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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Lē'ahi Festival on Kalākaua Ave | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Kalākaua Avenue |
| Oʻahu: Help restore limu in Waimānalo Bay | 12:00 am | FREE | Kaiona Beach Park, 41-575 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 |
| 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: 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 |
| 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 |
| O'ahu: 2nd Saturday Kanikapila ʻUkulele Jam Session at Bishop | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | $15.00 | Bishop Museum (Oʻahu) |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Monday, May 12, 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 |
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 |
