Sunday, September 18:  Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Honolulu Museum of Art'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, […]

Saturday, September 24: Aloha Festivals:  Floral Parade 2015.  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 […]

Saturday, September 24: Living History Day at the Pacific Aviation Museum.  In partnership with the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!, visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket will receive free admission to Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Event will feature student-created exhibits, special presentations, and WWII-themed activities. Download free tickets at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.  Pacific Aviation Museum, […]

Tuesday, September 27: Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert at the Blaisdell.  The band, a recipient of this year’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, started in Chicago in 1971 and had a string of hits through the early 1980s, including “Shining Star,” “That’s the Way of the World” and “Let’s Groove”. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., […]

Friday, September 30:  Mele at the Moana Featuring Willie K.  Celebrate Hawai`i’s musical traditions with a monthly concert series, featuring some of Hawai`i’s most talented artists under the historic banyan tree. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. with the featured performer taking the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Moana Surfrider, 2364 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu.  For reservations […]

Weekends throughout October (dates to be announced): Hawai`i Haunted Plantation.  Known as “Hawai`i’s premier haunt,” the Haunted Plantation provides tons of thrills and chills with over 50 actors in professional Hollywood-style horror makeup, plus terrifying backdrops and eerie sound effects. Located near what’s purported to be a real haunted village in Waipahu; spooky enough to […]

Saturday, October 1: A Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace.   Live Hawaiian entertainment featuring the Royal Hawaiian Band, Punahou Alumni Glee Club, Kualoa, Kumu Hula Kahai Topolinski, and more. Shop at the Marketplace for Island-style clothing, Shells, Lei Haku, Jams and Jellies, Tutu's Attic, and ono local food. Visit Queen Emma Summer Palace, the first […]

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2: Honolulu Intertribal Powwow:  Celebrate Native American culture in a uniquely diverse tropical setting. Experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and spirit of Native America, with native frybread, dancing, singing, drumming, education booths, local and mainland craft vendors, and children’s arts & crafts. This is a family friendly event aimed […]

Saturday, October 1:  Windward Ho`olaulea 2015:  A Homegrown Celebration.  Enjoy a day of a variety of entertainment, family fun, keiki rides, Imaginarium shows, art gallery exhibits, arts & crafts, ono food, a silent auction, and much more.  Windward Community College, 45-720 Kea`ahala Road, Kane`ohe. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information and event […]

Every Monday through Saturday Night:  Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupu, served in an ultra-comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.