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) 4-6, 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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Molokai: annual canoe race Moloka’i Hoe
In 1952, three outrigger canoes launched at Kawakiu Bay on Molokai's west side, bound for O'ahu across more than 38-miles of open ocean. Nearly nine hours later, the canoe Kukui O Lanikaula landed on Waikīkī beach in front of the Moana … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: annual Slow Food Mai‘a ‘Ho‘olaule‘a (Banana Festival)
Bananas: Not just for smoothies anymore! Discover their amazing versatility at the Banana Festival. Bananas have been an essential part of Hawaiian life for centuries, from ancient Polynesian voyaging to modern-day gardens. Celebrate this incredible … [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...]
Restaurants discounts on fast food, fine dining, and more
These food deals, beverage deals, and restaurant dining discounts are available primarily on Oʻahu and to a lesser extent on the outer islands. You'll find offers from local eateries, national chains, and fast food restaurants as well as fine dining … [Read More...]
Polynesian Discoverers’ Day in the Hawaiian Islands (2nd Monday in October)
The second Monday in October is observed federally as Christopher Columbus Day and elsewhere as Indigenous People's Day. However, throughout Hawaiʻi it is known as Discoverers' Day, in recognition of the Polynesian discoverers of the Hawaiian … [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...]
