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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | 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 |
Thursday, November 6, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season |
Friday, November 7, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| Oʻahu: twice monthly street food extravaganza in Waipahu | FREE | Waikele Center, 94-849 Lumiana Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 | |
| 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, November 8, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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, November 9, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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 |
