Saturday, September 27:
Aloha Festivals: Floral Parade 2014. From Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park. A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pau riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. This is a “must see” event! Free admission. 9 to 11 a.m. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 27:
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live! Free admission to Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor for anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! Ticket. Download free tickets at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/. This is an annual national celebration of culture & learning between the two museums. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, September 27:
Family Day Open House at Hawaiian Mission Houses. Family activities including the years 1800’s games, 1800’s family portraits, candle making and lauhala weaving and more! Regular tours at 11 a.m. noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 447-3926 or visit www.missionhouses.org.

Sunday, September 21:
Na Wahine O Ke Kai Canoe Race – End of Race. This women’s 41-mile outrigger canoe paddling competition departs Molokai and crosses the Ka`iwi Channel as paddlers head to the shores at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki. 8 a.m. to noon. For information visit www.nawahineokekai.com.

Saturday, September 20:
Aloha Festivals: 2014 Waikiki Ho`olaulea. Celebrating its 62nd year, the largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters will be spread along the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. Free admission. Kalakaua Ave. between Lewers & Kapahulu Ave. 7 to 11 p.m. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 13:
Aloha Festivals: Keiki (Children’s) Ho`olaulea. Pearlridge Center will celebrate the Aloha Festival with a wide variety of free activities, demonstrations, arts & crafts, and continuous stage performances. Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 488-0981 or visit www.pearlridgeonline.com.

Sunday, September 7:
Mayor’s Remembrance Walk. The annual Mayor’s Remembrance Walk in observance of the September 11th terrorist attacks is planned. A procession and ceremonies at various stops are scheduled to recognize police, fire and emergency personnel and agencies. Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Honolulu. 5 p.m. For information call (808) 768-6666 or visit www.honolulu.gov.

Saturday, September 6:
Aloha Festivals: 2014 Royal Court Investiture & Opening Ceremony. A celebration of Hawai`i’s music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. The king, queen, prince and princess take their place in the royal court. The Ali`i court members will receive the royal cloak, helmet, head feather lei and other symbols of their reign. Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove, 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 11 a.m. For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 6:
Revive the Live Music Festival. The Revive the Live Music Festival’s focus is to celebrate and perpetuate the revival of Live Island Reggae Music in Hawai`i. The one night festival will feature the top artists out of Hawai`i and New Zealand. Featuring five of Hawai`i’s most talented and sought after band including Fiji, Kolohe Kai, Maoli, Ekolu & Ooklah the Moc. Closing the night will be one of the top bands out of New Zealand, Katchafire! Waikiki Shell 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. Doors open at 4 p.m., Music at 4:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Blaisdell Box Office or Walmart. For tickets and information call (808) 768-5252 or visit 222.HiFinest.com.

Friday, September 5:
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.