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 many dads’ lists is something homemade—perhaps arts & crafts made by young keiki (bookmarks, beverage koozie, coasters, or clay key bowl) or a snack tin filled with a batch of his favorite cookie or munchie.
Listed below are some of the events happening around the islands for a special dad-worthy outing, followed by a suggested list of restaurants offering affordable dining and takeout options.
2025 Fatherʻs Day events
Big Island Fathers Day events
Jun 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 2025 Keiki Poke Contest at Kings Shops. Hawai‘i Keiki Museum and the Waikoloa Music & Cultural Festival presents the 1st Annual Keiki Poke Contest. This is a wonderful opportunity for keiki (age 10-13) to immerse themselves in the art of poke making and showcase their culinary creativity. More than just a competition, this challenge is a meaningful intergenerational experience. Each child is encouraged to connect with the important men in their lives – their fathers, grandfathers, and uncles – for this Hawaiian culinary tradition. Cash prizes will be awarded. More info:
June 14-15, 2025, Saturday 12PM – 3PM, Sunday 10AM – 3PM. Waikoloa Cultural & Music Festival Kick-Off. Live performances, food, activities, artisan market, and special offers from participating merchants.
Kauaʻi Fatherʻs Day events
June 14, 2025 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dads Day Car Show 2025 | Kukui Grove Center. Free event. Kauai Classic Cars are back for the annual Dad’s Day Car Show. Bring a donation to Kaua’i Independent Food Bank and enter to win prizes. Admire classic cars that will be on display as well as talk story with the owners! There will be live music, prize giveaways and more.
June 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM NYC Keiki Fishing Tournament – Nawiliwili Yacht Club. The annual NYC Keiki Fishing Tournament on Father’s Day at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor in front of the Kauai Sailing Association facility. Registration is $5 per child, includes lunch. Registration begins at 10:00 AM. The Fishing Tournament runs from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM with lunch following. Every child wins a prize, no child goes home empty-handed. Donated prizes typically are children’s fishing poles, tackle boxes, and athletic balls and toys donated for the Keiki. Volunteers and donations greatly appreciated.
Maui Father’s Day events
June 15th, 2025, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Father’s Day Classic Car Show | The Shops at Wailea. Maui Classic Cruisers will showcase 30 fascinating vintage vehicles located in the parking lot near Island Gourmet Markets. Guests will have the chance to vote for their three favorite vintage cars during the Best Car in Show.
Jun 15, 2025, 5:00-7:00 pm. Sunset Jazz at Maui Ku‘ia Estate (21+ only). Tickets: $30. ID is required. Listen to jazz. Purchase chocolate, cheese, and beverages to enjoy during the concert. Free covered parking on-site.
Oʻahu Father’s Day events
June 14, 2025, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fathers Day Gift Fair | Ka Makana Ali‘i. Find the perfect gift for the special man in your life, with everything from personalized items and local treats to the chance to design a unique piece of jewelry! Enjoy live entertainment, exciting giveaways, and a whole lot of love all day long! Lots of Parking.
Jun 15, 2025. 11:30am-8pm. Polo Matches every Sunday in Waialua, HI. Admission: $23. Parking $25-$40. Keiki 12 and under are free. Every polo Sunday, you can watch the best players and ponies in the state and from around the world play the “sport of kings.” Gates open at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, and games start around 2 p.m. Arrive early for a dip in the ocean, have a nap on the beach, set up a fun tailgate picnic, or just sit back and watch. It all starts with the pony parade and then moves on to two polo games with exciting half-time activities, including skydive stunts and exhibitions guaranteed to thrill the crowd.
Father’s Day dining
We focus on locally owned and national chain restaurants and grocers offering budget-friendly specials for Father’s Day with an emphasis on barbecue, steak & seafood. Reservations strongly suggested.
Whiskey Steak Wine (Hawaiʻi/Hilo). Father’s Day Dinner Buffet. 5:00pm – 9:00pm. $79/Person | $35 Ages 6-10. Reservations recommended.
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar (Hawaiʻi/Kona) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus and craft cocktails on the waterfront in Kona.
Duke’s Kauai Sunday Brunch (Dukes Kauaʻi) Brunch $49/adult, $25/keiki 10 and under.
Keoki’s Paradise (Kaua’i/Poipu) Weekend brunch 9-2 and dinner nightly 4-9 ala carte menus.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Maui/Wailea, O’ahu/south shore). Father’s Day brunch and dinner entree specials starting at $54.
Waikiki Brew Co. (waikikibrewing.com) (Maui/Lāhainā, Wailea; Oʻahu/Kakaʻako, Waikīkī) Waikiki Brewing Company has found success on the national stage, winning medals at the Great American Beer Festival, the US Open Beer Championship, and the Denver International Beer Competition. The pubs are community gathering places for local families, businesses, and travelers. The menu of burgers, pizza, salads, smoked meats, and more satisfies appetites of all kinds.
88 Fresh Fish Market | Facebook (O’ahu/Chinatown) Father’s Day Sashimi Platter. Call to order. Subject to availability.
A Catered Experience Dinner Package (Oʻahu/Waipahu) offers a Father’s Day packages serving 5 or 10.
Ahi And Vegetable (O’ahu/’Ewa, Ala Moana, Kalihi) Locally sourced seafood fresh sashimi and sushi platters.
Basalt (Oʻahu/Waikīkī) offers brunch and dinner specials, for dine-in and takeout.
Big City Diner (Oʻahu/multiple locations) Weekend brunch specials and dinner combos.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (O’ahu: Kapiolani, Kapolei, Mililani, Waikiki, Windward Mall). Japanese BBQ with shared plates.
Side Street Inn (O’ahu/Ala Moana, Kapahulu). Hawaiian style menu.
Find more Father’s Day dining deals: Restaurants open for Father’s Day in Hawaii | OpenTable
Calendar of Fatherʻs Day weekend events
Listed below are all events Friday-Sunday for Father’s Day weekend.
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