Kaua‘i Festivals & Events

Paint and Sip with Pineki
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
$40 per person, all materials included. Learn how to paint with local artist, Pineki. Drinks not included, Hā Coffee available for purchase.

2nd Annual Anaina Hou Community Pā'ina
2025-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, 96754, United States
2nd Annual Anaina Hou Community Pa’ina
Event Date
July 19, 2025
Timing
10 AM – 5 PM
Tickets – Available Here!
All tickets subject to tax and fees
Single Tickets $20.00
Wristbands are good for all day. You can come and go throughout the day!
Children under 3 years old free
Yes, we are asking for $20 per person, even adults. This is a fundraiser! We have plenty of activities for adults and your kids.
Activities
Atari Tempest Legacy
Fast & Furious Arcade
Golden Axe Arcade
Mortal Combat
NBA Jams
Mrs. Pacman
Star Wars Pinball
Bucket Ball
Putterball Golf
Corn Hole
Giant Jenga
Giant Connect Four
Ladder Toss
Lawn Bowling
Magic Shows
Live Radio with KKCR
Basket Weaving
Face Painting
Water Slides
Bounce Houses
Event Details
Its an all day, all ages party at Anaina Hou! Starting at 10 AM we will have water slides, bounce houses, arcade games, lawn games and music!
KKCR will be LIVE broadcasting from on site all day long. Come see Radio in action and who knows, maybe you can end up on air.
Beverage and food is available all day long from the Anaina Hou kitchen, Sunset Lanai, Ally’s Cocina, or Silver Cloud eatery.
Amazing volunteer and community members are providing face painting and basket weaving throughout the day.
Park Rules
No outside food or beverage permitted in the venue.
Beverage and Food Concessions will be available throughout the day.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.
This is GA all day event. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the park available on a first come first serve basis.
This event is rain or shine. We will have some covered areas throughout the event. Watch the weather and bring what you need to be comfortable in the elements.
Please note that drinking alcohol on property outside of designated areas including in our parking lots is not permitted and will be grounds for immediate removal from property. This event is for our keiki, please maintain a positive environment. Please kokua.
This event is rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
There will be a light bag search upon entrance.

Kamalii Challenge
2025-07-20 08:00 - 15:00 | Port Allen, 4353 Waialo Rd, HI
This annual fishing tournament focuses on providing children and youth the opportunity to experience fishing in a fun, family-friendly environment-competition at the Port Allen Harbor, Kauai. The entire harbor and even mouth of the Hanapepe River entering the ocean are the locations for this event. Free fishing poles and a souvenir tee shirt are provided to each of the children participating with the help and guidance of their parents or guardian. In 2025, about 400 – 500 free bamboo fishing poles will be provided. Registration is required at Instragram@kamalii_challenge. During the tournament, children have at least a minimum of two hours to fish. Afterwards, they record their fish catch at the check-in station. The competition consists of several categories that include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Throughout the day after the tournament, various activities will take place including creating a free souvenir tee shirt hand-made by each child/youth using the traditional Japanese artform known as Gyotaku which has a fish that is hand-painted and pressed on a tee shirt to dry for about an hour. Free food and beverages, informational booths and other experiences for the children/youth and families will take place throughout the day. Open with tournament in the morning followed by lunch and judging until about 3:00 p.m.

July 20 Sunday: Pop up Speakeasy, Live Jazz with Lady Ipo and Friends. Whiskey tasting and ono food.
2025-07-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Pop up Speakeasy Live jazz with Lady Ipo, libations and ono food. Reserved seating available online. Doors open at 4pm, bar and food available. 5pm live music begins. Get your tickets now!

HCT After Dark Presents: Something Rotten!
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
July 24 – August 10 | Thurs–Sun at 7:00 PM
Get ready to laugh out loud with HCT’s After Dark production of Something Rotten! — a hit Broadway comedy packed with outrageous fun, big dance numbers, and musical mayhem! Follow two brothers in Renaissance England as they attempt to write the world’s first musical… while going head-to-head with Shakespeare himself.
Tickets at www.hctkauai.org

Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
2025-07-26 07:00 - 11:30 | Hanalei Pier, Hanalei, 96714
Namolokama OʻHanalei Canoe Club is holding the 2025 Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge for the 16th time! This amazing event occurs in beautiful Hanalei Bay on July 26, 2025. The HBSC consists of five fun and competitive races. There is something for everyone, from the Keiki 12 & under pier swim, to the 1,000 and 3,000-meter swims. Hanalei Bay in the summer, with its warm, clear, gentle waters and sandy bottom, provides the perfect venue for races of all ages and abilities. For information and online registration visit https://flpregister.com/730.
HBSC Website https://namolokama.org/event/hanaleibayswimchallenge/. For more information contact us at hanaleibayswim@gmail.com.

A Night of Chamber Music with Monica Chung & Ensemble Henrietta
2025-07-26 17:00 - 21:00 | The Home of Gary Ide & Rommel Rodriguez, 5174 Lopaka Paipa Blvd, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
5pm Heavy Pupus & Drinks
6pm Concert
LIMITED TICKETS

Join us for A Night of Chamber Music with Monica Chung & Ensemble Henrietta as we prepare for a one-of-a-kind 2025-26 Concert Season. Your support allows us to create and reach far into the Kauaʻi community and beyond. We look forward to enjoying the concert, dinner and drinks with you in celebration of the Kauaʻi Concert Association!
Program TBA
Monica Chung, PianoKaycee Milne, ViolinDrew Ricciardi, ViolaJosh Nakazawa, CelloMahjinka Stebbins, ViolinAnna Callner Pare, Cello

Kanikapila with Kamahaʻo and Friends, Saturday July 26
2025-07-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
For the VERY FIRST TIME, I’ll be hitting the stage at Hale Līhuʻe with my brothers of ʻĀlewa — and we’re bringing a full night of music, hula and fun. Tickets available to reserve seating, food and drinks available for purchase.

Junior Toots – A Tribute to Toots and the Maytals
2025-07-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
Junior Toots – Tickets!
Junior Toots honors his father by performing the legendary music of Toots and the Maytals
Show Date
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Junior Toots
Junior Toots, son of the legendary Toots Hibbert of Toots & The Maytals was born and raised in St Mary, Jamaica. Junior Toots began singing stage shows at a young age touring internationally with his late father Toots Hibbert who was a mainstay reggae artist on the world stage for over twenty years. Junior Toots has an ever-growing fan base as he has been captivating audiences of all ages far and wide with his electrifying high-energy performances, soul-filled vocals and socially relevant lyrics. His music is up tempo ska and reggae which generates great crowd responses.
In the midst of the current social turmoil, Junior Toots stays positive and focused on his music career and on being the change he wishes to see. From 1997 until 2020 Junior Toots toured with his father Toots and the Maytals, performing some of his own songs such as “Holding Firm,” and “Jah Give Us Victory,” as well as doings some of his father’s songs such as “Funky Kingston” and “54 46”. He has also been steadily recording his own material as well as working on collaborations with other artists. Junior Toots has released five albums called Crown of Fire, Reggae Got Soul, Junior Toots and the Stronghold, A Little Bit of Love and Guidance Star. A Little Bit of Love hit #10 on the NACC World Charts. Junior Toots has also released many singles such as “Heart of the City” with GRW, “Physically Spiritually”, “His Name” with Akwerius and “Sweet and Dandy”, which was a tribute to his father. The idea to record “Sweet and Dandy” came from Toots Sr. who produced the track for his son which was released on December 8, 2020 to mark the day that would have been the 78th birthday for the recently transitioned Toots Hibbert or “Nyah” as he was called by his family. Other singles include “Green Lights” with GRW “Love The Herbs” and “Love Is The Best”
Sept 1, 2022 Junior Toots released the single, “Fayah Fi Di Wicked” featuring King Kanashi from the Virgin Islands and Blessed San from Uganda on his Crown of Fire Record Label. About the new single, Junior Toots shares, “This is a universal collaboration talking about the stress and frustration that the whole world is feeling – This is a prayer for the sick, this is prayer for the poor, this is a prayer for the people them living outdoors. This is a prayer for the poor, this is a prayer for the sick. Prayers for the people them living in the sticks”
Junior Toots songs are featured on movie and tv sound tracks such as Justice, which was re-named Youth Suffer, which was on Luke Cage (Netflix), The Wannabe (Electric Entertainment), Unfinished Business (Century Fox), Wetlands (Sundance Film Festival), Nuit De La Glisse / Addicted to Life.
Junior Toots has performed on many festivals including The Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, Reggae on the River, Reggae on the Mountain, San Francisco Reggae Fest, Bethlehem Pennsylvania Steal Fest, Reggae in the Hills, Musik Fest and The Seattle Hempfest.
Having the essence of Jamaica, a strong love for Jah and the Rastafarian culture, Junior Toots expresses the wisdom of his life-learning’s in his music and his live shows and in everyday life.
“I aim to continue spreading peace among people of all creeds, religions and color through my music and philanthropic missions. After witnessing so much violence in my homeland, I vowed at an early age to promote goodness, fairness and equality in all I do and with those I am blessed to work with. It’s what drives the music I write and present to the world,”…… Junior Toots

What’s included

This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.

What’s not included

Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.

Itinerary

Show Details
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Music
GA Tickets – $50 available here!
Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date

Highlights

This show is part of Anaina Hou Community Park’s “Concerts with a Cause” Series.

Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run
2025-07-27 06:00 - 10:00 | Poipu Beach Park, 2179 Hoone Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Family Fun Run Offers Healthy Fun for Everyone!
5K Walk/Run, 10K Run, 10 Mile Run or Walk, 1 mile Keiki Run
Four different course lengths for you to choose from depending on your ability, endurance, and motivation! The choice of courses allows you to test your endurance or just stroll along while enjoying some of the most beautiful ocean views on Kauai’s South Shore.
Race jerseys, full breakfast catered by Keoki’s Paradise and drinks, along with free mini massages will be available to all participants. Silent Auction of trips, tours, gift cards and more! Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd place for each race course as well as for the winners in each age group division. Special awards will be given to all youth 12 years and under who participate!

‘ĀLEWA LIVE: The Next Wave of Hawaiian Sound
2025-07-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Common Ground Kauai, 4900 Kauwa Rd, Kilauea, HI, 96754
Kamaha’o Haumea-Thronas featuring ‘Ālewa (Kainalu Jacang, Kamalu Tupou & Hayden Kaaiali’i)
Meet ‘Ālewa—the future of Hawaiian music. This group of young, talented musicians and dancers is redefining mele and hula, blending deep-rooted tradition with bold new energy. Born from the legacy of Kūkalahale, ‘Ālewa is here to carry forward Hawaiian music with creativity, passion, and unapologetic pride.
This isn’t your tutus concert (but they’d probably love it so bring them too!). It’s a high-vibe, all-ages show made for now—and for what’s next.
🎟️ $28 online
🍹 Drinks available for purchase
🕔 Sunday July 27th – Doors at 5PM // Show 6–8PM
📍 Common Ground Kaua’i (end of Kuawa Rd)
Come through, bring your ‘ohana, and support the next generation of Hawaiian voices continuing to keep the culture alive—and pushing it forward.

Waimea Library's 75th Birthday Party
2025-08-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Waimea Public Library, 9750 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, 96796
Please join us to celebrate 75 years of library service at Waimea Public Library! After brief remarks, cake and ice cream will be served. Make and take craft activities will be hosted on the front lawn for keiki followed by a screening of the documentary Aletha and musical performances by Tsunami Taiko and Kūpaoa.

Heiva i Kaua`i 23rd Anniversary: A Celebration of Culture, Community & Tahitian Tradition
2025-08-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Kapaa Beach Park, Niu St, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
The vibrant rhythms of Tahitian dance, FireKnife and drumming return to Kauai as Heiva i Kauai celebrates its 23rd anniversary on **August 2 and 3, 2025**, at Kapaa Beach Park (4-1464 Kuhio Highway). This community-sponsored, family-centered event continues its tradition of honoring Tahitian heritage, welcoming participants from Hawai`i, the Continent, and across the Pacific to showcase their talent, skill, and cultural knowledge in an electrifying competition and exhibition.
For two days, attendees will experience dynamic solo and group performances that bring Tahitian legends and stories to life. Competitions include traditional otea vahine and tane, as well as aparima, ahupurotu, and drumming. Heiva i Kaua`i proudly offers an amateur/youth group category for contestants under age 19, ensuring the next generation has a space to shine.
Saturday kicks off with solo competitions, where performers of all ages—from toddlers to elders—take center stage, culminating in thrilling championship dance-offs in the afternoon. Fireknife competition is Saturday night. Group competition follows on Sunday, spotlighting the artistry and storytelling that make Heiva i Kaua`i a truly unforgettable experience.
Beyond the performances, attendees can explore an expansive marketplace featuring Tahitian and Pacific Island gifts, jewelry, art, woodwork, and clothing. A diverse selection of ethnic foods will be available, along with live Polynesian craft demonstrations.
Heiva i Kaua`i is ADA accessible, and organizers encourage persons in need of auxiliary assistance to contact them at least 7 days before the event. Admission is $8 at the door. FireKnife admission is $5 at the door, children age 12 and under admitted free.
This cultural festival is made possible with generous support from the County of Kauai, Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the Kapa`a business community.
To enhance the experience, participants and attendees can book discounted accommodations at Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort and Kauai Shores Hotel via designated links.
For event details or inquiries, please email heivaikauaiiaorana@gmail.com.

End of Summer Bash & Resource Fair
2025-08-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Grove Farm Park, Puhi, HI, United States
Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i’s is hosting an End of Summer Bash & Resource Fair in celebration of our 50th Year Anniversary!

Bring the whole ‘ohana for an afternoon filled with live music, food trucks, free activities, local vendors, resource tables and FREE backpacks with school supplies!

We are also hosting a canned food drive to support our Youth Street Outreach Program! (Max 10 donations per family)

Interested in being a vendor? Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Tiare Luka at tluka@haleopio.org or (808) 977-8207.

Saturday, August 2, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Puhi Farmer’s Market Field

Mahalo to our sponsor, Rice Street Business Association!

Anuhea
2025-08-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
Anuhea – Tickets here!
with special guest Chad Pa
Show Date
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Anuhea
Anuhea embodies the perfect blend of talent, determination, passion, and Hawaiian sunshine. A singer-songwriter from Maui, she has over 15 years of experience in the music industry, carving out a unique space for herself by combining everything from island reggae, acoustic soul, pop, and even hip-hop into a sound that is honest, emotional, and unmistakably her own.
Her catalogue of self-written songs has garnered multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year in 2019, and she has been featured on both Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning albums. However, referring to her solely as a musician does not capture her full range of talents. Anuhea is also an actor, graphic designer, creative director, merch maker, tour planner, website builder, content creator, and a full-time mom. From album covers and logos to tour posters and social media visuals, if you see something with her name on it, there’s a good chance she created it herself.
Her latest album, “Lotus” commemorates 15 years since her debut and reflects the growth, strength, and self-discovery that come from forging one’s own path through all of life’s seasons. Anuhea skillfully balances her full-time music career with raising her son, Ikena Jack, who began touring with her even before he was born. Additionally, she gives back to the community through her mental health podcast “Just Keep Jamming”, her work with local non-profits and mentorship programs, and her Aloha Always Foundation provides scholarships for Hawai’i students.
Whether performing on a festival stage or jamming with keiki in a school gym, Anuhea infuses humility, humor, and heart into everything she does. She is not just Hawai‘i’s sweetheart; she is a one-woman creative force with a voice, a vision, and a supportive community behind her.

What’s included

This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.

Itinerary

5:30 PM Doors Open
6:30 PM Chad Pa
7:30 PM Anuhea

Highlights

This show is part of Anaina Hou Community Park’s “Concerts with a Cause” Series.

Po AFi Samoan FireKnife Competition
2025-08-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Kapaa Beach Park, Niu St, Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
The Po AFi Samoan FireKnife Competition features warriors ages 5-50 vying for the Overall Po AFi 2025 title. Learn about the Samoan Culture and FireKnife techniques each warrior will perform. Doors open at 6:00pm with competition to start at sundown. Admission is $5 per person, ages 12 and under FREE. Pre-sale tickets available with QR code. A 100% of pre-sale tickets sold will go to the competitors.
If you would like to compete or have questions, email Isivafireknifecrew@gmail.com.

Gabby Ahuliʻi Book signing and Reading
2025-08-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Join us for a free ʻohana event for keiki of all ages. Author Gabby will be reading her keiki books and doing book signings.

Steely Dead
2025-08-09 17:30 - 21:30 | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
Steely Dead – Ticket Here!
A Sonic Fusion of Steely Dan and Grateful Dead
Show Date
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Steely Dead
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – Steely Dead has gained a dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic tunes.
Steely Dead’s repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs, between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan, cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing, melodic improvisation and masterful song segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each band, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead’s performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden era of rock and roll.
As a national touring band, Steely Dead has built a loyal fan base that eagerly anticipates their shows and follows them from city to city. Their performances are not just concerts, but communal gatherings where fans come together to celebrate the music they love, dance, and create lasting memories.
Steely Dead’s performances are a testament to the power of live music, bringing people together and creating an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last note fades.
Steely Dead is not just a band; it’s a musical experience that captures the hearts and souls of music lovers everywhere

What’s included

This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.

What’s not included

Food and Beverage is NOT included in the ticket price.
Beverage Concessions both Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic will be available throughout the show.
Food will be available for purchase on site. The Pavilion Kitchen is open with a full menu of hot meals and snacks. Vegan/ Vegetarian options will be available.

Itinerary

Show Details
5:30 PM: Doors Open
6:30 PM: Music
Tickets are available here!
Times subject to change. Any changes will be confirmed via email closer to the show date

Highlights

This show is part of Anaina Hou Community Park’s “Concerts with a Cause” Series.

Garden Isle Quilters Exhibit & Sale 2025
2025-08-15 10:00 - 2025-08-23 17:00 | KSA Gallery, Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, 96766
Garden Isle Quilters Quilt Exhibit & Sale August 15-23, 2025
at the KSA Gallery in Kukui Grove Center, Lihue, Kaua’i FREE ADMISSION
Open Daily from 10AM to 5PM (On Friday Aug.15 from 10AM to 7PM- Artist Reception 5-7PM
There will be a diverse display from everyday to fine art quilts for purchase. Ready to carry away
Credit Cards accepted & Shipping is available.
The Garden Isle Quilters is a non-profit group of five women who get together to show and sell their quilts & hand works and also to raise money for Kaua’i organizations that give back to our community. This year we are focusing on The Mokihana Club which supports our local college Nursing Programs by awarding Scholarships to students. And, we are also focusing on the Hawaii Children’s Theatre (HCT) to award Scholarships to their summer program for children which puts on amazing plays each summer. Two great local Non-Profits.
The Garden Isle Quilters are: m.Lea Ingram, Toni Wass, Lesley Morris, Linda Mathews & Lucinda Tardiff
Look for us on Facebook or Instagram: GardenIsleQuilters Website:GardenIsleQuilters.com

Garden Island Orchid Society Show and Sale
2025-08-15 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Hanapepe United Church of Christ, 4481 Kona Road, Hanapepe, 96716
Join us for another great display of locally grown orchids exhibited by our members. There will be a huge variety of blooming and keikis orchids for sale, as well as talks and demonstrations on orchid care.

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-08-16 08:00 - 14:00 | Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa, 96756
🌺 Artisans & Crafters Fair hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair! 🌺
Embark on a journey of creativity and culture at the Kauai Island Crafters Fair, a celebrated event with a 15-year tradition of bringing together the best of Kauai’s local artisans and crafters. Nestled in the heart of this breathtaking island, our fair showcases the essence of Kauai’s craftsmanship, offering a unique opportunity for both visitors and locals to connect with the vibrant artistic spirit of the community. Step into a world where every item tells a story, as skilled Kauai artisans proudly display their locally handmade treasures. Immerse yourself in a shopping experience where each handcrafted product is a piece of Kauai’s soul, inviting you to take home a special memento of your island vacation.
✨ Event Highlights:

Shop Handmade: Explore a diverse selection of locally crafted items, from jewelry to home décor, art, clothing, sewn textiles, and more.
Meet the Makers: Get to know the talented artisans behind the creations and hear the stories that inspire their work.
Support Local: By attending, you’re helping small Kauai businesses thrive and preserving the island’s rich cultural artistry.

📍 Location: Indoors with convenient outdoor parking.
Bring your family and friends and immerse yourself in the warmth and creativity of Kauai’s local community. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover that perfect handmade treasure!
📣 Interested vendors can reach out to kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com. Spread the word, tag your friends, and follow @kauaiislandcraftersfair – Let’s support Kauai’s local artisans together!
#KauaiIslandCraftersFair #ShopLocalKauai #SupportSmallBusiness #HandmadeOnKauai #kauaicraftfair #kauaishopping #koloaneighborhoodcenter #kauaihandmadegifts #kauaisouvenirs #kauaivacation #kauaihawaii

Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4425 Lawai Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
When we grow Hawaiian native plants and heritage crops, we grow aloha for ʻāina. Adopt one of these cherished plants every third Saturday at our free Grow Aloha plant giveaways at National Tropical Botanical Garden locations on Kauaʻi.
Grow Aloha plant adoptions are free and open to Hawai’i residents (one per family). Please note that plants are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adoption locations on Kauaʻi:
Allerton Garden & McBryde Garden
South Shore Visitor Center
(across Spouting Horn)
4425 Lawai Rd
Koloa, Kauaʻi, HI 96756
Limahuli Garden & Preserve
Limahuli Garden Visitor Center
5-8291 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei, Kauaʻi, HI 96714

Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: Limahuli Garden & Preserve
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Limahuli Garden and Preserve, 5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, 96714

Ko‘olau Limu Festival
2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Anahola Beach Park, Anahola, HI, United States
Ko‘olau Limu Festival
Join us for a ho‘olaule‘a honoring the ocean’s abundance and the cultural legacy of limu.
Engage with Conservation & Education organizations & initiatives, live musical entertainment, hula & tahitian dance performances, family fun day, discover the delectable tastes of limu, local food vendors with delicious offerings, create limu lei, ceremony to follow.
Drug & Alcohol Free Event

FREE EVENT

Relay For Life of Kaua'i
2025-08-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Vidinha Soccer Field, Hoʻolako St next to the Stadium, Līhuʻe, 96766
Relay For Life of Kaua’i is a community event organized by American Cancer Society volunteers. More than just a walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. This volunteer-led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Funds raised support numerous programs at the American Cancer Society- Research, Free Rides to treatment, free lodging during treatment, Free smoking cessation support, breast cancer support, a 24/7 manned 1-800 numbers to assist people with any questions or support they may need, cancer support programs for survivors and caregivers.
More information can be found at www.relayforlife.org/kauaihi

Talib Kweli Live in Concert
2025-08-16 16:30 - 21:00 | Common Ground Kauai, 4900 Kauwa Rd, Kilauea, HI, 96754
Saturday, August 16th | The Loading Dock at Common Ground, Kauaʻi
Gates Open at 4:30 PM | All Ages | $45
Hip hop takes center stage on Kauaʻi as iconic lyricist Talib Kweli performs live at the Loading Dock at Common Ground — an open-air venue that blends island vibes with urban soul.
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music and hip hop beats — from Talib’s legendary lyricism to local DJs and opening acts repping the islands.
The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years “I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. I’m not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I’m trying to reach the apex of where I am now, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.” After nearly 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and most accomplished Hip Hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental.
In 2011, Kweli founded Javotti Media, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media (which released his 2011 album, Gutter Rainbows, and is named after his paternal grandmother) into a media powerhouse that releases music, films and books.

Ron Artis II With Special Guest Shane Hall
2025-08-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
Ron Artis II – Tickets Here
with special guest Shane Hall
Show Date
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Ron Artis II
Hailing from Haleiwa, Hawaii, this award-winning artist brings a unique soulful-honest-songwriting style to the stage. Performing all original music and energizing audiences all across the globe. You’ll be sure to leave the experience feeling loved, electrified and pondering the lyrics.
This tour is about being a reminder, that everyone is MADE OF LOVE.
If we all remembered that, the world would forever be changed. This tour will feature music from our latest album: ‘We Are Not Machines’
Ron will perform as a power trio, with Jarod Manis on Drums and Ernie Ecraela on Bass.
Honored by the Songwriters hall of Fame (Recipient of the Bill Withers Award)
“An Amazing Voice” – Jack Johnson
“Ron Artis II, brings the Truth” – Pique Magazine

What’s included

This is GA standing room show. We will have some seating sections set up throughout the venue available on a first come first serve basis.
We will have some covered raised tables available around the perimeter of the lawned area.

Itinerary

5:30 PM Doors Open
6:30 PM Shane Hall
7:30 PM Ron Artis II

Highlights

This show is part of Anaina Hou Community Park’s “Concerts with a Cause” Series.

Morning Drop, DJ dance party for the mid-day jammer.
2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Morning Drop at Hā Coffee, DJ vibes with your Lattes
Come join us for a morning full of good music and delicious coffee at Hā Coffee! Our DJ will be spinning some tunes while you sip on your favorite latte. It’s the perfect way to start your day with a smile. See you there! First drink included with entry purchase. $20 online, $25 at the door.
