13th ANNUAL HULA FESTIVAL FOR PRINCESS KA'IULANI: The Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani hosts a week of events Oct. 14-19 to honor the legacy and birthday of Princess Victoria Ka'iulani. "Hana Hoohiwahiwa O Ka'iulani (to celebrate and honor Ka'iulani) offers free daily cultural activities including hula lessons, lei-making, 'ukulele lessons, wood-crafting and lauhala basket-weaving to the public. The weeklong celebration closes with the Princess Ka'iulani Keiki Hula Festival in the Ainahau Showroom. More than 200 children ages 5-12 from O'ahu halau will perform in this 13-year-old Waikiki tradition.

An arts and crafts fair in the Ainahau lobby offers Hawaiian jewelry, instruments, hula ornaments, feather lei, and seed bracelets. 922-5811, www.starwoodhotels.com/hawaii.

BIG ISLAND PAINTERS: The West Hawai'i Plein Air Painters will exhibit their work at Parker Ranch's Pu'uopelu Gallery in Waimea (Kamuela). Subject matter ranges from studio painted portraits and still lifes to scenes around Waimea and the West Hawai'i coastline.

Artists meet on Friday mornings at different locations to paint outside ("plein air") and critique each other's work. Those Interested can call Eric Greenhut at 808-325-7809 or e-mail egent@hawaii.rr.com. There is no fee to participate. Painters work in a variety of media including watercolors, oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolor pencils, ink, etc. and cover a wide range of experience levels. New people are welcome. The exhibition is through Oct. 30. A Meet the Artists reception with refreshments is 3-6 p.m. Oct. 6. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

KAUA'I CELEBRATION: As part of the annual Kaua'i Mokihana Festival, ResortQuest Kauai Beach at Makaiwa presents "Under the Palms at Makaiwa," celebrating Hawaiian culture through hula, music, arts and crafts. Entertainer Lady Ipo Kahaunaele will host and perform. Food and entertainment is 5-9 p.m. Sept. 25. Hula dancers will perform. 808-822-7377, www.mokihana.kauai.net.

ResortQuest Kauai Beach at Maka'iwa's kam'aina rate starts at $119 per room per night through Dec. 18. Kama'aina guests receive an "Aloha Book" at check-in (one book per room) with up to $1,300 in coupons for dining, attractions, activities, golf, spa treatments, and shopping. 866-774-2924, www.resortquesthawaii.com

FOUR SEASONS FREEBIES: Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii is offering a fifth night free at the Four Seasons Wailea through Dec. 18 (starting at $570 per night), the Four Seasons Hualalai through Dec. 14 (starting at $695) and the Four Seasons Lana'i at Manele Bay (starting at $395, through Dec. 18). Four Seasons Lana'i The Lodge at Koele offers a fourth night free through Dec. 18, starting at $295. 800-332-3442, www.fourseasonsresorts.com.

RESORTQUEST DEALS: ResortQuest Hawai'i offers every-fourth-night-free deal at 17 properties on Kaua'i, Maui, Hawai'i and O'ahu through Dec. 18, and Dec. 20 for O'ahu properties at the company's midmarket hotels and condos. 866-774-2924, www.resortquest.com

THREE FOR FREE: The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa offers a "Three for Free" package which includes a sixth night free, daily buffet breakfast for two and a guaranteed upgrade through Dec. 22. Rates start at $410 per night. www.hyattfall.com.

HILTON WAIKOLOA: Hilton Waikoloa Village is extending its $159 kama'aina room rate through Nov. 30, available on select dates. A valid Hawai'i ID must be presented at check-in; credit card guarantee and 72-hour cancellation are required. 808-886-1234 and ask for package code KAM, www.hiltonwaikoloavillage .com. Fall activities at the resort include "A Taste of the Hawaiian Range." The 12th annual Taste is Sept. 28. More than 20 local chefs will take up the challenge to prepare beef and vegetable dishes and share tips on Big Island agriculture. www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste.