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 the weekend of ʻApelila (April) 26-28, 2024, you'll find in-person as … [Read more...]
Free things to do in April
Listed below are the free things to do in April. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our April events … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in April
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Affordable April events and entertainment
Our April events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue … [Read More...]
Hawaiian arts & culture
Wayfinding: Polynesian navigation and the Hawaiian star compass
Many people, of which I am one, consider Polynesians to be the greatest navigators in history. When Greeks and Romans … [Read More...]
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...]
Currently featured
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(while supplies last) Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
On the Amazon retail marketplace, consumers can buy just about anything: books, clothing, food, electronics, household goods, and much, much more. Other popular offerings include Prime membership, the Kindle digital reader, Alexa in-home virtual … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: public stargazing events around the island
Located in the central Pacific, the the island of Oʻahu offers stargazing opportunities with less light and air pollution compared to other metropolitan areas on the U.S. mainland. In addition, the Hawaiian Islands are the southernmost location in … [Read More...]
Waikīkī SPAM JAM street food festival
Other places in the world celebrate iconic local food, such as garlic, onions, pickles, oysters, mussels, lutefisk, and more. The annual Waikīkī SPAM JAM street festival is Hawaiʻi's answer to an iconic food festival. Introduced in 1937 by Hormel … [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 ongoing updates On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept through West Maui and leveled business districts, destroyed historic … [Read More...]
Free entrance days in Hawaii National Parks
Several days each year, all National Park Service (NPS) sites that charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone. The other 400 National Parks across the country are free all the time. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit … [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 in downtown Honolulu in 1927. Honolulu Star-Bulletin writer and poet, Don Blanding suggested the idea. In 1929, Lei Day became a … [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.
Kauaʻi: ʻOhana Fun Festival in Līhuʻe
Child & Family Service (CFS) is hosting an 'Ohana Fun Festival for Kaua'i families. The FREE family-focused event is … [Read More...]
Big Isle: 1st Monday Chess club in North Kohala
Beginners and veteran players are welcome! Chess club meets on the first Monday evening of each month (in the event of a … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Bad Art Night in Pahoa
Continuing by popular demand – Bad Art Night! Tonight’s theme is Speed Art. Participants sit in a circle and paint for 5 … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: West Side Writers’ Group in Waimea
The West Side Writers’ Group is open to adults (18+) who write creative fiction, nonfiction, and/or poetry. Although … [Read More...]
Big Isle: beginning knitting in Kona
Learn the knitted cast on, the knit, and bind of stitches by making a dishcloth. This 1.5-hour program is suitable for … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: FREE community event for folks of all ages at all YMCA locations
Celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day® with a FREE community event for folks of all ages! All YMCA locations will be open to … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Annual May Day Celebration at Waikīkī Shell
Annual May Day Celebration, Ke Kai Ola (Hālau I Ka Wēkiu) features hula and other Polynesian dances, live music, … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Lei Day festivities in Kakaʻako
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi nei! Enjoy a morning filled with Hawaiian music and hula. There will be fresh flowers for … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Tunisian slice-of-life drama “Under the Fig Trees” at HoMA
A day in the lives of men and women harvesting a fig crop under the critical eyes of a labor boss. The film is an … [Read More...]