The founding of the Hawaiian Kingdom can be directly associated with this one sacred structure.

And the number for the lava viewing hotline, too.

[ September 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Who can resist a paniolo parade and ho‘olaule‘a? Mark your calendar.

[ September 3, 2010; 5:00 pm; September 4, 2010; 11:00 am; 6:00 pm; ] Hawaii Island Festivals “30 Days of Aloha” brings you the Hawaiian Cultural Weekend at Waikoloa Beach Resort. At just $7 a piece to attend, these fun (and tasty!) events are a pretty cheap option for your Labor Day weekend.

Celebrating Museums Month is a month-long program where you can show your current museum membership card from any of the 13 participating museums and get in free at any of the others.

[ September 5, 2010; 10:00 am; ] The free, multi-generational festivities are open to everyone, with great food, music, hula, a mo’olelo (storytelling) contest and more. The day includes a variety of fun-filled events for all ages, including cultural demonstrations, canoe rides, pony rides and a beach clean-up contest for keiki.

[ August 28, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Is your vacation budget too tight to allow for one of the hotel luaus? Here’s a chance to try some great, authentic food and entertainment for a lot less than you’d pay for a commercial luau.

[ August 24, 2010; 7:00 pm; August 31, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Throughout the month of August.

[ August 28, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] If can, can. If no can, no can.

[ August 21, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Hear some mo‘olelo o na hoku (“Stories of the Stars”) on Mauna Kea.

[ August 21, 2010; 7:30 am; ] It showcases haari, or dragon boat teams, from across Hawai‘i and Okinawa, and canoe clubs from Hawai‘i in a friendly competition.

Have you made it to a bon dance yet this year?

[ August 22, 2010; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] From 1 to 6 p.m., stroll Kailua Village, enjoying outdoor cafes and restaurants, local musicians and artists.

[ August 21, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] Featuring Krtisty Lassiter, Stan Kaina, Uluau, and Haunani’s Aloha Expression.

In honor of legendary Master Navigator Mau Piailug who passed away on July 12, members of ‘Ohana Wa‘a (the Hawai‘i voyaging community) are sailing through the Hawaiian Islands sharing Papa Mau’s love for this ‘āina.