April

Waimea Plantation Lifestyle Tour
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Walking tours through the Waimea Plantation Cottages and the Waimea Sugar Company "camp" houses, which date from the turn of the twentieth century. Waimea Town, (808) 337-1005

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 p.m. 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 Art Walk
First Saturdays
Food vendors, crafts and treasures from local artisans, and services from local nonprofit organizations along with live multicultural performances. Old Kapaa Town, kbakauai.org

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, delicious food and handmade products from over twenty local vendors. 4 to 9 p.m. Anahola Marketplace, (808) 320-7846

Princeville Farmers & Arts Market
Saturdays 
Farm fresh fruits and veggies, along with local artisans, vintage treasures, live music and more. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Princeville Community Center, bloomandprosperhawaii.com

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

Six Degrees of Separation
Through 4/14
As truths and lies intertwine, this gripping drama challenges our perceptions and forces us to question the boundaries of our own lives. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, (808) 245-7700

Drag Racing
4/6
NHRA drag racing featuring some of the state's fastest cars. 2 p.m. Kauai Raceway Park, dragracekauai.com

Downtown Lihue Night Market
4/13
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

Princeville Night Market
4/14
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

Leftover Salmon
4/19-21
Leftover Salmon is an American jam band with a signature blend of bluegrass, rock, country and zydeco. Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, anainahou.org

Kauai Brewers Festival
4/20
Featuring over thirty different beers, dishes from local restaurants, live music and games. 2 to 6 p.m. Kauai Philippine Cultural Center, kauaibrewersfestival.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. 10 a.m. Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort, (808) 245-6931

Drag Racing
5/4
NHRA drag racing featuring some of the state's fastest cars and a special 4x4 Truck Off. Racetrack opens at 9 a.m. with qualifying races at 2 p.m. Kauai Raceway Park, dragracekauai.com

Kimberly Akimbo
5/10-26
Suffering from a disease that causes her to age four and a half times as fast as normal, a teenage girl must also navigate an exceptionally dysfunctional family, high school and love. An utterly unique and often hilarious perspective on life. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, (808) 245-7700

Downtown Lihue Night Market
5/11
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

Kauai World Challenge
5/11
A 34-mile coastal paddling relay for OC1 and OC2 canoes, surf skis and stand up paddleboards starting at Wailua Beach Park and finishing at Salt Pond Beach Park, with entertainment, cultural activities and an awards party. Lihue, kauaihoewaa.org

Princeville Night Market
5/12
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
5/26
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