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: Sunday, December 3, 2023
Tomorrow: Monday, December 4, 2023
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makana nō nā Keiki grass roots movement grants Maui Keiki & Families Christmas wishes | FREE | Online | |
| Maui: Where to shop for holiday gifts | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: High probability of box jellyfish at N/S beaches | multiple locations | ||
| Hybrid: Monthly meeting of the Hawaiian Astronomical Society | 7:30 pm | FREE | Online |
| HTA seeks input on how tourism can best support Maui recovery | FREE | Online | |
| Hawaiʻi: Super Secret Taco Tuesday & Comedy Show in Kona | $18.00 | Kona Elks Lodge, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 | |
| Wildfire Relief Support Volunteers needed on Oʻahu and Maui | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale | FREE | Honolulu Hale (formerly Honolulu Municipal Building), 530 King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Maui: where to get Santa Photos | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: where to get Professional Santa photos | multiple locations | ||
| When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Maui: Hui Holidays handmade gifts in Makawao | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| Hawaiʻi: Annual Christmas wreath exhibit in Volcano | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785 |
| Maui: Civil Beat pop-up newsroom in Makawao | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| Oʻahu: Free hula lesson Tuesdays at Royal Grove in Waikīkī | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Royal Hawaiian Center (Oʻahu) |
| Oahu: free Tuesday hula lesson in Waikīkī (no reservation required) | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Royal Hawaiian Center (Oʻahu) |
| Kauaʻi: Festival of Lights in Līhuʻe | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Kaua’i: Historic County Building, 4396 Rice Street, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Hawaiʻi: Super Secret Taco Tuesday Comedy Show in Kona | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | $10.00 | Kona Elks Lodge, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Oʻahu: Pub Trivia games 4 nights a week (town and windward) | 7:00 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Kauaʻi: Nightly Holiday Light Show in Līhuʻe | 7:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makana nō nā Keiki grass roots movement grants Maui Keiki & Families Christmas wishes | FREE | Online | |
| Maui: Where to shop for holiday gifts | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: High probability of box jellyfish at N/S beaches | multiple locations | ||
| Hawai'i Public Radio weekly Manu Minute bird program | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | HPR-1 88.5 FM |
| HTA seeks input on how tourism can best support Maui recovery | FREE | Online | |
| Wildfire Relief Support Volunteers needed on Oʻahu and Maui | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale | FREE | Honolulu Hale (formerly Honolulu Municipal Building), 530 King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Maui: where to get Santa Photos | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: where to get Professional Santa photos | multiple locations | ||
| When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Oʻahu: Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm | $2.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| Maui: Hui Holidays handmade gifts in Makawao | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| Hawaiʻi: Annual Christmas wreath exhibit in Volcano | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785 |
| Oʻahu: avant-garde realist David Hockney retrospective at HoMA | 10:00 am | $20.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
| Hawaiʻi: The ʻĀina Speaks Exhibition in Hualoa | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725 |
| Maui: free running group Wednesday in Kihei | 5:00 pm | FREE | Kalama Park, 1910 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 |
| Oʻahu: Learn the Art of Fire (Staff and Sword) & Sunset Fire Show Wednesdays in Waikīkī | 5:15 pm to 9:00 pm | $0-20.00 | |
| Maui: adult storytime 1st Wednesday under the jacaranda tree in Makawao | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Maui: Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| Kauaʻi: Festival of Lights in Līhuʻe | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Kaua’i: Historic County Building, 4396 Rice Street, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Hawaiʻi: Queens' Marketplace free Wednesday hula show in Waikaloa | 6:00 pm | FREE | Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738 |
| Oʻahu: Pub Trivia games 4 nights a week (town and windward) | 7:00 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Kauaʻi: Nightly Holiday Light Show in Līhuʻe | 7:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
Thursday, December 7, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makana nō nā Keiki grass roots movement grants Maui Keiki & Families Christmas wishes | FREE | Online | |
| Maui: Where to shop for holiday gifts | multiple locations | ||
| Simple card making classes at Ben Franklin (Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu) | $20.00 | multiple locations | |
| HTA seeks input on how tourism can best support Maui recovery | FREE | Online | |
| Hawaiʻi Island: where to get Santa Photos | multiple locations | ||
| Wildfire Relief Support Volunteers needed on Oʻahu and Maui | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Honolulu City Lights at Honolulu Hale | FREE | Honolulu Hale (formerly Honolulu Municipal Building), 530 King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Maui: where to get Santa Photos | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: where to get Professional Santa photos | multiple locations | ||
| When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Maui: Volunteer in Community Garden in Haʻikū | 9:00 am to 12:30 pm | FREE | CGC Community Garden, 810 Kokomo Rd, Haʻikū, HI 96708 |
| Maui: Artisan Market Thursdays in Kihei | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | South Maui Gardens, 35 Auhana Road, Kihei, HI 96753 |
| Maui: Hui Holidays handmade gifts in Makawao | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| Hawaiʻi: Annual Christmas wreath exhibit in Volcano | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785 |
| Oʻahu: avant-garde realist David Hockney retrospective at HoMA | 10:00 am | $20.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
| Hawaiʻi: The ʻĀina Speaks Exhibition in Hualoa | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Donkey Mill Art Center, 78-6670 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725 |
| Oʻahu: FREE Kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley every Thursday in Haleʻiwa | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
| Oʻahu: Make Your Own Chocolate Bar in Honolulu | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | $40.00 | Hana Kitchens, 55 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Oʻahu: Pearl Harbor Day Parade in Waikīkī | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Kauaʻi: Festival of Lights in Līhuʻe | 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Kaua’i: Historic County Building, 4396 Rice Street, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Kauaʻi: Nightly Holiday Light Show in Līhuʻe | 7:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
