Aloha Visitor Guides

`Ohana Halloween Pa`ina
2014-10-26 16:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Keahou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, October 26:
`Ohana Halloween Pa`ina. Haunted House, playground, and vendors. 4 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest check-in; 4:30 p.m. Keiki Costume Contest. 5 p.m. Adult Costume Contest check-in; 8 p.m. Adult Costume Contest. Live entertainment 5 – 9 p.m. Keahou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Dr, Kailua-Kona. 4 to 10 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 322-3000 or visit www.keauhoushoppingcenter.com.

2014 KVC International Costume Ball
2014-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Kaua`i Marriott Resort Grand Ballroom, 3610 Rice St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, October 25:
2014 KVC International Costume Ball. This year’s Kaua`i Visayan Club International Costume Ball will be held at the Kaua`i Marriott Resort Grand Ballroom, 3610 Rice St., Lihue. Part of the net proceeds will be to benefit the Kaua`i Habitat for Humanity. Doors open at 6 p.m. Contestant Registration 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. (only). General Admission: $65.00 per person; Children (12-6 years old) $35.00 per person, free for 5 years old and under. For more information call (808) 652-7249.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair
2014-10-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Kaua`i Veteran’s Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, October 25:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Kaua`i artisans and crafters will display their “made in Kaua`i” products. A collection of beautifully handmade products by local Kaua`i artists. Find that unique gift that will be cherished for years. Local grinds will be available. Kaua`i Veteran’s Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit The Veteran’s Club.

Island Vibez Music Fest
2014-10-25 05:30 - 19:30 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Saturday, October 25:
Island Vibez Music Fest. Featuring three of reggae’s top artists, with Collie Buddz, Stick Figure & Kolohe Kai all hitting the stage. This will be Stick Figure’s and Kolohe Kai’s first time on Maui since the band started performing again. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 5:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Festival of Stars and Flavors of Waimea: Na Mele o Kaumuali`i
2014-10-25 00:00 - 17:00 | C.B. Hoffgard Park, Waimea Rd, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Saturday, October 25:
Festival of Stars and Flavors of Waimea: Na Mele o Kaumuali`i. Hawaiian history is shared through mele and hula. Local composers will showcase their original compositions honoring King Kaumuali`i. C.B. Hoffgard Park, Waimea Town. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 338-1332.

Lahaina Plantation Days
2014-10-24 17:00 - 22:30 | The Old Pioneer Mill Co. Smokestack site, Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25:
Lahaina Plantation Days. Celebrate West Maui’s fond memories of sugar and pineapple plantations. View historical displays of plantation life with this year’s theme of jobs in the plantation era. Experience multi-ethnic cultural demonstrations. Enjoy local entertainment, island foods, brews and coffee, and a farmers’ market. Let the kids play in the carnival zone with nostalgic games and animal rides. 5 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5/person; kids 5 years & younger free. The Old Pioneer Mill Co. Smokestack site next to 277 Lahainaluna Road with acres of free parking. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Fall Harvest Festival
2014-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI, 96768, United States
Sunday, October 19:
Fall Harvest Festival. The “Fall Harvest Festival” will include pony rides, petting zoo, haunted house, silent auction, farmer’s market & craft fair, food trucks & food booths, face painting, balloon animals, games, arts & crafts, bake sale, beanie baby adoption, a presentation by Maui Tumblers at noon and a keiki Halloween costume contest starting at 1:00 p.m. (ages 0-12). Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Ave., Makawao. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 572-9129 or visit www.hakubaldwincenter.org.

Festivals of Aloha – Hana Ho`olaulea
2014-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
October 18 – 25:
Festivals of Aloha – Hana Ho`olaulea. Hana town comes together through week-long festivities. Each day showcases a different family fun activity, from a parade to kick off the festivities at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 18, and culminating on Saturday, October 25 with a Ho’ike night, a special evening of Hawaiian entertainment, food, culture and Hawaiian music and Hula. Throughout the week, enjoy games, sports, fishing tournaments, food, crafts, movie night and much more! For schedule of events, visit www.festivalsofaloha.com, and click on Hana Schedule of Events.

Talk Story Festival
2014-10-17 17:00 - 21:30 | Ala Moana Beach Park McCoy Pavilion, 1360 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Friday & Saturday, October 17 & 18:
Talk Story Festival. Nine storytellers each night share the stage, 20 minutes each, with dramatic lighting and gifted sign language interpreters. Video of these performances is projected beside the stage. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday – SP0oOoKY Stories, Saturday – Pele & Hi’iaka Epics. McCoy Pavilion Auditorium, Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 9:30 p.m. both nights. For information call (808) 768-3032.

A Culinary Romp through Paradise
2014-10-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Kaua`i Marriott Resort, 3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Friday, October 17:
A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of an exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch at the outdoor courtyard of the Kaua`i Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. The day ends with an exclusive tour of Hawai`i’s only meadery. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $140. For information, call (808) 635-0257 or visit www.tastingkauai.com. Reservations required three days before event.

Madame Butterfly
2014-10-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2014-10-12 16:00 - 18:30, 2014-10-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
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.

9th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival
2014-10-12 13:00 - 18:00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Sunday, October 12:
9th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ukulele musicians fill the air with island music. Frequently featured in the line-up are Herb Ohta San & Nando Suan, Richard Ho`opi`i, Kamakakehau Fernandez, the Hula Honeys and more – including talented senior and student groups. Fine ukulele will be featured as door prizes. The festival also features displays of made-in-Hawai`i arts and crafts and ono-licious island foods available for purchase. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Event Lawn, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 – 6 p.m. Event is Free. For information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Cool Kailua Nights
2014-10-11 16:30 - 21:30 | Whole Food Parking Lot, 629 Kailua Rd., Kailua, HI, 96734, United States
Saturday, October 11:
Cool Kailua Nights. An annual block party held in Kailua Town Center. Celebrate the best of Kailua’s food, fun and spirit at this street festival and wellness fair. The festivities include a variety of great food, exciting local entertainment, carnival rides, a dunking booth, giveaways & more. Whole Food Parking Lot, 629 Kailua Rd., Kailua. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, visit www.coolkailuanights.com.

Ke'ala'iliahi 2014
2014-10-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
Friday, October 11:
Ke’ala’iliahi 2014 – Never Forgot(ten) Maui`s own Halau Kekuaokala`au`ala`iliahi presents a humble reflection and artful expression of the Wailuku-based halau’s first ten years. The halau will share the stage with beloved friends. Silent auction and pre-show activities begin at 4 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Hula Kahiko Informance: Na kumu hula Pelehonuamea Harman and Kekoa Harman with Halau I ka Leo Ola o Na Mamo
2014-10-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Volcano Art Center, Crater Rim Drive, Volcano National Park, HI, 96785, United States
Saturday, October 11:
Hula Kahiko Informance: Na kumu hula Pelehonuamea Harman and Kekoa Harman with Halau I ka Leo Ola o Na Mamo . Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in an area known as Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. The event is free, park fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair
2014-10-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki, 2748 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
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.

Eo e Emalani i Alakai
2014-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Koke`e State Park, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Saturday, October 11:
Eo e Emalani i Alakai. Kaua‘i’s mountain forest echo with the sounds of Hawaiian music and traditional chants at this free annual festival. At noon, Queen Emma and her entourage enter the Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow on horseback, accompanied by hula halau who perform chants and dances as gifts for the Queen. Enjoy exhibits, craft demonstrations, and local food for sale. Koke`e State Park. 10 a.m. Free. For information call (335) 997-8022 or visit www.Kokee.org.

A Taste of Kilohana
2014-10-11 09:30 - 13:00 | Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, October 11:
A Taste of Kilohana. An exclusive, guided food tour that offers a seasonal taste of Kilohana Plantation. Ride an open-air plantation-style train, feed wild boar, goats and chickens and stroll through the orchard with an expert in local agriculture. Pick, eat, and learn how to select and prepare exotic tropical fruit. Tour the historic Manor House. Finally, enjoy a three-course, locally sourced meal in the Private Dining Room of the historic Wilcox Mansion. $115. Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For reservations and information call (808) 685-0257.

Ironman Triathlon World Championship
2014-10-11 06:30 - 2014-10-12 00:00 | HI
Saturday, October 11:
Ironman Triathlon World Championship. The top 1,800 triathletes from around the world converge on Kona for this Super Bowl of triathlon events, featuring a 2.4-mile ocean swim off Kailua Pier, a 112-mile bike course to Hawi and a 26.2 mile run. The top triathletes swim at 6:30 a.m. The top finishers complete the event around 3:30 p.m.; the last official finisher is at midnight. Spectators may enjoy the race anywhere along the course (but note that roads around the area are closed), but being right downtown in Kailua Village is the best way to see the action. For information call (808) 329-0063 or visit www.ironman.com/worldchampionship.

Imiloa Wayfinding & Navigation Festival
2014-10-11 | Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Place, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Saturday, October 11:
Imiloa Wayfinding & Navigation Festival. Celebrate the historic feats of Pacific navigators and current day efforts to revive and expand celestial navigation skills and interest in long distance deep-sea canoe voyaging that connects the many indigenous island communities in the Pacific Ocean. Wayfinding and celestial navigation is an ancient knowledge that shows us the power of human initiative and intuition, before modern navigation systems became available to explore the unknown. Imiloa Astronomy Center, 600 Imiloa Pl., Hilo. For information call (808) 969-9703 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org.

Historic Waimea Walking Tour
2014-10-06 09:30 - 12:30 | West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Every Monday:
Historic Waimea Walking Tour. Take a 3 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Learn about the last King of Kaua`i, the missionaries, and other famous citizens of Waimea and the landmarks they left behind. West Kaua`i Technology & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. 9:30 a.m. Registration required no later than Noon the Friday before that Monday to schedule your tour. For reservations and information call (808) 338-1332 or visit www.westkauaivisitorcenter.org.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2014-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Sunday Afternoons:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. October 5 – Spirit of Slack Key & Ukulele Concert; October 12 – From Mountain to Sea; October 19 – Dreams Come True; October 26 – Tour of the Islands. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe – soft and sweet. Slack key guitar and `ukulele in the real old style. All traditional music with songs and stories of the islands, telling the history of this Hawaiian musical art form. Voted 2014 Best Live Show in Hawai`i by Hawai`i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai `Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. 3 to 5 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.McMasterSlackKey.com.

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show
2014-10-05 10:30 - 16:30 | Blaisdell Hawai`i Suites, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
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.

18th Annual Coconut Festival
2014-10-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2014-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Kapa`a Beach Park, 56-106 Kapaa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96755 , United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5:
18th Annual Coconut Festival. Celebrate all that is coconut with unique coconut crafts, games, delicious foods and contests with some of the best crafters, artists and entertainers in Hawai`i. Enjoy non-stop music, taiko drummers, hula, and fun. With a children’s stage, petting zoo, inflatables and coconut activities, plus cooking demos by some of the island’s best chefs. Kapa`a Beach Park, Lihue. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 652-4988 or visit www.kbakauai.org.

PATH 5K/10K/Keiki Run
2014-10-05 07:00 - 10:00 | Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, October 5:
PATH 5K/10K/Keiki Run. Kona’s Kickoff to Ironman Week. A fun out & back course on Ali`i Drive, Awards for overall & top 3 places in 5 year age groups. Race Day Registration Rates: $40 for adults and $30 for ages 14 & under. Online Registration: www.pathhawaii.org under Event page. To avoid race morning lines, please pick up shirts & race numbers on Saturday, October 4th at the ironman Info booth on the Kailua Pier, 7 to 10 a.m. Race day registration & check-in will open at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at Hale Halawai, race begins at 7:30 a.m. Hale Halawai, 75-5760 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 326-7284 or visit www.pathhawaii.org.

Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Stacey Hayashi
2014-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
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.

Matsuri Kaua`i
2014-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Saturday, October 4:
Matsuri Kaua`i. The Kaua`i Japanese Cultural Society will be celebrating this year’s festivities with Karaoke singers, dancers, martial arts, drumming, kimon kitsuke for adults as well as children, bento sales, origami, oshibana, musubi madness contest, mochi pounding, mini bon dance, tea ceremony, bonsai, jorei and flower circle. Enjoy Hawaiian music, hula and Japanese dance by Japanese visitors and local artists. Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 822-5353.
