Saturday, November 18:
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau 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, November 18:
2nd Annual Kona Pumpkin Patch & Makahiki Festival Benefit. A free community event benefiting Te E`a E Te Turama Polynesian Dance group, featuring live entertainment, food booths, craft vendors, water slides, inflatable bouncers, rock wall climbing, Makahiki games, Hawaiian arts & crafts, educational booths, and pumpkin patch. Old Airport Soccer Field, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (808) 327-9427 or email funtojumpkona@yahoo.com.

Sunday, November 12:
Going Nuts for the Holidays Festival.  Free festival benefiting Kona 1005 Radio, featuring macadamia nuts and coconuts. Enjoy hula, music, agricultural presentations, arts, crafts, and more. Santa will also be on hand for Christmas requests. Hale Halewai, 75-5760 Ali`i, Kailua-Kona. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (808) 936-5233 or visit www.hawaiianwellness.com.

Saturday, November 11:
Kona Coffee Festival Ho`olaule`a.  Enjoy a multi-generational, multi-cultural celebration of all things Kona coffee. Hands-on cultural demonstrations, popular Ethnic Food Market, the Festival of Arts & Crafts and all-day live entertainment. Take in the beautiful lei contest, participate in traditional Hawaiian poi making, ikebana, traditional Japanese calligraphy and visit the heritage display. All day fun for the entire `ohana (family). Old Airport Beach Park, 75-5560 Kuakini Hwy., Kailua-Kona. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

Saturday & Sunday, November 11 & 12:
Free Entrance Days to National Parks in honor of Veterans Day.  Big Island’s National Parks are Volcanoes National Park, Pu`uhonua `O Honaunau (City of Refuge), Pu`ukohala Heiau National Historic Park, and Kalokoo-Honokohau National Historical Park. For more information on the Big Island’s National Parks, visit https://www.nps.gov/state/hi/index.htm.

Every Tuesday: 
Kanikapila with Wes Asana 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/.

Every Tuesday Morning:
BikeWorks Beach & Sport – Queens Marketplace. Free fun road ride for cyclists of all levels at 8:15 a.m. Rental bikes available. Get updates on all the BikeWorks activities on the Emily T Gail Show at http://espnhawaii.com/ under the lineup or visit http://www.bikeworkshawaii.com/. Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Rd. For information about other community rides and/or bike routes call BikeWorks at (808) 886-5000.

Every Monday:
Niaulani Nature Walk.  A free, guided rain forest tour in Volcano. This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces visitors to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, and the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd., Volcano Village. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; donations welcome. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Friday, November 3:
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Lantern Parade.  Parade route starts on Ali`i Drive at Hale Halawai County Pavilion (75-5760 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona) and travels through historic Kailua Village to Kailua Pier. Parade begins at 6 p.m.  For more information, visit konacoffeefest.com.

November 3 – 12:
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.  For nearly 200 years much has been celebrated, discussed and enjoyed over a cup of Kona’s world famous coffee. Praised for its fine, light and memorable taste, Kona coffee once again takes center stage. Throughout the 10-day Festival, celebrate the harvest as Kona coffee farms offer a firsthand look at growing this world-famous crop. The coffee art scene fills with inspiration, and music and dance enrich cultural exchanges. Kona coffee and food events offer tastings, and hands-on cultural events help tell the story of Kona’s rich coffee history. Cost: $3 Festival Button. For information call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.