Friday, September 1:
Free Movie Night – Peanuts Movie:  Bring your blankets, lounge on the lawn and enjoy an evening under the stars. Refreshments and dinner are available through the Café.  Anaina Hou Community Park, home of Kaua`i Mini Golf, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea.  Movie begins at dusk, approximately 6:30 p.m.  Free admission.  For more information call (808) 828-2118 or visit http://anainahou.org/.

Thursday – Sunday, August 24 – 27:
Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair. Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the family. HMSA Happy Healthy Keiki Parade, KIUC Keiki Talent Showcase, Alaska Airlines fun at the Fair Selfie Contest.  Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. Fair begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and ends at 12 noon on Sunday. Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, keiki (4-12) $2, keiki 3 and under free. For information call (8080 855-5429 or visit http://kauaifarmfair.org/.

Saturday, August 19:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find quality merchandise for that special occasion, gift giving or keepsake. A collection of beautifully handmade products, carved bone jewelry, sculptured or laser wood carvings, Kaua`i photos & notecards, vintage Japanese kimono fabric bags, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, futons & other sewn products, sunrise & Niihau shell jewelry, Hawaiian print towel wraps, fused glass art jewelry, sun catchers, tapa prints & bags & accessories and more by local Kaua`i artists. Find that unique gift that will be cherished for years. Koloa Elementary School Cafeteria, 3223 Poipu Rd., Koloa. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

Sunday, August 13:
Waipa Music & Mango Festival. Enjoy a fun and relaxing day with home grown live music, hands-on activities, and local artisans and crafts. Island chefs and food vendors will offer amazing food inspired by the summer mango harvest. There will be a recipe contest and biggest mango contest, plus cultural and educational displays. Bring a beach blanket or chair and enjoy the entire day at Waipa, along Hanalei Bay (just a half mile past town). Admission $10 for adults and $1 for keiki (ages 0-17). Waipa’s beautiful Halulu Fishpond, 5-5785 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (808) 826-9969 or visit http://waipafoundation.org/.

Sunday, August 13:
17^th Annual Pilgrimage of Compassion. Celebrate the timeless spiritual vision of a valley long recognized as a healing sanctuary. Grandmaster Riley Lee, world-renowned shakuhachi flutist, will issue a call to the pilgrims of the world. The members of Taiko Kaua`i will add their drumbeats to open the event. There will also be a bonsai exhibit, ikebana and calligraphy demos, bake sale, silent auction, as well as mochi and taro pounding, cultural and culinary demonstrations. Please bring an umbrella and wear comfortable shoes for this hillside walk. Lawai International Center, 3381 Wawae Rd., Kalaheo. 1 to 4 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m., with demonstrations and exhibits open. The program starts at 2:30 p.m. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted. For more information call (808) 639-5952 or visit www.lawaicenter.org .

Sunday, August 13:
Princeville Night Market. Discover over 40 local artisans and enjoy live music from several different bands. Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 4 to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-2572.

Saturday, August 12:
Na Pali Challenge. Each year paddlers from the Hawaiian Islands and abroad gather on Kaua’i for this unique race. It is an opportunity for wahine (women) and kane (men) to come together and race down the enchanting Na Pali Coast. Each team consists of 6 wahine and 6 kane. The two teams take turns in the canoe, making water changes every 30 minutes. The race begins at Hanalei Bay and will end outside Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. The course is 36 miles long and runs along some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. The race begins at 8 a.m. and runs to 5 p.m. For information and to view the shuttle bus schedule, visit http://www.koapaddler.org/ or call (808) 332-7625.

Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour.  Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea.  Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 8:30 a.m. Reservations required no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday before that Monday to schedule a tour.  For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit http://www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org/.

Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  August 6 – Hanalei Slack Key; August 13 – Honoring Raymond Kane; August 20 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; August 27 – Spirit of Slack Key.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad 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 http://www.mcmasterslackkey.com/.

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6:
Heiva I Kaua`i 2017.  A colorful and exciting Tahitian cultural festival featuring competitions for solo Tahitian dancing for children and adults from age 4 years to 50+, and group competition in traditional and contemporary Tahitian dancing and drumming. An exciting part of the festival is the audience participation in Tahitian dance and coconut husking contests. An interesting array of Polynesian arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing and food will be sold, with special emphasis on Tahitian products.  Kapa`a Beach Park, 4-1604 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  $7 per person per day, children 12 and under free. Tickets are available on event days at the gate.  For information call (808) 822-9447.