Kauaʻi Connect

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-02-01 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa, 96756
🌺 Artisan & Crafters Fair hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair! 🌺
Discover handmade treasures and join us for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating Kauai’s artistic heritage and the incredible talents of our local artisans and crafters! Whether you’re looking for a unique Kauai souvenir, a special gift for a firstborn or grandchild, or a meaningful keepsake, you’ll find it here among a stunning array of handmade products.
✨ Event Highlights:

Shop Handmade: Explore a diverse selection of locally crafted items, from jewelry to home décor, art, clothing, 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!
📣 Spread the word, tag your friends, and follow @kauaiislandcraftersfair – Let’s support Kauai’s local artisans together!
#KauaiIslandCraftersFair #ShopLocalKauai #SupportSmallBusiness #HandmadeOnKauai #kauaicraftfair #kauaiaswhy #EngageandInspire

Princeville Farmers and Arts Market
2025-02-01 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-02-15 09:30 - 12:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Prince Albert Park, Princeville, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
A Weekly event in the beautiful Prince Albert Park in Princeville. Featuring locally grown produce, honey, and value added products along with a vast array of Kauai designed and created products including handcrafts, jewelry, clothing, photos, artwork and more from Kauai’s talented artists. Live music and local food vendors make this a must stop for both visitors and locals alike!

Old Kapaa town 1st Saturday Hoolaulea Multi-Cultural Celebration
2025-02-01 17:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii
Old Kapaa Town 1st Saturday Ho’olaule’a Multi-Cultural Celebration” will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 pm every 1st Saturday providing the very popular food, craft and non-profit vendors. The event is held in Old Kapaa Town area between Beachside Boutique on the north side of town and Paco’s Tacos on the south side along the Kuhio Highway, as well as down two streets closed specifically for this event – the east end of Kukui Street and the west end of Kauwila Street. Japanese, Chinese, Owinawan, Filipino, Korean, Tahitian, or Hawaiian Cultural performances are at 6:00 pm. on Kauwila Street.
For more information about attending this event or about applying to be a craft, food or non-profit vendor for this event, contact the Kapa’a Business Association online at http://www.kbakauai.org by phone at (808) 212-1000 or by email at kapaabusinessassociation@gmail.com.

Local Treasures Marketplace, Outdoor Flea Market, local crafts & food
2025-02-02 09:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Veterans Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
🌟 Welcome to the Local Treasures Marketplace, a vibrant celebration of community creativity, flavors, and treasures! 🌈
Join us every first Sunday of the month from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the heart of Lihue. The Local Treasures Marketplace is not just an outdoor market; it’s a gathering of local artisans, bakers, culinary maestros, and farmers who bring their passion and craftsmanship to one space.
🛍️ Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of handmade crafts, where every item tells a unique story. Explore a delectable array of baked goods, tempting your taste buds with the aroma of local treats prepared with love. Savor the essence of creative local cuisines that capture the spirit of our community’s diverse flavors.
👜 Hunt for hidden gems among the secondhand wares, each item with a history and waiting to start a new journey with you. Freshen up your home or wardrobe with these timeless treasures. And for those who embrace a farm-to-table lifestyle, revel in the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables, showcasing the richness of our land.
🤝 The Local Treasures Marketplace is more than a market; it’s a commitment to supporting our local community. By choosing handmade, local, and sustainable, you’re contributing to the tapestry of our community’s growth and prosperity.
🌺 Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and make the first Sunday of every month your go-to day for a community-driven experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this is an invitation to connect, explore, and shop with a purpose.
📢 Interested vendors, this is your chance to be a part of this incredible experience! Reach out to us at kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com and secure your spot in the Local Treasures Marketplace. Let’s build a stronger community together—one handmade creation, delicious bite, and shared story at a time. See you there! 🌟

E Kanikapila Kākou Week 1: “Golden Nā Leo: Makana Sings Hawaiʻi’s Songs of Romance from the 50s & 60s”
2025-02-03 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, 96766
EKK opens Season 2025 on Monday, February 3 at the OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa in Lihuʻe with a nostalgic and scintillating musical flashback to an earlier time in Hawaiʻi featuring celebrated entertainer, singer and slack key virtuoso Makana.
Join us for an evening of “golden era” sounds as Makana takes us back in time to the heyday of Hawaiʻi’s legendary crooners, remembering icons like Alfred Apaka, Don Ho, Sonny Chillingworth, Kui Lee, The Kalima Brothers and more.
The atmosphere of mid-century Waikīkī inspires this tribute to a time and place that remains indelibly tattooed on the hearts and minds of people worldwide, never again to be experienced.
Makana shares about his inspiration and process reanimating these vintage styles and sounds:
“Modernity often feels as though we are being swept into a homogenized future leaving behind our rich and varied cultural past, yet we value timeless cultural practices, traditional folk arts, and cherished memories of a simpler time. I was watching old videos of my kumu, Uncle Sonny, and realized his unique slack key sound was partly attributed to a specific guitar – a 1964 Chet Atkins 6120. So, I went searching, found one, and had it restored. The sound is incredible and just like Sonny’s! Hearing it inspired me to go back through my LPs and fall in love once again with songs and sounds from those early days of highly melodic Hapa Haole classics- some sappy, some truly classy and others downright comical. The levity spoke to me; some innocence lost. Listening to live recordings of these legends brought tears to my eyes. I’m diving into arrangements in slack key and other modes to reanimate favorite mele and exploring my baritone and falsetto deeper. It feels like I’m unearthing all these varied personalities; like acting, in a fashion. I’m having a blast, and I’m excited to share these treasures from our past. There’s really almost nowhere in Hawaiʻi one can go to hear the older styles. Virtually everyone has moved on. But I’ve always felt these classic musical contributions deserve our eternal enjoyment and celebration. And they speak to our not-so-distant history, and in that I feel there is much to be learned in terms of envisioning where we are heading and where we may want to adjust course. As Hawaiʻi homogenizes more toward any modern capitalist society, what sense of place are we maintaining? Many transplants moved here with the vision portrayed in this old music. Now it’s gone, and so is the vision, which means those visions are often replaced by those offered up by corporations and institutions. We all have different orientations; perhaps this particular aesthetic still has great value to offer our diverse community. Simply, remembering a time when singing, laughing, socializing and appreciating beauty were core to our appreciation for being in Hawai’i.”
Makana believes in honoring those who came before. Makana shares about his inspiration and process reanimating these vintage styles and sounds:
“As Hawaiian music has “streamlined” with economic influences like the massive hula market in Japan, much of the musicianship and varied influences have quietly atrophied. Much attention has been given to the renaissance artists of the 70s- Gabby, Genoa, Sons of Hawaiʻi, Mākaha Sons, Calimero’s, Peter Moon, Hui ʻOhana, Beamers — but not so much from the previous eras. However, the music from all those eras was intimately influenced by American styles. The crooners of mid-century paved a glorious path of melody, rhythm and harmony that perfectly encapsulated the aesthetic of the era prior to the folk/ rock explosion of the late 60s. Those entertainers and their magical environs swept locals and visitors alike into a dreamworld of myth, romance and music- a curious blend of crooning, lounge, exotica, Hawaiian traditions, Broadway, Latin jazz and American pop. Songs from this era celebrate the amalgamation of cultures and lifestyles like no other, like time capsules to a time when Hawaiʻi was truly the romance capital of the world!”
Attendees are encouraged to dress “period-appropriate” with Hawaiʻi-inspired fashion from the 50s, 60s and even 70s. To get into the proper mood of the music of an earlier time, we invite the audience to come dressed in their best “retro” attire from yesteryear; arrive your fashionable best with Japanese silk “ka-be” shirts, vintage muʻumuʻu, elegant coifs and whatever else might transport you back to those days of magical music from the bygone golden era of romance celebrated in Hawaiian song.
Instead of the ʻUkulele Circle, join us in a Waikiki Welcome!
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The Garden Island Arts Council presents E Kanikapila Kakou 2025 as a Community Enrichment program made possible with funding support from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) with support services from Kilohana at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA).
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EKK Special from Hotel:
We are so excited you are attending our EKK Concert Series! We value and care for our guests and what better way to enjoy the OUTRIGGER Way with an overnight stay. On behalf of EKK and OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, here is a link to our special rates, as this season is a busy one, we recommend booking your reservations promptly.
EKK Series Booking Link
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Hotel Parking Options: Parking options at the OUTRIGGER Kaua`i Beach Resort include the following three choices: 1. Valet parking at the porte-cochere; 2. Free event parking in the unpaved area beyond the covered parking stalls — get there by turning right at the first opportunity and then take a left into a dirt field; or 3. Enter the first gated area on your right, a bit closer to the ballroom entrance than the dirt entrance, and turn into that gated area. Press a button to make the gate rise, collect a ticket issued by the machine and hold onto it. Get it validated just inside the ballroom door to receive a special validation for a $10 total parking fee. Use that ticket to exit the gate, paying the balance due at a kiosk machine near the restrooms or at the gate with your credit card.

Makai Music and Arts Festival
2025-02-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-12 13:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Makai Golf Course, 4080 Lei O Papa, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Located on the Makai Lawn fronting Ka Haku Road, the Makai Music and Arts Festival is hosted on each Wednesday of the week. Join us and experience entertainment from some of the best musicians on Kaua’i! Shop from an assortment of hand made jewelry, crafts, art, and much more by local vendors.

Culinary Market
2025-02-05 15:30 - 18:00, 2025-02-12 15:30 - 18:00 UTC | Hawaii
Discover the South Shore’s gourmet farmers market, which boasts over 25 local farmers and vendors offering fresh produce and unique local delights.

In partnership with the Kauai County Farm Bureau, our culinary market features fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other specialties and local products – all Kauai grown and made. The weekly Kauai Culinary Market provides the community with an option to purchase essential goods while supporting local farmers, producers and vendors.

Social distancing guidelines will be in place and all safety precautions will be strictly followed:

Social distance of at least 6 feet from any other person will be maintained.
Face mask will be worn at all times.
Hand sanitation stations will be provided.
High-touch areas will be frequently sanitized.
Personal social interactions will be limited.

Aoi Trio on Kauai
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | St. Michael’s Church, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
DUE TO SALES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE KCC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.

Only five times in history, the ARD international music competition has awarded the first prize for piano trios. Aoi Trio won this prestigious first prize in 2018, which made a breathtaking start to their international career.

Aoi Trio was founded in 2016 by Kyoko Ogawa (violin), Yu Ito (cello), and Kosuke Akimoto (piano), all of whom graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts and studied at the renowned Chamber Music Academy of Suntory Hall (Tokyo) for 2 years. After winning at ARD competition, they continued studying under Dirk Mommertz (Fauré Quartett) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
Aoi Trio is appearing at more than 20 concerts every year at the major venues not only in Japan but Germany, Italy, France and Czech. Recently they are working 7 years project with Suntory Hall and 3 years resident program with Kioi Hall. Recent highlight includes the collaboration with Sapporo Symphony Orchestra for Beethoven’s triple concerto and with Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Casella’s triple concerto.

Aoi Trio has released four recordings “Haydn No. 27 and Schubert No. 2” and “Beethoven No. 1 and Mendelssohn No. 2”, “Martinu No. 1 & Dvorak No. 3” and “Schumann No. 1 & Schubert No. 1” which have attracted great critical acclaim. They received the Aoyama Music Award, Nippon Steel Music Award, Hotel Okura Music Award and Music Pen Club Award.

“Aoi” refers to the initial letters of their individual family names and is also the name of a flower in Japanese language, which is commonly known as ‘hollylock” in Europe and symbolises “aspiration” or “fruitfulness.”

Aoi Trio will perform for one night only on Kauai.

Advanced Tickets: $40 Adults, $15 Students

KAUA’I QUILT SHOW & Boutique 2025
2025-02-07 10:00 - 2025-02-19 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | KSA Gallery, Kukui Grove Shopping Center, 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, 96766
Kaua’i Quilt Show 2025 is celebrating 20 Years of Creativity. The annual Quilt Show will be held February 7 thru 19 from 10am to 5pm daily. FREE ADMISSION. Find us at the KSA Gallery in the Kukui Grove Center, Lihue (In the center of the mall behind Longs Drugs and the Keiki Play area).
There will be a “Meet the Quilters Reception” on Friday Feb.7 from 5pm to 7pm. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome to come meet the quilters who make the beautiful quilts and give their time to sit the show each day.
There will be over 70 quilts on display, many for sale. As well, there will be designated donation quilts….all made and donated by our very own quilters to be sold with 100% of the proceeds to go to a Kaua’i non-profit organization of the buyer’s choice.
Visit our Boutique in a separate pop up shop. All items will be hand made and donated by many loving hands. Proceeds to go to Kaua’i non profit organizations .
Check out the ongoing workshops/classes during the show
Vote for ” Viewer’s Choice Award 2025″

Downtown Līhuʻe Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-08 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Enjoy a free Lion Dance to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Downtown Līhuʻe. Join us at our Aloha 1st Friday Art Night event on Friday February 7, at Hale Līhuʻe, with a lion dance performance at 4pm.
Or join us the following evening at 2nd Saturday Night Market on Kress Street, with a lion dance performance at 4pm.
Both events are free. Enjoy local vendors, live entertainment, and local food vendors.

Aloha 1st Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2025-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Ha Coffee Lihue, 4180 Rice St, Lihue, 96766
Come listen to some live music, open mic, art gallery, watch live artists paint, and check out the beer garden and food.
Hosted by Ulupono Initaitive and supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.

Kanikapila
2025-02-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Hawaii
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market
2025-02-08 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kress Street, Kress Street, Lihue, 96766
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 by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Alakoko Shop.
If you are an interested vendor, register at www.downtownlihue.com/night-market-details

Parents’ Night Off
2025-02-08 17:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Halawai Ohana O Hanalei (Hanalei Community Center), 5-5299C Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI, 96714, United States
Need a date night for your Valentine? Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei presents Parents’ Night Off from 5-9PM on Saturday February 8th. We provide pizza, games, arts & crafts, STEM, and we’ll be watching the movie Up. It is $50 per keiki with limited scholarships available.

The Polish Ambassador
2025-02-08 17:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, 5-2723 Kuhio Highway, Kilauea, 96754
The Polish Ambassador
Hawaii Island Tour 2025 – TICKETS HERE
Show Date
Saturday February 8th, 2025
The Polish Ambassador
Musician. Producer. Beatsmith. Recording artist. Composer. Dance-floor general. Label-head. A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. At first breath, The Polish Ambassador was an experiment, David Sugalski’s sound-art passion project that came to life. An inventive, imaginary character bor Bold Keyboard shortcut Command+Bn of humble, humorous beginnings, he found his first audiences through the support of primitive digital radio stations. Today, TPA is among the premier EDM/live crossover artists in the country with millions of listeners around the world; he’s consistently in-demand at the live music-focused gatherings and boutique electronic festivals from coast to coast. Founder of independent label Jumpsuit Records, an environmentalist and early progenitor of the permaculture action movement, the world’s funkiest diplomat is here to party with a purpose.
Since 2006, The Polish Ambassador has consistently released critically-acclaimed full-length albums on Jumpsuit Records, alongside a dizzying number of side-projects and multi-form collaborations. All the while launching the careers of a diverse smattering of artists that run the gamut in geography and genre. TPA continues to spread his wings in teaming up with eclectic musicians from around the world, including Matisyahu, Nitty Scott, Zion I, The Grouch, Mr. Lif, and dozens of others. He is one-half of the celebrated folktronica project Wildlight, a duo in which he pairs with ethereal songstress Ayla Nereo.
The Polish Ambassador’s prolific output incorporates many styles, from exuberant global-house to fatback mid-tempo funk, you’ll pick up on West African percussion alongside stirring Kirtan melodies, a psychedelic sax solo or a fresh verse from a Brooklyn female emcee. TPA employs live horns, keyboards, guitars, violins, and a bevy of talented instrumentalists on stage. “The Jumpsuited One” has headlined iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and the renowned counter-culture gathering Oregon Country Fair. Suwannee Hulaween, Electric Forest, Envision Festival, and Lightning in a Bottle and other national festivals have each repeatedly invited TPA back across different years.
In alignment with TPA’s artistic ethos is a low-key lifestyle that places a premium on being present, living in harmony with nature, participating in community and inspiring it to thrive. Offstage, David Sugalski instigated a village-building convergence in his hometown in Northern California, and manages his own 25-acre homestead in the picture-Esque, rolling Sierra Nevada foothills. The farmer/carpenter lives modestly in a cabin he built on his land of the lush; TPA music is created in a solar-powered recording studio on the property. When he removes the famed bright blue-and-yellow 80’s jumpsuit and reverts back to his humanoid self, Sugalski is an avid solo bicyclist who enjoys venturing up California’s breathtaking coastal Highway 1; he’s a dedicated van-adventurer, having built out an exquisite tiny home inside a contractors van.
Sugalski plans his TPA tours for minimum carbon footprint, he advocates for healthy-beverage alternatives at music venues. Jumpsuit Records has donated tens of thousands of dollars to various non-profit organizations and charities; a portion of the label split goes to supporting non-profits voted on by fans. TPA’s awareness-in-action coalesces with numerous non-profit endeavors, including Jumpsuit Records, own 501(c) certified organization ActionDays.us. TPA decided to eliminate the merchandise from his business model, in order to facilitate a fan-operated buy-and-sell marketplace. The Polish Ambassador has evolved exponentially, from an art project to a vibration; a joyful community that thrives on the dancefloor and finds freedom, connection, and collective oneness through this music.
Concerts with a Cause
Anaina Hou Community Park is excited to continue our Concerts with a Cause Mission Driven Music offerings with The Polish Ambassador! This concert is shining light on The Kauai Humane Society. $2 from every ticket purchased to the show will go back to supporting their amazing work. For more information or to make a direct donation to KHS please visit https://kauaihumane.org/donate

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
Ticket Details
GA Tickets $42.00
Day of Show Tickets $55 if Available

Princeville Night Market
2025-02-09 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
Connect with 40 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, wood work, photography, jewelry, skincare & more, plus meet the local artists who make it all. Three different music tents create a lively atmosphere, and the food trucks and dessert options aren’t to be missed.
This free and family friendly event has been proudly running since 2015. You’ll find us on the Second Sunday of each month from 4-8pm, only at the Princeville Shopping Center. Our open-air outdoor market is a rain or shine event. We hope to see you there!
Follow us on instagram! @PrincevilleNightMarket

E Kanikapila Kākou Week 2: “THE MUSIC WITHIN” Kapaʻa Middle School Choir & ʻUkulele Band with Mary Lardizabal & Loke Sasil
2025-02-10 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue, 96766
E Kanikapila Kākou 2025
OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa
Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions”
Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm
Week 2, February 10: “THE MUSIC WITHIN” Kapaʻa Middle School Choir & ʻUkulele Band with Mary Lardizabal & Loke Sasi
Mary Lardizabal, director of Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band, celebrates 30 years of enriching the lives of middle school students with her non-stop program of music education and community programs which culminated annually in their participation in the WorldStrides Music Festival. The award-winning group represents the island of Kaua’i bringing their culture to the festival in Anaheim, California in March.
Assisted by the dynamic Loke Sasil, their EKK performance will be accentuated with cameo performances by alumni members who today are continuing their love of music. This will be an evening of local style music of all genres. Let the music of the keiki brighten your evening through song, ukulele, hula, and so much more!
ʻUkulele Circle will be taught by the students!
Purchase tickets at: http://EKK2025.eventbrite.com
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The Garden Island Arts Council presents E Kanikapila Kakou 2025 as a Community Enrichment program made possible with funding support from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) with support services from Kilohana at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA).
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EKK Special from Hotel:
We are so excited you are attending our EKK Concert Series! We value and care for our guests and what better way to enjoy the OUTRIGGER Way with an overnight stay. On behalf of EKK and OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, here is a link to our special rates, as this season is a busy one, we recommend booking your reservations promptly. EKK Series Booking Link
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Hotel Parking Options: Parking options at the OUTRIGGER Kaua`i Beach Resort include the following three choices: 1. Valet parking at the porte-cochere; 2. Free event parking in the unpaved area beyond the covered parking stalls — get there by turning right at the first opportunity and then take a left into a dirt field; or 3. Enter the first gated area on your right, a bit closer to the ballroom entrance than the dirt entrance, and turn into that gated area. Press a button to make the gate rise, collect a ticket issued by the machine and hold onto it. Get it validated just inside the ballroom door to receive a special validation for a $10 total parking fee. Use that ticket to exit the gate, paying the balance due at a kiosk machine near the restrooms or at the gate with your credit card.

Puppy Hour with Kauai Humane Society at Hale Lihue
2025-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Join us at Hale Lihue for our fundraiser and Puppy Hour for Kauai Humane Society. Every 2nd Tuesdays of the month, meet the most adorable puppies that are available for adoption, support Ha Coffee, and donate to support our islandʻs only animal shelter.

Princeville Mo’olelo: Mōlī of Kauaʻi, a rare treasure among us – with Hob Osterlund
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Princeville Community Center, 4334 Emmalani Rd., Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
The Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday, February 11th with the return of Hob Osterlund. Hob is a wildlife enthusiast who knows a lot about mōlī! She founded the Kauaʻi Albatross Network and dedicates her time to the preservation, protection and celebration of our beloved mōlī, or Laysan albatross, along with the other endangered wildlife of Kauaʻi. Hob is an award-winning author, photographer, birding guide, Safina Center Fellow, guest lecturer and more. In this presentation, you’ll enjoy her amazing photos and delightful stories and learn how you can help protect this important iconic species.
The North Shore of Kauaʻi is the only place in the world where this majestic species nests within a human community. This, and the challenges they face due to climate change, make it our kuleana to help protect these birds, which nested here long before human contact. Be a proud Kauaʻian and learn how you can help protect our mōlī and other endangered wildlife.
Free Lecture Series: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. The presentation will also be available via Zoom. For more information, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo.
About the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more.
About Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association, doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation, education, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes Kīlauea Point, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs. With donations, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations, the organization supports visitor education, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds, volunteer training, special events, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.

Aloha Safety: Protecting our Kupuna from Falls
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Lihue Public Library, Hardy Street 4344, Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, United States
The Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with AARP-Hawaii, welcomes Cindy Fowler, Kauai Regional Coordinator and Christine Castillo and Samantha Wong with the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs Fall Prevention Program for the monthly Listen and Learn Lecture series on Kauai. The lecture on fall prevention for people with dementia will cover practical strategies, including environmental modifications and exercises, to reduce fall risk. It will feature demonstrations and provide an overview of the County of Kauai’s fall prevention program, highlighting community resources and support services. Designed for the general public, this free session aims to empower individuals to minimize their risk for falls as well, learn fall recovery techniques, and discover local available resources.

Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
2025-02-13 09:00 - 10:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Waimea Neighborhood Center, Makeke Road 4556, Waimea, HI, 96796, United States
Join us to learn about Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body and get a better understanding of brain health and lifestyle modifications that can lower your risk for cognitive decline.
Note: This meeting is open to the general public and focuses on health and well being in order to decrease the risk of dementia related illness. This is an approximate 60 minute program followed by a question and answer time. Presented by Kauai/Maui County Regional Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Cindy Fowler.
Space is limited – registration is strongly encouraged.

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hā Coffee
2025-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Ha Coffee Lihue, 4180 Rice St, Lihue, 96766
Come listen to some open mic, watch live artists paint, and check out the beer garden by Kauai Island Brewing Co. and food with Hā Coffee.
Hosted by Ulupono Initaitive and supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.

Kauai Island Crafters Fair
2025-02-15 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Koloa Neighborhood Center, 3461B Weliweli Rd., Koloa, 96756
🌺 Artisan & 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, 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 #kauaiaswhy #EngageandInspire

Grow Aloha Plant Giveaway: South Shore Visitor Center
2025-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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
