Archive for "September 24th, 2016"

Living History Day at the Pacific Aviation Museum

Oahu

Saturday, September 24:
Living History Day at the Pacific Aviation Museum. 
In partnership with the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!, visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket will receive free admission to Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Event will feature student-created exhibits, special presentations, and WWII-themed activities. Download free tickets at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds

Big Island

Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25:
Hawai`i Island Festival of Birds.
An event where residents and island visitors with all levels of interest in birding and nature study celebrate the diversity of Hawai’i’s birdlife and the habitats that support them. Saturday – Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday’s tours will depart from various locations in Kailua-Kona and Hilo to be determined. For tickets and information, visit www.hawaiibirdingtrails.com.

Kilauea Art Night

Kauai

Saturday, September 24: 
Kilauea Art Night. 
Festival featuring live music, local artisans and gourmet food trucks. Historic Stone Building, Kilauea.  4 to 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-2572.

Vegfest Oahu

Oahu

Saturday, September 24:
Vegfest Oahu. 
A free, family-friendly event celebrating plant-based, sustainable living. Taste delicious vegan food from local restaurants. The festival includes lectures about health and environmental topics, plant-based cooking demos by experienced chefs, and live music on the main stage. Shop at the Wellness Market with green and vegan-friendly products. For schedule lineup, parking info, and special contest giveaways, visit www.vegfestoahu.com.

Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair

Kauai

Saturday, September 24:
Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair.
  Shop with confidence and enjoy the wide array of local Kaua`i artisans and crafters that the Kaua`i Island Crafters Fair brings to their events.  Each artisan and crafter showcase their high standards of quality made craftsmanship into their work.  Fine products like Ni`ihau & sunrise shell jewelry, bone & wood carvings, paintings & prints, note cards, American traditional & Hawaiian quilts, silk floral arrangements, fragrant floral soaps, Hawaiian dolls, hakus & hairclips, Hawaiian tapa prints & bags, and much more.  Church of the Pacific, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy., Princeville..  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-4314.

Aloha Festivals: Floral Parade 2015

Oahu

Saturday, September 24:
Aloha Festivals:  Floral Parade 2015.
  From Ala Moana Park, along Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Park.  A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pau riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. This is a “must see” event! Free admission.  9 a.m. to noon.  For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Maui Okinawan Festival

Maui

Saturday, September 24:
Maui Okinawan Festival.
  The entertainment program will feature continuous Okinawan music and dance, taiko and sanshin players, martial arts demonstrations, and vendors selling arts, crafts and jewelry.  Okinawan food will be available for purchase.  Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului.  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 242-1560 or visit www.mauimall.com.

Cool Fusion: Festival of Bowls

Big Island

Saturday, September 24:
Cool Fusion: Festival of Bowls.
  This fundraiser celebrates the ceramic, musical, and culinary arts. Relax and enjoy live music while tasting noodles and sipping sake. Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Dr., Kailua-Kona. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 322-3362 or visit www.donkeymillartcenter.org.