Archive for "October 15th, 2016"

Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival

Oahu

Saturdays & Sundays, October 15 – 30:
Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival. 
Spend a family day in the country with tractor pulled hayrides, pony rides, farm style food, picture booths, games and fun for everyone. Pick a pumpkin! Pumpkins will be priced according to size. Cash only; no checks or credit cards. Parking and Hayrides are free. Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei.  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 admission (2 & under free).  For information call (808) 677-9516 or visit www.alounfarms.com.

Hula Kahiko Performance

Big Island

Saturday, October 15: 
Hula Kahiko Performance.
Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond have been invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, located just a short walking distance from the Volcano Art Gallery in Ka`auea. 10:30 a.m.  Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mat. Event is free, park fees apply. Date is subject to change; to confirm dates, call (808) 987-7288. Held in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, enjoy a display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula). Visitors share in a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.  Lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Lilikoi Festival

Big Island

Saturday, October 15: 
Lilikoi Festival.
  Whether you already have a passion for passion fruit or are just getting to know this amazing fruit that is so plentiful in Hawai`i, you are sure to enjoy this event which features a lilikoi-themed cooking contest, demonstrations, live music all day, vendor booths and keiki activities.  Maku’u Farmers Market, 15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd., Pahoa. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $2; keiki 11 and under free with a paying adult. For information visit www.lilikoifestival.com.

Halau Na Lei Kaumaka o Uka 20th Anniversary Celebration

Maui

Saturday, October 15:
Halau Na Lei Kaumaka o Uka 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Experience the best of hula and mele of Hawaiʻi.  Special guest appearance by Robert Uluwehi Cazimero.  Silent Auction begins in the Yokouchi Courtyard at 5:30 p.m.   Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, One Cameron Way, Kahului.  7 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Matsuri 2016

Kauai

Saturday, October 15:
Matsuri 2016.
  Sharing the Japanese cultural with Japanese dance, singing, flower arranging, Tea ceremony, Kimono dressing, Shodo, origami, craft booths, mochi pounding, food booth, bonsai, taiko drumming, kendo, karate, and presentations from Japan.  Kaua`i Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 822-5353.