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.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| 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 |
| Oʻahu: free guided lunchtime tours at HT25 HUB in Honolulu | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Davies Pacific Center, 173 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Molokaʻi: monthly E Hoʻomanaʻo celebrates Hawaii history | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Molokaʻi Library, 15 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm | $2.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| 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 |
| Oʻahu: free guided lunchtime tours at HT25 HUB in Honolulu | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Davies Pacific Center, 173 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Go Try PlayWrite” monthly playwriting contest with cash prize | FREE | Online | |
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: free guided lunchtime tours at HT25 HUB in Honolulu | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Davies Pacific Center, 173 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Oʻahu: FREE Kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley every Thursday in Haleʻiwa | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
| Oʻahu: HPD Citizen Patrol at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ala Wai Harbor, 1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Friday, May 2, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: twice monthly street food extravaganza in Waipahu | FREE | Waikele Center, 94-849 Lumiana Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 | |
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: free guided lunchtime tours at HT25 HUB in Honolulu | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Davies Pacific Center, 173 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| 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 |
| O'ahu: 1st Friday festival in Honolulu Chinatown and Arts District | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Big Isle: 1st Friday Art After Dark in Hōlualoa | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Hōlualoa Village, HI-180 & Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| O'ahu: 1st Friday free, family-friendly art & music at Capitol Modern (aka HiSAM) | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | O’ahu: Capitol Modern (aka HiSAM) |
Saturday, May 3, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: 1st Saturday complimentary treats at Ward Village | FREE | Ward Village, 1020 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Kauaʻi: 1st Saturday volunteer to restore Buddhist temple site in Kalaheo | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Lawai International Center (GPS address only), 3381 Wawae Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741 |
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oʻahu: 1st Saturday Game Play in downtown Honolulu | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Hawaiʻi State Library, 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Oʻahu: free guided lunchtime tours at HT25 HUB in Honolulu | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Davies Pacific Center, 173 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Kauaʻi: 1st Saturday Art Walk in Old Kapaʻa Town | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Old Kapaa Town, 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746 |
| 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 |
