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: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tomorrow: Thursday, December 9, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's Aloha Friday...no work 'til Monday! | All Day | multiple locations | |
| Shaka Santa and Tūtū Mele Christmas light display at Honolulu Hale | FREE | Honolulu Hale (formerly Honolulu Municipal Building), 530 King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Drive thru: 2021 Show Aloha Land holiday light show at Aloha Stadium | 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm | $55.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| Free 'ukulele lesson at Royal Lahaina Resort | FREE | Royal Lāhainā Resort, 2780 Kekaa Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761 | |
| Broadway Musical “Elf” at Diamond Head Theater | $15.00-50.00 | Diamond Head Theatre | |
| Free admission at Paniolo Heritage Center on Hawaiʻi Island | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Free hula dance lesson on Maui in Wailea | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm | FREE | The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753 |
Saturday, December 11, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Potters Guild Annual Holiday Pottery Sale | FREE | Kona Potters Guild, 84-5191 Mmalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704 | |
| Shaka Santa and Tūtū Mele Christmas light display at Honolulu Hale | FREE | Honolulu Hale (formerly Honolulu Municipal Building), 530 King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Drive thru: 2021 Show Aloha Land holiday light show at Aloha Stadium | 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm | $55.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| Free Photos with Santa on Maui at The Shops’ Wailea | FREE | The Shops at Wailea, 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, HI 96753 | |
| Hoʻomau Native Hawaiian craft market in Waikīkī | FREE | International Market Place | |
| Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | $1.00 | Aloha Stadium | |
| Broadway Musical “Elf” at Diamond Head Theater | $15.00-50.00 | Diamond Head Theatre | |
| Honolulu Symphony perform Hanelʻs Messiah | $18.00-99.00 | Hawai’i Theatre | |
| Hilo Farmers Market BIG days: Wednesday & Saturday | 6:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Hilo Farmers Market, Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Maui: Upcountry Farmers Market Saturday morning | 7:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Kulamalu Town Center, 55 Kiopaa St, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| KCC Farmers Market Saturday morning near Diamond Head | 7:30 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Kapiʻolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816 |
| Big Island: Kamuela Farmers Market Saturday morning | 7:30 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Free admission at Paniolo Heritage Center on Hawaiʻi Island | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Every Saturday plant sale in Haleiwa benefits Hawai'i conservation | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712 |
| Kaka‘ako Farmers Market Saturday morning at Ward Village in Honolulu | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Kaka‘ako Farmers Market, 210 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
| Pearlridge farmers market Saturday morning in Aeia | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Pearlridge Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701 |
| Big Island: Keahou Farmers Market Saturday morning | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Keahou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Kauai Community Market Saturday morning at KCC | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 |
| Art on the Zoo Fence in Waikiki | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Art on the Zoo Fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Weekend Art Fair at Lahaina Cannery Mall | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Lāhainā Cannery Mall, 1221 Honoapi’ilani Hwy (aka H-30), Lāhainā, HI 96761 |
| Downtown Lihue Night market every 2nd Saturday on Kauaʻi | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Lihue, Kauaʻi, HI |
Sunday, December 12, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target weekly holiday gift deals | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Kona Potters Guild Annual Holiday Pottery Sale | FREE | Kona Potters Guild, 84-5191 Mmalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704 | |
| Shaka Santa and Tūtū Mele Christmas light display at Honolulu Hale | FREE | Honolulu Hale (formerly Honolulu Municipal Building), 530 King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Drive thru: 2021 Show Aloha Land holiday light show at Aloha Stadium | 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm | $55.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| Family friendly produce, food & local craft market in Kapolei | FREE | Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, HI 96707 | |
| Aloha Home Holiday Market in Kailua | FREE | Aloha Home Market, 340 Uluniu St. Kailua, HI 96734 | |
| Hoʻomau Native Hawaiian craft market in Waikīkī | FREE | International Market Place | |
| Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | $1.00 | Aloha Stadium | |
| Broadway Musical “Elf” at Diamond Head Theater | $15.00-50.00 | Diamond Head Theatre | |
| Honolulu Symphony perform Hanelʻs Messiah | $18.00-99.00 | Hawai’i Theatre | |
| Mililani Farmers Market Sunday morning in central Oahu | 8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Mililani High School, 95-1200 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani, HI 96789 |
| Free outdoor yoga class at Ward Village (registration required) | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Ward Village, 1020 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
| Free hula class on Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Waikiki Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Lōkahi Kailua Market Sunday on Windward Oahu | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Lōkahi Kailua Market, 340 Uluniu Street, Kailua, HI 96734 |
| West Maui weekly Gift & Craft Fair | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Lahaina Gateway, 305 Keawe St, Lahaina, HI, 96761 |
| Art on the Zoo Fence in Waikiki | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Art on the Zoo Fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Weekend Art Fair at Lahaina Cannery Mall | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Lāhainā Cannery Mall, 1221 Honoapi’ilani Hwy (aka H-30), Lāhainā, HI 96761 |
| Craft and Gift Fair pop-up at Omiyage Market in Aiea | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Waimalu Shopping Center, 98-020 Kamehameha Highway, Aiea, HI 96701 |
| Christmas shopping at Island Crafters Market in Waikīkī | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | International Market Place |
| Free streaming music with 'Kani ka pila' every Sunday | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Online |
| Pusong Filipinx the Market at Bishop | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Bishop Museum |
| Princeville 2nd Sunday night market on Kauai | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Princeville Shopping Center, 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI 96722 |
| Maui Sunday night market in Kahului | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Kahului Shopping Center, 65 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 |
| Free outdoor "Mele hali’a" Hawaiian music concert with Ledward Kaapana & Jesse Gregorio in Waikīkī | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Waikiki Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
