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.
Friday, May 9, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Annual Hawaii Quilt Guild Show in Honolulu | FREE | Lifestyle & Design Center, 560 N Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | multiple locations | |
| Lānaʻi: All skill levels play chess alternate Fridays | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Lanai Public Library, 555 Fraser Ave, Lanai City, HI 96763 |
| Big Isle: Food Truck Friday in Kona | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | HPM Building Supply, 74-5511 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Isle: free interactive Chocolate Festival in Hilo | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Oʻahu: Lē'ahi Festival on Kalākaua Ave | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Kalākaua Avenue |
| Oʻahu: Annual World Fireknife Championships at the Polynesian Cultural Center | $15.00-89.95 | Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Lāʻie, HI 96762 | |
| Maui: Matsuri Japanese Festival & Bon Dance in Kahului | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Help restore limu in Waimānalo Bay | 12:00 am | FREE | Kaiona Beach Park, 41-575 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Annual Hawaii Quilt Guild Show in Honolulu | FREE | Lifestyle & Design Center, 560 N Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 | |
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc every Saturday in Kalihi & Waipahu | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Maui Swap Meet every Saturday in Kahului | 7:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | University of Hawaiʻi – Maui College, 310 West Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 |
| Maui: Master Gardener Mother’s Day Plant Sale in Kahului | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | University of Hawaiʻi – Maui College, 310 West Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 |
| Big Isle: free ʻohana Mele Pū Kona | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Big Isle: Kahalu‘u Ma Kai, 78-6780 Aliʻi Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Oʻahu: Craft & Gift Fair 2nd Saturday at Japanese Cultural Center | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi, 2454 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
| Big Isle: gift shopping for Mother's Day in Kohala | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Big Isle: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 54-3801 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa’au, HI 96755 |
| Oʻahu: Art on the Zoo Fence in Waikīkī | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Art on the Zoo Fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Molokaʻi: 3rd annual resource fair in Hoʻolehua | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Molokaʻi: Lanikeha Community Center, 2200 Farrington Ave, Hoolehua, HI 96729 |
| Maui: Seabury Hall annual craft fair in Makawao | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Seabury Hall prep school, 480 Olinda Rd, Makawao, Hawaiʻi 96768 |
| O'ahu: 2nd Saturday Kanikapila ʻUkulele Jam Session at Bishop | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | $15.00 | Bishop Museum (Oʻahu) |
| Oʻahu: Make a Ti-Leaf Lei in Kalihi | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Kalihi-Palama Public Library, 1325 Kalihi St, Honolulu, HI 96819 |
| Oʻahu: Learn to Bon Dance in Salt Lake | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Salt Lake-Moanalua Library. 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818 |
| Oʻahu: all ages outdoor Concert by the Sea in Aina Haina | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | FREE | Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 5339 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Honolulu, HI 96821 |
| Kauaʻi: 2nd Saturday Night Market in Līhuʻe | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Downtown Līhuʻe |
| Oʻahu: free Kūhiō Beach Hula show Satruday in Waikīkī | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Sunday, May 11, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauaʻi: Tour Buddhist shrines 2nd & 4th Sunday in Kalaheo | FREE | Lawai International Center (GPS address only), 3381 Wawae Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741 | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| A Collection of "mom" recipes from Cooking Hawaiian Style | FREE | Your house! | |
| Oʻahu: Annual Hawaii Quilt Guild Show in Honolulu | FREE | Lifestyle & Design Center, 560 N Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817 | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Art on the Zoo Fence in Waikīkī | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Art on the Zoo Fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Maui: Mother’s Day Celebration variety show in Kihei | 7:00 pm | $20.00-30.00 | ProArts Playhouse, 1280 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753 |
Monday, May 12, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Isle: Free guided nature walk through the rain forest in Volcano | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785 |
| Oʻahu: FREE Kilohana Hula Show (Mon-Wed) in Waikīkī | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: FREE Kilohana Hula Show (Mon-Wed) in Waikīkī | 9:30 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
