Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do across the Hawaiian Islands. We focus on events for locals, but visitors will find lots of useful information. For Easter weekend Malaki (March) 29-31, 2024, you'll find in-person as well … [Read more...]
Free things to do in March
Listed below are the free things to do in March. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our March events … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in March
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Affordable March events and entertainment
Our March events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue … [Read More...]
Hawaiian arts & culture
Hawaiian hula dance: where to see & learn hula
Here is a very brief introduction to the indigenous Hawaiian dance known as hula. It is intended to give you an … [Read More...]
Treasured heiau you can visit on every Hawaiian island
Listed below are heiau throughout the Hawaiian Islands that are open to the public. If you don’t know what heiau are, or … [Read More...]
May Day is Lei Day across the Hawaiian Paeʻāina
Lei Day is a uniquely Hawaiian celebration, honoring the tradition of making and wearing lei. The first Lei Day occurred … [Read More...]
Currently featured
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Where to get Easter bunny photos
The Easter Bunny's in town! Hop in to have a photo taken. Listed below are places to get a professional photo as well as any BYOC (bring your own camera) and free appearances with the EB. While Easter is a Christian holy day, it has also become a … [Read More...]
Easter egg hunts around Hawaiʻi
Like Christmas, Easter is a Christian holy day that has also become a secular holiday celebrated by retailers and non-Christian communities around the world. Secular Easter events typically include photos with a life-size Easter bunny, spring … [Read More...]
Where to buy Girl Scout Cookies in Hawaiʻi
Most people have a special place in their heart for Girl Scout Cookies. Of course, the cookies delicious, but the Girl Scout Cookie Program also helps girls follow their passions and fulfill goals. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest … [Read More...]
Prince Kūhiō Day March 26 celebrates Ke Aliʻi Makaʻāinana (Prince of the People)
Prince Kūhiō Day was established by Hawaiian territorial Legislature resolution in 1949 to honor the birthday of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, born on March 26, 1871. Prince Kūhiō is often referred to as Ke Ali’i Makaainana ("Prince of the … [Read More...]
Disaster relief: how and where to donate or volunteer
Our hearts go out to everyone on Maui. You will remain in our prayers through recovery and as rebuilding begins. Maui Wildfires November 2023 update On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept through West Maui and leveled business districts, destroyed … [Read More...]
When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi
Winter to spring is whale watching season in Hawaiʻi. The North Pacific humpback is the most common whale found in Hawaiʻi. Thousands of humpback whales migrate every year, swimming 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaiʻi and back again. While many … [Read More...]
Hawaiian Islands Farmers Markets
Listed below are farmers markets currently operating throughout the paeʻāina (archipelago, i.e. Hawaiian Islands). We also provide tips for getting the most out of your shopping day and a guide to what’s in season throughout the year. Tips for … [Read More...]
Exciting updates on our calendar…
These are the newest or hottest events from our calendar. To see all events, go to our event calendar.
O’ahu: family friendly HEART of Honolulu Street Festival
Artists and arts organizations take to the streets on Nuuanu Avenue for everyone to experience and enjoy the HEART* of … [Read More...]
O’ahu: Whose Da Kine Is It Anyway? short form improv comedy in Honolulu
An improv games extravaganza where your suggestions create a one-of-a-kind show where all the rules are there to make … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Hoʻolaulima Work Day in Waipiʻo Valley
All are welcome to volunteer and aloha ʻāina at this Hoʻolaulima Work Day. (Hoʻolaulima means "to work together"). If … [Read More...]
Maui: Annual Taro Festival in Hana
Growing taro (kalo) has been an important part of East Maui for generations. The annual Taro Festival celebrates the … [Read More...]
Big Isle: 1st Friday tour of the rugged forest preserve in Waikoloa
The Waikoloa Dry Forest Recovery project is a native dry forest restoration on 275 acres of land south of Waikoloa … [Read More...]
Maui: Sunday Sunset Jazz Series (21+ only)
Jazz Maui presents Sunset Jazz Series each month featuring an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Monthly Family Food Truck Friday in Kamuela
The Waimea Family Food Truck Friday is a monthly community event—rain or shine! Come out and support our local food and … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: Earth Day community workday at Lydgate Park
Please lend a hand with the Friends of Kamalani at a community workday. Sign-in at the Main Pavilion in Lydgate Beach … [Read More...]
Maui Classical Music Festival at historic churches
Each year, the Maui Classical Music Festival takes place in historically recognized churches on the island of Maui. … [Read More...]