Saturday, October 11:
Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair. Live entertainment, food booths, crafts, cultural displays, specialty booths, children’s activities and information from different community/health agencies. The Low-Riders Pride Car Club of Hawai`i presents a display of cars and bikes. The family friendly event is free; however a donation of one can of food for every person attending is requested for the Hawai`i Food Bank, or any type of school supplies that will go to keiki at an adopted school. Drop these off at the volunteer booth. Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki, 2748 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 285-0072.

Friday, Sunday & Tuesday, October 10, 12 & 14:
Madame Butterfly. Set in the mid-19th century, this tale of love and deceit follows the story of Cio-Cio San (“Butterfly” in Japanese) whose romance with the American Naval Officer Pinkerton seems too good to be true. Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. Show times are Friday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., and Monday 7 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 596-7372 ext. 211 or visit www.hawaiiopera.org/shows/madam-butterfly.

Sunday, October 5:
Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show. An all vintage (20 yrs & older) collectibles and antiques show and sale. Shop 93 tables with vendors from Oahu, Outer Islands, and Mainland U.S. This is Hawai`i’s only strictly vintage show with no pre-sales to vendors. Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $4.50. Early Entry fee $15 at 9 a.m. For information call (808) 941-9754 or visit www.ukulele.com.

Sunday, October 5:
Children and Youth Day. Hundreds of booths, food trucks, five stages of live music and over four thousand volunteers covering the State Capital, Iolani Palace, the grounds of the Office of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Judiciary Building. It’s the largest children’s event in the State. Hawai`i State Capital Building, 415 S. Beretania St, Honolulu. 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 586-6130 or visit www.childrenandyouthday.com.

Saturday, October 4:
Windward Ho`olaulea 2014. A Homegrown Celebration at Windward Community College featuring top island entertainment, ono food, keiki rides, arts and crafts, a Silent Auction, and fun activities for the whole family! This event is coordinated by the Kaneohe Business Group and WCC. All proceeds will fund scholarships and college programs at WCC. This is an alcohol-free event–no coolers, please. Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Rd., Kaneohe. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information call (808) 235-7400 or visit www.windward.hawaii.edu/ho’olaulea.

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5:
40^th Annual Intertribal Powwow. A free event featuring dancing, drumming, singing, stories, American Indian & Native Alaskan handmade arts, crafts, and jewelry as well as traditional native foods. Thomas Square Park, 925 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 392-4479 or visit www.honoluluintertribalpowwow.com.

Saturday, October 4:
Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Stacey Hayashi, author of Journey of Heroes. Hangar Talk is at 2 p.m. followed by book signing and meet the author at 3 p.m. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Friday, October 3:
First Friday Street Festival: Honolulu District. Galleries and other arts venues open their doors for artist receptions, live music, and refreshments. Events are free and open to everyone. Gallery walk maps are available at various locations in the area. 5-9 p.m.   Downtown-Chinatown, The ARTS at Marks, 1159 Nu`uanu Ave., Honolulu. For information call (808) 521-2903.

Friday – Sunday, October 3 – 5:
Moscow International Circus.  The show is action-packed from beginning to end with all the excitement of the “old-school” traditional family fun circuses with a new Moscow style twist. Clowns, high flying daredevils, acrobats, magicians, contortionists, balancing acts, aerial ballet and more. Blaisdell Arena, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu.   Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets including the Blaisdell Box Office, and Hawai`i Walmart locations, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit www.moscowinternationalcircus.com.

Sunday, September 28:
5^th Annual Rice Festival. This festival celebrates a day when rice takes center stage. This unique one day event will be packed with family fun, entertainment, food booths, educational activities, rice products and much more. Ward Centers, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 398-9332 or visit www.ricefest.com.