Kauai Events
April
Pau Hana Monday Market
Mondays
Peruse farm fresh produce, fruits and flowers, snacks and food products while enjoying live music. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Kukui Grove Center, kukuigrovecenter.com
Toddler Tuesdays
First and Third Tuesdays
Dance and sing along with The Showtime Characters and featured guests followed by photos. 11 a.m. Kukui Grove Center, kukuigrovecenter.com
Kauai Culinary Market
Wednesdays
A weekly farmers market featuring fruits, vegetables, flowers and a cooking demonstration. 3:30 to 6 p.m. The Shops at Kukuiula, (808) 742-9545
Makai Music & Art Festival
Wednesdays
A weekly gathering with performances by local musicians and an assortment of handmade jewelry, crafts, art and more from local vendors. Free. 1 to 5 p.m. Princeville, Makai Lawn, (808) 318-7338
Aloha Market
Thursdays
Everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to noodles, spices and treats, along with jewelry, clothing, art and more for purchase. Hula performance at 12:30 p.m. every week. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NTBG South Shore Visitor Center, (808) 742-2623
Aloha Friday Art Nights
Fridays
Each Friday night, Kress Street fills with live art demonstrations. From music to murals, artists share their craft with the community. Kress Street, Lihue, (808) 652-1442
Hanapepe Art Night
Fridays
Hanapepe town comes to life with food trucks, street performers, live music and opportunities to talk story with local artists and gallery owners. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. Hanapepe, hanapepe.org
Old Kapaa Town Hoolaulea Multicultural Celebration
First Saturdays
Food vendors, crafts and treasures from local artisans and services from local nonprofit organizations along with live multicultural performances. 5 to 9 p.m. Old Kapaa Town, kbakauai.org
Weekdays Ongoing
Kilauea, Kauai
Set on a 63-acre historic property, Common Ground offers visitors the opportunity to visit a 100-year-old stone dam and waterfall, enjoy a food forest tour and savor farm-to-table dining.
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Hanalei Farmers Market
Saturdays
Locally grown fruits and vegetables from Kauai's North Shore along with fresh-squeezed juices, locally made honey, fresh-baked goods and arts and crafts. 9 a.m. for seniors, 9:30 a.m. to noon for general admission. Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei, (808) 826-1011
Anahola Night Market
Last Saturdays
Live music, food and handmade products from over twenty local vendors. 4 to 9 p.m. Anahola Marketplace, (808) 320-7846
Downtown Lihue Night Market
Second Saturdays
Locally made crafts, gifts, food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment and more. Featuring more than fifty vendors each month. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Kress Street, Lihue, (808) 652-1442
Alakoko Plant Swap
Sundays
This weekly market offers plant lovers the chance to buy, sell or trade a variety of greenery. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alakoko Shop, (808) 652-1442
Local Treasures Market
First Sundays
An outdoor market showcasing products from local artisans, crafters, food trucks, bakers and vintage vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kauai Veterans Center, (808) 635-4314
Wailua Bay Creators Fair
Fourth Sundays
Artisan goods, clothing, accessories, handsewn items, jewelry, photography, wood carvings, home decor and more accompanied by live music and local food vendors. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, Kauai, Wailua Bay, (808) 746-2162
Constellations
Through 4/13
A simple encounter between a man and a woman leads to an exploration of the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raises questions about the difference between choice and destiny. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, kauaicommunityplayers.org
Drag Racing
4/5
NHRA drag racing featuring some of the state's fastest cars. 2 p.m. Kauai Raceway Park, dragracekauai.com
Anat Cohen Quartetinho
4/6
Grammy-nominated jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen performs with her ensemble Quartetinho. KCC Performing Arts Center, kauai-concert.org
Princeville Night Market
4/13
This monthly festival features live music, pottery, paintings, apparel, jewelry and more than forty local artisans. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Shopping Center, princevillecenter.com
Kauai Brewers Festival
4/19
Featuring over thirty different beers, dishes from local restaurants, live music and games. 2 to 5 p.m. Lihue, kauaibrewersfestival.squarespace.com
May
Walter & Irmalee Pomroy Lei Contest
5/1
Kauai Museum holds its annual lei contest, followed by a silent auction to bid on the winning designs, giveaways and more. Kauai Museum, (808) 245-6931
Drag Racing
5/3
NHRA drag racing featuring some of the state's fastest cars. 2 p.m. Kauai Raceway Park, dragracekauai.com
Cabaret
5/16-6/1
Revisit this timeless classic set in 1930s Berlin. At the Kit Kat Klub, the enigmatic master of ceremonies and the dazzling performer Sally Bowles entertain with unforgettable music, dance and drama. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, kauaicommunityplayers.org
Princeville Night Market
5/11
This monthly festival features live music, pottery, paintings, apparel, jewelry and more than forty local artisans. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Princeville Shopping Center, (808) 635-2572
Pedal to the Meadow Bike Race
5/25
A 15.75-mile USA Cycling-sanctioned hill climb race along the Waimea Canyon rim up to the Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow in Kokee State Park. Kekaha, pedaltothemeadow.com