Find out which Big Island events you might want to enjoy this week, and keep an eye on the end dates to make sure you won’t miss them!
There’s still time left to visit the Aloha Stadium Craft and Gift Fair to shop for custom-made products such as packaged local snacks, clothing, jewelry, produce and Korean and Japanese imports. There are many varieties of crafts to choose from, including accessories and jewelry made with healing gemstones. Homemade goodies and other delicious foods are sold at the Fair. Visit at 99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard in Aiea in the upper Halawa parking lot. Daily hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Sunday, Oct. 17. There’s a $1 admission and parking is free.
A friendly Scrabble game is happening every Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. Any skill level is welcome, and there’s no charge to play Scrabble at the Lava Shack. The event runs weekly through the end of September, at 15-2929 Pahoa Village Road in Pahoa. Call 661-858-4318 or email Celizsolange@gmail.com for more information.
Get some fresh air, an ocean view and fresh local produce every Sunday by visiting The Farmers' Market at Hamakua Harvest. Don’t miss this weekend market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Christmas Day. Hub Hawaii says, "Drink a coconut, buy a T-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua." The farmers market is located at the intersection of Mamane Street and Highway 19 in Historic Honoka'a Town. Email info@hamakuaharvest.org for more information.
Enjoy your Monday nights until Oct. 4 with Hilo Town Tavern Open Mic Night at 168 Keawe Street in Hilo from 7 p.m to 11:30 p.m. Hub Hawaii says, "Singers, rappers, poets, bands, comedians are all welcome. Happy hour prices all night long. PA and house guitar provided."