Thursday – Sunday, October 2 – 5:
Maui County Fair and Parade. The 92nd Maui County Fair starts off with an old fashion county parade starting at 4:30 p.m. along Ka`ahumanu Ave., turning on Kanaloa Ave. into the fairgrounds at the War Memorial Complex. The fair will feature rides, entertainment, food and craft vendors, dancers and so much more! Admission – Adults $7, Keiki (5-11) $3, Children 4 and under free. War Memorial Complex. 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku. For information call (808) 242-2721 or visit www.mauifair.com.

Every Wednesday & Thursday:
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. October 1 & 2 – Sean Na`auao; October 8 & 9 – Brother Noland; October 15 & 16 – David “Kawika” Kahiapo; October 22 & 23 – Richard Ho`opi`i; October 29 & 30 – Ledward Ka`apana. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Located at the Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.

Every Wednesday and Thursday:
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program. Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only. Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required. Register online at MauiHumanSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.

Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25:
Lahaina Plantation Days. Celebrate West Maui’s fond memories of sugar and pineapple plantations. View historical displays of plantation life with this year’s theme of jobs in the plantation era. Experience multi-ethnic cultural demonstrations. Enjoy local entertainment, island foods, brews and coffee, and a farmers’ market. Let the kids play in the carnival zone with nostalgic games and animal rides. 5 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5/person; kids 5 years & younger free. The Old Pioneer Mill Co. Smokestack site next to 277 Lahainaluna Road with acres of free parking. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Sunday, September 28:
Festivals of Aloha – Ho`olaulea. The Banyan Tree Ho`olaulea is a tradition carried on for over 25 years. All day entertainment include Falsetto winners from the Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, hula, mele (song), plus cultural crafters and artisans under the impressive Lahaina Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. For the latest information and schedule of events, visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Saturday, September 27: (postponed from Friday, August 8 due to hurricane/tropical storm warnings):
Maui Calls, “Celebrating the Songs of Hawai`i”. The MACC’s annual signature fundraiser gala will start at 6:00pm. Enjoy bountiful delectable pūpū created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world. Highlights include fabulous selections in the live and silent auctions, concert with a surprise musical guest, and dancing under the glowing glass roof of the Pavilion. Silent auctions offer the chance to bid on hundreds of items, from art and jewelry to golf and travel packages. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavillion/Amphitheater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Saturday, September 27:
St. John’s Kula Festival. Enjoy ono food, homemade baked goods, fresh produce, plants, flowers, children’s games, crafters, silent auction, quilt show, live entertainment all day long including Lily Meola and Tom Conway band and others. All this for only $1, children under 10 free. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8992 Kula Hwy., across from Keokea Park, mile marker 16.5, Kula. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (808) 878-1485 or visit www.stjohnsmaui.org.

Friday, September 26:
America. Grammy-winning rock group led for four decades by Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell. The hits: “Horse With No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man” and more. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Thursday, September 25:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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 to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday, September 20:
Ka Ho`oilina/The Legacy – Uluwehi Guerrero. Kaulupono Music presents the multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, recording artist, and Kumu Hula with his Hālau Hula Kauluokalā. Come and experience the voice, music and Hula as Maui’s own Uluwehi celebrates “Ka Hoʻoilina” – The Legacy and pride of the Hawaiian culture in concert. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.