Friday, December 2: 
Lights on Rice Parade and Kauai Museum Craft Fair.  Join the thousands of onlookers as they check out one of the most prominent and long running craft fairs at the Kauai Museum starting at 11a.m. and running throughout the day and evening.  Then head over to your spot on Rice St. to view the Lights on Rice Parade which starts at 6:00 p.m. Community members and businesses light themselves up for this grand parade to honor the holiday season.  For information call Eileen Winters at (808) 639-6571.

Sunday, November 20
19th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Kauai Style. Located at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort and Spa and featuring a minimum of 15 of some of Hawaii’s finest artists in the Slack Key Guitar Genre. Enjoy food booths featuring some of Hawaii’s favorite local foods, island crafters, exhibits, festival merchandise and informational booths by different community groups. For information call Milton Lau at (808) 226-2697.

Sunday, November 13
Garden Island Range and Food Festival. Chefs will get a particular cut of meat a couple days before the event and come up with a way to serve it. Graze your way though samples of each recipe while you mix and mingle with farmers and ranchers who provided the Kauai-grown products for the feast. Familyfriendly entertainment with a makahiki theme, drawings for prizes and soft drinks. Kilohana Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumuali’i Hwy., Lihue. Tickets are $35 for adults; half price for children; children 5 and under free. For tickets and information call (808) 652-2802 or (808) 338-0111.

Saturday, November 12
Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run. Anne Knudsen Park, Junction Maluhia Rd. (RT520) and Emi Rd., Koloa. The 10 mile race will start at 7:00 a.m., the 10-K race will start at 7:15 a.m., and the 5-K race and 5-K walk will start at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at the end of the race at about 9:00 a.m.. at which time the winners will be announced. Race packet pickup is on Friday, November 11th between 12 – 6 a.m. at the Kukui Grove Shopping Mall, exhibit area by Deja Vu and Zales. Professional timing by JTL Timing. For additional information call Tom Lodico at (808) 635-5404 or v i s i t www.oldkoloasugarmillrun.org.

Sunday, November 6
Live in Concert Polynesian Superstars! TE VAKA. Award Winning! Best Pacific Group 2008, 2010 Best Polynesian Music 2011. Kauai Marriott Hotel, Kauai Ballroom. $35 General Seating, $40 at the door. Ticket Outlets: Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art- Hanalei Kauai Music and Sound- Kapa’a Pictures Plus- Kukui Grove Shopping Center Larry’s Music- Koloa Scotty’s Music- Kalaheo Kaua’i Marriott- Concierge. For information call (808) 241-4946.

Saturday, November 5
KIDS 23rd Annual Holiday Craft Carnival and Silent Auction Event. A fundraiser for KIDS preschool with carnival games for keiki, bake sale, crafters, large Silent Auction, lau-lau lunches and tag sale, on the beach one block from Veteran’s Day parade through Kapa’a town. Kauai Independent Daycare Services, Inc. (KIDS School), 1346 Inia St, Kapa’a, behind 1st Hawaiian Bank on the beach. (808) 822-0262.

Saturday, November 5
Kauai Veterans Day Parade. Veterans themed parade through Kapa’a Town and ending at Kapa’a Beach Park where there will be music, food, and military demonstrations. Come join us in honoring our veterans. For information call Bill Honjiyo at (808) 246-1135.

Sunday, October 30
TriKauai Costume Sprint Triathlon. Sporting Event in Poipu at Brennekes Beach Park and 10K TriKauai Sprint Triathlon at 7 and 7:30 a.m. includes a 1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike ride and a 3.5 mile run. This event starts and ends at Brennekes Beach Park in Poipu. Entry fee for the triathlon is $60 or $30 for the run only and includes a shirt. Join in this fun and challenging event! For information call Brian Curll at (808) 635-6311 or v i s i t www.trikauai.com.

Wednesday – Saturday, October 26 – 29
Na Lima Hana Kauai. Take part in handson demonstrations, entertainment, and learning sessions about Hawai’i’s rich cultural traditions, crafts and health practices including Hawaiian entertainment and food. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. For information visit www.nalimahana.net.

Sunday, October 16
Kokua Kailua Village Stroll. Spend a Sunday afternoon strolling oceanfront Ali’i Drive, which is closed to traffic during Kokua Kailua. Kailua Village is home to historical sites such as Mokuaikaua Church and Hulihee Palace. Friendly vendors, craftspeople, and merchants plus seaside restaurants offering a wide variety of food choices make for a festive family-friendly day! Free concert 4pm. Free beach chair check while you shop! Historic Kailua Village, Ali’i Drive, Kailua- Kona. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free Hawaiian Music Concert 4:00 p.m. Ali’i Drive closed to vehicular traffic 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. For information call Dorlene Chao at (808) 936-9202 or visit www.kvbid.org.