Kauaʻi Connect

Free Hula Show & Craft Fair with Tamatea Nui O Kaua’i Every Thursday
2026-10-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-15 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!!

Kūpuna Jam Sessions at Hale Līhuʻe
2026-10-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-10-19 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.

Writer’s Garden
2026-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The Writers Garden is a networking event for local writers. Writers have the opportunity to present their work and receive feedback from other writers.

Aloha Friday Art Nights at Hale Līhuʻe
2026-10-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-16 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.

Kanikapila
2026-10-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | HI
Celebrate Aloha Friday with live music performances by local Kaua’i bands and artists.

Kauai Made Craft Fair Saturdays at Kauai Shores Hotel
2026-10-10 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-17 15:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Shores, 420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, HI, 96766, United States

Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market
2026-10-10 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

SUNDAY Special SOUND BATH & YIN YOGA
2026-10-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-18 08:30 - 09:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kauai Shores Hotel, 420 Papaloa Rd., Kapaa, HI, 96746, United States
EVERY SUNDAY join Anya Love for a Special SOUND BATH & YIN YOGA
Sound Healing Bath with Crystal Bowls and Restorative/Yin Yoga – with Anya Love
Relax and fall deep into your own restorative yoga universe with a crystal bowl sound meditation. A blissful state of consciousness and a very relaxed body are achievable through this experience. Relaxing yet elevating harmonic pure tones offer a rejuvenating break from busy lives. Anya is dedicated to creating an experience of healing and balance.
With the help of Anya’s magical crystal bowls and gentle, slow yin yoga, you are able to cultivate an inner harmony and discover answers from within…
Benefits:
– Physical, Spiritual & Emotional Balance
– A Clear Mind with Increased Focus
– Feeling Lighter, Not Tighter in Your Body
– Deeper appreciation of Self
– Restful Sleep
– Stress Relief
– Harmony and Flow
– Deep Relaxing Meditation Techniques

lululemon Sunday Yoga
2026-10-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-18 09:00 - 10:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Palm Court
Start your mornings with mindful movement and meditation with this free event at the Palm Court. Bring your favorite yoga mat or come early to shop for a new favorite.

Coffee and Play for Keiki at Hale Līhuʻe x Hā Coffee
2026-10-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Bring your keiki for softplay, games, and books. Open to all. Free entry with purchase of $10 or more.

Anahola Farmers Market
2026-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anahola Marketplace, Kuhio Highway at Milemaker 12.5 North of Kapaa, Anahola, 96703
On Mondays from 3 to 6pm come to the Anahola Marketplace at 4523 Ioane Rd for a fun community gathering! Local community members offer farm fresh produce, baked goods, teas, ferments, eggs, veggie starts, meals, local art, handmade goods, and services and offerings like face painting, henna, braids and Lomi lomi massage. Families and visitors can also enjoy our food truck food court and explore our on site shops and retailers!

Hula at The Shops
2026-10-12 17:00 - 17:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Palm Court
Experience the beauty and tradition of hula at The Shops at Kukuiʻula! Join us every Monday in the Palm Court for a special performance by Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leināʻala!
A respected hālau with a history of recognition at the prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival, Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leināʻala shares the beauty, artistry, and traditions of hula with the community.
Come enjoy an evening of Hawaiian music, hula, and aloha, then stay to dine and shop at The Shops.

YWCA Kaua’i hosts hula lessons at Hale Lihue
2026-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Sign up by emailing kawena@ywcakauai.org. From Keiki to kupuna, all are welcomed, lessons taught by Kumu Hula Kamalani.
Bring bottled water and pareo.

Makai Music & Art Festival Kauai
2026-10-14 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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Improv & Open Mic Community Nights
2026-10-16 17:30 - 22:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, 4411 Kikowaena St, Lihue, 96766
Hawaii Children’s Theatre and Kauaʻi Community Players present Improv Night & Open Mic! Join us for a fun, creative evening of theatre games, improv, and open mic performances. Kids are invited from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for Improv/Open Mic, followed by Adults Improv from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and Open Mic at 8:30 pm. Dates are Fridays: June 19, July 17, Sept. 18, and Oct. 16. $5 pay at the door.

Artisans & Crafters Fair
2026-10-17 08:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Church of the Pacific, Princeville, 4520 Kapaka Street, Princeville, HI, 96722, United States
🌺 Artisans & Crafters Fair Event 🌺
Hosted by Kauai Island Crafters Fair
Discover the heart and soul of Kauai at our Artisans & Crafters Fair Event, where creativity, culture, and community come together in the most inspiring way. With over 12 years of celebrating local talent, the Kauai Island Crafters Fair has hosted these events becoming a beloved gathering place for those who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and the stories behind handmade goods.
Each month, we transform our indoor venue into a vibrant marketplace filled with the sights, textures, and aloha spirit that make Kauai so special. From meticulously handcrafted jewelry and island-inspired artwork to sewn textiles, home décor, apparel, and one-of-a-kind gifts, every booth offers something meaningful and truly made on Kauai.
This is more than shopping—it’s an experience. Wander the aisles, meet the makers, and connect directly with the artisans who pour their passion into every piece. Whether you’re a visitor searching for the perfect keepsake or a local supporting your community, you’ll feel the magic that only a handmade market can bring.
✨ Why You’ll Love Our Monthly Markets:

Handmade with Aloha: Shop an ever-changing collection of locally crafted goods you won’t find anywhere else.
Meet the Artisans: Hear the stories, inspirations, and traditions behind each creation.
Support Local: Your purchases directly support Kauai’s small businesses and creative community.
Easy & Comfortable: Enjoy an indoor shopping experience with convenient outdoor parking.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and make it a monthly tradition to celebrate Kauai’s incredible creative talent. Every event offers something new, something special, and something unforgettable.
📍 Location: Indoors | Convenient Outdoor Parking
📣 Interested Vendors: kauaiislandcraftersfair@gmail.com
📲 IG Follow & share the love: @kauaiislandcraftersfair
Come experience the joy of handmade, the power of community, and the spirit of Kauai—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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Direct From Broadway: Kelli O’Hara
2026-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | KCC Performing Arts Center, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
elli O’Hara Tony Award-Winning Actress.

Kelli will be singing an evening of yours and her favorite songs.

Kelli O’Hara has established herself as one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies. The Tony Award winner, Emmy, SAG, and Grammy-nominated actress has appeared in twelve Broadway shows for which she has garnered nine Tony Award nominations. She won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Grammy, Drama League and Outer Critics nominations for her portrayal of Anna Leonowens in The King and I. O’Hara’s other Broadway credits include Kiss Me Kate, The Bridges of Madison County, Nice Work if You Can Get It, South Pacific, The Pajama Game, The Light in the Piazza, Sweet Smell of Success, Follies, Dracula, and Jekyll & Hyde. O’Hara received an Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Katie Bonner in Topic’s hit web series, The Accidental Wolf, and can currently be seen on HBO’s The Gilded Age, which was nominated for a SAG award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Season 2. Additional film and television credits include Showtime’s Master of Sex, 13 Reasons Why, Blue Bloods, All My Children, All the Bright Places, Peter Pan Live!, Sex & The City 2, Martin Scorsese’s The Key to Reserva, The Good Fight, N3mbers, and Car Talk. In 2015, she made history as the first artist to make the crossover from Broadway to Opera when she made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Lehar’s The Merry Widow opposite Renee Fleming and in 2018 returned as Despina in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte. She was last seen at The Metropolitan Opera in the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ The Hours as Laura Brown, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording. O’Hara is a frequent performer on PBS’s live telecasts, The Kennedy Center Honors, and performs often alongside The New York Philharmonic and The New York Pops. Along with her two Grammy nominations, her solo albums, Always and Wonder in the World, are available on Ghostlight. O’Hara recently completed a critically-acclaimed limited Broadway engagement of the new musical Days of Wine and Roses, which also garnered rave reviews during its Off-Broadway run at The Atlantic Theatre Company. She won the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical in addition to receiving Tony and Drama League Nominations for her role. Kelli just finished a limited run on Broadway in the play Fallen Angels, which earned her an additional Tony Award nomination.

Ohana FitFest
2026-10-18 07:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy., Kilauea, HI, 96754, United States
Ohana FitFest is a joyful celebration of community that blends fun and fitness for all ages and 2026 will be the 13th anniversary!
10K Trail Run and 5K Obstacle Run/Walk: Start/Finish line and community fair at Anaina Hou Community Park and race course on the Wai Koa Trail.
Registered runners & walkers receive a free Ohana FitFest hat and Sunday Breakfast Burrito (while supplies last).
TEAM PRIZES: Runners and walkers, link your individual registration to a team. Fun prizes given to the Largest Team, Fastest Team, Team With Most Spirit, and new this year, Team With Best Costume!
GRANTS: The FitFest impact goes far beyond event day; since its inception, Ohana FitFest has donated over $160,000 to support local health programs. Grants from this year’s event will be donated to North Shore elementary schools and Namahana School.
SPONSORS: Want to help make this a successful event? Click here to sponsor Ohana FitFest.
VOLUNTEERS: Contact Maylette Garces: maylette@northshoregive.org, (808) 720-1645.

Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival
2026-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kilohana Luau Pavilion, Kaumualii Highway 3-2087, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Mark your calendar for the 11th Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival a celebration of all things chocolate and coffee with lots of sampling, educational displays and workshops, entertainment and exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and coffee products, from around the state. The Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival happens on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Kilohana Plantation in the Luau Pavilion highlighting all the attributes of these two favorite local crops.
The festival takes place in Lihue Kauaʻi and includes, informative presentations, live entertainment, a silent auction, sampling and much more. Support provided by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, County of Kauaʻi, Lydgate Farms, Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative, Special Events Hawaiʻi, and Malama Kauaʻi.
If you require an auxiliary aid or other modification, please call Amy Hammond at 808-223-6040 or email specialeventshawaii@gmail.com at least one week prior to event.
WHEN: Sunday, October 18, 10 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Kilohana Plantation, in the Luau Pavilion on the Island of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi
TICKETS: Ticket will be available in advance online and at the door, while supplies last.
For more information and tickets visit http://www.KauaiChocolateandCoffeeFestival.com

Pop up Speakeasy with Live Jazz Music by Lady Ipo and Friends
2026-10-18 16:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Doors open at 4pm, food and drinks.5pm music begins.
Sign up online before it sells out!
