Listed below are free family-friendly Halloween Events around Hawaii Island, listed by date and time. Halloween: "The Night of the Kraken" in Waikoloa Village. October 26, 2024 from 4-8pm. Trick or Treat, Drawing for Prizes, “Haunted Ship”, Games, Live Music, and soo much more! Ohana, Music, Food, and Fun! More info: Events | Waikoloa Plaza Shopping Center | Big Island Hawaii Boo at the Zoo in Hilo. October 26-27 from 3-6PM. Free keiki activities, … [Read more...] about Big Isle: Free family-friendly Halloween Events
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Free and cheap Halloween events across the Hawaiian pae ʻāina
Here are free and cheap events plus spooky things to do to celebrate Halloween all around the Hawaiian Islands. 2024 Halloween Haunts and Tours Hawaiʻi Island Halloween Events (Listed by date and time) Halloween: "The Night of the Kraken" in Waikoloa Village. October 26, 2024 from 4-8pm. Trick or Treat, Drawing for Prizes, “Haunted Ship”, Games, Live Music, and soo much more! Ohana, Music, Food, and Fun! More info: Events | Waikoloa Plaza Shopping Center | Big … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Halloween events across the Hawaiian pae ʻāina
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 fruit in all its forms. Discover just how versatile bananas are with tastings, hands-on textile dyeing, banana fiber weaving demo, speakers, and a Great Banana Cook-off contest. Banana varieties brought as canoe … [Read more...] about Oʻahu: annual Slow Food Mai‘a Ho‘olaule‘a (Banana Festival)
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 affordable October events. For more things to do every day (free and paid), see our Calendar of free and cheap things to do (hawaiionthecheap.com) October free events and things to do Featured Events: The items listed first each day highlighted by a photo are featured events. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or … [Read more...] about Free things to do in October
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 due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your spending to take advantage of the times of the year when what you buy is at the lowest possible price. Special events with shopping discounts and deals include … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in October
Fun, cheap, and easy ideas for Halloween costumes
If you are looking for cheap and easy Halloween costume ideas, you've come to the right place. We've got the lowdown on fun Halloween costumes that you can pull together from stuff you have around the house. Our super easy costume ideas use everyday clothes and include accessories and makeup to complete the look. You'll find local favorites along with everyday ideas and spooky Halloween characters. Hauʻoli Lā Heleuī (Happy Halloween!) Why do we dress up in … [Read more...] about Fun, cheap, and easy ideas for Halloween costumes
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 Islands. While the event is observed on this day, Discoverers' Day is not a Hawaiʻi State holiday. Since Discoverers' Day is also the federal holiday Columbus Day, it is observed by federal employees as a day off and … [Read more...] about Polynesian Discoverers’ Day in the Hawaiian Islands (2nd Monday in October)
Affordable October events & entertainment
Our October events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on “cheap” things to do with a kamaʻāina adult ticket price of $15 or less or a regular price of $25 or less. Sometimes we suggest events with higher ticket prices that we feel might be worth a splurge, mostly local music, film, and arts … [Read more...] about Affordable October events & entertainment
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 (preferably below 60F). We include some history about why we carve pumpkins for Halloween and plenty of pumpkin carving ideas. Origins of jack-o’-lanterns We found the history of Halloween pumpkins, also known as … [Read more...] about Where to find Halloween carving pumpkins across the Hawaiian pae ʻāina
Free things to do in September
Listed below are the free things to do in September. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our calendar of affordable September events. For more things to do every day (free and paid), see our Calendar of free and cheap things to do (hawaiionthecheap.com). Free events September 2024 Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to … [Read more...] about Free things to do in September
Best things to buy in September
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for September in Hawai'i stores. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your spending to take advantage of the times of the year when what you buy is at the lowest possible price. Special events with shopping discounts and deals include … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in September
Affordable September events
Our September events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on “cheap” things to do with a kamaʻāina adult ticket price of $15 or less or a general admission price of $25 or less. Sometimes we suggest events with higher ticket prices that we feel might be worth a splurge, mostly local music, film, … [Read more...] about Affordable September events
How and where to donate on Hawai‘i Foodbank Drive Day
Hawai‘i Foodbank is committed to being the healthy option for anyone experiencing hunger. Your support helps improve access to healthy food for the most vulnerable in our communities. Food Drive Day is dedicated to raising funds for fresh produce. More than one quarter of the food Hawai‘i Foodbank distributes is fresh, healthy produce – and you can help them provide even more. Hawaiʻi Foodbank Drive Day is Saturday, August 24, 2024. Residents on … [Read more...] about How and where to donate on Hawai‘i Foodbank Drive Day
Free things to do in August
Listed below are free things to do in August. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our August events calendar (hawaiionthecheap.com). For more things to do every day (free and paid), see our Calendar of free and cheap things to do (hawaiionthecheap.com). Free events August 2024 Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to … [Read more...] about Free things to do in August
Best things to buy in August
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your spending to take advantage of the times of the year when what you buy is at the lowest possible price. Here are the shopping highlights for August in Hawai'i stores. Special events with shopping discounts and deals include … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in August
Affordable August events
Our August events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on “cheap” things to do with a kamaʻāina adult ticket price of $15 or less or a general admission price of $25 or less. Sometimes we suggest events with higher ticket prices that we feel might be worth a splurge, mostly local music, film, … [Read more...] about Affordable August events
How to save on back-to-school supplies
For many parents, shopping for school supplies is another chore in an already packed schedule. It can be more fun to think of it as a traditional outing. It can also be a lesson for your keiki on spending wisely and saving. Listed below are more strategies for shopping wisely for school supplies. August 5, 2024. Student first day of school. Hawaii DOE | Calendar Events (hawaiipublicschools.org) How to save on back-to-school supplies Summertime is NOT the best … [Read more...] about How to save on back-to-school supplies
Free things to do in July
Listed below are the free things to do in July. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our July events calendar (hawaiionthecheap.com) Calendar of free things to do in July Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to overlook. … [Read more...] about Free things to do in July
Best things to buy in July
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for July across Hawaiʻi. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your spending to take advantage of the times of the year when what you buy is at the lowest possible price. Special events with shopping discounts and deals in July include … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in July
Affordable July Events & Entertainment
Our July events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on “cheap” things to do with a kamaʻāina adult ticket price of $15 or less or a regular price of $25 or less. Sometimes we suggest events with higher ticket prices that we feel might be worth a splurge, mostly local music, film, and arts … [Read more...] about Affordable July Events & Entertainment
Where to watch fireworks on Fourth of July in Hawaiʻi
Listed below are Fourth of July fireworks shows celebrated throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Our list includes the large annual public fireworks displays on Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i, Maui, and O'ahu. We also provide tips for photographing fireworks, which tend to fill the Hawaiian skyline for Independence Day, as well as for New Year's celebrations. If you plan to purchase and set off fireworks, we provide links to the state laws restricting fireworks. State … [Read more...] about Where to watch fireworks on Fourth of July in Hawaiʻi
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 nutritious food throughout the summer. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) will serve meals free of charge at select public schools throughout the state to children ages 18 and younger regardless of public … [Read more...] about Free summer meal program for ALL keiki age 18 and younger
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 some backyard cornhole or mahjong! Top gifts include a special outing (see above), a Father’s Day greeting card, and tools or something for his hobby (golf, biking, hunting, cooking, or grilling, etc.). Also high on … [Read more...] about Father’s Day outings and dining ideas
Make Music Day Hawai’i
Make Music Day MMD is a worldwide celebration of music held every year on June 21 — the summer solstice and longest day of the year. The daylong musical free-for-all celebrates music in all its forms. Rather than a traditional music festival of professional bands, Make Music Day promotes the natural music maker in all of us—regardless of age, ethnicity, or skill level (especially skill level!). Started in France in 1982 as the “Fête de la Musique” (festival … [Read more...] about Make Music Day Hawai’i
Oʻahu: Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC)
The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) is the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders. The South Pacific Commission (SPC), now The Pacific Community, launched this showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. FestPAC is a highly anticipated event for both Pacific Islanders and visitors from around the world. The festival preserves traditional arts … [Read more...] about Oʻahu: Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC)
