Thursday – Saturday, November 1 – 3:
Moku O Ke`awe International Hula Festival.  A multi-day event celebrating the hula and the hula arts, this festival features hula halau (troupes) from Hawaii, Japan and elsewhere. Master instructors teach workshops and cultural classes throughout the event. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa.  For tickets and information call (808) 886-8822 or visit www.mokif.com.

Wednesday, October 31: 
At the Onouli Crossroads: Notable Residents of Christ Church and Central Union Cemeteries.  Historian Maile Melrose takes this auspicious Halloween evening to present some captivating tales about the notable and dubious characters and scoundrels of Kona who now reside in the cemetery of these two well-known Kona churches.  5:30 to 7 p.m.  West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Anekeohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Friday, October 26: 
Christ Church Graveyard Tour.  Return to the 19th century on a lantern-lit tour to visit several historical graves, hear their owners’ stories, and enjoy a cozy hot beverage at the Christ Church Cemetery, the oldest Anglican church in the state of Hawai`i. Reservations are $25 and are required. Check-in is 6:00 p.m. at Christ Church in Kealakekua on Konawaena School Rd. This tour is limited to 25 people, so reservations must be made early by calling the KHS office at (808) 323-3222 or visit konahistorical.org.

Thursday & Friday, October 25 & 26: 
Puana Ka ‘Ike (Imparting Knowledge) & Eia Hawaii Lecture Series.  ‘I ka ‘Olelo No Ke Ola: To Animate the Language.  Dr. Kekaha Solis, University of Hawaii, Manoa.  Thursday’s Lecture will be at UH Hilo, Campus Center (CC) 301, noon to 1:30 p.m.  Fridays Lecture will be at Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona, 5:30 to 7 p.m.  For information call 1-800-843-4682, ext 25340, or visit www.kohalacenter.org.

Sunday, October 21: 
21^st Annual Pumpkin Patch, Waimea.  This fun-filled family event features a giant pumpkin patch with over 500 pumpkins to choose from, thrilling live entertainment, an amazing silent auction, delicious food booths, a mouth-watering chili cook-off, exciting activities, games, and prizes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hawaii Preparatory Academy’s Upper Campus. For more information, call 640-9224, email hpohana@gmail.com or visit www.hpapumpkinpatch.com.

Sunday, October 21: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe’e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali’i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4:00 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 www.kvbid.org.

Sunday, October 21: 
14^th Annual A Taste of Hilo.   A culinary event featuring signature dishes from Hawaii’s most talented chefs.  Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo.  1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 934-0177.

Saturday, October 20: 
Kona Coffee Living History Farm Open House.  This free event promises to be a fun day with many coffee farm-related activities including a traditional food booth; coffee tastings, sales and basket making classes; photo displays; various demonstrations and tours; plus children’s activities.  Kona Coffee Living History Farm, 82-6199 Mamalahoa Hwy., Captain Cook.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.

Fridays, October 19 & 26:
Return to the 19th century on a lantern-lit tour to visit several historical graves, hear their owners’ stories, and enjoy a cozy hot beverage at the Christ Church Cemetery, the oldest Anglican church in the state of Hawai`i. Reservations are $25 and are required. Check-in is 6:00 p.m. at Christ Church in Kealakekua on Konawaena School Rd. These tours are limited to 25 people, so reservations must be made early either online (store.konahistorical.org) or by calling the KHS office at 808-323-3222.

Saturday, October 13: 
Ironman Triathlon World Championship.  The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world (50 countries and all 50 States) converge on Kona for this Super-Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike course and a 26.2-mile run. Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona.  For information call (808) 329-0063 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship.