Tuesday, July 4: 
Kaua`i Hospice Concert in the Sky.  Featuring 3D fireworks at 8:30 p.m. choreographed to a 20-minute soundtrack. Enjoy local entertainment by local performers, with Kapena headlining the event. Come early for keiki games, water slides, bounce houses and more. Amazing food options are available at affordable family prices, plus a silent auction, crafts and a keiki novelty tent. Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. 4 to 9:30 p.m.  Admission tickets are available at all Kaua`i Times/Big Save Markets, as well as the Kaua`i Hospice office. Advanced Ticket Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for keiki (6-12), keiki 5 and younger free. At the gate it will be $15 for adults and $7 for keiki (6-12),  Keiki 5 and younger free.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 2 – Hanalei Slack Key; July 9 – Honoring Raymond Kane; July 16 – `Ohana Slack Key; July 23 – Spirit of Slack Key; July 30 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Parker Ranch Annual July 4th Horseraces & Rodeo.  Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po`o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker Ranch Store booth. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, 66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea. Pre-sale tickets available at the Parker Ranch Store in Waimea (at Parker Ranch Square). For more information call (808) 885-2323 or visit http://parkerranch.com/.

Tuesday, July 4:
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza.  Parade starts at 6 p.m. at the Kekua`okalani Gym/Pool Complex, the parade will proceed south on Kuakini Highway to Palani Road, on to Ali`i Drive, and then south on Ali`i Drive to Walua Road, just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. Entries include neighborhood and community groups, nonprofit or commercial entries along with musical entries and floats of all kinds, multiple color guards and numerous members of the armed services as part of the parade.  Following the parade, there will be a Fireworks Extravaganza over Kailua Bay, starting at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.paradesinkona.com.

Tuesday, July 4:
Kailua Fireworks Festivities.  The beach town of Kailua celebrates its 4th of July festivities by hosting a crackling display of fireworks at Kailua Beach Park. This year, attendees can also look forward to a pre-fireworks acrobatic air show with the Flying Leathernecks at 6 p.m., followed by the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band performing at 6:30 p.m. (Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.). See their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

Every Tuesday Morning: 
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Tuesday, July 4:
Fourth of July Parade & Celebration – Volcano Village.  The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center.   Following the parade will be a silent auction benefit at the Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano Village. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  For more info, call (808) 967-7800.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Ala Moana Beach Park 4^th of July Festivities.  The free show, launched from three separate platforms at Ala Moana Beach Park, will begin at 8:30 p.m. Spectators can tune in to FM 92.3 KSSK for a live soundtrack that accompanies the show.  Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu.  For information call (808) 955-9517 or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

Tuesday, July 4:
Turtle Bay Resort Independence Day Celebration & Slack Key Guitar Festival.  The resort’s lush West Lawn will open its gates at 2 p.m., offering guests an exciting pre-fireworks afternoon filled with food trucks, live entertainment and more.  There will be a Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival featuring 15 artists from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Enjoy a stunning fireworks display starting at 8 p.m.  Premium event parking available for $10 per car.  Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku.  For information call (808) 293-6000 or visit http://www.turtlebayresort.com/july4th?src=OPI.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration Event.  Enjoy cultural demonstrations, a variety of crafts, a plantation museum, with games and rides for the keiki. Local entertainment is featured throughout the day along with contests, a talent show and much more. Booths provide plenty of ono food and cold refreshing water and soda. Finish the day with a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by live music in honor of our Hawaiian military men and women who protect our liberty of our country. This is a non- alcoholic and drug free event so no coolers; however, you can bring your mat or beach chair. Faye Park, 4555 Alae Rd., Kekaha.  Parking is available adjacent to Faye Park. For more information call (808) 634-5248.