Saturday, July 4:
Kaua`i Hospice Concert in the Sky. Celebrate Independence Day with the local cultural experiences of music and hula. This is the largest aerial fireworks event on Kaua`i on the 4th of July. Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Lihue. 4 to 9:30 p.m. $15 general admission, $7 for ages 6-12. For information call (808) 652-4988.

Saturday, July 4:
Kekaha 4th of July Celebration Event. Enjoy cultural demonstration, exhibits, variety of crafts, a plantation museum and lots of fun game booths and rides for the keiki. Enjoy local entertainment throughout the day, along with contests, talent show, local style food, and more. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display, accompanied by live patriotic music. An alcohol and drug free event (no coolers). Bring your mat or chair. Parking available. Faye Park, Alae Rd., Kekaha. 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free admission. For information call (808) 634-5248.

Saturday, July 4:
Independence Day Concert. Enjoy this free concert and plan to stay for the evening fireworks display. Coconut Grove Marketplace in Historic Kailua Village, 75-5809 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. For information call (808) 936-9202 or visit www.historickailuavillage.com.

Saturday, July 4:
4^th of July Celebration at Turtle Bay. Enjoy live music from 4 to 9 p.m. , ono food from Eat the Street, with over 30 of the best food trucks from around the island serving great food from 2 to 9 p.m. Fireworks at 8:30. Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, 2 to 9 p.m. For information call (808) 447-6343 or visit www.turtlebayresort.com/content/4th-july.

Saturday, July 4:
4^th of July Celebration at Ala Moana Center. This free show will begin at 8:30 p.m. Spectators can tune in to FM 92.3 KSSK for a live soundtrack that accompanies the show. The center will be open from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and the Makai Market Food Court will be open from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 955-9517 or visit www.alamoanacenter.com.

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:

• Friday & Saturday, July 4 & 5: Puna Hongwanji Mission,16-592 Old Volcano Rd., Kea`au-Mountain View. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 966-9981.
• Saturday, July 4: Kohala Hongwanji, 53-4294 Akoni Pule Hwy., Waimea. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 775-7232.
• Saturday, July 11: Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission, 79-7241 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua, Service 6:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 322-3524.
• Saturday, July 11: Kohala Jodo Mission, Kapa`au. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 775-0965.
• Saturday July 11: Pa`auilo Hongwanji, Pa`auilo. Service 6:30 p.m., Dance 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 776-1369.
• Saturday, July 11: Hilo Meisho-in Mission, 97 Olona St., Hilo Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 935-6996.
• Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 962-6677.
• Saturday, July 18: Honoka`a Hongwanji, 45-5016 Plumeria St., Honoka`a. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 775-7232
• Saturday, July 18: Ke`ei Buddhist Church (Kona Hongwanji), 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 323-2993.
• Saturday, July 25: Hilo Hooganji Mission, 457 Manono St., Hilo. Service 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 935-8331.
• Saturday July 25: Kona Hongwanji, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua. Lantern parade 6 p.m., Dance 6:30 p.m. Hatsubon service on Sunday, July 26, 9 a.m. For information call (808) 323-2993.
• Saturday July 25: Papa`aloa Hongwanji, 35-2026 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Papa`aloa. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 962-6340.

Saturday, July 4:
Kailua 4th of July Fireworks. The town of Kailua on the windward side of the island of Oahu will present their annual fireworks display starting at 8 p.m. Kailua Beach, Kawailoa Rd., Kailua. Bring your picnic, find a spot to relax and enjoy the fireworks. For information call (808) 478-5230.

Saturday, July 4:
4^th of July Fireworks Display. Stroll historic Lahaina and enjoy holiday specials in many ocean view restaurants and town shops. For an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration, listen to a free concert on the oceanfront Lahaina Library lawn starting at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8 p.m. For information call 1-888-310-1117, or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Saturday, July 4:
Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade. Enjoy this colorful Hawaiian style small town Wild West parade in Makawao, along Makawao and Baldwin Avenues. 8:45 a.m: Stick Horse Race (everyone is welcome to participate). 9 to 11 a.m: Parade. There will be no parking in town. Arrive early to park at Eddie Tam Community Center or at the Oskie Rice Arena, in Olinda, which has free shuttle service from 7 to 9 a.m., and back from the parade starting at 11:30 a.m. For information call (808) 283-2741.

Saturday, July 4:
Xterra Freedom Fest. Enjoy a full day of race events, to include 20K & 40K mountain bike, off-road triathlon, 5K and 10K trail runs, 1K ocean swim, and kid’s races. Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy., Ka`a`awa. For more information and to register, visit www.xterrafreedomfest.com.