Saturday, May 3:
East Maui (Hana) Taro Festival. Enjoy local flavor with Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, providing hands-on activities. The 20 Food Booths feature taro dishes, the Farmers Market offers diverse taro products, the Arts & Craft vendors sell items with a Hawaiian theme, the Info Tent provides space for Maui non-profits. Enjoy local music and hula throughout the day. Fun for the whole family. Hana Ballpark, Hauoli Rd., Hana. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 264-1553.

Saturday, May 3:
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.

Saturday, May 3:
Hangar Talk with Terry Tonkin. LTCOL Terry Tonkin, USMC (Ret.), will share his firsthand account of the heroic actions of the Air Force HH-53 aircrews and the Marines whose mission was to free the crew of the merchant marine vessel SS Mayaquez only days following the end of the Vietnam War. This harrowing rescue mission was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary “Seized at Sea: Situation Critical.” Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Hangar Talk at 2 p.m. followed by meet and greet at 3 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday May 3:
BikeWorks Cinco de Mayo Splash. Starting at 8:00am. One Mile Ocean Swim at Anaeho’omalu Bay at Waikoloa Beach Resort. A benefit for the County of Hawaii Lifeguards and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Post race Awards Ceremony. Refreshments and a Race Gift for each finisher. (1 hour cut off time) Register BikeWorks Kona or BikeWorks Beach & Sport. $20 10 & over; $15 9 & under. Add $5 if registering after April 30. For more information contact: 808 886-5000.

Saturday, May 3:
Waikiki Spam Jam. Join this exciting annual street festival that celebrates locals’ extraordinary love affair with SPAM® in Hawai`i and features a variety of Honolulu’s finest restaurants serving up SPAM®-inspired creations, entertainment and even a “Mr. or Mrs. SPAM®” contest. This street festival is great for all ages, as the event includes two stages with free entertainment, and a variety of Hawaiian crafters. Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki. 4-10 p.m. For information call (808) 255-5927 or visit www.spamjamhawaii.com.

Saturday, May 3:
Maui Onion Festival at Whalers Village. Celebrate the deliciously sweet Maui onion with chef demonstrations, Ka`anapali restaurant recipe contest, mix drink contest, Maui onion eating contest for keiki and adults, Tahitian show, and ongoing entertainment throughout the day. Whalers Village, 2435 Ka`anapali Pkwy, Lahaina. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 661-4567, ext. 25, or visit www.mauionionfesetival.com.