Tuesday, July 4:
Hilo Bay Blast.  Family activities around the Hilo Bayfront, including games, cook-offs, music and more.  Fireworks at 8 p.m. over Hilo Bay. For information call (808) 961-8706.

Tuesday, July 4:
Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race/Benefit – Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kohala Coast. Held at the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort, this is a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawai`i. Free entertainment, fun games and exciting contests, from duck waddling to eating. Live entertainment and food booths too. Adopt a duckie for the Duckie Race for a chance to win one of many fantastic prizes. Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-150 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village.  Festivities start at 11 a.m.  For information call (808) 886-1000 or visit http://waikoloabeachresort.com/index.php/things-to-do/event-detail/1070/annual-rubber-duckie-race.

Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
4^th of July Fireworks Display.  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 free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library lawn starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m.  For information call 808-667-9175, or visit http://www.visitlahaina.com/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Family Fourth & Fireworks Extravaganza – Waikoloa Beach Resort.  The event continues at Waikoloa Beach Resort throughout the afternoon until the Fireworks Extravaganza over Waikoloa Bowl at 8 p.m. This is an alcohol and drug free event. For more information, call 886-8822, visit http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/.

Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana and Friends.  Kanikapila jam sessions are open to all musicians.  Bring your own instrument and enjoy “garage style” jamming.  Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Great Room of the Admin Building, Volcanoes National Park. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted. Park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Friday, July 21: 
Bull Bash & 6^th Annual Music in the Country Featuring “Not My First Rodeo Band”.  Enjoy the Colorful Grand Entry at 5:30 p.m., followed by an evening full of exciting Rodeo Events including the crowd pleasing Bull Riding, Junior Steer Riding, Barrel Racing, “Keiki Mutton busting” (sheep riding) and The Iron Horse Race (beast versus machine, barrel racer versus dirt bike rider). Get your Fix of Island Delights at the “Food Truck Frenzy” with hamburgers, local plate lunches, Mexican food, Greek food, BBQ, fried ice cream, Ono Pops and shave ice. Two-step to your hearts content or relax & enjoy an ice cold beer in the Country Beer Garden while Kaua`i’s own country music band “Not My First Rodeo” performs live after the Action Packed Rodeo. CJM Country Stables, Poipu Rd., Koloa. Gates open at 5 p.m.  Admission $8, children free when accompanied by an adult. For more information call (808) 651-5951 or visit http://cjmstables.com/.

Saturday Evenings: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 1 – Gifts of the Ancestors; July 8 – For the Birds; July 15 – NO CONCERT (Movie in the Park); July 22 – Aloha Music of Hawai`i; July 29 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music.  Free gift drawing.  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.  Proceeds support Princeville at Hanalei Community Association and this program.  Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Every Monday: 
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Daily: 
Ha`aheo `O Hawai`i Exhibit.  Cleopatra’s Barge was an opulent yacht built in Massachusetts in 1816. It became The Royal Yacht of King Kamehameha II but was wrecked in 1824. It cost about $50,000 to build, and about the same amount for luxury furnishings. Marvel at the opulence of this beautifully crafted ship, whose splendor was breathtaking for its day.  Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.  Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Sundays.  Admission is $10 adults, $6 students 13-17 years, $2 Children 6 – 12 years, 5 years and under free.  For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit http://www.kauaimuseum.org/.