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 Iune (June) 6-8, 2025, you'll find events of all kinds … [Read more...]
Free things to do in June
Listed below are the free things to do in June. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our June events … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in June
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Affordable June events and entertainment
Our June events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue … [Read More...]
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King Kamehameha the Great
Kamehameha united all of the Hawaiian Islands in 1810, establishing the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. King Kamehameha I ruled as … [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...]
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...]
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Father’s Day outings and dining ideas
Popular ways to spend quality time with your dad include outdoor activities, such as hiking, a picnic in a park or at the beach, fishing or surfing, pickleball or a round of golf. Or any other activity favored by your dad. Maybe it’s staying home for … [Read More...]
King Kamehameha the Great
Kamehameha united all of the Hawaiian Islands in 1810, establishing the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. King Kamehameha I ruled as Hawaii's first king until his death in 1819. The Kamehameha Dynasty continued through four more monarchs, ending with King … [Read More...]
When and where to experience Lāhainā Noon
We don't often think about the Earth quietly moving around the sun. Day in and day out, our globe slowly rotates through night and day, summer to winter, and around again. Year after year. Every so often, particular phenomenon occur that can make us … [Read More...]
Free summer meal program for ALL keiki age 18 and younger
During the school year, nutritious meals are available to students through federal programs. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that our school children receive … [Read More...]
List of Holidays (by month) for 2025
Besides federal government and Hawaii State employee holidays there are many other holidays, observances, and special events that occur throughout the year. Popular holidays are often recognized by communities with celebrations such as festivals, … [Read More...]
Free food at restaurants on your birthday
Here’s a list of estaurants and other eateries across the Hawaiian Islands that offer some sort of free food, beverage, or dessert on your birthday. Birthday deals are followed by a list of food deals for those celebrating a wedding … [Read More...]
Traditional Japanese Obon Festivals celebrate ancestors
In Hawaiʻi, Bon Dance (aka Bon Odori) is a special summer attraction held at Buddhist temples around the Hawaiian pae ʻāina (island group). The centuries-old custom of Obon came to Hawai‘i in the 19th Century with Japanese sugar cane plantation … [Read More...]
Budget-friendly ways to get around Hawai’i for work and play
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...]
