Sunday, September 17:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Sunday, September 17:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit http://kvbid.org/.

Saturday, September 16: 
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair.  Find quality merchandise for that special occasion, gift giving or keepsake. A collection of beautifully handmade products, carved bone jewelry, sculptured or laser wood carvings, Kaua`i photos & notecards, vintage Japanese kimono fabric bags, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, futons & other sewn products, sunrise & Niihau shell jewelry, Hawaiian print towel wraps, fused glass art jewelry, sun catchers, tapa prints & bags & accessories and more by local Kaua`i artists. Find that unique gift that will be cherished for years. Koloa Elementary School Cafeteria, 3223 Poipu Rd., Koloa. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

Saturday, September 16:
Pearlridge Keiki Ho`olaulea.  Keiki will enjoy a full day of free activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts and continuous stage performances.  There will be a Keiki Conch Shell Blowing Contest at the Downtown Center Court from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea.  For more information visit http://www.alohafestivals.com/.

Saturday, September 16:
16^th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Contest.  The competition showcasing Hawai`i’s finest amateur male falsetto performers. Contestants belt their most exquisite high-register voices in hopes of capturing the title of champion. Don’t miss a live performance by Richard Ho`opi`i, special guests and a tribute to Sheldon Brown.  Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  5:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Admission is $60 and includes buffet dinner, festival ribbon and entertainment.  For tickets and information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-richard-hoopii-leo-kiekie-falsetto-contest-tickets-36803432056.

Saturday, September 16:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula from across Hawai`i and beyond perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17:
Festivals of Aloha Ho`olaule`a.  Enjoy live entertainment, along with crafters and artisans.  Historic Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information visit http://www.festivalsofaloha.com/.

Thursday – Sunday, September 14 -17:
HawaiiCon. Bringing together the best of science, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, anime and cosplay. Celebrities join the top space scientists, voice actors and cosplayers in the country for four days of panels, workshops, a film festival, and adventures. Enjoy loads of fun with great food, entertainment, arts & crafts, keiki and adult cosplay contests, Manta Ray Dive, and so much more.  Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr., Waimea.   For more information, event schedule, passes, and registration information visit http://www.hawaiicon.com/.

Sunday, September 10: 
Princeville Night Market.  Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m.  Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Maui Humane Society’s Beach Buddies Visitor Program. Do you miss having a dog to spend your day with? Visitors and residents can sign up to take a homeless dog out for the day from the Maui Humane Society animal shelter. The shelter is easy to find as it is conveniently located in Pu`unene (central Maui) on Mokulele Hwy., between Kihei/Wailea and Kahului. Program participants will pick “their dog” up at 10 a.m. and bring them back no later than 3 p.m. MHS provides all of the supplies, you just provide the fun! Advance registration is mandatory as space is often filled weeks in advance. Register online at http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/.