Saturday, October 5: 
Hawaiian Electric’s Clean Energy Fair.  Enjoy live, local performances from Na Hoku Hanohano award winning artist Weldon Kekauoha and Ka Hale I o Kahala Halau Hula. There will also be a special performance by Mad Science Hawai`i for the kids and energy games and prizes for the entire family. Visit educational booths presented by Hawaiian Electric and other energy-related companies to learn how to help support a sustainable, clean energy future for Hawai`i.  Kahala Mall, near Macy’s, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (808) 543-7731 or visit www.hawaiianelectric.com.

Saturday, October 5: 
Zoofari 2013 – Lion’s Pride, A Benefit Gala for the Honolulu Zoo Society.  Heed the call of the wild and support the Honolulu Zoo at this annual fundraiser at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Rd., Honolulu. The Coral Ballroom will be transformed into a jungle setting befitting a lion’s pride. Guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner as well as live and silent auctions featuring many one-of-a-kind experiences including unique animal encounters.  5-9 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 926-3191, ext 155, or visit www.honoluluzoo.org.

Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6: 
39^th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow.  Local and mainland singers, drummers, and dancers from many Native American nations come together to celebrate and honor their cultures.  Enjoy Native American tacos, frybread, educational booths, and children’s crafts, with Native vendors. Intertribal dancing is open to everyone. Thomas Square Park in Honolulu, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  An alcohol and drug-free event. Bring chairs and blankets for seating.  For information call (808) 392-4479 or visit www.honoluluintertribalpowwow.com.

Daily Throughout the Month of October: 
Nightmare at Dole Plantation.  Featuring three unique haunted attractions; “13” – A haunted house of thirteen unlucky plantation curses. Complete with live actors, Hollywood props and costumes, intense audio, horror movie set design and more; “Trail of Terror” – Crazed creatures lurk behind every dark corner of the garden maze that may have no escape; “Nightmare Express” (Tickets available for purchase only at the door.) – Hop aboard this fright-filled train ride through fields of pineapple and bone-chilling horrors. You will never know who or what you will run into.  Dole Plantation, 64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy (99), Wahiawa (about 40 minutes from Waikiki).   Sundays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Enter at your own risk.  Not recommended for children under 13.  No refunds.  For tickets and information visit www.hauntedhousehawaii.com.

Every Monday through Saturday Night: 
Jazz Minds.  A fun, eclectic café, featuring live Jazz music, cocktails and pupus, served in an ultra comfy, hip setting.  Different bands perform nightly.  1661 Kapiolani Blvd., near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  6:30 to 2 p.m. nightly.  For information call (808) 945-0800 or visit www.honolulujazzclub.com.

Saturday, September 28: 
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade 2013.  A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pa`u riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. 9 a.m. to Noon.  Free admission.  For information call (808) 483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.

Saturday, September 28: 
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!  Free admission to Smithsonian affiliate Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  For Free tickets and information visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.

Friday, September 27: 
Broadway’s Next H!t Musical. Experience New York City’s original, award-winning improvised musical comedy!  Every lyric, melody and jazz hand is made up on the spot to create a show that is spot-on, energetic and absolutely hilarious!  Hawai`i Theatre Center, 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu.  7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 528-0506 or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com.

Thursday, September 26: 
Sunset on the Beach, Hawai`i Five-O Premiere.  Celebrate the start of CBS’s Hawai`i Five-0 Season Premiere, Season 4, on Queen’s Beach, 2715 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Free admission. Open to the public.  Lots of Hawai`i Five-O star gazing on the beach. Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan and the rest of the cast of Hawai`i Five-0 will again descend upon Waikiki in September for the Sunset on the Beach premiere of the show’s fourth season.  For information call (808) 923-1094 or visit www.waikikiimprovement.com.

Saturday, September 21: 
Aloha Festivals: 2013 Waikiki Ho`olaulea.  Celebrating its 61st year, the largest block party will kick off with the arrival of the Royal Court. Multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters will be spread along the world famous Kalakaua Avenue. Free admission.  Located on Kalakaua Avenue between Lewers & Kapahulu Avenues. 7 -11 p.m.  For information call (808)483-0730 or visit www.alohafestivals.com.