Saturday, October 13:
Second Saturday at Warehouse 3540.  This is a great family-friendly event in a cool old warehouse converted into a community space on the south side, with vendors, shops, food trucks, and live music. Warehouse 3540, 3540 Koloa Rd., Kalaheo.  6 to 9 p.m.  For information visit www.warehouse3540.com.

Friday, October 12:
Flavors of Hanepepe – Japanese Grandma Cafe.  Celebrate the diverse Flavors of Hanapepe Town, the home to restaurants and food suppliers serving a wide range of food products from many cultures. This cultural diversity, and variety of restaurants and food establishments, is a special and unique aspect of Hanapepe Town. Flavors of Hanapepe will highlight a food producer on one Friday night each month. Each featured business will provide samples and information about their food products.  Japanese Grandma Café is a popular Hanapepe restaurant that serves high quality Japanese cuisine. Hanapepe Rd., Hanapepe.  6 to 8:30 p.m. For information call (808) 225-3917.

Every Sunday:
Sunday Market:  Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Hui.  A farmer’s market hosted by the members of Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Hui. Vendors include local fresh produce, baked goods, vegan meals, crafts, jewelry, massage therapists, fresh coconut juice, local honey, Native Hawaiian educational games and puzzles, jams and curds, and much more. Tahitian drumming performances occur throughout the day. The market has a rotating collection of farmers, food vendors, crafters, makers, and artists every week, in addition to the regular vendors. Every market offers a whole new experience and wondrous finds. Kalalea Anahola Farmer’s Market, 4541 Hokualele Rd., Anahola.  Market is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission, free parking, and keiki friendly. For information call (808) 346-0473 or visit www.kafarmerskauai.com.

Sunday Afternoons: 
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  October 7 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; October 14 – Gift of the Ancestors; October 21 – For the Birds; October 28 – `Ohana Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free. Free gift drawing.  A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei.  3 to 5 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7: 
Annual Coconut Festival.  Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, coconut games, delicious coconut foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs, and more. Lots of fun for keiki too, with a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities. Kapa`a Beach Park, Niu St., Kapa`a.  Begins at 9 a.m. both days.  Cost is $5.00, children under 12 years of age, free.  For information call (808) 822-5381.

Saturday, October 6: 
Old Town Kapa`a Art Walk.  Kapa`a Town goes all out for its First Saturday of every month Art Walk. The main street is lined with vendors selling Kaua`i Arts and crafts, with some of Kaua`i’s best musicians and bands playing up and down the street. There are lots of shops and restaurants to choose from.  It’s great fun for the whole family and a great way to see Kaua`i life, whether you are a visitor or resident.  Kapa`a Town. 5 to 9 p.m.  Free.

Friday Evenings: 
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk.  Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

Friday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 5 – Kaua`i Slack Key; October 12 – Sweet Hawai`i Dreams; October 19 – Hanalei Slack Key; October 26 – Honoring Keli`i Mawae of Molokai.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.  A portion of the proceeds support the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei.  Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei.  4 to 6 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Wednesday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  October 3 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; October 10 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; October 17 – Slack Key Tour of the Islands; October 24 – Whales Homecoming; October 31 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele concerts featuring songs and stories telling its history.  Tickets $25 general admission, $20 Ages 13-19 & over 50, keiki under 5 free.   A portion of the proceeds support All Saints’ Pipe Organ Restoration Project.  Free gift drawing.  All Saints’ Church, 4-1065 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  6 to 8 p.m.  For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Every Wednesday: 
Live Fire Show.  Enjoy the North Shore’s newest one-stop entertainment option – a weekly Polynesian ahi lele (fire dancing) show. Start your evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. with a delicious dinner special from Skinny B’s Island Smokehouse BBQ and a tasty signature cocktail, or choose from a great selection of wines and beer from the Anaina Hou Cafe (not included in ticket price). The performance, featuring the amazing artistry of Coppin Colburn and his `ohana, begins at 7 p.m., check-in is at 6:30 p.m.  Seating is limited; book your tickets online at http://anainahou.org/.  Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Wy., Kilauea. For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit www.anainahou.org.