Saturdays & Sundays, October 14 – 28:
Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival.  Spend a family day in the country with live entertainment, tractor pulled hayrides, carnival rides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pick a pumpkin! Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit cards. Parking and Hayrides are free. Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei.  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 admission (2 & under free).  For information call (808) 677-9516 or visit http://www.alounfarms.com/.

Saturday, October 14:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Friday, October 13:
Starry Night Cinema: The BFG.  The BFG is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film based on the 1982 novel by Roald Dahl.  In the film, ten-year-old orphan, Sophie, befriends a benevolent big friendly giant and is in for the adventure of a lifetime. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. Bring a low-back beach chair and/or a blanket and spread out on the lawn for a special screening of “The BFG”.  Come early and participate in an art activity for the kids, purchase food and drinks from local food trucks, and enter prize giveaway. Maui Arts & Cultural Theater, A & B Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 6:30 p.m.   No coolers or outside food/beverages allowed.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit http://www.mauiarts.org/.

Weekends, October 13 – 29:
16^th Annual Fall Musical – “Shout! The Mod Musical”. SHOUT! promises to be a fun romp through the sixties with songs like “Georgy Girl”, “These Boots were Made for Walkin’ ” and “To Sir With Love”. Set in London, SHOUT! takes you from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women. It was a time when English and American women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. The soundtrack reflects that change through the unforgettable music of the time. Palace Theater, Show times are:  Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays 2:30 p.m. (Except Sunday, October 15 – no show scheduled).  Doors will open 1 hour prior to each performance.  For tickets and information call (808) 934-7010 or visit http://hilopalace.com/.

Saturday, October 7:
Kahumana Farm Festival.  A family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate and promote local agriculture, crafts, education, artists, and music with plant sales, band performances, educational workshops and a keiki zone.  Over 60 local craft, art and food vendors, live music, seed & plant exchange, prizes, yoga, and more. Kahumana Organic Farm & Café, 86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd., Waianae.  11 a.m. to sunset.  Free admission. For information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-farm-festival-tickets-31521920914?aff=erellivmlt.

Saturday, October 7: 
Amy Hanaiali`i in Concert.  Five time Grammy nominee and 18 time winner of Na Hoku Hanohano awards Amy Hanaiali`i performs for a Music Scholarship Fundraiser for Hawai`i Performing Arts Festival. Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, 62-100 Kauna`Oa Dr.., Waimea.  4 p.m. Ticket prices are $60 General Admission/$95 VIP seating (includes artist reception). For tickets and information call (8080 333-7378 or visit http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

Saturday, October 7:
Festivals of Aloha – Hana Parade & Ho`olaulea. Opening Parade with the Grand Marshall, Hana Royal Court, Pa`u Riders, Floral Floats, Vintage Cars, Custom Motorcycles, Marching Band and much more.  Ho`olaule`a  to follow with a Floral and Lei Contest, Makahiki Symposium, Aloha Keiki Wear, Silent Auction and Entertainment.  Food concessions and craft booths open all day.  Special evening performance at Hana Bay, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. by The Legendary Queen Kaʻahumanu of Hāna, a theater production by Hāna Arts.  Hana Ball Park, 5091 Uakea Rd., Hana. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information visit http://www.festivalsofaloha.com/.

Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8:
21^st Annual Coconut Festival.  Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs, and more. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Event begins 9 a.m. both days.  Cost is $5.00, children under 12 years of age, free.  For information call (808) 822-5381.

Saturday, October 7:
Chocolate Extravaganza.  The Chocolate Extravaganza is an annual family fun event for anyone who loves chocolate, including a buffet of all-you-can-eat chocolate complete with a delicious chocolate fountain and silent auction. Enjoy tantalizing truffles and fudge, indulge on luscious brownies and mochi, savor the talked-about chocolate bacon, or just satisfy your craving for a variety of decadent chocolate confections. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua.  6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-sale ($35 at the door).  For tickets and information call (808)262-4548 or visit http://www.emmanuelkailua.com/?view=mobile.

Saturday, October 7: 
Waikiki International Food Fest.  Sumptuous All-You-Can-Eat International Buffet, no-host bar, live music and dancing, silent and live auction.  Featuring Kuniko Yamaguchi, jazz pianist; Kenny Endo’s Taiko Center of the Pacific; Frank De Lima; and Taiwanese Dancers.  The Rotary Club of Waikiki uses the proceeds of this major annual fundraiser to support community and international service projects, which include water sanitation projects in Southwest Asia to dozens of service projects in the heart of Oahu’s community. Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 2490 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Cost $100.  For tickets and information call (808) 265-6955 or visit https://waikikirotary.org/international-food-fest-2017/.