“The Last Harvest” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
The Shops at Kukui‘ula will welcome Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui for “The Last Harvest: A Storytelling.” Lopaka Kapanui is a native Hawaiian storyteller and cultural practitioner. The plantation-style architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and culture – and at the Palm Court, enjoy some cool refreshments as the Master Storyteller leads narration of life during the plantation era along with legendary ghost tales.

“The Last Harvest: A Storytelling” with Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Shops at Kukuiu’ula, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
The Shops at Kukui‘ula welcomes Master Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui for “The Last Harvest: A Storytelling” from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Lopaka Kapanui is a native Hawaiian storyteller and cultural practitioner. The plantation-style architecture of The Shops at Kukui‘ula offers a beautiful setting to immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and culture – and at the Palm Court, enjoy some cool refreshments as the Master Storyteller leads narration of life during the plantation era along with legendary ghost tales.

Mahaulepu Coastal Hike
2026-07-22 09:30 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | CJM Country Stables, Poipu Road, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Join us for a moderate hike along a beach trail and surrounding bluffs overlooking the spectacular Maha’ulepu area. We will walk in smaller groups with individual group leaders for a more personalized experience. Historical experts stationed along the way to talk and share photos of the native plants, native animal species, the unique landscape, and geological area. Refreshments served at Kawailoa Bay, before returning back to CJM Stables.

Friends of Kōloa Library Used Book Sale
2026-07-22 12:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa School Library, Poipu Road 3451, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Come check out the Friends of Kōloa Library Used Book Sale at the Kōloa Public & School Library. You will find lots of bargains and freebies to enjoy. There will be low-cost, good-condition used books for all ages, and even DVDs, Blue-Ray discs, and CDs available! The sale is on Monday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai
2026-07-22 13:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Makai Golf Course, 4080 Lei O Papa, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
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. Buy handmade and support local small businesses. Mahalo for your support. The Makai Grill is also open serving food and drinks for you to enjoy while listening to our live free music concerts. Plus, we have alternating dessert vendors and Chunks Cookies, with yummy treats too.

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Historic Sugar Exhibit
2026-07-22 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 12:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
The Shops at Kukui’ula celebrates Koloa Plantation Days with the annual Historic Sugar Exhibit with portraits of plantation life by Carol Ann Davis, plus artifacts from plantation camp life provided by Grove Farm Homestead Museum and local families.

Historic Sugar Exhibit
2026-07-22 14:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Shops at Kukuiu’ula, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
The Historic Sugar Exhibit – Plantation Museum, features portraits of plantation life by photographer Carol Ann Davis, along with a century of archival images from the plantation era courtesy of Grove Farm Homestead Museum. The exhibit also includes artifacts from plantation camp life provided by local families and the Grove Farm Homestead Museum. Volunteers and docents, authors, and historians from the Kaua‘i Historical Society, which was established in 1914, will share Kōloa’s cultural traditions, people, and stories of Old Kōloa. Grove Farm’s “Long Sugar” and “Sweet Refrain” movies will alternate showings throughout the week. The Exhibit will be open on Monday, July 20 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, July 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.; Thursday, July 23 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.; and Friday, July 24 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Koloa Plantation Days: Kauai Culinary Market
2026-07-22 15:30 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Koloa Plantation Days festivities continue at The Shops at Kukui‘ula during the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market from 3:30pm to 6pm, featuring plantation foods and dishes from diverse cultures that were brought to Kaua‘i during the sugar plantation days and continue to be enjoyed by residents and visitors today. At 5pm at the Palm Court, join us for a special chef demonstration by Kauai Diner Koloa, which will illustrate the different flavors and cultural influences on local foods.
The Kaua‘i Culinary Market is a partnership between The Shops at Kukui‘ula and the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau and is held at The Shops at Kukui‘ula every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 6pm with a special chef demonstration at 5pm. This one-of-a-kind farmers market boasts over 25 participating local farmers, artisanal product producers and vendors offering fresh vegetables, fruits and other unique delicacies and is enhanced by live Hawaiian music from local artists and a wine and beer garden at the Palm Court.

Kaua‘i Culinary Market
2026-07-22 15:30 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Shops at Kukuiu’ula, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
On Wednesday Kōloa Plantation Days festivities continue at The Shops at Kukui‘ula during the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market from 3:30pm to 6pm, featuring plantation foods and dishes from diverse cultures that were brought to Kaua‘i during the sugar plantation days and continue to be enjoyed by residents and visitors today. At 5pm at the Palm Court, join us for a special chef demonstration by Kaua‘i Diner Kōloa, which will illustrate the different flavors and cultural influences on local foods. The Kaua‘i Culinary Market is a partnership between The Shops at Kukui‘ula and the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau and is held at The Shops at Kukui‘ula every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 6pm with a special chef demonstration featuring locally grown products at 5pm. This one-of-a-kind farmers market boasts over 25 participating local farmers, artisanal product producers and vendors offering fresh vegetables, fruits and other unique delicacies and is enhanced by live Hawaiian music from local artists and a wine and beer garden at the Palm Court.

Look Back Through The Sugar Era
2026-07-23 09:00 - 11:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa Mill, HI, United States
Reservations required as space is limited, call 808-245-3678 ext 2542 to reserve. Suggested $5 donation to assist Kōloa School. All proceeds benefit Kōloa Elementary School. Visit the area where the Hawai‘i sugar industry got started. Grove Farm will share historical information regarding Kōloa Mill and Allan Smith who served in various leadership positions in the sugar industry and retired as a Senior Vice President for Grove Farm Co. and Jan TenBruggencate who grew up on a pineapple plantation on Molokaʻi and is the author of the books “Lihue Mill: Grinding Cane and Building Community” and “Grove Farm: 150 Years of Stewardship and Innovation,” will be on hand to “talk story” about plantation life. The tour will encompass a visit to view the exterior of the Kōloa Mill and will include a ride to Waita Reservoir and the Wilcox Tunnel. Reservations required as shuttle seating is limited.

Plantation Days Putting Contest
2026-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Poipu Bay Golf Course, HI, United States
Join us for a fun outing for keiki and adults, putting on practice greens at Poʻipū Bay with prizes for best scores. Located adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi.

Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday
2026-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HILTON GARDEN IN WAILUA BAY, KAPAA KAUAI, 3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, KAPAA, 96746
Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i brings to you a FREE Hula Show along with some of the Best Artists and Craft Vendors on Kauai!
Enjoy a Free Hula show! Watch the beautiful dancers perform to live Ukulele, Singing and Talk a Little Story about Hawaiian History and Culture while shopping for Gifts and Souvenirs!
Open to Guests and Locals! This is one of the BEST Events to find that perfect something for yourself or somone on your list, any time of year! From Artists to Jewelry, Wood works to Clothing and Special Treats, this weekly Fair has everything you need and more!
Every Thursday Evening from 4pm tp 7pm with the FREE Hula Show starting at 5:30pm.
This is an open to All ages event with Handicap access and is held rain or shine.
Event happens in the Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn, Wailua Bay 3-5920 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa
Pull in, Park and Play!!

Old Kōloa Town Historical Walk
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Monument Across from Sueoka Store, HI, United States
Meet your guide by the Monument across from Sueoka’s Store in Old Kōloa Town. Walk and learn about the history of Old Kōloa Town, which was built up around one of Hawaiʻi’s first commercial sugar plantations. Keola Kaiminaauao will take you to the 3rd Kōloa Mill, the Monument and point out historic buildings and chat about their previous incarnations as a dispensary, churches, motel for traveling salesmen, supply store for whaling ships, soda factory, and other enterprises. This is a great way to work up your lunch appetite and to learn a lot about historic and charming Kōloa Town.

Hawaiian Sense of Place
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa, 96756
Hands-on Cultural Arts Workshops
Learn and experience Hawaiian cultural crafts with experienced practitioners on two Fridays during Kōloa Plantation Days Hosted by Kaua‘i Na Lima No‘eau Cultural Artists Guild.
Select from:
1. Kōnane Hawaiian Checkers Play/Demonstration
2. Leihulu, Mini Kāhili Paʻalima ($50) or Hulu Hairpick ($25) Feather Pencil Kids Project($10)
3. Ipuheke‘ole and Hula ($75)
4. Pāpale Niu Hat (65) or ʻEke Niu Bowl ($65), Niu Kids Project ($10)
5. Ki‘i Woodcarving Academy Demonstration
6. To‘ere and Pahu Drums Demonstration
7. Fresh Lei-making and Wristlets
8. Hawaiian Seeds and Lauhala Bracelet making ($35-$45-$55)
9. Lei pūpū-Niʻihau Shell Earrings ($100)
10. Hawaiian Lomilomi Experience
11. Polynesian Tapa Barkcloth Art
12. Mālama ‘Āina, Kauaʻi Bird Recovery Program (Kids Project)
13. Hawaiian Saddles – Leather Keychain Stamping (Kids Project)

Kōloa Public & School Library 50th Anniversary Celebration
2026-07-24 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa School Library, Poipu Road 3451, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
Join us at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Kōloa Public & School Library with a ceremony, art and activities, cake, and entertainment. We will have a Keiki Ensemble by Desperado Orchestra Music Education (DOME), Lei Po’o Demonstration with Elvrine Chow, Printing Press Journal Activity, Van Go! Mobile Art Room: Button Making and Bag Charms, Face Painting, Bubbles & Chalk Activities, a Lego Lounge, and live music by Aldrine Guerrero.

Kūpuna Jam Sessions at Hale Līhuʻe
2026-07-24 13:00 - 14:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Free to attend. Bring your instrument, learn some songs, and sing along.

Kauai Beach Resort Kauai Made Craft Fair Fridays
2026-07-24 15:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Outrigger Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
🌺 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.
🗓️ Every Friday📍 Kaua‘i Beach Resort
Come shop, connect, and experience the creativity of Kaua‘i! 🌴✨

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hale Līhuʻe
2026-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Every Friday artist from all arts come together to do art. From sip and paint, open mic, writers garden, you name it. All is welcomed. Food and drink available for purchase.
Special classes require early sign up and change according to each week. Visit our instagram at @halelihue
Mahalo @UluponoInitiative for being our Title Sponsor.

Flavors of Kukui`ula: Koloa Plantation Days
2026-07-24 17:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
The Shops at Kukuiʻula presents Flavors of Kukuiʻula in celebration of Kōloa Plantation Days. Join us for Kaua‘i’s largest family-friendly pau hana party as we honor the island’s rich plantation heritage. Enjoy live music by Kaua‘i’s premier kachi-kachi band, Wally Rita Y Los Kauaianos, and savor a variety of plantation-inspired treats, local delicacies, and refreshing beverages.

Flavors of Kukui‘ula
2026-07-24 17:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | The Shops at Kukuiu’ula, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
On Friday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, The Shops at Kukui‘ula will present Flavors of Kukui‘ula in celebration of Kōloa Plantation Days. As Kauaʻi’s largest family-friendly pau hana party, Flavors of Kukui‘ula will pay homage to the island’s plantation heritage. Enjoy live music entertainment by Kaua‘i’s premier kachi-kachi band, Wally Rita Y Los Kauaianos. Plus, delight in plantation treats and delicacies as well as a variety of alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Kanikapila
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
2026-07-25 07:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hanalei Pier, Hanalei, 96714
Namolokama OʻHanalei Canoe Club is holding the 2026 Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge for the 17th time! This amazing event occurs in beautiful Hanalei Bay on July 25, 2026. 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//register.alohasignup.com/event/hanalei-bay-swim-challenge.
HBSC Website https://namolokama.org/event/hanaleibayswimchallenge/. For more information contact us at hanaleibayswim@gmail.com.

Beach Clean Up – Lydgate Beach
2026-07-25 08:30 - 22:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Lydgate Beach – Morgans Pond, Nalu Road, Kapaʻa, HI, 96746, United States
Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park
A Community of Friends Preserving & Maintaining Lydgate Beach Park
Saturday
8:30am – 10:30am

The Friends of Kamalani & Lydgate Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and sustaining Lydgate State Park through community stewardship.

We coordinate annual volunteer events to celebrate National Make a Difference Day in October and Earth Day in April.
Every Saturday we clean the beach at Morgan’s Pond.
We orchestrate volunteer responses when extreme weather events impact the park.

Coffee Paint & Sip
2026-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Guided paint and sip lead by local artist Pineki.

Koloa Plantation Days – 41st Annual Parade & Park Event
2026-07-25 14:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anne Knudsen Park, 5471 Maluhia Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
The Kōloa Plantation Days Historic Parade through Kōloa Town and the Park Celebration are here!!
Bring the family for the Historic Parade where it all started at its new time of 3 pm through Kōloa Town and ending up at the Anne Knudsen Park. See Kauaʻi’s floats, horses, walking units, classic cars, and community groups.
The Park Celebration opens at 2 pm. Get your wristband for pre-parade shopping. The Park Celebration continues to 8 pm with this year’s headliner Lopaka Colon’s Sophisticated Savages, along with Tsunami Taiko Drummers, Nā Makuakāne, and ʻŌiwi. Eat at food booths highlighting Kauaʻi’s ethnic diversities and shop at Kauaʻi’s largest craft fair.
Road closures and traffic detours enforced from 2 pm – 5 pm.
Visit koloaplantationdays.com for more details.

Kauai Made Craft Fair Saturdays at Kauai Shores Hotel
2026-07-25 15:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Shores, 420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96766, United States

Free film screening: Voices Behind Barbed Wire
2026-07-25 16:00 - 17:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Comunity College Performing Arts Center, Lihue, 96766
This year marks 80 years since Honouliuli Internment Camp was closed and as part of this year’s commemoration Honouliuli National Historic Site is hosting a free film screening of a local documentary, Voices Behind Barbed Wire, that was made about Japanese American incarceration in Hawai’i. There were four such incarceration sites on Kaua’i and people from Kaua’i were held at Honouliuli. The film screening will be followed by a panel session featuring the director and park superintendent. It will be at the Kaua’i Community College’s Performing Arts Center and starts at 4pm and ends at 5:30pm.
Additionally, the Lihue public library which will be hosting a pop-up exhibit about the camp for the entire month of July.
