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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

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 http://volcanoartcenter.org/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Parker Ranch Annual July 4th Horseraces & Rodeo.  Big Island ranchers participate in fast-paced horseraces and rodeo events with Parker Ranch cowboys. Ribbon mugging, ranch mugging, dally team roping, Po`o Wai U and more. Keiki activities including roping practice and pony rides. Lots of food and mementos for sale at the Parker Ranch Store booth. Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, 66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy., Waimea. Pre-sale tickets available at the Parker Ranch Store in Waimea (at Parker Ranch Square). For more information call (808) 885-2323 or visit http://parkerranch.com/.

Tuesday, July 4:
Kailua-Kona Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza.  Parade starts at 6 p.m. at the Kekua`okalani Gym/Pool Complex, the parade will proceed south on Kuakini Highway to Palani Road, on to Ali`i Drive, and then south on Ali`i Drive to Walua Road, just past Coconut Grove Marketplace. Entries include neighborhood and community groups, nonprofit or commercial entries along with musical entries and floats of all kinds, multiple color guards and numerous members of the armed services as part of the parade.  Following the parade, there will be a Fireworks Extravaganza over Kailua Bay, starting at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.paradesinkona.com.

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.

Tuesday, July 4:
Fourth of July Parade & Celebration – Volcano Village.  The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Volcano Post Office and proceed for one half mile along Old Volcano Road to Cooper Community Center.   Following the parade will be a silent auction benefit at the Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano Village. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  For more info, call (808) 967-7800.

Tuesday, July 4:
Hilo Bay Blast.  Family activities around the Hilo Bayfront, including games, cook-offs, music and more.  Fireworks at 8 p.m. over Hilo Bay. For information call (808) 961-8706.

Tuesday, July 4:
Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race/Benefit – Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kohala Coast. Held at the Kings’ Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort, this is a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of Hawai`i. Free entertainment, fun games and exciting contests, from duck waddling to eating. Live entertainment and food booths too. Adopt a duckie for the Duckie Race for a chance to win one of many fantastic prizes. Waikoloa Beach Resort, 69-150 Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa Village.  Festivities start at 11 a.m.  For information call (808) 886-1000 or visit http://waikoloabeachresort.com/index.php/things-to-do/event-detail/1070/annual-rubber-duckie-race.

Every Tuesday:
Kanikapila with Wes Awana 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/.

Tuesday, July 4: 
Family Fourth & Fireworks Extravaganza – Waikoloa Beach Resort.  The event continues at Waikoloa Beach Resort throughout the afternoon until the Fireworks Extravaganza over Waikoloa Bowl at 8 p.m. This is an alcohol and drug free event. For more information, call 886-8822, visit http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/.