Saturday, June 13: King Kamehameha Celebration. Fabulous Floral Parade event with traditional Pa`u riders representing each island and Hawaiian organizations in full regalia. Parade starts at the Vidinha Stadium near the airport at 9 a.m., continues up Rice Street to the County's Historical Building Lawn where there will be entertainment, crafts, demonstrations and lots of food and fun. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call (808) 635-7205. Admission is free.

Saturday, June 11:  The Kings Celebration & Parade. Fabulous Floral Parade starts at 9 a.m. from Vidinha Stadium, Lihue. Full Pa`u Units (horse riders), floats, walking & riding units, Royal Hawaiian Societies and Kings Court. After the parade, enjoy the Ho`olaulea on the lawn of the Historic County Building for Hawaiian music, hula, food & craft vendors, and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations.  9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For information call (808) 635-7205.

Thursday – Sunday, August 24 – 27: Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair. Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the family. HMSA Happy Healthy Keiki Parade, KIUC Keiki Talent Showcase, Alaska Airlines fun at the Fair Selfie Contest.  Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. Fair begins at 5 p.m. Thursday and ends at 12 noon on Sunday. Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, keiki (4-12) $2, keiki 3 and under free. For information call (808) 855-5429 or visit http://kauaifarmfair.org/.

Wednesday, July 4: Kaua`i Hospice Concert in the Sky.  Featuring fireworks at 8:30 p.m. choreographed to a 20-minute soundtrack. Enjoy local entertainment by local performers. Arrive early for keiki games, water slides, bounce houses and more. Amazing food options are available at affordable family prices, plus a silent auction, crafts and a keiki novelty tent. Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue. 3 to 10 p.m.  Admission tickets are available at all Kaua`i Times/Big Save Markets, as well as the Kaua`i Hospice…

Thursday – Sunday, August 16 – 19:  Kaua`i County Farm Bureau Fair.  Four days of fun, food, farming and great entertainment for the family, featuring floral and cooking demonstrations, hula halau exhibition, petting zoo, carnival, great island food, rides, selfie contest, Keiki Talent Showcase, fruit & vegetable competition, and much more.  Vidinha Stadium, Ho`olako St., Lihue.  Fair begins at 6 p.m. Thursday and ends at 11 p.m. on Sunday.  Admission: adults $5, seniors $4, keiki (4-12) $2, keiki 3 and…

Saturday, November 17: Rice Street Block Party—A Family Fun Festival: A family-focused event to bring the whole community together.  There’s plenty to see and do, with artisans’ booths, live entertainment, dancing, food trucks and culinary specials from local businesses. A mural art-in-progress contest starring celebrated artists from Kaua`i and Honolulu will bring to life the plywood barrier in front of the former Salvation Army building at Rice and Kress streets (you can vote on your favorite!) A Keiki Zone at the…