Saturday, November 7: 
Hawai`i Island Veterans Day Parade – Hilo.  The Hawai`i Island community celebrates our military veterans and community, starting at 10 a.m. near the King Kamehameha Statue in Hilo with an exciting and fun-filled parade. The parade theme, “Celebrate Service,” honors all veterans, celebrates community service and inspires all with many ways to serve. For more information, call (808) 640-1435 or visit www.HiVetParade.org.

Saturday, November 7: 
Kaua`i Veterans Day Ho`olaule`a and Parade.  Enjoy this Veterans Day Ho’olaule’a with a full day of entertainment, dignitaries, foods, crafts and information booths and exhibits. Free admission. The Kaua`i Veterans Day Ho’olaule’a Parade has been an island tradition that displays many military veterans, state and county leaders, beautiful array of floats and vehicles decorated along with high school bands, and community marching and walking units. Rice Street, Lihue.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 246-1135 or visit www.kauaiveteranscenter.com.

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.  November 6 – Wailuku, on Market Street; November 13 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 20 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; November 27 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.MauiFridays.com.

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 Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 6 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; November 13 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert; November 20 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; November 27 – `Ohana Slack Key. 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.

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. Dusk – 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, November 6: 
First Friday Street Festival:  Honolulu District.  Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5 to 9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 521-2903.

November 6 – 15: 
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Hawai`i’s oldest food festival combines a modern-day infatuation with coffee with Kona’s old-world history as visitors, residents, artisans and farmers gather together to salute Hawai`i’s preeminent coffee.  The award-winning Kona Coffee Cultural Festival honors Kona’s cultural heritage and recognizes the accomplishments of Kona coffee pioneers, farmers and artisans. This festival is celebrated at many locations throughout Kona. For information, venues, and schedule of events call (808) 747-5424 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

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. Volcano Art Center 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.

Thursday, November 5: 
Holiday by the Sea Benefit.  This benefit will feature a plated dinner from Don The Beachcomber Restaurant and live, local entertainment including Makanau, Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner John Cruz and a fire spectacular from Te `E`a O Te Turama. A silent auction of crafts and certificates will also be held. All ticket and auction proceeds directly benefit the 38th annual Charity Walk, with all funds raised benefitting non-profit organizations on the Big Island. Cost: $20 adult; $10 keiki (6-12). Royal Kona Resort Lu`au Grounds, 75-5852 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona., 5 to 8:30 p.m.  For tickets and information, call (808) 930-3246 or visit www.royalkona.wix.com/holidaybythesea.