Aloha Visitor Guides

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
2013-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday Evenings:
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk. Stroll through the many art galleries in historic Old Town Hanapepe and meet the local artists from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of shopping, local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment. For information call (808) 335-6469.

Maui Friday Town Parties
2013-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event. 6-9 p.m. November 1 – Wailuku, on Market Street; November 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; November 15 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; November 22 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center. For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
2013-11-01 11:00 - 13:00 | HI
Every Friday:
Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau)
2013-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 | HI
Friday, November 1:
Hawaiian Pa`ina (luau). Enjoy a day of family, sun and fun in the courtyard of the Kaua`i Museum to celebrate the community. Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 245-6931.

A Taste of Kaua`i, Yesterday and Today
2013-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Waipa Ahupua`a, 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday, November 22:
A Taste of Kaua`i, Yesterday and Today. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. A one-of-a-kind experience for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei. For information and reservations call (808) 635-0257.

13th Annual Black & White Night
2013-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
Friday, November 1:
13th Annual Black & White Night. An upscale street party of sorts, the event will feature shops and restaurants offering samples, bargains, and special guest appearances by artists and authors. Free live music will be provided at many different venues. A Treasure Hunt will be conducted with prizes. Dress casually or formally for this black and white event. Downtown Hilo, Haili Street. For more information, call (808) 935-8850 or visit www.downtownhilo.com.

Na Mele Makana benefit for the Hale Ho`ola Hamakua Foundation
2013-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | HI
Friday, November 15:
Na Mele Makana benefit for the Hale Ho`ola Hamakua Foundation. Slack Key Guitar Concert. Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by Martin Pahinui, Brad Bordessa and Anuhea Lim, for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”. Honoka`a Peoples Theatre, 45-3574 Mamane St., Honoka`a. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. For information and tickets visit www.slackkeyshow.com or call (808) 775-0000.

Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum
2013-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Baldwin Home Museum, 120 Dickenson Street, Lahaina, HI, 96761, United States
Every Friday:
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free. For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program
2013-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Ulua beach Rd, Wailea, HI, 96753, United States
Ongoing, Daily:
Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Slack Key Guitar Concerts
2013-11-01 04:00 - 18:00 | Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Friday Evenings:
Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. November 1 – Honoring Raymond Kane; November 8 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; November 15 – Legends of Slack Key; November 22 – Mountain to Sea Slack Key; November 29 – Poina `Ole – Never Be Forgotten. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports the Hale Halawai Ohana `O Hanalei. Hanalei Family Community Center, 5-5299 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei. 4 to 6 p.m. For information and reservations call (808) 826-1469 or visit www.mcmasterslackkey.com.

Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land)
2013-11-01 | Kaua`i Village Shopping Center, 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Wailua-Anahola, HI, 96746, United States
Daily:
Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donation to the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 or visit www.thechildrenoftheland.com.

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
2013-11-01 | HI
November 1 – 10:
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Festival goers are immersed in a Kona coffee extravaganza that includes such favorites as the prestigious Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Cupping Competition, Kona coffee cooking and recipe competitions, art exhibits, Kona coffee farm tours, and cultural events that honor nearly 200 years of coffee heritage in Hawai`i. For complete schedule, venues, and information call (808) 326-7820 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com.

Halloween on Front Street
2013-10-31 16:30 - 21:30 | HI
Thursday, October 31:
Halloween on Front Street. Festivities will begin on Front Street with the 34th Annual Keiki Halloween Costume Parade at 4:30. Enjoy local entertainment, a costume contest, and celebrations at local shops and restaurants along Front Street in Lahaina. For information call (808) 667-9175 or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

The Night Before Halloween Costume Contest
2013-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | HI
Wednesday, October 30:
The Night Before Halloween Costume Contest. Try out your costume the night before Halloween at Hula Grill Ka`anapali. Contest begins at 6 p.m. for the kids and 7:30 p.m. for the adults. Highly sought after prizes will be awarded for Best Adult and Best Kid costumes. Hula Grill Ka`anapali, 2435 Ka`anapali Pkwy., (Whalers Village), Lahaina. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (It ends when it ends). For information call (808) 667-6636 or visit www.hulagrillkaanapali.com.

Xterra World Championship
2013-10-27 | Ritz-Carlton, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Kapalua, HI, 96761 , United States
Sunday, October 27:
Xterra World Championship. The last in a series of nearly 100 off-road triathlon races held in 16 countries and 30+ U.S. States. The concept is to provide a bona-fide off-road world championship for amateur and pro athletes. For pros there is $105,000 in prize money at stake. Amateurs race for the title of XTERRA World Champion. Also, the fastest male and female age group swim time (from start to timing station between beach exit and T1) receive a XTERRA Vortex Full wetsuit. Ritz-Carlton, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Kapalua. For information call (877) 751-8880 or visit www.xterraplanet.com.

Roots in Jazz Concert Series – Tuck and Patti
2013-10-26 19:30 - 22:00 | HI
Saturday, October 26:
Roots in Jazz Concert Series – Tuck and Patti. The charismatic American jazz duo has shared the stage with everyone from Miles Davis to Ella Fitzgerald. Tuck Andress, playing in a lilting Wes Montgomery style, accompanies Patti Cathcart’s gospel-inflected vocals on jazz standards and their own original songs. Honolulu Museum of Art, Doris Duke Theatre, 901 Kinau St., Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair
2013-10-26 10:00 - 18:00 | HI
Saturday, October 26:
Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair. At this family friendly event, there will be lots of live entertainment, food booths, crafts, cultural displays, specialty booths, and children’s activities. Everyone is asked to donate one can of food which will go to 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, 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 285-0072 or visit www.hispaniceventshawaii.com.

Waikiki Artfest
2013-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27:
Waikiki Artfest. Featuring the art of 75 – 100 of Hawai`i’s finest artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale. Live entertainment as well as great food. Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, directly across from the entrance to the Honolulu Zoo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 696-6717.

Xterra 10K/Hula Grill Xterra 5K/Kimo’s Keiki K
2013-10-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Ritz-Carlton, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Kapalua, HI, 96761 , United States
Saturday, October 26:
Xterra 10K/Hula Grill Xterra 5K/Kimo’s Keiki K. The off-road adventurous spirit of XTERRA reaches out to the community with XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs as well as Kimo’s XTERRA Keiki K (free for kids twelve and under). Duke’s Beach House XTERRA 10K and Hula Grill XTERRA 5K races are open to everyone (the 5K is open for walkers too!) 9 a.m. to Noon. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui Resort, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Kapalua, For information call (877) 751-8880 or visit www.xterraplanet.com/maui/mauiTrailRun.html.

Hawaiian Music Series
2013-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Thursday, October 24:
Hawaiian Music Series. Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll
2013-10-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Kailua Village, Ali`i Drive, Kona, HI, 96740, United States
Sunday, October 20:
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona). For information visit www.kvbid.org.

15th Annual Taste of Hilo
2013-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | HI
Sunday, October 20:
15th Annual Taste of Hilo. Featuring the culinary art of many of the Big Island’s restaurants, dessert makers, bakeries, beverage distributors, and other food purveyors. In years past, this popular food show has featured specialty items such as Kobe Beef, Blue Fin Tuna, and Sturgeon. Sangha Hal, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is charged. For information and to order tickets call the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai`i at (808) 934-0177 or visit www.jccih.org.

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Westside Style
2013-10-20 12:00 - 18:00 | HI
Sunday, October 20:
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival – Westside Style. Featuring some of Hawai`i’s finest practitioners of the guitar art form. Enjoy a 6 hour musical journey that will imbue you with the “Spirit of Aloha”. Shop for original craft items by local artisans and savor local food favorites and refreshments. Dress in your funniest Halloween costume for a contest for 3 different age categories. Lots of free prizes and giveaways. Hoalauna Park, 91-1330 Keaunui Dr., Ewa Beach. 12 noon to 6 p.m. For information call (808) 226-2697 or visit www.slackkeyfesival.com.

Pumpkin Patch Festival in Waimea
2013-10-20 10:00 - 16:00 | HI
Sunday, October 20:
Pumpkin Patch Festival in Waimea. Pick out a pumpkin and have a terrific and fun family day. Climbing wall, haunted house, huge pumpkin patch, live entertainment, horseback rides, ono (delicious) food and much more! Bring the whole family for a great day of celebration. Hawai`i Preparatory Academy’s Upper Campus, 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd., Waimea, 96743. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 756-0975 or visit www.hpa.edu.

Fall Harvest Festival
2013-10-20 09:00 - 15:00 | HI
Monday, October 20:
Fall Harvest Festival. Great food, craft fair & Farmer’s Market, pony rides, petting zoo, haunted house, face painting, balloon animals, keiki Halloween costume contest (ages 0-12, begins at 1pm), carnival games, arts & crafts, silent auction, bake sale, shave ice, food trucks, vendors & more! Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Avenue, Makawao. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 572-9129.

Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style!
2013-10-19 | HI
Week of October 19 – 26:
Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style! The 2013 Festivals of Aloha fittingly culminate with an action-packed agenda in heavenly Hana. Saturday, October 19 – Hana Parade, Hoolaulea, Volleyball Tournament; Sunday, October 20 – Ohana Beach Day, Hana Bay, 7 am – 5 pm; Monday, October 21 – Sports Night at the Park, Hana Ball Park, 4 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday, October 22 – Keiki Aloha Attire Contest, Helene Hall, 5 pm – 8 pm; Wednesday, October 23 – Movie in the Park, Hana Ball Park, 5:30 pm – 10 pm; Thursday, October 24 – Travaasa Hotel, Ulu Maika, Niu Bowling hotel guests, MIL Football Dragon VS Molokai Farmers; Friday, October 25 – Hana’s Got Talent, Presented by Hana Arts, Hana Ball Park, 6 pm – 10 pm; Saturday, October 26 – Cross Country Golf, Holani Hale, Papa`auhau, 7 am -10 am; Hoike Night, Hana Ball Park, 6 pm – 10 pm. For information call (808) 281-0698 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

Hawaiian Moonlight
2013-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Bailey House Museum, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96739, United States
Saturday, October 18:
Hawaiian Moonlight. George Kahumoku Jr. and friends volunteer their talent, and organize stage performances of Hawaiian music as their way of “giving back” to the Bailey House Museum. Bring your blanket or a low back beach chair and enjoy the evening listening to music under the moon and stars. Limited seating is available for kupuna on a first-come first-seated basis. Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. 7 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Princess Ka`iulani Keiki Fest
2013-10-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Old Town Hanapepe, HI, United States
Friday & Saturday, October 18 & 19:
Princess Ka`iulani Keiki Fest. Children activities, games, scavenger hunt, celebrity readers, staged performances, princess’s birthday party and the portrayal of Princess Victoria Kaiulani in her children parade through historic Hanapepe. Friday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 335-0712.

Na Lima Hana Festival
2013-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | HI
Thursday – Saturday, October 17 – 19:
Na Lima Hana Festival. Learn about Hawaiian cultural practices, participate in workshops and enjoy outstanding entertainment, music, dance and food! This festival presents a host of Hawaiian cultural practitioners offering activities, demonstrations, entertainment and learning experiences. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 1571 Poipu Rd., Koloa. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Free. For information call (808) 240-6369 or visit www.nalimahana.net.

Music of Hawai`i Concert Series
2013-10-16 | HI
Wednesday, October 16:
Music of Hawai`i Concert Series – Shawn Livingston Moseley with Special Guests Stephen Inglis and Erika Elona. Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre., 901 Kinau St., between Ward Ave. and Victoria St. (rear of museum). For tickets and information call (808) 532-8701 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.
