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 long holiday weekend of August 12-14, 2022, you'll find in-person as … [Read more...]

Affordable August events
Our August events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue … [Read More...]

Best things to buy in August
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 August
Listed below are the free things to do from our August events calendar. We’ll continue to update this calendar … [Read More...]
Hawaiian arts & culture

Introduction to Hawaiian music styles and instruments
Traditional Hawaiian music is characterized by percussion instruments, chanting, simplicity, and storytelling. As … [Read More...]

Aloha Festivals Signature and ʻOhana Events
“Aloha Week” was conceived in 1946 as a cultural revival of Hawaiian music, dance, and history—a re-imagined makahiki, … [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...]
Currently featured
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2022 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...]

OceanFest waterman sports festival honors Duke Kahanamoku
Every year in Hawaiʻi, events are held to celebrate the life of Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and to honor his Aloha spirit and achievements in surfing and other water sports. About Duke Kahanamoku Hawaiian royalty were the first surfers in … [Read More...]

Oʻahu: U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline Kāneʻohe Bay Air Show Aug 13-14, 2022
Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) is excited to open their gates to Oahu’s resident community and island visitors for the Kāneʻohe Bay (K-Bay) Air Show and MCBH Open House in August. Headlining the K-Bay air show is the U.S. Navy’s premier aerobatic … [Read More...]

Traditional Japanese Obon Festivals celebrate ancestors in Hawaiʻi
The centuries-old custom of Obon came to Hawai‘i in the 19th Century with sugar cane plantation workers. The Japanese summer tradition honors ancestors who have passed on and expresses appreciation for giving us life. Festivities can include Bon … [Read More...]

Oʻahu: How to get free admission & discount tickets to Bishop Museum
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, known simply as the Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state of Hawaii. It is the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific. It's primary purpose is to represent and serve the interests of … [Read More...]

Hawaiian Islands Farmers Markets
Listed below are farmers markets currently operating throughout the 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 shopping at a farmers market … [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.
Oʻahu: Pacific Sisters discuss Mana Atua/Mana Akua as a wider expression of Mana Wahine at HISAM
The Pacific Sisters are a fluid collective of Māori, Tongan, Sāmoan, and Cook Island women, soles, and faʻafafine … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Discuss the August 13 primary results in Kaimukī with Civil Beat
Get together over a cup of coffee and discuss the results of the August 13 primary election with Civil Beat on the … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: East End Hot Rod Car Show in Hawaiʻi Kai
Check out the island’s hottest cars on Labor Day, at the East End Hot Rod Car Show, happening at Hawaii Kai Towne … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow at Bishop Museum
The O'ahu Inter-Tribal Council is the legacy of local Kanaka 'Oiwi and military Native Americans from Turtle Island. … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Kona Nui Nights free live mele & hula at Ward Village
Kona Nui Nights returns to Victoria Ward Park at Ward Village on Wednesday, October 5 from 6pm to 8pm. Enjoy live mele … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Koʻolau Sunset popup night market in Kāneʻohe
Ko'olau Sunset Market is an independent mixed popup night market on select Saturdays each month. The market is FREE and … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Hula Hoʻolauna Aloha Festival in Waikīkī
The Hula Ho‘olauna Aloha Festival was created in 2002 and organized by JALPAK International Japan to foster friendship … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Mele on the Marina local music & hula in Hawaiʻi Kai
Hawaii Kai Towne Center is pleased to announce the return of a summer tradition, Mele on the Marina. Enjoy the free … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: 3rd Saturday craft fair at Koko Marina Center
Come to the east side for 3rd Saturday's monthly event with the island's best crafters, direct sellers, resellers, … [Read More...]