Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6: 
Kaua`i Kau Wela Summer Festival. The event begins Saturday at 10 a.m. at Kukui Grove Mall, Center Stage, 3-2600 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Lihue, featuring Hula and Tahitian dance competitions, Live Tahitian drummers, entertainment, and Polynesian Crafts and displays. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ukulele competition will be held at Kamokila Hawaiian Village, 580 Kuamo`o Rd, Kapa`a. Gates open 9-5 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children 3-12 years old.   At 11:30 a.m., Wa`a kaulua, double canoe, navigates down Wailua River with Punohu (the warrior), Ilima (the Chanter), and Na Kane (the men) paddle toward the 17th century rock foundation.  For information call (808) 822-5959.

Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that varies each week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6:
50^th State Fair. Join E.K. Fernadez for this year’s fair. Look for the all new Grizzly Experience, Sea Lion Splash, The Dark Knights Jousting Tournament, Circus, entertainment in the dining tent and more. Aloha Stadium, 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu. Friday 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday Noon to 11 p.m.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 4 – For the Birds; July 11 – Sea Turtle Serenade; July 18 – `Ohana Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; July 25 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Friday, July 4:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday, July 4:
Fourth of July Fireworks and Concert in the Park. Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many ocean view restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a variety of bands play in a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library Lawn, Front Street, starting at 5 p.m. A fireworks display lighting the night sky over Lahaina is scheduled for 8 p.m. along Front Street.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. July 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; July 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; July 25 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.