This is the best event calendar in the Hawaiian Islands if you are looking for free and cheap things to do without spending a lot of money. We include virtual and in-person events, outdoor things to do, and any other permissible activities. Every day, we search the Islands for community festivals, art shows, craft fairs, movie screenings and film festivals, live music, comedy shows, theater, performing arts, literary events, hobby shows of all kinds, family events, sporting events, recreation on the water, shopping discounts, consignment and used goods sales, exercise events, and more. Anything and everything as long as its free or cheap and fun. Tip: To see less or more in the calendar below, you can choose to View Events By Day or By month. To see events on a specific date, select By Day, and then select 'Choose a Date'. Stay healthy. Stay positive. Be kind. Be patient.
Today: Monday, May 12, 2025
Tomorrow: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Annual World Fireknife Championships at the Polynesian Cultural Center | $15.00-89.95 | Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Lāʻie, HI 96762 | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: FREE Kilohana Hula Show (Mon-Wed) in Waikīkī | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Oʻahu: beginner tai chi (age 50+) in Pearl City | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Pearl City Public Library, 1138 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI 96782, |
Thursday, May 15, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Annual World Fireknife Championships at the Polynesian Cultural Center | $15.00-89.95 | Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Lāʻie, HI 96762 | |
| Oʻahu: award-wining comedy "Kim’s Convenience" at Manoa Valley Theatre | $26.00-50.00 | Mānoa Valley Theatre (Oʻahu) | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: FREE Kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley every Thursday in Haleʻiwa | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
| Oʻahu: HPD Citizen Patrol at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ala Wai Harbor, 1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Friday, May 16, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: award-wining comedy "Kim’s Convenience" at Manoa Valley Theatre | $26.00-50.00 | Mānoa Valley Theatre (Oʻahu) | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Kauaʻi: 2025 Songwriters Music Festival in Kapaʻa | $35.00-80.00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 3-5920 Kūhiō Highway, Kapaʻa, HI 96746 | |
| Big Isle: Food Truck Friday in Kona | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | HPM Building Supply, 74-5511 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Oʻahu: 3rd Friday in historic Kaimukī (E of Mānoa) | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Waialae & Koko Head Avenues, Kaimukī, HI |
| O'ahu: 3rd Friday "Tempo" art & music at Capitol Modern (aka HiSAM) | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | O’ahu: Capitol Modern (aka HiSAM) |
| Maui: Dueling Pianos interactive show in Wailuku | 8:00 pm | $25.00 | Da Playground Maui, 300 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
