Saturday, December 6:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Beautifully handmade products by local artisans will be available to purchase such as bags, custom made note books, carved bone jewelry, floral hair pins, fabric angels, quilts, shell jewelry, and much more. Local grinds will be available to purchase. Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (880) 635-4314.

Saturdays, through December 20:
HTY’s “Rock’n the Holidays with Rakugo!” Rakugo is an ancient style of Japanese storytelling currently making a comeback in contemporary Japan. See what happens when this ancient style mixes with classic stories of the holidays. The show promises humor, magic and a uniquely cultural perspective on the holiday season. World premiere. Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square, Corner of Beretania St. and Alakea St. Show time is 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 839-9885, ext. 720, or visit www.htyweb.org.

Friday, December 5:
Christmas Craft Fair. Before, during and after the Lights on Rice Parade, celebrate Christmas with the Kaua`i Museum as you create your own crafts along with the craft fair vendors. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. December 5 – Heart of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 12 – Spirit of Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; December 19 – From Mountain to Sea; December 26 – Dreams Come True. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style.  All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports 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.

Friday, December 5, thru New Year’s Eve:
Festival of Lights Opening Ceremonies. The Park lights will glow every night through the New Year. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s gorgeous creations, and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua`i artisans, is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kaua`i Historic County building, 4396 Rice St., Lihue. Free admission. For information call (808) 639-8564 or visit www.kauaifestivaloflights.com.

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 6-9 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, December 5:
Lights on Rice Parade. A fun parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts at 6 p.m. The parade route starts at the Vidinha Stadium in Lihue and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. For information call (808) 639-6571.

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. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults.  Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center.  For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.TheChildrenoftheLand.com.

Saturday, November 15:
Garden Isle Artisan Fair. Start your holiday shopping as this event offers a great selection of handcrafted products from over 40 of Kaua`i’s Finest Artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, tapa cloth, local fruit jellies & sauces, soaps, candles, original oil paintings, and much more. Enjoy live Tahitian drumming, shave ice, and local plate lunches. Kapa`a Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information call Judy Webb at (808) 245-9021.