Sunday, October 22:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Westside Style”.  Event will feature some of the top artists in the slack key guitar genre for a minimum 5-6 hour long concert.  Food and refreshments will be available. Free giveaways will occur throughout the day and a free Taylor Guitar will be given away to some lucky winner at the end of the day. Free admission. Hoalauna Park, Eva Gentry, Ewa Beach. Noon to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit https://www.facebook.com/Hawaiian-Slack-Key-Guitar-Festival-111570488881029/.

Saturdays & Sunday, October 22 – November 19:
Shichigosan Children’s Festival.  Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese celebration for 3, 5 and 7 year olds. $60 donation includes, blessing, Chitose-ame candy, and goody bag.  Complimentary kimono rental and dressing is offered in hopes of perpetuating a tradition that is spiritually enriching and culturally exciting. Hawai`i Kotohira Jinsha – Hawai`i Dazaifu Tenmangu, 1239 Olomea St., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For reservations and information visit http://www.e-shrine.org/.

Saturday, October 21:
Na Mele O Ko Olina.  Enjoy some of Hawai`i’s very best Slack Key and Ukulele musicians, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale. Celebrate the music and Arts of Hawai`i.  Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club, 92-161 Waipahe Pl., Kapolei. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For information visit http://icb-web.net/haa/.

Saturday, October 21: 
Discover Your Future in Aviation.  A one-day, museum-wide event to educate and excite visitors about career opportunities in the field of aviation. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 445-9041 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Sunday, October 15:
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Saturday, October 14: 
Talk Story Festival.  This year’s theme is Na Mele `O Hawai`i Nei: The Songs of Hawai`i.  Enjoy music and “talk story” McCoy Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission.   For information visit http://honoluluparks.com/.

Saturdays & Sundays, October 14 – 28:
Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival.  Spend a family day in the country with live entertainment, tractor pulled hayrides, carnival rides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pick a pumpkin! Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit cards. Parking and Hayrides are free. Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei.  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 admission (2 & under free).  For information call (808) 677-9516 or visit http://www.alounfarms.com/.

Saturday, October 14:
Second Saturdays at Hawai`i State Art Museum.  Free hands-on art activities for all ages are hosted in the first floor Multipurpose Room. All materials are provided. Hawai`i State Art Museum, 250 South Hotel St., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while supplies last.    For information call (808) 589-9959 or visit www.sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam/visitor-information.

Saturday, October 7:
Kahumana Farm Festival.  A family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate and promote local agriculture, crafts, education, artists, and music with plant sales, band performances, educational workshops and a keiki zone.  Over 60 local craft, art and food vendors, live music, seed & plant exchange, prizes, yoga, and more. Kahumana Organic Farm & Café, 86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd., Waianae.  11 a.m. to sunset.  Free admission. For information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-farm-festival-tickets-31521920914?aff=erellivmlt.

Saturday, October 7:
Chocolate Extravaganza.  The Chocolate Extravaganza is an annual family fun event for anyone who loves chocolate, including a buffet of all-you-can-eat chocolate complete with a delicious chocolate fountain and silent auction. Enjoy tantalizing truffles and fudge, indulge on luscious brownies and mochi, savor the talked-about chocolate bacon, or just satisfy your craving for a variety of decadent chocolate confections. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua.  6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-sale ($35 at the door).  For tickets and information call (808)262-4548 or visit http://www.emmanuelkailua.com/?view=mobile.