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, October 2, 2023
Tomorrow: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Event | Time | Price | Location |
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Hawai'i Public Radio weekly Manu Minute bird program | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | HPR-1 88.5 FM |
Maui: celebrate 2023 Year of the Kāhuli (Hawaiian land snail) in Makawao | 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm | FREE | Maui: Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
Oʻahu: plumeria farm tour on North Shore | $45.00 | North Shore Macadamia Nut Company , 62-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 | |
Oʻahu: Grand Lānai Restaurant Week in Waikīkī | Discounted | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | |
Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
Oʻahu: tickets on sale for 2023 Maui Invitational college basketball tournament in Honolulu | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | ||
Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | 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 |
Testing, testing: National Wireless Emergency Alert System | 8:20 am | FREE | Your house! |
Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
Maui: free running group Wednesday in Kihei | 5:00 pm | FREE | Kalama Park, 1910 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 |
Oahu: learn popular and classic line dances in Wahiawa | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Wahiawa Library, 820 California Ave, Wahiawa, HI 96786 |
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 |
Hawaiʻi: Queens' Marketplace free Wednesday hula show in Waikaloa | 6:00 pm | FREE | Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738 |
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Event | Time | Price | Location |
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Oʻahu: Grand Lānai Restaurant Week in Waikīkī | Discounted | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | |
Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
Oʻahu: tickets on sale for 2023 Maui Invitational college basketball tournament in Honolulu | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | ||
Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | 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 |
Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
Oʻahu: FREE Kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley every Thursday in Haleʻiwa | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
Oʻahu: Traditional Poi Making Workshop in Kāneʻohe | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $45.00 | Hui Aloha ʻĀina Momona, 47-540 Ahuimanu Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744 |
Kauaʻi: free documentary film about saving ʻakikiki from extinction in Hanapēpē | 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Hanapēpē Library, 4490 Kona Road, Hanapēpē, HI 96716 |
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 |
Friday, October 6, 2023
Event | Time | Price | Location |
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Oʻahu: Free outdoor concert Fridays at ʻIolani Palace | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | ʻIolani Palace (364 S King St) |
Oʻahu: plumeria farm tour on North Shore | $45.00 | North Shore Macadamia Nut Company , 62-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 | |
Oʻahu: Annual Food & New Product Show in Honolulu | $6.00 | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | |
Oʻahu: Grand Lānai Restaurant Week in Waikīkī | Discounted | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | |
Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
Oʻahu: tickets on sale for 2023 Maui Invitational college basketball tournament in Honolulu | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | ||
Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | FREE | multiple locations | |
Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
O'ahu: First Friday festival in Honolulu Chinatown and Arts District | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
Hawaiʻi: First Friday Art After Dark in Hōlualoa | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Hōlualoa Village, HI-180 & Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
Oʻahu: Friday Chess Meet in Kakaʻako (all levels welcome) | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | South Shore Market, 1170 Auahi St, Honolulu 96814 |
Oʻahu: First Friday free, family-friendly art and music at HiSAM | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hawaii State Art Museum aka HiSAM (O’ahu) |
O'ahu: Friday night fireworks at HHV in Waikīkī | 8:00 pm to 8:05 pm | FREE | Waikīkī Beach |