The annual State Fair kicks off Memorial Day weekend (May 24-July 7, Aloha Stadium). Part of Honolulu’s Tropical Triple Crown race series, the 16th annual Hibiscus Half Marathon also offers a 15K and 5 Miler with medals and snacks (Kapiolani Park, May 26). Help preserve our past at Historic Hawaii Foundation’s 50thAnniversary Gala (The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, June 8; $500 for members, $750 for non-members).