Sunday, September 16:  
Festivals of Aloha Ho’olaulea.  Entertainment includes 2012 Richard Hoopii Falsetto winners, crafters artisans. Historic Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public.  For information call (808) 878-1888 or visit www.festivalsofaloha.com.

September 16 – 23:
Historic Kailua Village’s third annual Kau Kau Kailua Restaurant Week. In the Hawaiian language, kau kau means food and this week-long event is all about visitors and residents experiencing delicious food at a variety of restaurants in Historic Kailua Village. Waterfront dining, superb three-course dinner menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person and special values at quick service eateries. For information call (808) 936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Sunday, September 16: 
42^nd Annual Maui Marathon.  Recognized as one of the most scenic courses in world with its point-to-point route starting in Kahului, for over 17 breathtaking miles, passing through Lahaina before finishing near The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, race headquarters, in Whalers Village.  The popular Maui Half Marathon features a flat, out-and-back course that traces the final 6.55 miles of the marathon course. This festive 13.1-miler starts at Whalers Village in the Ka’anapali Beach Resort, passes through Lahaina, turns around at Launiupoko Park and returns to Ka’anapali.  For information call (808) 280-5801 or visit www.mauimarathonhawaii.com.

 Sunday, September 16: 
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 4:00 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.