North Shore - Van's Triple Crown of Surfing features the champions of the men's and women's - 808-637-2299 - free - www.bigwaveshawaii.com

Waimea Bay - Quicksilver in memory of Eddie Alkau - www.bigwaveshawaii.com

Honolulu - Honolulu Marathon, with more than 25.000 participants, the Honolulu Marathon is one of the largest foot races of the world - www.honolulumarathon.org

Honolulu - Iolani Palace - Queen Kapiolani's Birthday Celebration - 808-522-0831 - www.iolnipalace.org

Volcanoes National Park - Rare Bird Hke with Jack Jeffrey - Take a "Rare Bird Hike" with renowned wildlife biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey. Let an expert lead you through a rarely-explored pu'u, or hill, at 6,000 ft. elevation just off of Saddle Road. The forest fosters many populations of native birds no longer present at lower elevations, mainly due to the spread of avian diseases. The 3 mile moderate hike traverses over uneven ground and small, rocky hills. Transportation provided, with pick-ups in Hilo, Kea'au, and Volcano. Allow for additional travel time. Cost: $65 (financial aid available). Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org for more info.

Captain Cook - Amy B. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden - Christmas in the Garden - Join talented artisans as they present and sell their garden-related wares from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m - 808-323-3318 for info or email agg@bishopmuseum.org

Volcano Village - Niaulani Nature Walk, free forest tour in volcano - 808-967-8222 - www.volcanoartcenter.org

Kokua Kalilua Hulihee Palace Concert Series and Village Stroll - For info about the Village Stroll, email info@kona-kohala.com

Wailea Village Historic Preservation - Annual Mochi Pounding - Celebrate the New Year with demonstrations of and participation in traditional Japanese mochi pounding and making the rice cakes. Hearty local lunch included for $5. Location: Akiko's Buddhist Bed and Breakfast at 15-mile marker, Hwy. 19 on Hamakua Coast. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. - 808-963-6422 or e-mail msakiko@hawaii.rr.com

Honolua Bay - Billabong Pro Maui - The last Triple Crown contest of the year and the only women's stand-alone ASP event in Hawaii, the Billabong Pro Maui brings host to amazing international talent. - www.triplecrownofsurfing.com

Kahului - Willie K with Maui Pops Orchestra - 808-242-7469 - www.mauiarts.org - tickets $ 12 $ 35 $ 45 $ 55

Hanalei - Community Center - Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Free gift drawing. Tickets $20 ($15 keiki and seniors) Seating Limited.