Royal Paina 2010: October 23, 2010
Celebrate Kauai Historical Society's 96th anniversary with this gala affair at Smith's Tropical Paradise. It begins at 5:30 p.m. and is highlighted by a traditional Hawaiian luau with entertainment. For information, call 808-245-3373 .
Veterans Day Parade: November 6, 2010
Kauai honors its men and women who have served in America's Armed Forces with its annual Veterans Day parade on Saturday, November 6. The parade winds through Kapaa Town and ends at Kapaa Ballpark for food, entertainment, special recognitions, and a viewing of military vehicles. For information, call 808-826-1469.
18th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival: November 14, 2010
Come hear the music of Hawaii's renowned slack key guitar artists at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, while enjoying local foods and island crafts. The festival runs from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. For information, call 808-226-2697.
The Annual Festival Of Lights Parade: December 3, 2010
Bring the kids and watch the lighting of Christmas decorations at the historic Kauai County Building. This family-oriented celebration features entertainment, Christmas caroling, and a parade of floats through the heart of Lihue on Rice Street before concluding on the grounds of the Kauai County Building. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. For information, call 808-241-4925.
Christmas Craft Fair At Kauai Museum December 4-5, 2010
Enjoy the annual Christmas Craft Fair at Kauai Museum and help support the island's artisans. The daylong event will feature delicious food, Hawaiian music, and hula performances and run from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information, call 808-245-6931.
Easter Seals Hawaii Gingerbread Festival: December 11, 2010
Easter Seals Hawaii on Kauai will be selling gingerbread houses for the annual Gingerbread Festival at Kukui Grove Shopping Center. Participants are invited to build a gingerbread house with family, friends and co-workers. Gingerbread Festival packages must be pre-ordered and can be reserved by calling 808-245-7141. All proceeds raised will benefit Easter Seals Hawaii for the Kauai Early Intervention Program.
Annual Boat Parade of Lights: December 12, 2010
Boats and vessels adorned with lights and decorations for the holidays will light up Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Bay for the Nawiliwili Yacht Club's Annual Boat Parade of Lights. The boat parade sets sail at 6:00 p.m. and the public is invited to watch from the harbor area or jetty next to the U.S. Coast Guard's Nawiliwili Moorings. For information, call 808-742-2512.
Waimea Town Parade: December 18, 2010
Waimea Town will deck the streets with holiday cheer to celebrate the fun and festivities of its annual parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m. Come early and enjoy refreshments and stay afterwards for entertainment following the parade. For information, call 808-338-9957.
New Year's Eve Celebration: December 31, 2010
Celebrate the end of 2010 and welcome the New Year by enjoying an evening fireworks show at Poipu Beach Park. The fireworks show is free and open to the public.
Kauai Hawaii's Island of Discovery
Nicknamed the Garden Island, Kauai is green and flourishing with lush flora that runs from the mountains to the ocean. Kauai offers more than 50 miles of white sand beaches more beach per mile than any other island in Hawaii. Other natural wonders include the 3,567-foot deep Waimea Canyon, dubbed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific," and the 3,000-foot towering mountain cliffs overlooking the Napali Coast along the northwest shoreline.
Kauai's abundance of outdoor activities, including kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, mountain tubing, horseback riding, ATV adventures, zipline tours, and helicopter and boat tours, offer memorable vacation experiences for the whole family.
