, and heartbeat of hula itself. The word haʻa refers to the traditional, grounded style of movement—low, powerful, and connected to the earth.
Merahi o Tehani
Hawai'i, May 23-25
Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC)
Samoa, May 30-31
Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC) from San Francisco, presents our traditional Samoan dance blends graceful, powerful storytelling through movement, bringing island life to the stage.
Discover the Magic of Polynesia
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, pick up your Passport to the Islands, visit each week, and collect your stamps as you journey through Polynesia—where vibrant stories, traditions, and island flavors come to life at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Each weekend brings educational storytelling, live performances, and specialty food offerings inspired by the islands.
Tahiti
May 2-3
Kawailehua from Milpitas, brings island energy to with colorful Tahitian dance performances. Families can enjoy the graceful ʻahuroa, where the hands tell stories of the past, nature, love, and life.
Aotearoa (Maori)
May 9-10
Kia ora! Ke aka O Polynesia from Benicia, features the vibrant dances of the Maori traditions. Ngā waka e whitu refers to the seven canoes which refers to the traditional migration canoes that brought the Māori ancestors from Hawaii to Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Tonga
May 16-17
Moui Fo'ou Ia Kalaisi Fellowship Band is a Tongan brass band from San Francisco with a mission to celebrate our culture and disseminate the word of God through music while supporting Pacific Islander community events. Mixed Persuasion, a youth dance group from San Francisco, shares the beauty of Tongan dance.
Hawai'i and Luau
May 23-25
Haʻa Hula from Hollister, celebrates the joy, rhythm, and heartbeat of hula itself. The word haʻa refers to the traditional, grounded style of movement—low, powerful, and connected to the earth. Performances include Hula Ha'a at the main stage and Luau is Merahi o Tehani.
Samoa
May 30-31
Samoan Community Development Center (SCDC) from San Francisco, presents our traditional Samoan dance blends graceful, powerful storytelling through movement, bringing island life to the stage.
Take a Voyage to the Islands
In partnership with Legacies of the Pacific, celebrate the rich culture, flavors and traditions of the Polynesian Islands during our all-new event: Voyage to the Islands. Discover island-inspired foods, live music, cultural performances, and fun crafts and creative activities for kids. This event will run on weekends in May 2026 and is FREE for all Premium Members.
Set Sail with a Premium Membership
Prepare for a whole year full of adventures with a Premium Membership to Gilroy Gardens! Buy now to enjoy unlimited visits to Voyage to the Islands and other events throughout the year, including the NEW Voyage to the Islands, award-winning Cherry Jubilee, Carnival Nights, The Great Big BOO, and North Pole Nights.
Premium Members also get other benefits including FREE parking, Bring-a-Friend FREE Fridays, 25% discounts on in-park restaurants and shops, and more!
