Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18: 
Kaneohe Bay Air Show.  In the sky and on the ground, there will be plenty to see at the 2015 Kaneohe Bay Air Show featuring the US Navy Blue Angels. See the famous “Wall of Fire” demonstration by MAGTF.   Free and open to the public, with gates open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Premium box seats, grandstands and covered chalet seating are available for purchase at www.kaneohebayairshow.com.  Marine Corps Base Hawai`i, Kaneohe Bay, B Street, MCBH Kaneohe Bay.  For more information call (808) 254-7679.

Friday, October 16: 
Kokua for Kids: Little Chef, Big Chef.  Celebrating the farm-to-table movement, this fundraising event will feature some of Maui’s top chefs, working with Boys & Girls Club Maui members, using local ingredients in an exciting culinary team competition. Cocktail hour features a host bar from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by live entertainment and a dinner prepared by the Grand Wailea’s team of experts. The night will also include a top-notch catalog of items for a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui. Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Kihei. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-4363 ext. 222, or visit www.BGCMaui.org.

Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17: 
Lahaina Plantation Days.  Celebrate West Maui’s plantation roots with entertainment by Hawai`i’s popular musicians and performers, food booths by Maui’s favorite restaurants, multi-cultural demonstrations and food samplings, a beer and wine garden, a MauiGrown Coffee tent, a plantation art gallery featuring works by well known local artists, keiki game zone, and farmers’ market.  Old Pioneer Mill Co. smokestack site next to 277 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina. 5 to 10:30 p.m. both days.  Admission is $5, Children 5 and younger are free.  For more information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, October 15: 
Postmodern Jukebox.  A rotating group of musicians producing covers of pop songs in the styles of jazz, ragtime, and swing, their weekly YouTube videos receive over 200 million views and their constant tours attract a fantastic following worldwide. With their hugely talented guest singers they are sure to wow you and have you dancing in your seats. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Wednesday, October 14:
 A Kaua`i Food Tour on the South Shore.  Follow a culinary guide in the comfort of your own car and sample the sights, flavors and history of Kaua`i’s sunny South Shore. Experience Japanese food, street tacos, and tropical gelato, learn about Hawaiian staple foods, meet farmers and food artisans, and more. The tour concludes with a cooking demonstration at The Shops at Kukuiula, a South Shore culinary destination. Afterwards, enjoy “pau hana” with live Hawaiian music, and outdoor beer and wine gardens. 1:15 to 5 p.m. For reservations, information and meeting location in Poipu, call (888) 431-6660 or visit www.tastingkauai.com.

Sunday, October 11: 
10^th Annual Ukulele Festival. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed `ukulele musicians fill the air with island music. Fine `ukulele will be featured as door prizes. Also enjoy displays of made-in-Hawai`i arts and crafts, and `ono-licious island foods available for purchase. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphiteater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 to 6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

October 11 – 17: 
Hawai`i Island Ukulele Retreat. Featuring week-long classes in ukulele (for players of all skill levels), hula, lap steel guitar, bass, and ukulele bass, in addition to one and two-day workshops on various ukulele skills, including finger picking, jazz, and the blues. Attendees will have an opportunity to build their own cigar box ukulele, under the watchful eye of Dennis Lake of Po Mahina. Lots to do for spouses, as well. Kohala Village Inn, 55-514 Hawi Rd., Hawi. For more information call (808) 889-0404 or visit www.HawaiiIslandUkuleleRetreat.com.

Saturday, October 10: 
Ironman World Championship.  Considered one of the most grueling one-day sporting events in the world, triathletes from around the world swim through the waters surrounding Kailua Pier, bike through Kona roads to the Kohala Coast and back, and run a marathon course that ends at Ali`i Drive with thousands of cheering spectators at the finish line. For information, visit www.ironman.com.

Saturday, October 10: 
Eo e Emalani I Alakai Festival.  Kaua`i’s mountain forest echo with the sounds of Hawaiian music and traditional chants at this free annual festival, mist or shine. Step back in time, when a traditional royal procession arrives at noon (festivities begin at 10 a.m.) Queen Emma and her entourage enter the lovely Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow on horseback, accompanied by hula halau performing chants and dances as gifts for the Queen. Enjoy exhibits, craft demonstrations, and snack sales.  Koke`e State Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 335-9975 or visit www.kokee.org.

Saturdays & Sundays, October 10 – 22: 
Island Arts Festival.  Featuring approximately 75-100 fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own art for sale including jewelry of all types, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and candles, bags, quilts, lauhala products. Enjoy live entertainment as well as great food. Kapiolani Park Bandstand, across from the Honolulu Zoo, 2805 Monsarrat, Honolulu. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information call (808) 696-6717.