Saturday, October 15
2011 Hawaii Healing Garden – Kauai Festival. A Festival celebration of Hawaii’s Health and Wellness, green sustainable living, and multi-cultural healing arts. Health fair, healthy food, cultural demonstrations, lomilomi, children’s programs, presentations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, lei and local food contests, and music and entertainment. Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Hawaii Health Guide at (808) 638-0888 or visit www.hawaiihealinggarden.com.

Sunday, October 9
Kauai Lifeguard Association First Wave Celebration. Live Music with Taj Mahal, John Cruz, and Donovan Frankenrei ter. Comedians Augie T, Frank DeLima, Andy Bumatai, and Master Hypnotist Tina Marie. Donation drawing prize, live and silent auction, food and spirits. (age restriction 21 over). Kilohana Plantation Luau Pavilion, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue. 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For information call Dave Rullo at (808) 634-3556.

Saturday, October 8
Aloha School Annual Fall Carnival. Hanalei Community Center, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Family fun for all! Games, food, entertainment, and more! For information call Jamie Listman at (808) 652-4005 or visit www.halehalawai.org.

Saturday, October 8
Eo E Emalani I Alakai Festival. Live Hawaiian music, along with historical displays, begin at 10 am and at 12 noon, “Queen Emma” enters Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow on horseback, led by her guide Kaluahi, represented by a local cowboy. Offering of dance are made by hula halau from across Hawaii. Hula groups from Europe and Japan have also journeyed to Kauai to participate. Kokee State Park Mile Marker 15 Kokee Rd., Kekaha. For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2
The Coconut Festival. A two day cultural festival that offers Polynesian and coconut themed entertainment, cultural and historical exhibits and demonstrations, food, crafts, games, contests, hands-on cultural activities and cooking demonstrations. Kapaa Beach Park, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily. Call Kenny at (808) 65-3273.

Saturday, October 1
Lihue Christian Church Bazaar. Localstyle crafts, baked goods, sushi, nishime, fresh produce, quilts, and more will be on sale. Enter a raffle with fabulous prizes. Lihue Christian Church social hall at 2943 Kress Street, Lihue, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information call Karen Nakamura at (808) 245-2348 or visit www.lihuechristianchurch.org

Saturday, October 1
4th Annual American Cancer Society Hoedown for Hope. Gourmet western fare, live and silent auctions, live music by Melveen Leed and Nohelani Cypriano and a variety of entertainment and dancing with a country western flair. Enjoy a fresh gourmet dinner made from livestock raised locally on Kauai. Banquet Fundraiser in Lihue at Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club, 3160 Rice St., Lihue. 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $125 per person. For information call Lani Yukimura at (808) 639-0688.

Friday – Sunday, September 23 & 25
Kauai Pow Wow. A cultural Native American celebration where Native American people from various tribes share their traditional dance styles, drum songs and handmade arts and crafts. Indian tacos and fry bread, a staple of the Native American people, will be for sale. Kapa’a Beach Park, Kapa’a. For information call (808) 828-1294.

Sunday – Saturday, September 18 – 24
Kauai Mokihana Festival 2011. The 27th annual Kauai Mokihana Festival celebrates Year of Hula. Twenty five years ago the hula competition began only with kane (men) hula. In the 90’s, the festival added women and encouraged hula halau (schools) to utilize hula instruments during their performance. This seven day event is filled with Hawaiian culture experience of hula, Hawaiian and contemporary music, Hawaiian language, crafts, lectures, history and more. Kauai Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue. Support Malie Foundation and the Malie Scholarship. For information visit www.maliefoundation.org or call Maka Herrod at (808) 822-2166.

Sunday, September 18
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.