Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 40, Number 10, 1 October 2023 — 2023 Fall Harvest Festival [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

2023 Fall Harvest Festival

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Sept 30 - No v 12 Mon-Fri 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat & Sun 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Waimānalo, O'ahu Visit Waimānalo Country Farms' pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, country market and more. Admission fee. For more info: www.waimanalocountryfarms.com. Ghost Stories of Hawai'i Octo ber 6, 7:00 p.m. Waimea, Hawai'i Island, or Livestream From ancient Hawai'i to the present day, Storyteller Lopaka Kapanui will share spooky stories of spirits, curses, possessions, night marchers, mo'o wahine, the goddess Pele, and more! https : //lcahilutheatre . org

Royal Hawaiian Band Performances October 6, 13, 20, & 27, Noon - 1:00 p.m., Honolulu, O'ahu The Royal Hawaiian Band holds free eoncerts on the 'Iolani Palaee Grounds most Fridays. www.rhb-music.com Queen Emma Summer Palaee Festival October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu The 46th annual community festival for Hānaiakamalama returns! Tour the palaee, stroll the grounds, savor 'ono food, and enjoy music, and hula. https://daughtersofhawaii.org/hanaiakamalama/ 16th Annual Maui 'Ukulele Festival October 8, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Kahului, Maui or Livestream Watch the livestream concert on FB (a)maui.arts or YouTube (K)MauiArtsCulture The festival features music, prize giveaways, made-in-Hawai'i arts and crafts and 'ono-licious island foods for purchase. www.MauiArts.org Kama'āina Sundays October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Honolulu, O'ahu Explore 'Iolani Palaee, enjoy entertainment, and activities. The theme is Mo'olelo Traditions, highlighting stories, myths, and legends. www.iolanipalace.org October 14th Eco-Restoration October 14, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Makakilo, O'ahu Nuture native Hawaiian plants, remove invasive weeds and expand the renewed native ecosystem at Palehua. Hosted by Gil 'Ewa Lands. For more information: www.gill-ewa-lands.org.

Aloun Farms 21st Annual Pumpkin Festival October 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Kapolei, O'ahu Loeal entertainment, craft and food vendors, leeiki rides, tractor hayrides and a petting zoo. Piek a pumpkin straight from the vine. Admission fee. For more info: https://alounfarms.com/. Ko'olau 'Ohana Festival October20, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. \ Kāne'ohe, O'ahu Key Project is celebrating their 55th Anniversary, enjoy food, music, vendors and games. This event is free. www.keyproj ect.org

Hawai'i Island Festival of Birds October21, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. \ Hilo, Hawai'i A celebration of the diverse bird species of Hawai'i at the Grand Naniloa Hotel. Proceeds will support the conservation work of the Hawai'i Wildlife Center and the Conservation Council for Hawai'i. www.birdfesthawaii.org 2023 Honolulu Pride Parade & Festival October21 1 Honolulu, O'ahu • 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Parade - Magic Island to Kapi'olani Park • 1:00 - 6:00 p.m., Festival at the Waikīkī Shell. www.hawaiilgbtlegacyfoundation.com No Ho'okahi Tausani Maleahiki Legacy Fundraiser October28 | Waimea Valley, O'ahu • 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Mo'okū'auhau Kūkākūkā (Genealogy Discussion), Free • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Hula, crafters, food and entertainment, $10 kama'āina admission. • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Fashion sbow, makeke, silent auction, entertainment and more. This fundraiser is for a new Native Hawaiian Education Hālau at Pu'ukua. For more info email the.descendants.namikama@gmail.com. Waimea Valley Moonwalk October29, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Waimea Valley, O'ahu Appreciate the botanical gardens at night awash in the moonlight and tour an authentic Kauhale, Hawaiian living site. www.waimeavalley.net/moon-walks ■