October 26

Castle Medical Center, four Sunday sessions starting Oct. 5, 2-4 p.m., $45/person, $80/couple. Geared towards couples in their third trimester giving birth at Castle Medical Center to learn about different aspects of the birth experience. (263-5400)

Le Jardin Academy Upper Campus Gymnasium, 917 Kalanianaole Hwy., Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 9-10 a.m., $35/drop-in, for ages 3-6. Quicksets Volleyball Club welcomes youth at all skill levels. (673-8571, 234-4550, quicksetsvbc.com)

Le Jardin Academy Upper Campus Gymnasium, 917 Kalanianaole Hwy., Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23. 9-10:30 a.m., $25/drop-in, for ages 12 and under. Quicksets Volleyball Club welcomes youth at all skill levels. (673-8571, 234-4550, quicksetsvbc.com)

Palladium at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 6-9:15 p.m., $8/general, $5/members. Music by Bert Burgess accompanies a dance lesson at 6 p.m., with swing, cha cha, waltz, night club 2-step, CW, salsa, fox trot and more. (778-6480)

Washington Middle School, 1633 S. King St., classes run Oct. 26-Dec. 18, check website for schedule and cost. Taiko Center of the Pacific offers classes for all ages and skill levels. (kennyendo.com/taiko-center-of-the-pacific, 737-7236)

Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 428 Kawaihae St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. Featuring specialty foods, drinks and street food vendors, plus handmade gifts, home organization, boutique clothing, decorative plants, jewelry and more. (232-9208, artsandflavors@gmail.com)

Kahala Mall, Bloodmobile, 7-11:30 a.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Kailua United Methodist Church, Kelleway House, 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. Donate blood and help save lives. Appointments recommended. (848-4770)

Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission, 89-142 Haleakala Ave., 2-7 p.m. event, 2-6 p.m. health fair, free. Health fair includes free public health screenings, including diabetes, hepatitis, blood pressure and vision, as well as food and other fair staples. (478-9883)

Kapolei High School cafeteria, 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, 7 a.m.-noon, $6/plate. Eat an island breakfast of Portuguese sausage, scrambled eggs, rice, banana muffins, fruit and POG juice while enjoying live entertainment, vendors, raffles, a karaoke contest and more. (722-2858)

Bishop Museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Free community health event designed to educate Hawaii’s children and families on healthy active lifestyles, exercise and nutrition, and injury prevention, with games, activities, entertainment and prize drawings. Admission to Bishop Museum free with valid ID to residents and military. (522-3469)

Sherwood Forest at Waimanalo Beach, across from the polo fields, 4:30-7:30 p.m., free. Bring instruments, a chair, eating utensils and a potluck dish for a night of dancing and fun. (hulacat.hawaii@gmail.com)

Royal Grove, Royal Hawaiian Center, 3-5:30 p.m., contact for cost. Keiki from infancy to 10 years old are invited to compete in the annual Royal Hawaiian Center Halloween costume contest. Prizes awarded to those who come in first, second and third places in four different categories. (royalhawaiiancenter.com)

Hawaii Nature center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, ages 3-5. Discover the hidden haunts and silken webs of the world of spiders. Search them out in the forest and glade, and learn about their homes and habits. (955-0100)

Boardriders, 201A Hamakua Dr., Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 at 7-11 p.m., $10/door, ages 21 and up. PeniDean, former lead singer of Natural Vibrations, and his band perform live alongside special guests. (239-5867)

Kapiolani Bandstand, 1 p.m., free. Royal Hawaiian Band performs. (922-5331)

Still & Moving Center, 5-7 p.m., free with required RSVP. Enjoy Indian food and plenty of cultural entertainment on a night that celebrates the victory of light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance. (stillandmovingcenter.com)

Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha – Hawaii Dazaifu Tenmangu, through Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $50 donation includes blessing, Chitose-Ame candy, omamori and gift. The shrine blesses children age 3, boys age 5 and girls age 7. Reservations required. (841-4755, e-shrine.org)

Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive #205, 9-11 a.m., free. Morning chants and meditation are followed by an opportunity to share or hear poetry or prose that is meaningful to others. (342-6298)

Still & Moving Center, 7-8:30 p.m., donations appreciated. See and hear drum masters of Indian tabla and Japanese taiko perform together. (stillandmovingcenter.com)

Kaimuki High School, 3 p.m., $10. KHS’s Performing Arts Center puts on “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” for all ages. (733-4913)

Gallery on the Pali, exhibit runs until Dec. 4, Mondays-Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays 2-6 p.m., free. Stuart Robson and Brennan Simcock display paintings and monoprints. (595-4047)