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.
Yellow hibiscus Hawaii state flower - 2011 photo by Carole Cancler
Featured Events: The items listed first each day and highlighted by a photo. Featured events are often special one-time or seasonal events such as expos and festivals that we or our advertisers don't want you to overlook.
Friday, September 5, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: twice monthly street food extravaganza in Waipahu | FREE | Waikele Center, 94-849 Lumiana Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 | |
| Oʻahu: Franco Salmoiraghi photographs of Hawaii at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Shop for discounted school supplies in September | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 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 |
| Kaua'i: Aloha 1st Friday Art Nights in Līhu'e | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Downtown Līhuʻe |
| 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, September 6, 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 |
| Maui: free 1st Saturday at natural bird habitat in Kihei | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Milepost 6, Maui Veterans Highway, Kihei, HI 96753 |
| Oʻahu: Waikīkī Street Jam on Kalākaua Ave | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Kalākaua Avenue |
| Oʻahu: Franco Salmoiraghi photographs of Hawaii at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc every Saturday in Kalihi & Waipahu | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Shop for discounted school supplies in September | Discounted | 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 |
| 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 |
Sunday, September 7, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Franco Salmoiraghi photographs of Hawaii at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Shop for discounted school supplies in September | Discounted | 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 |
| Oʻahu: 1st Sunday Jazz Vespers in Honolulu | 5:30 pm | FREE | Central Union Chruch, 1660 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
Monday, September 8, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop for discounted school supplies in September | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 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, September 9, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop for discounted school supplies in September | Discounted | 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 |
