In honor of Koloa Plantation Days, join the event virtually, this Thursday, July 29, 2021 for a Weaving Voices Talk … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap things to do this weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do across the Hawaiian islands. For this weekend July 30 – August 1, 2021, you'll find … [Read More...]
Hawaiian hula dance forms and where to see them
Here is a very brief introduction to the indigenous Hawaiian dance known as hula. It is intended to give you an appreciation of the history of hula … [Read More...]
Virtual: meet the makers series “Mana Up Hawaii”
House of Mana Up is an online and local retail shop for local products and gifts from local makers and artisans in Hawaiʻi. You can shop online or … [Read More...]
30 stunning botanical gardens you can visit in Hawai’i
One of the more relaxing and affordable ways to enjoy the outdoors in Hawai’i for residents or tourists is to spend time in one of the many botanical … [Read More...]
37 delicious Hawaiian foods are paradise in your mouth
Hawaiian food is influenced by “canoe plants” brought to the islands by Polynesian explorers, followed hundreds of years later by the myriad other … [Read More...]
Best places to buy Hawaiian gifts & souvenirs
Listed below, we offer a list of gifts and souvenirs that are uniquely Hawaiian, including Aloha wear, jewelry, crack seed, local honey, sea salts, … [Read More...]
17 iconic hikes & trails on O’ahu
Listed below are easy to moderate trails often mentioned as favorites by hikers on Oʻahu. They include iconic trails popular with visitors, as well as … [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 wonder why you would want to … [Read More...]
Beyond Van Gogh: immersive digital art exhibit in Honolulu
Digital art exhibits have been increasingly popular around the globe, drawing crowds to sold out shows. These walk-through immersive art shows are set … [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 … [Read More...]
Free places to go holoholo on Oʻahu
Here are some of our favorite gardens, walking trails, and other places on Oʻahu where you can spend a leisurely day with family or friends. All these … [Read More...]
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Coming soon: Overview of Hawaiian arts, crafts, and culture
We're working on this article and will publish it soon. Since ancient times, Hawaiian cultural practices have included traditions such as poi pounding, fish ponds, and ʻahaʻaina (commonly called lūʻau), along with many fine arts and crafts including featherwork, wood carving, kapa or bark cloth … [Read More...]
Coming soon: Free museums
We're working on this article and will publish it soon. Our list of free museums will include those with always free admission, plus a list of free admission days at popular museums throughout the Hawaiian islands. Here’s how our list is shaping up so far: Big Island: Mokupapapa Discovery … [Read More...]
Coming soon: Must see attractions & tours
We're working on this article and will publish it soon. Our list will include tours and attractions with an entrance fee that we feel are money well spent. There will be one or more attractions featured on every major Hawaiian island. Recommended Oʻahu tours & attractions Ali'i … [Read More...]
