Saturday, June 14:
King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration. Fabulous Floral Parade event with traditional Pa`u riders representing each island and Hawaiian organizations in full regalia. Parade starts at the Vidinha Stadium near the airport at 9 a.m., continues up Rice Street to the County’s Historical Building Lawn where there will be entertainment, crafts, demonstrations and lots of food and fun. For information call (808) 635-7205.

Saturday, June 7:
A Taste of Kilohana. An exclusive, guided food tour that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Ride an open-air plantation-style train, feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with an expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. Finally, enjoy a three-course, locally sourced meal in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. $115, Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 685-0257.

Saturday, June 7:
Beachside HAPA concert. Described as “the most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows” HAPA performs a beachside concert at the Courtyard Marriott Kaua`i in Kapa`a. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For information call (808) 346-5800.

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.

Throughout the Month of June:
Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7: Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4319.
• Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14: West Kauai Hongwanji, Waimea Temple. 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea. Dancing 7:30. For information call (808) 338-1537.
• Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21: Kapa`a Hongwanji Mission, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa`a. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4667.
• Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28: Waimea Higashi Hongwanji. 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1847.

Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. June 2 – Honoring Raymond Kane; June 6 –– Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music; June 13 – Traditional Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele; June 20 – Gifts of the Ancestors; June 27 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music. 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, June 6:
Hawaiian Stories and The Ki`i Exhibit. Like stories? Then come and enjoy yourself at the Kauai Museum for ancient Hawaiian stories told creatively with string figures. Also, have fun as you walk see the opening of our Ki`i Display. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.

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.wkpba.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.

Sunday, June 1:
26^th Annual Taste of Hawai`i – The Ultimate Sunday Brunch. Enjoy an afternoon of endless food, drink, and dancing. Fee $100. Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 174 Wailua Rd., Kapa’a. For information call (808) 346-7095.