Every Saturday: 
Maui Swap Meet.  Maui’s largest flea market is a great place to shop for unique, home-made, handcrafted, quality products at reasonable prices.  University of Hawaii – Maui College, 310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului.  7:00 a.m. to 1:00.  Cost is 50 cents; free after 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 3:  Island Roots Bash 2012. Island Roots Bash showcases talented and popular performers from Island Reggae Jams in Hawai`i and around the world. This epic event features Common Kings, Maoli, Ekolu, Josh Tatofi, Inna Vision, Manali`i and Lia Live with Kalisi & Leylani and other special guests.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 5:30 p.m.  Gates open at 5 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4: 
The Maui Bird Conservation Center Annual ‘Open House’.  MBCC is a non-public facility that focuses on captive breeding and reintroduction of endangered Hawaiian birds. The captive population of Alala just surpassed 100 birds.  Activities will include presentations, a guided tour of the birds, aviaries and grounds, as well as an opportunity to buy an MBCC T-shirt, help name an Alala and a silent auction. Tour times will be 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days.  Space is limited for the tours, so reservations are required. Call (808) 572-0690 for reservations.  The Maui Bird Conservation Center is located 4 miles up Olinda Road from Makawao in Upcountry Maui.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $4.00/person, $6/couple, children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday: Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Free admission. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  November 9 – Wailuku, on Market Street; November 16 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 23 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; November 30 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

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.

Wednesday, October 31:
Halloween on Front Street.  Festivities will begin on Front Street with the 34th Annual Keiki Halloween Costume Parade at 4:30.  Enjoy local entertainment, a costume contest, and celebrations at local shops and restaurants along Front Street in Lahaina.  For information call (808) 667-9175 or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Friday, October 26:
Hana Dancing Under the Stars.  Come down and dance the night away to live music. Win prizes at the community dance contest: Waltz, Cha Cha, Twist, Polka & much more. Food booths will be available. Hana Ball Park, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 248-3563 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Thursday, October 25: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The free program takes place under Maui’s moonlight in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, October 25: 
Hana Talent Show.  Dance, sing, hula, samba! Hana’s very own community Talent Show. Enjoy Hana’s wealth of homegrown talent at a great fun and special evening under the Hana moon, plus family picnics and socializing. Hana Ball Park, 5091 Uakea Rd., Hana.  6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 248-3563 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.