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 Kēkēmapa (December) 6-8, 2024, you'll find events of all … [Read more...]
Free things to do in December
Listed below are the free things to do from our December events calendar. We’ll continue to update this calendar … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in December
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Affordable December events & entertainment
Our December 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...]
Currently featured
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O’ahu: “The Eddie” big wave invitational surfing competition at Waimea Bay
The biggest surfing event in the world is a highly anticipated event each winter on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Officially "The Eddie: In Memory of Eddie Aikau", the prestigious competition invites surfers, alternates, and legends to showcase their … [Read More...]
Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
Here’s a list of Santa photo opportunities in locations across the Hawaiian paeʻāina. All this and toys, too! We’re indubitably impressed. Some of these are free opportunities for selfies with Santa, which are BYOC (bring your own camera or … [Read More...]
Where to see Christmas lights in Hawaiʻi
Listed below are some of the popular Christmas light displays throughout Hawaiʻi. They are listed alphabetically by island, the clockwise beginning in the north. We'll continue to update this list as organizers announce dates for Holiday lights, … [Read More...]
“Where is Santa” photo experiences on Hawaiʻi and Oʻahu
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When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi
Winter to spring is whale watching season in Hawaiʻi. The North Pacific humpback is the most common whale found in Hawaiʻi. Thousands of humpback whales migrate every year, swimming 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaiʻi and back again. While many … [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 the Roman Julian calendar (January), the predecessor of today's Gregorian calendar. January honors Janus, the … [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...]
Exciting updates on our calendar…
These are the latest additions to our event calendar. To see all events, go to our event calendar.
“The Eddie” opening ceremony at Waimea Bay
The biggest surfing event in the world is a highly anticipated event each winter on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Officially "The Eddie: In … [Read More...]
“The Eddie” invitational surfing competition waiting period
The biggest surfing event in the world is a highly anticipated event each winter on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Officially "The Eddie: In … [Read More...]
HONOLULU Magazine $14.99 subscription deal thru 12/2
This holiday season, HONOLULU Magazine is offering their best deal of the entire year (no driving, crowds, or heavy shopping bags … [Read More...]
15% discount on Honolulu Coffee Company merch
Keep it local! On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, November 29–30, get 15% OFF all retail coffee and holiday merch at Honolulu … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Hoʻokena Hawaiian contemporary music group in Waikīkī
Ho‘okena is a mainstay on the island music scene and is synonymous with high quality Hawaiian music. A four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: HoMA Shop 10% discount on all merchandise Thanksgiving Weekend
In appreciation for its patrons, the HoMA Shop offers a 10% discount on all merchandise, Friday-Sunday over Thanksgiving Weekend. Visit the … [Read More...]
FREE Santa Photos Wednesdays and Saturdays 5-7PM in Waikīkī
‘Ohana and their keiki can take a FREE photo with Aloha Santa every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the holidays. Enjoy a complimentary … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: support local at Keep it Kaimukī Saturday
Keep it Kaimuki is helping holiday shoppers deck the halls with another tree-mendous event supporting local businesses! Keep it Kaimuki … [Read More...]
HBO Max Black Friday Deal ends 12/2
HBO Max best deal of the year Get Max for just $2.99/month for 6 months. Stream acclaimed series and movies for a great price. Limited time … [Read More...]