Saturday, April 11:
Merrie Monarch Royal Parade. One of the festival’s most entertaining and fun events for the entire family, the parade begins and ends at Pauahi St. and winds through downtown Hilo (Kilauea Ave. – Keawe St. – Waianuenue Ave. – Kamehameha Ave.). Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. For information call (808) 935-9168 or visit www.merriemonarch.com.

Saturday, April 11:
Lei Making Workshop – Kalama Beach Park. Learn Hawaiian lei-making methods (hili, haku, wili, kipuu, kui and humupapa). Bring your supplies (flowers with three inch stems, greenery such as fern, ti leaf, lacy panax; raffia, scissors or snippers, buttons/carpet thread, sewing needle, lei needle, spray bottle filled with water, container to hold your plant material). Basic flowers and greenery will be provided. Open to all ages; an adult must accompany a child who is younger than 11 years. Kalama Beach Park, 248 N. Kalahea Ave., Kailua. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 266-7652.

Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12:
Annual Scottish Highland Games. Celebrate the heritage and history of the Scots. Enjoy traditional Highland games and athletics, men’s and women’s competition prizes (learn about the history of the athletic events); Highland Dance competition; entertainment including piping, music, song and dance; and demonstrations of swordplay, weaving, and fencing. Vendors feature Scottish wear, Celtic clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, housewares, etc. Food vendors will be offering traditional Scottish fare. Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission $1.00. For more information visit www.scotshawaii.org.

Saturday, April 11:
MDA Spring Soiree. Taste mouthwatering delights from over 20 of Hawai`i’s top restaurants. Experience an exhilarating live auction as well as a silent auction, enjoy live music, and even chance your luck at the door prizes. This event takes place under the stars on the Ocean Lawn of The Royal Hawaiian. The Spring Soiree is MDA Hawai`i’s largest fundraising event of the year. The Royal Hawaiian, 2259 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 597-1716 or visit www.mdasoiree.com.

Saturday, April 11:
Scott Hawai`i State Championship. The 4th and final leg of the Scott Hawai`i Gold Challenge where the winner earns a 1 ounce solid gold American Eagle Coin. Courses: Long – Makai Pier, around Black Rock, around Diamond Head Buoy to Magic Isle (20 miles). Short – Hawai`i Kai, around Diamond Head Buoy to Magic Isle (12.5 miles). Start Times: Long – 9:45 a.m., Short -10:15 a.m. Post race party will be at the Hawai`i Ocean Expo at Blaisdell Exhibition hall. Register online at www.flpregister.com. Race morning check in and late registration at Hawai`i Kai from 7 to 8:30 a.m. For information call (808) 927-0711 or visit www.kanakaikaika.com.

Saturday, April 11:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair. Find an amazing array of quality hand-made products from Kaua`i’s own crafters and artisans. Beautifully crafted handbags & Hawaiian print placements, floral hair pins, fabric angels, Hawaiian quilts, Kaua`i scenic photography & paintings, carved hardwood tikis & bone jewelry, beach wear cover up, sunrise shell jewelry, Kaua`i souvenirs and much more by local Kaua`i artists. Ono local grinds. Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville. Free admission. For information call (808) 635-4314.