December

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
 
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
 
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, hand-sewn 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
 
Small Works Show
Through 1/3
A show of small works-16 by 16 inches maximum-created by local artists. Presented by the Kauai Society of Artists. Kukui Grove Shopping Center, (808) 228-9624
 
Lights on Rice Parade
12/6
This annual tradition marks the arrival of the holiday season. Lihue community members light up their vehicles and themselves for a parade up Rice Street from Vidinha Stadium to the historic County Building. 6:30 p.m. Free. Lihue, (808) 635-5404
 
The Lonely Hearts: Beatles and Beyond
12/7
The Lonely Hearts perform the music of the Beatles and similar artists for a night of groovy tunes and electric vibes. Anaina Hou Porter Pavilion, (808) 828-2118
 
Princeville Night Market
12/8
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
 
Talk Story Piano Duo
12/8
Pianist Jonathan Korth joins pianist Monica Chung for a two-piano concert with storytelling and performances of Rachmaninoff's Fantasie Tableaux Op.5 and a duo arrangement of Marc-Andre Hamelin's Circus Galop. KCC Performing Arts Center, kauai-concert.org

January

On Golden Pond
1/3-1/19
Kauai Community Players present Ernest Thompson's 1979 play about aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on a lake called Golden Pond. Puhi Theatrical Warehouse, kauaicommunityplayers.org
 
Princeville Night Market
1/12
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
 
Hoaloha Day
1/15
The public is invited to experience the Formal Gardens at Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. Docents will be stationed throughout the gardens to answer questions about plants, sculptures, and the garden's history alongside slack key and hula performances. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens, Sculpture Park and Hardwood Plantation, naainakai.org