Community Calendar

Wednesdays at Highway Inn Waipahu and Thursdays at Highway Inn Kaka‘ako feature a rotating lineup of local musicians perform from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Wednesdays at Waipahu feature Kapono Na‘ili’ili with Kata Maduli, Mistyreis and Mista Lawri, and Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros. Thursdays at Kaka‘ako feature Barrett Awai and Kevin Inn, Meldon Leong of Kapili Band with Scott Medeiros, and Jackie Burke. See myhighwayinn.com for the weekly schedule.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Darin Cumpston. He will performing relaxing sunset vibes at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Lahaina Arts Society's fine art fairs showcasing award winning juried Maui resident artists creating paintings, ceramics, photography, glass art, woodwork, feather art, jewelry and more for over 50 years. Meet and talk story.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 am
Walk-ins accepted as capacity allowed
Reservations: Recommended – Call (808) 768-7135
Cost: Free with garden admission

About the Garden:

Step away from the city and enjoy a refreshing visit to Foster Botanical Garden, the oldest of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens. This 14-acre oasis features a world-class collection of tropical plants, including some magnificent trees planted in the 1850s by Dr. William Hillebrand. These trees mark the beginning of what would become the Honolulu Botanical Gardens.

What to Expect:

Tours are led by dedicated volunteer guides who have completed a six-week training program. They bring the garden to life with in-depth stories, history, culture, and fascinating insights into its plants and animals.

Organized Group Tours:

For schools and organized groups, please call (808) 768-7135 to discuss possibilities.

Garden Highlights:
Upper Terrace
Palm Garden
Economic Garden (with herbs, spices, and other plants with commercial value)
Prehistoric Glen Cycad Collection
21 Exceptional Trees (as designated by Hawaii’s Exceptional Tree Program)
The Conservatory (with orchids, pitcher plants, and more)
Outdoor Butterfly Garden
and an affiliated Gift Shop

Hands On Cold-Process Soap Making Class
Learning about tools, equipment, safely combining ingredients,
how to develop formulations, step by step process, along with some
history of soap making.

Garimo's class may likely be the only hand-on class in Hawaii.
Class limited to six participants.

Enjoy live music from the talented local guitarist and singer, Kalau. He will be performing relaxing classic hula and hapa haole music at Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Waikiki, from 6pm to 9pm each Friday. The event is free and welcome to adults 21+.

Farmers and Artisan market

Join West Hawai'i Mediation Center's 2nd annual Pickleball for Peace Tournament Fundraiser on Sat. 11/1/25.

Tickets are $75.00 for all skill levels and includes lunch! Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets at: https://whmediation.org/events/

The top winners receive actual prizes as their trophy!

Tournament takes place at Holua Racquet and Paddle in Kailua Kona, start time 7:30 AM.

$75.00 ticket (includes lunch) for all skill levels:

Skill Level 3.0 (Just for Fun), Skill Level 3.5 (Intermediate), Skill Level 4.0 (Intermediate) and Skill Level 4.5+ (Advanced)

Kick off your holiday shopping and give back to the community at the same time!
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Aliiolani Craft & Gift Fair — your one-stop destination for discovering unique, handcrafted gifts while supporting local artisans and small businesses. From beautifully made crafts and delicious artisan foods to mouthwatering grinds from our favorite food trucks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Come connect, celebrate community, and make a meaningful difference, one thoughtful gift at a time. Support Local. Give Local. Shop with Heart❤️

Event Contact
Phone: (808)-688-6638
info@islandcraftfairs.org​​​

VENDORS:
Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including cooking, serving and produce booths & Food Trucks!
Application deadline is the Wednesday before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time.

Game Day at Hawaii State Library