Obon Festival

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July:  Obon 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.  The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.  […]

Maui Friday Town Parties

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.  July 1 - Wailuku, on Market Street; July 8 – Lahaina, on Front Street; July 15 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

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 shopping at local vendors, several restaurants, art galleries, stilt walkers, classic cars, live music and entertainment.  For information call (808) 335-6469.

60th Annual Makawao Rodeo

Oskie Rice Arena Olinda Rd, Makawao, HI, United States

Thursday – Sunday, June 1 – July 3:  60th Annual Makawao Rodeo.  Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m., free admission -Qualifying Runs, all day. Bull Bash at 7 p.m. on Friday, $15 adults.  Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m., Rodeo (bull-riding, team-roping, calf-roping, bronc riding, mugging, barrel racing, break-away). Live band after Rodeo on Saturday.  Saturday & […]

Free – $15

Emily T. Gail Talks Story

The “Emily T. Gail Talks Story” show is found on espnhawaii.com on line, all the time and via Facebook/emilytgailtalkstory and a free iTunes podcast. Emily "talks story​"​ with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about all sports, at all levels and […]

Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade

Makawao and Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI, United States

Saturday, July 2:  Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade.  Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. Road closures for the parade generally begin at 8:30 a.m., so plan accordingly.  8:45 a.m. - Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate); 9 to 11 a.m. - Parade. There […]

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Dr., Princeville, HI, United States

Saturday Evenings:  Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. July 2 – Honoring Raymond Kane; July 9 – NO CONCERT; July 16 – Heart of Slack Key; July 23 – Kauai’s Slack Key; July 30 – Dreams Come True.  Free gift drawing.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar ad […]

$20 – $25

Obon Dance & Festival

Lahaina Jodo Mission 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina, HI, United States

Throughout the Month of July:  Obon Dance & 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.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Saturday, […]

Slack Key Guitar Concerts

Hanalei Family Community Center 5-5299 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI, United States

Sunday Afternoons:  Slack Key Guitar Concerts.  Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts.  July 3 – Sea Turtle Serenade; July 10 – `Ohana Slack Key; July 17 – Poina `Ole – Never to be Forgotten; July 24 – Ahupua`a – Mountain to Sea; July 31 – Circle of Life.  Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack […]

$20 – $25

PMRF Independence Day Freedom Celebration

Pacific Missile Range Facility, Shenanigans Restaurant 1308 Club Rd , Kekaha, HI, United States

Sunday, July 3:  PMRF Independence Day Freedom Celebration.  Enjoy food, games and craft booths, music by local musicians, and a heart-pounding fireworks display. Admission is free for this family-oriented event. Attendees can enter the base through the Kokole Point gate (adjacent to the county landfill) on Kaumuali`i Hwy., beginning at 5 p.m. Free parking will […]

Free