Explore Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery during the Waimea Town Celebration (waimeatowncelebration.com) February 18-25. Now celebrating its 40^th anniversary, this tribute to one of Kaua‘i’s oldest settlements and history features eight days of hula and Hawaiian music; a Hawaiian rodeo; a celebration for King Kaumuali‘i; a film festival; cultural exhibits; softball; 3-on-3 basketball tournaments; the Kilohana Long Distance Canoe Race, and a two-day ho‘olaule‘a (block party/celebration).

 The Prince Kūhiō Celebration (princekuhio.net) March 24-26 honors the life of one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved monarchs, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole, in his birthplace of Po‘ipū. Enjoy Hawaiian cultural demonstrations and hands-on learning sessions, the annual Prince Kūhiō Long Distance Canoe Race, a birthday celebration lū‘au, and more.