Affordable Travel 101: When is Aloha Festivals and what's the schedule, Part 2

Heres a list of cultural and Aloha Festivals activities taking place in Waikiki at Royal Hawaiian Center. All activities are FREE!

Friday, September 18
Ukulele class: 10:00 -11:00 a.m., Paina Lanai food terrace
Lei-making class: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Building A near Aunty Bella's Lei Stand
Piano music with Jimmy Kaina: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Paina Lanai
Kuuipo Kumukahi: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., The Royal Grove

Saturday, September 19
Polynesian Cultural Center performance: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m., The Royal Grove
Piano music with Jimmy Kaina: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Paina Lanai
Hula Kahiko at Helumoa: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m., The Royal Grove
Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. The important to budget travel is to plan ahead. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our minds. Organizing and consuming our travel budget properly is a priority for most families. Lowering consuming and costs, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievements and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while vacationing is simple: Even if your personal funds is incredibly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, whether on a funds or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel expenses!. Royal Hawaiian Center will anchor this year's Waikiki Hoolaulea with the best in island entertainment. The Aloha Festivals' Royal Court will make an appearance on Royal Hawaiian Center's stage fronting The Royal Grove at 7:00 p.m. Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble and Concert Glee performs afterwards. At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Mufi Hannemann will make a special presentation, and at 8:00 p.m., Teresa Bright will fill the air with her melodious Hawaiian jazz.

Sunday, September 20
Ulana Lau Niu (coconut leaf weaving): 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., The Royal Grove

Monday, September 21
Lomilomi massage class: 11 a.m. - noon, Level 1, Building A
Piano music with Joe Mahoe. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Paina Lanai
Kawika Trask & Friends: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Royal Grove
Kealoha Kalama Trio: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Paina Lanai

Tuesday, September 22
Hawaiian Quilting class: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Level 3, Buildings A/B Bridge
Ukulele class: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Paina Lanai
Hula class: 11:00 a.m. - noon, The Royal Grove
Piano music with Joe Mahoe: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Paina Lanai
Kawika Trask & Friends: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Royal Grove
Kealoha Kalama Trio: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Paina Lanai
Halau Hula o Nawahine: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, September 23
Lomilomi massage class: 11:00 a.m. - noon. Level 1, Building A
Ukulele class: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Paina Lanai
Piano music with Joe Mahoe: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Paina Lanai
Keoahu: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., The Royal Grove
Kealoha Kalama Trio: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Paina Lanai

Thursday, September 24
Ukulele class: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Paina Lanai
Polynesian Cultural Center performance: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m., The Royal Grove
Hula class: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., The Royal Grove
Piano music with Aaron Sala: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Paina Lanai
Puuhonua: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., The Royal Grove
Kealoha Kalama Trio: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Paina Lanai

Friday, September 25
Ukulele class: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Paina Lanai
Piano music with Jimmy Kaina. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Paina Lanai
Kuuipo Kumukahi: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., The Royal Grove
Kealoha Kalama Trio: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Paina Lanai

Saturday, Septemer 26
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade: 9:00 a.m.
A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pau riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula halau and marching bands will brighten Kalakaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. This must see event will pay homage to the art of hula.
Polynesian Cultural Center performance: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m., The Royal Grove
Piano music with Jimmy Kaina: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Paina Lanai
Hula Kahiko at Helumoa: 6:00 - 6:30 pm., The Royal Grove

FREE PARKING: offer valid through January 31, 2010 Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki with 10 levels of parking and more than 600 stalls located adjacent to the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The Center's free parking promotion offers 3 hours of free parking with any restaurant validation and 2 hours free parking with any food court validation. Royal Hawaiian Theater/Level 4 validations apply for $5 parking after 10:00 p.m. Dining and entertainment validations can be combined with retail validations of $2 for 2 hours. No minimum purchase is required for validation.

To learn more about the Center, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

Aloha Festivals is Hawai'is premier cultural showcase, a celebration of Hawai'is music, dance and history intended to preserve the unique island traditions. We invite you to explore and find out what makes Aloha Festivals special. Aloha Festivals is proudly presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

For more information on Aloha Festivals, click here.

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