Ongoing, Daily: 
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program.  Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Week of October 19 – 26: 
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style! The 2013 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminate with an action-packed agenda in heavenly Hana.  Saturday, October 19 – Hana Parade, Hoolaulea, Volleyball Tournament; Sunday, October 20 – Ohana Beach Day, Hana Bay, 7 am – 5 pm; Monday, October 21 – Sports Night at the Park, Hana Ball Park, 4 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday, October 22 – Keiki Aloha Attire Contest, Helene Hall, 5 pm – 8 pm; Wednesday, October 23 – Movie in the Park, Hana Ball Park, 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Thursday, October 24 – Travaasa Hotel, Ulu Maika, Niu Bowling hotel guests, MIL Football Dragon VS Molokai Farmers; Friday, October 25 – Hana’s Got Talent, Presented by Hana Arts, Hana Ball Park, 6 pm – 10 pm; Saturday, October 26 – Cross Country Golf, Holani Hale, Papa`auhau, 7 am -10 am; Hoike Night, Hana Ball Park, 6 pm – 10 pm.  For information call (808) 281-0698 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Saturday, October 26: 
Xterra 10K/Hula Grill Xterra 5K/Kimo’s Keiki K.  The off-road adventurous spirit of XTERRA reaches out to the community with XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs as well as Kimo’s XTERRA Keiki K (free for kids twelve and under). Duke’s Beach House XTERRA 10K and Hula Grill XTERRA 5K races are open to everyone (the 5K is open for walkers too!) 9 a.m. to Noon. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui Resort, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Kapalua, For information call (877) 751-8880 or visit www.xterraplanet.com/maui/mauiTrailRun.html.

Saturday, September 28: 
St. John’s Kula Festival.  This is a local favorite event each year with a bit of something for everyone. Enjoy live entertainment all day with George Kahumoku, Jr. and other local entertainers, local food, famous Kula produce, home baked goods, a wide variety of plants and cut flowers, children’s games, including free face painting, silent auction, a quilt show, crafters and gift baskets. This year there will be a $1 admission fee, children under 10 free. St. John’s Church, 8992 Kula Hwy, (across from Keokea Park), Kula. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 878-1485 or visit www.stjohnsmaui.org.

Friday – Sunday, September 27 – 29: 
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style.  Friday – Homegrown activities feature keiki (children) entertainment, cultural projects, and educational demonstrations. Queen Ka`ahumanu Center. Free. 7 – 9 p.m.  Saturday – 12th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, Hawaiian music tradition and Hawaiian language learning , Ribbon Entry, The Ritz Carlton Kapalua 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Saturday – Lahaina Banyan Tree Ho`olaulea, Cultural artisans, booths, and live entertainment. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information call (808) 878-1888.

Friday, September 27: 
Hulaville Festiville.  John Pizzarelli, son of the renowned guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, is one of the greatest of jazz guitarists today. Mr. Pizzarelli is gifted with incredibly spot-on vocals that at once both dreamily croon and deliriously swing. He is credited with reinvigorating the Great American Songbook. Always a crafty entertainer, showman and good-humored raconteur, this show will be elegant and uptown. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets & information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 26: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, September 26: 
Leon Russell.  Music icon Leon Russell returns to Hawai`i for a three Island engagement, just off his 10-date tour with Elton John on the debut of their Grammy-nominated album The Union! Leon Russell was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Tuesday, September 24: 
Tony Bennett. A premier interpreter of popular song, Tony Bennett is an artist who engages his audience, heart and soul. He’s been in the business more than 60 years.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 14: 
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele.  `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.