Friday, October 5:
Aloha Festivals Investiture – Moloka`i.  This year’s Royal Court will receive their Royal symbols in a traditional ceremony, the Royal Court installation. The evening will also include Poke Contest and Ulu-Uala-Kalo Contest, showing off their `ono dishes, Youth Talent Contest with hidden Moloka`i talents and Special off-island entertainment. There will be food booths and non-food vendors. Come early, check out the booths, find your seating spot and enjoy the evening under the stars. Mitchell Pauole Center, 90 Ainoa St., Kaunakakai.  6 p.m.  For information visit www.festivalsofaloha.com/2018-schedule-of-events/

Thursday – Sunday, October 4 – 7:
96^th Annual Maui County Fair and Parade.  Maui’s largest event, this year appropriately themed, “Celebrating the Good Ol’ Days”, will return for its 96th year providing something for everyone with fun, ono multi-cultural food, exhibits, entertainment, contests, top-notched entertainment, and quality time with family and friends. The Fair will open with the traditional parade (Maui’s largest) Thursday, October 4, and will continue with rides, food, first-rate entertainment and more through the evening of Sunday, October 7.  The Maui Fair is the symbol of family tradition. It attracts locals and visitors alike to enjoy an alcohol-free, smoke-free and drug-free family-oriented educational event that features exhibitions, events and activities for all ages to enjoy. Featured highlights for 2018 include the ever-popular Food & Festival Village, the Maui Fair’s focal point for gathering to enjoy ‘ono food and entertainment; the Events Arena showcasing some of Maui’s most talented school orchestras, organizations and clubs. Also set to return in 2018, the E.K. Fernandez Joy Zone, Horticulture, Orchidland, Livestock & Poultry, Hobbies & Crafts, the popular Chili Cook-Off, Baby of the Year, Pie Eating Contest, photo and art exhibits and competitions, and lots more interactive fun. Plus, find unique and innovative products and services in the “Maui Fair Products & Services” Tent.  For more information call (808) 280-6889 or visit www.mauifair.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. Tours take place on the half hour from 6 to 8 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 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 to 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.

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.  Free (donations welcome); park entrance fees may apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

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 to 9 p.m.  October 5 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 12 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 19 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 26 – on South Kihei Rd., Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information on Maui Town Parties, visit www.mauifridays.com.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 5 – Kaua`i Slack Key; October 12 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; October 19 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 26 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support 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.

Thursday & Saturday Evenings, Year Round:
Oahu Ghost Tours.  Why are Hawaiian ghosts different from other ghosts? For starters, they play a much bigger role in Polynesian culture than your run-of-the-mill poltergeist. Oahu Ghost Tours not only showcase local hauntings and creepy legends, but also expose you to some of the ceremonial events that Hawaiians use to interact with the supernatural.  It’s a truly different approach to the notion of Halloween; it’s perhaps more educational than truly frightening. This year, consider checking out the newest tour, Myths and Legends of Waikiki for some spooky fun peppered with Hawaiian history and legend.  Tour themes and locations vary.  For tickets and information call 1 (877) 597-7325 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or visit www.oahughosttours.com

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Enjoy renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  October 3 – Brother Noland; October 10 – Nathan Aweau; October 17 – 15^th Anniversary Show with Grammy Winners Daniel Ho & Sonny Lim; October 24 – Kevin Brown; October 31 – Halloween – No Show Scheduled. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Sea House Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, 5900 Lower Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Napili. Doors open 6:45 p.m., show begins 7:30 p.m., event ends at 9:30. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  October 3 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 10 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; October 17 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; October 24 – Whales Homecoming; October 31 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.   A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Church, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.