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Here you’ll find regular happenings around Kauai such as farmers markets, arts and crafts fairs, beach cleanups, music concerts, and local theater productions. These events are often great opportunities to support our small businesses and get involved with local organizations.
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Tasting Kauai Food Tour – North Shore
Island Happenings »Tasting Kauai offers three food tours every week that explore the North Shore, South Shore and East Side. All tours include tastings with some serious fun in Kauai’s most delicious and beautiful neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll enjoy delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, famous local restaurants and food trucks while receiving an insider’s view into the culture and history that defines the Garden Island. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to explore new flavors.
Kalaheo Sunshine Market
Island Happenings »Sunshine Market in Kalaheo at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center. Local produce, flowers and fruit.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert – Honoring Keli’i Mawae of Molokai
Island Happenings »Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW - 2018 Hawaii Magazine Reader's Choice. Traditional slack key music embraces you with Aloha creating an oasis of peace and deep relaxation... Perfect for your Kauai experience. 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 17+ yrs is 99.3% "Excellent, Highlight of our trip!". This concert will 'Tune…
Tasting Kauai Food Tour – South Shore
Island Happenings »Tasting Kauai offers three food tours every week that explore the North Shore, South Shore and East Side. All tours include tastings with some serious fun in Kauai’s most delicious and beautiful neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll enjoy delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, famous local restaurants and food trucks while receiving an insider’s view into the culture and history that defines the Garden Island. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to explore new flavors.
Kapaa Sunshine Market
Island Happenings »Local produce, fruits and flowers.
Kauai Culinary Market
Island Happenings »Explore this gourmet farmer's market every Wednesday and meet local farmers and Kauai grown/Kauai made packaged food vendors. Soak up the sunshine in the Beer & Wine Garden, near Merriman's, and experience live Chef demonstrations from some of the island's most talented Chefs! Enjoy live contemporary Hawaiian music with John & Pali, shop the island's best retail stores and taste the fresh culinary offerings from Kauai's hottest new chefs. Hosted in conjunction with the Kauai County Farm Bureau.
Surfrider Foundation 34th Anniversary Celebration and Net Patrol at Kealia
Island Happenings »Protect what you love, make a big difference and help us cut and remove derelict fishing nets and marine debris from our coast. Follow the Surfrider signs. Wear sunscreen and good shoes, bring water in your reusable container. Gloves and other materials provided. For more info please call Barbara at (808) 635-2593 Net patrol from 4-6pm and from 6-7, we'll have refreshments, cake and a band. We'll also be launching our new logo! Surfrider Kauai joins with locals, visitors, and…
‘Ohana Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert
Island Happenings »Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW - 2018 Hawaii Magazine Reader's Choice. Traditional slack key music embraces you with Aloha creating an oasis of peace and deep relaxation... Perfect for your Kauai experience. 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 17+ yrs is 99.3% "Excellent, Highlight of our trip!". This concert will 'Tune…
Trivia Night Poipu
Featured Events »If you're on the south side on a Wednesday night, there's only one place to be---- TRIVIA NIGHT at Bangkok Happy Bowl, the south shore's favorite location for Thai food, sushi and great drinks. Trivia is FREE to play and we cover all kinds of subjects: geography, history, sports, pop culture, current events, movies, languages, science, music, etc. There's a little something for everyone! $50 gift certificate for 1st place, $25 for 2nd. For more information check out Instagram or…
Tasting Kauai Food Tour – East Side
Island Happenings »Tasting Kauai offers three food tours every week that explore the North Shore, South Shore and East Side. All tours include tastings with some serious fun in Kauai’s most delicious and beautiful neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you’ll enjoy delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores, famous local restaurants and food trucks while receiving an insider’s view into the culture and history that defines the Garden Island. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to explore new flavors.
NTBG Weekly Hula Show
Island Happenings »Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinā’ala will preform a traditional Hula show highlighting the wahi pane, sacred places, of Kaua’i along with intriguing stories of the Hawaiian people and their connections with the gardens. Dancers will be accompanied by live Hawaiian music. Every Thursday from 2–2:45 PM National Tropical Botanical Garden South Shore Visitors Center Across from Spouting Horn
Hanapepe Sunshine Market
Island Happenings »Local produce, flowers and fruit.
Kilauea Sunshine Market
Island Happenings »Local produce, flowers and fruits.
Rob’s Good Times Trivia Night
Island Happenings »Every Thursday is trivia night at Kauai's favorite sports bar, Rob's Good Times Grill! Get a team together and come join the fun. Trivia is FREE to play and we have $50 for the winning team, $25 for second and $25 for third place. Come test your knowledge in subjects such as sports, history, geography, current events, movies, music, pop culture, science, etc. There's a little something for everyone on the team! Trivia starts at 8, goes until 10 and is…
Kealia Farm Market and Tours
Island Happenings »The farmers at Kealia offer their produce and products under a covered lanai at Kealia Farm. Visitors can take a wagon ride to tour the farm and waterfall during the market.
Lihue Sunshine Market
Island Happenings »Local products, fruits and flowers.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert – Aloha Music
Island Happenings »Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. #1 BEST LIVE SHOW - 2018 Hawaii Magazine Reader's Choice. Traditional slack key music embraces you with Aloha creating an oasis of peace and deep relaxation... Perfect for your Kauai experience. 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly Tickets $25 ($20 Ages 13-19 & 50+; $10 Ages 6-12). Audience rating 18+ yrs is 99.3% "Excellent, Highlight of our trip!". This concert will 'Tune…
Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk
Island Happenings »Come join the festivity! Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! With a wide variety of shopping, local crafters, several excellent restaurants, a dozen art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment, there is always something for the whole family to enjoy!
Kekaha Sunshine Market
Island Happenings »Local produce, flowers and fruits.
Craft Fair in Paradise
Island Happenings »Come see Kauai’s vast array of both Hand-Crafted and Imported products from 40 different vendors. Offerings include: Clothing, Jewelry, Heritage Crafts, Paintings, Photos, and much more. The perfect place for gifts and special keepsakes. Enjoy local foods and a Mini Farmer’s Market. And with live entertainment this event has something for everyone!