Saturday, September 22:
Chinese Moon Festival.  Lahaina pays tribute to the island’s harvest of locally grown produce as well as honored traditions from China during its annual Moon Festival at the Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse on Front Street. A display of colorful lanterns and offerings to the moon goddess provide the backdrop for teas served in the garden to the accompaniment of traditional music performed on the gu zheng harp. Families can enjoy cultural art activities like calligraphy and knot tying. Kids can learn how to make paper lanterns. Local artists will demonstrate painting the moon in honor of the festival, and youth will perform traditional fan and ribbon dances. Hear a talk on the history of moon festivals in China. Chinese food will be sold at the event, and traditional moon cakes will be available for sale all week. Free admission.  Wo Hing Museum, 858 Front St., Lahaina.  5 to 9 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Saturday, September 22: 
Fee-Free Day: National Public Lands Day – Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.  NPLD is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Come to Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park and help ensure the future of the Hawaiian rainforest. Volunteers will help remove invasive, non-native plants that prevent native plants from growing. Meet at Kilauea Visitor Center. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools are provided. No advance registration is required. Park entrance is free, and NPLD volunteers will also receive a pass to return and enjoy the park fee-free on another day of their choosing. For more information, visit www.neefusa.org.

Friday, September 21:
Kulaia Ho`olaulea – A Molokai Canoe Festival.  This festival celebrating Molokai canoe races will be held on the island of Molokai, in Kaunakakai Town.  Enjoy free Hawaiian music and other fine entertainment.  Made-on-Molokai arts and crafts, plus local food and drinks will be available for purchase.  Kaunakakai Town, Molokai. 5 to 10 p.m.

Friday, September 21:
Kailua Night Market.  Kailua Night Market showcases diverse cultural and food offerings and welcomes visitors to the Kailua District. Enjoy local entertainment, fashion, food, and arts & crafts.  50 Kihapai St. (next to Hardware Hawai`i), Kailua.  For information call (808) 389-3649 or visit www.kailuanightmarket.com.

Thursday, September 20:
Robert Cazimero in Concert.  Legendary and iconic vocalist, Robert Cazimero, thrills audiences of all ages whenever he performs.  Robert’s passion and talent have played a huge role in taking Hawaiian music and dance to diverse stages from Carnegie Hall, Wolftrap, Tokyo, and the Hollywood Bowl; his voice has graced the orchestras of the New York Pops, the LA Philharmonic, the Boston Pops and of course, the Honolulu Symphony. Hula is always an integral part of these shows.  Kaua`i Museum, Kaumuali`i Hall, 4428 Rice St., Lihue.   Doors open at 5:30 p.m., no-host cocktails/pupu at 6 p.m., concert 7 to 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.

Sunday, September 16: 
Bank of Hawai`i Family Sunday at Honolulu Museum of Art.  Featuring entertainment and activities suitable for families and people of all ages. Explore the Museum’s galleries through art hunts, art activities, demonstrations, film screenings and entertainment. Themes change monthly and tie in with the Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibitions. Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania, Honolulu.  11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 532-8700 or visit www.honolulumuseum.org.

Sunday, September 16: 
Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll.  Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at Hulihe`e Palace. Bring your own mat or chair and they will be checked for free while you stroll Ali`i Drive, Kailua Village (Kona).  For information, visit www.kvbid.org.

Saturday, September 15: 
Pailolo Challenge 2018.  A 26 mile race from DT Fleming Beach, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai. Paddlers gather from Hawai`i, USA Mainland, Canada, Australia and more to test themselves in excellent channel crossing conditions. Since its inception the race has caught on and considered to be the most consistent and most fun canoe race in Hawai`i.  DT Fleming Park, Lower Honoapi`ilani Rd. at Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Lahaina. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information call (808) 893-2124 or visit www.hawaiiancanoeclub.org.

Saturday, September 15:
Waimea Ho`olaulea.  A relaxing day in beautiful Waimea, the ho`olaulea begins with community olelo Hawai`i by local keiki. Taiko drummers “sound the alarm” and draw people in from the Parade. The Craft Tent is filled with clothing, purses, jewelry, lauhala products. Delicious food and snacks can be found by following your nose around Waimea Park. The sellout booth is always the fried fish booth, kole, and menpachi. Talk story, and enjoy the beautiful music and occasional hula dancer. A family friendly event.  Waimea Baseball Field, 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd. Kamuela. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 936-3706 or visit  www.hawaiiislandfestival.org.

Saturday, September 15: 
Hula Kahiko Performance. Hula halau from across Hawai`i and beyond 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.