Community Calendar

Farmers and Artisan market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 highly curated vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and locally sourced and hand made items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Support local & shop small with us every Sunday in Kailua!

Our market features a diverse mix of food vendors, artisans & crafters, farmed goods & interactive booths. We are a family-friendly establishment with free keiki activities & live music.

We service 110+ vendors each year with 60+ on site each week. This means each time you visit, there's something unique to explore. Regardless of when you come, there's always something for everyone!

Street parking is free on Sundays & we are surrounded by several public parking lots. 

Does your citrus have spots? Are your tomatoes looking tired? Don't let your garden woes wilt your spirits. Bring your gardening questions and plant samples to the Kauaʻi Master Gardener "Plant Doctor" booth every Saturday at the farmers market.

This free community service, provided by the University of Hawaiʻi’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, connects you with highly trained Master Gardener volunteers who specialize in tropical horticulture, pest management, and soil health. Whether you are a backyard grower or a small-scale farmer, the "Plant Doctor" is in to help your garden thrive.

Keiki Club with HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts
Free Monthly Craft Event for Kids at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

Calling all creative keiki!

Join us for Keiki Club, a fun-filled, hands-on crafting experience hosted by HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts—right at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center!

Every Third Saturday
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Let your little ones explore their imagination through exciting crafts and creative play. We provide all the supplies—you just bring the smiles!

Whether your keiki is a budding artist or just loves to get crafty, this free event is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning.

Join us for Pineapple Pages: Storytime & Craft, where fun stories meet hands-on crafts!

Every third Saturday of the month at Liliha Library, enjoy a fun-filled time of storytime and crafts! Dive into cool tales and get creative with hands-on activities. Perfect for kids and families who love a mix of imagination and making stuff. Come hang out, listen, and craft away with us!

Chill out with AARP Hawaii at our Member and Veterans Appreciation event!

Beat the heat with a delicious frozen treat. AARP is excited to treat our members, veterans and their two special guests to a complimentary fresh fruit paleta or small ice cream on Saturday, August 15 at Paletas in the Park.

Drop in at the AARP tent for your free treat ticket before you redeem it at Alii Ice. There is no formal program. Talk story with our volunteers or enjoy the park on your own.

Notes:

Your guests must be present when you pick up your tickets. You do not need to pre-register your guests. They do not need to be AARP members or veterans.
Tickets must be redeemed on August 15, 2026 between 10 AM and noon.
Those who pre-register for the event do not need to show proof of AARP membership or veterans status. Those who "walk in" will need to bring their postcard or other identification.
Bring your family members 18 and older to learn how to make your voice heard through voting and voter registration!
*Did you know, a paleta is a frozen fresh fruit treat from South America, similar to a popsicle®

Discover the artistry, beauty, and soul of Hawaii’s Woodshow — where master craftsmen transform island-grown woods into breathtaking works of art. From bold contemporary pieces to timeless traditional craftsmanship, this celebrated exhibition brings together Hawaii’s finest wood artists for a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and aloha.

Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Do You Love Sushi?

“I Love Sushi,” a traveling exhibition sponsored by the internationally renowned Japan Foundation, opens on June 27 at the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo.

The world-traveling exhibit pays recognition to sushi’s immense popularity all over the world, dating back to its introduction to Japan over 1,000 years ago. “I Love Sushi” artfully tells the story of sushi’s key transformations over time and offers visitors a look into how sushi evolved from its ancient origins into a global culinary phenomenon.

The exhibition is produced by the prestigious Japan Foundation headquartered in Tokyo. The exhibit’s showing in Hawaii is coordinated by the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu in coordination with the Hawaii Japanese Center. The visually stunning presentation includes ukiyo-e paintings, woodblock prints, video installations, and scale models of realistically depicted seafood, reproductions of sushi, and even a replica of a Japanese sushi restaurant.

“I Love Sushi” also touches on broader aspects of Japanese history and culture, as sushi has undergone many transformations as it adapted to the environment, climate, and lifestyle of Japan. Nigirizushi, for example, a small mound of rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients originated about 200 years ago in Edo (Tokyo). Hawaii itself is of course no stranger to its own multiethnic traditions involving raw fish and rice.

“I Love Sushi” opens Saturday, June 27 and closes Saturday, August 22 at the Hawaii Japanese Center (HJC), located at 751 Kanoelehua Avenue. HJC is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, email HJC at info@hawaiijapanesecenter.com or call (808) 934-9611.

Maui OnStage presents the 2nd production of our 2026 Season - A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak. Based on the novel, Israel Rank by Roy Horniman.

Dates: Jul 10 - Aug 2, Times: Fri at 7:30pm, Sat & Sun at 3pm, Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku
Tickets: $10 - $45

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he's eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn't the only thing on Monty's mind....

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder is a murderous romp filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs. A truly original and fresh new comedy.

Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, winner of 4 (Best Musical, Book, Direction and Costumes). 7 Drama Desk Awards (including Best Musical), 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Best Musical) and 1 Drama League Award (Best Musical).

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