Saturday, September 9:  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, September 9:  Hawai`i Rice Fest.  At the Rice Fest, you will experience Hawai`i’s culinary diversity via food demonstrations, entertainment, and more. This festival celebrates the world’s melting pot for the otherwise ordinary grain. This daily staple is transformed and infused with new and fantastic flavors that tantalize the taste buds.  Enjoy live entertainment, celebrity […]

Saturday, September 9: Honbushin Odori Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani.  5-9 p.m.  For information call […]

Sunday, September 10:  Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Del Beazley.  Bringing to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to availability.  Plaza Stage […]

Saturday, September 16: Pearlridge Keiki Ho`olaulea.  Keiki will enjoy a full day of free activities, demonstrations, arts and crafts and continuous stage performances.  There will be a Keiki Conch Shell Blowing Contest at the Downtown Center Court from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd., Aiea.  For more information visit http://www.alohafestivals.com/.

Sunday, September 17: 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 […]

Saturday, September 23:  Pacific Aviation Museum Living History Day.  This year’s event will recognize the role of film and photography in documenting and preserving the events of WWII. A special screening of “Finding KUKAN” will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Museum’s theater, followed by a question and answer session with the documentary’s filmmaker, […]

Saturday, September 23: Aloha Festivals Ho`olaulea. The largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food and lei vendors and hula crafters will be spread along 12 city blocks of the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. 7 to 10 p.m.  Free admission.  For more Aloha […]

Sunday, September 24: Na Mele No Na Pua Sunday Showcase – Nā Waiho`olu`u o ke Ānuenue.  Bringing to life the past, present and future of Hawai`i’s performing arts through the islands’ best entertainers in a casual, family-style setting. All concerts and exhibits are free and open to the public. Parking is limited and subject to […]

Saturday, September 30th: 71st Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade. Parade will take place 9 a.m. to 12 noon, from Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park.  A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pa`u riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from […]