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 ʻOkakopa (October) 25-27, 2024, you'll find events of all … [Read more...]
Free things to do in October
Listed below are the free things to do from our October events calendar. For more things to do, see our calendar of … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in October
Here are the shopping highlights for October in Hawai’i stores. Every month of the year, certain items are discounted … [Read More...]
Affordable October events & entertainment
Our October events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll … [Read More...]
Hawaiian arts & culture
Overview of Hawaiian music styles and instruments
Traditional Hawaiian music is characterized by percussion instruments, chanting, simplicity, and storytelling. As … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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Halloween haunts and events across the Hawaiian pae ʻāina
Here are free and cheap events plus spooky things to do to celebrate Halloween all around the Hawaiian Islands. 2024 Halloween Haunts and Tours Hawaiʻi Island Halloween Events Big Island Ghost Tours offers guided tours to some of Hawaii's most … [Read More...]
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF)
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) is the premiere showcase for established and emerging filmmakers in contemporary Asian, Pacific, and North American cinema. HIFF is the focus for emerging works from the Pacific Rim and an incubator for … [Read More...]
Big Isle: IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawai’i
The IRONMAN Group operates many events worldwide, including the IRONMAN® Pro Series, along with other multisport races and series, such as the The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, IRONKIDS®, and others. It is the largest participation sports … [Read More...]
Where to find Halloween carving pumpkins across the Hawaiian pae ʻāina
Listed below are places selling Halloween carving pumpkins in Hawaiʻi, including farms and grocery stores. You can buy a pumpkin at least a month before you carve it, if you store in the refrigerator, or some other place that's cool and dry … [Read More...]
Aloha Week and ʻOhana Festivals cultural events
“Aloha Week” was conceived in 1946 as a cultural revival of Hawaiian music, dance, and history, a re-imagined "makahiki"—the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival traditionally held in late-October or early November. The new Aloha Week included a parade … [Read More...]
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Hopefully, you are familiar with our emergency alert system (EAS). Most EAS messages are sent by local and state authorities. The public will typically receive emergency alerts for events such as extreme weather (hurricanes, tsunamis, flash floods, … [Read More...]
Voter’s guide for the State of Hawaii
Listed below is information about voter registration, Hawaii elections, and how to vote. All Hawaii elections are conducted by mail. The State of Hawaii Office of Elections in Pearl City is responsible for candidate filing, handling of ballots, and … [Read More...]
Contemporary Hawaiian Arts: Galleries, Craft Markets, Festivals
Listed below are resources for buying contemporary Hawaiian arts and crafts across the Hawaiian Paeʻāina (island group). You'll find several lists, including Art Galleries and permanent Craft Marketplaces, followed by seasonal Art Fairs, Craft Shows … [Read More...]
Exciting updates on our calendar…
These are the latest additions to our event calendar. To see all events, go to our event calendar.
Halloween haunts and events across the Hawaiian pae ʻāina
Here are free and cheap events plus spooky things to do to celebrate Halloween all around the Hawaiian Islands. 2024 Halloween Haunts and … [Read More...]
Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season
For many people around the world New Year's Eve is celebrated on December 31 and New Year's Day on January 1, which is the first month in … [Read More...]
New Year 2025 in Hawaiʻi
For many people around the world New Year's Eve is celebrated on December 31 and New Year's Day on January 1, which is the first month in … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Free festive Halloween celebration & Pumpkin Patch at Ward Village
Celebrate the Halloween season at South Shore Market courtyard. The event will feature a pumpkin patch, face painting, caricature … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Annual Village Coffee & Art Stroll in Holualoa
Every November, the village, in conjunction with the Kona Coffee Festival, hosts the largest celebration of Kona Coffee and Art on the … [Read More...]
Maui: annual “Made in Maui” is the county’s largest festival
Explore unique local products, savor delicious food, and connect with talented artisans at the Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Kalama Beach Club Annual Craft Fair & Sale in Kailua
The annual Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui Craft Fair offers unique handmade creations for purchase just in time for holiday shopping. Popular … [Read More...]
Kaua’i: help rebuild wall at Alakoko (aka Menehune Fishpond) every 3rd Saturday
We are all connected to a coastline, whether it be 1000 miles away, or even in your backyard. Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii (SCH) works to … [Read More...]
Maui: Hula O Nā Keiki A Hōʻike in Kaanapali
Hula O Nā Keiki, a children’s hula competition every November provides participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge for … [Read More...]