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Dance to Live Oldies Rock and Roll This Saturday Night with Dirk Debonaire & the Golden Nuggets Band at Mariachi’s Kapa’a

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
6:30 pm — 9:00 pm
Mariachi’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant Kapaa

Let it all hang loose! Dancing encouraged. The best in Oldies Rock and Roll this Saturday, September 5th, with Dirk Debonaire and the Golden Nugget Band at Mariachi's Mexican Restaurant in downtown Old Kapa'a for the Kapa'a First Saturday festival. Music 6:30-9pm, no cover, no minimum. Stop in and have some fun with us. www.dirkdebonaire.com Bringing you the best […]

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Anahola Farmers Market

Monday, October 5th, 2026
3:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Anahola Marketplace Anahola
Free

On Mondays from 3 to 6pm come to the Anahola Marketplace at 4523 Ioane Rd for a fun community gathering! Local community members offer farm fresh produce, baked goods, teas, ferments, eggs, veggie starts, meals, local art, handmade goods, and services and offerings like face painting, henna, braids and Lomi lomi massage.  Families and visitors […]

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Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
1:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Princeville Makai Golf Club Princeville
Free

Come share the Aloha with us every Wednesday from 1-5pm at our Makai Music and Art Festival Kaua'i. Free-entry, free event parking and FREE live music concerts  Shop our 20+ wonderful, eclectic, talented local artisans and vendors each week while being entertained by our fabulous live musicians here on our beautiful Garden Isle of Kaua'i. […]

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Sustainability That Builds Resilience: Small Business Workshop

Friday, October 9th, 2026
10:00 am — 11:00 am
kalukalu at 1624 Kapaa
$5 – $10

Many business owners want to operate sustainably, but knowing where to start beyond basic recycling can feel overwhelming. True sustainability goes beyond reducing waste. It's about building a stronger, more resilient business. This 1-hour workshop is designed to help local small business owners shift their mindset, explore bigger trends, and rethink how their business operates […]

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Women’s Breakfast Club

Friday, October 9th, 2026
11:00 am — 1:00 pm
Dolphin Touch Wellness Center Kapaʻa
Free

Come gather around the table, share good food, enjoy meaningful conversation, and connect with our Dolphin Touch community. 💜 📅 October 9, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM 🥘 Potluck Event 🌺 Open to All! Bring a dish to share if you'd like, and bring yourself exactly as you are. There's always room at the table. 💜 […]

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Kauai Beach Resort Kauai Made Craft Fair Fridays

Friday, October 9th, 2026
3:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa Lihue

🌺 Kaua‘i Beach Resort Craft FairJoin us every Friday at the beautiful Kaua‘i Beach Resort for our weekly Craft Fair. Discover unique handmade items, local crafts, jewelry, art, and island-inspired treasures created by talented Kaua‘i artisans. It’s the perfect place to find gifts, keepsakes, or something special just for you—all while supporting our local makers. […]

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A TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF POP

Friday, October 9th, 2026
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
KCC Performing Arts Center Lihue
$30 – $40

Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of Michael Jackson! This spectacular concert features a dynamic 10-piece live band and 10 incredible vocalists performing the King of Pop's greatest hits with energy, passion, and world-class talent. Join us for a night of music, celebration, and community as we honor the legendary music of Michael […]

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41st Kaua‘i Matsuri Festival 2026

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
9:00 am — 3:00 pm
kauai war memorial convention hall Lihue
Free

Hawaii Tourism Authority & Kauai Japanese Cultural Society presents the 41st Kauai Matsuri Festival 2026 on Saturday, 10 October at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall from 9am - 3pm.  FREE admission and all are welcome! There will be performances by traditional Japanese folk singers; dancers & musicians; Taiko drummers; Judo demonstration; Kauai Bonsai; Ikebana; […]

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Lihue Hongwanji Preschool Children’s Book Fair & Lihue Hongwanji Mission Grandma’s Treasures Sale

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
10:00 am — 2:00 pm
Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Free

The LH Preschool will be selling new books and puzzles.  Proceeds of the sale will be used to enlarge their library. Cash, Venmo and Credit cards+fee will be accepted. The Lihue Hongwanji Mission will be selling "Grandma's Treasures" - gently used items, many of them vintage and some rare.  There are Japanese and European dishes, […]

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Kauai Made Craft Fair at Kauai Shores Hotel

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
3:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Kauai Shores Kapaa

Make local shopping part of your week! Join us at Kauai Shores every Tuesday and Saturday from 3–7 p.m. to meet talented Kaua‘i makers, explore their creations, and treat yourself—or someone special—to something made right here on island. Every purchase has a story, and a local business behind it. When you shop Kaua‘i Made, you’re […]

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Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
4:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Kress Street Lihue
Free

Join us on Kress Street for Downtown Lihue's 2nd Saturday Night Market. Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment, and much more! With over 40 local vendors we're sure that there's something for you to enjoy. This event is free to attend, family friendly, and an outdoor open to the public. Hosted […]

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Princeville Night Market

Sunday, October 11th, 2026
4:00 pm — 8:00 pm
Princeville Shopping Center Princeville
Free

Connect with 45 of Kauai's best artisans at this monthly market. Food trucks, restaurants, and several musicians make it a market to remember! Our exact vendor line-up changes regularly, but you're sure to find paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, soaps & more, plus meet the local artists who make it all. Three different music tents create […]

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Anahola Farmers Market

Monday, October 12th, 2026
3:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Anahola Marketplace Anahola
Free

On Mondays from 3 to 6pm come to the Anahola Marketplace at 4523 Ioane Rd for a fun community gathering! Local community members offer farm fresh produce, baked goods, teas, ferments, eggs, veggie starts, meals, local art, handmade goods, and services and offerings like face painting, henna, braids and Lomi lomi massage.  Families and visitors […]

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Kauai Made Craft Fair at Kauai Shores Hotel

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
3:00 pm — 7:00 pm
Kauai Shores Kapaa

Make local shopping part of your week! Join us at Kauai Shores every Tuesday and Saturday from 3–7 p.m. to meet talented Kaua‘i makers, explore their creations, and treat yourself—or someone special—to something made right here on island. Every purchase has a story, and a local business behind it. When you shop Kaua‘i Made, you’re […]

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Princeville Mo’olelo: “GPS Tags and Kōlea: What a Study Tells Us About Tracking Hawaiʻi’s Shorebirds” with Susan Scott

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
5:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Princeville Community Center Princeville
Free

The Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday, October 13th as we welcome back Susan Scott for a talk about the science supporting our beloved kōlea, or Pacific golden-plovers. For years, researchers have used various methods to track kōlea during their nonstop Pacific Ocean flights of roughly 3,000 miles. A persistent question, however, […]

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Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
1:00 pm — 5:00 pm
Princeville Makai Golf Club Princeville
Free

Come share the Aloha with us every Wednesday from 1-5pm at our Makai Music and Art Festival Kaua'i. Free-entry, free event parking and FREE live music concerts  Shop our 20+ wonderful, eclectic, talented local artisans and vendors each week while being entertained by our fabulous live musicians here on our beautiful Garden Isle of Kaua'i. […]

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