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 Kepakemapa (September) 22-24, 2023, you'll find in-person … [Read more...]
Best things to buy in September
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Free things to do in September
Listed below are the free things to do from our September events calendar. We’ll continue to update this calendar … [Read More...]
Affordable September events & entertainment
Our September events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll … [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...]
37 onolicious local and Hawaiian foods
Local food in Hawaiʻi is influenced by several different things, including “canoe plants” brought by sea voyaging … [Read More...]
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Aloha Festivals Oʻahu events and ʻOhana Festivals on neighbor islands
“Aloha Week” was conceived in 1946 as a cultural revival of Hawaiian music, dance, and history—a re-imagined makahiki, the ancient Hawaiian festival held in late-October or early November. In the early years, Aloha Week included a parade and the … [Read More...]
Maui Invitational college basketball tournament Thanksgiving Week
The Maui Invitational is an annual NCAA basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving Week in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi. The event has long been considered the nation's preeminent early season college basketball tournament. Eight NCAA Division I men's … [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 2023 On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept through West Maui and leveled business districts, destroyed historic sites, … [Read More...]
Hawaiʻi: Kīlauea volcano eruption report September 2023
An eruption began at Kīlauea summit on September 10, 2023 on the downdropped block in Kīlauea 's summit caldera. By September 16, based upon visual and geophysical observations, the eruption had ended. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions have decreased … [Read More...]
2023 Waikīkī Block Festivals on Kalākaua Avenue feature local vendors all day long
The bustling neighborhood of Waikīkī is home to frequent parades and street festivals throughout the year, including the ʻOhana Block Party Festivals. For these street festivals, Kalākaua Avenue is lined with local food vendors selling everything … [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...]
Ultimate Guide: budget-friendly transportation in Hawaii
Lucky you live in Hawai’i! For a budget-friendly island lifestyle, keeping transportation costs down is essential. We got you covered with this comprehensive list of transportation options, whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or … [Read More...]
IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawai’i
The IRONMAN Group operates many events worldwide, including the IRONMAN® Triathlon 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 … [Read More...]
Hawaiian Airlines annual Holoholo Challenge
The Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge launched in 2020 as an opportunity for friends to holoholo (go out) and stay connected. Inspired by the Hawaiian Islands, the virtual fitness challenge features courses that span the distance between some of … [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...]
Best concert venues in Hawaiʻi
Hawai’i has a range of concert halls and other venues for hosting music performances, from local talent to national touring acts. In addition, you can enjoy original plays as well as Broadway musicals, intimate jazz shows to on-your-feet rock … [Read More...]
