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.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: tribute to director David Lynch films at HoMA | $15.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Big Isle: 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival | merriemonarch.com | ||
| Oʻahu: Olive Garden FREE take-home entree with purchase | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: free workshop in Chinese Mahjong fundamentals in Kāneʻohe | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Windward Mall |
| 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: Iolani Fair fundraiser for school activities in Moʻiliʻili | 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ʻIolani Schoool, 563 Kamoku St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
| 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 |
| Online: 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival | 6:00 pm |
Saturday, April 26, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: 4th Saturday Community Work Day on North Shore | 8:30 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Haleʻiwa, HI |
| Oʻahu: SPAM JAM street festival in Waikīkī | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Kalākaua Avenue |
| Oʻahu: 4th Saturday free movie musical in Salt Lake | FREE | Salt Lake-Moanalua Library. 3225 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818 | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: dine-in SPAM® restaurant specials in Waikīkī | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc every Saturday in Kalihi & Waipahu | FREE | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Big Isle: 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival | merriemonarch.com | ||
| Oʻahu: Olive Garden FREE take-home entree with purchase | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | 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: Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm | $2.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| Kauaʻi: Earth Day community workday at Lydgate Park | 8:30 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Kauaʻi: Lydgate Beach Park, 4470 Nalu Rd, Kapaʻa, Hi 96746 |
| Oʻahu: Celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day® at a FREE community event for all ages | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | 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: annual Taro Festival in Hana | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Hana Community Center & District Ball Park, 5091 Uakea Rd, Hana, HI 96713 |
| Oʻahu: Dedication of the inaugural Waialua Heritage Exhibit | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Haleiwa Waialua Historical Society, 67-202 Kupahu St, Waialua, HI 96791 |
| Oʻahu: 4th Saturday craft fair at Koko Marina Center | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825 |
| 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: Iolani Fair fundraiser for school activities in Moʻiliʻili | 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ʻIolani Schoool, 563 Kamoku St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
| Kauaʻi: free movie screening "A Complete Unknown" in Līhuʻe | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Online: 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival | 6:00 pm | ||
| 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 |
| Maui: 2025 Henry Kapono Artist 2 Artist Series in Kahului | 7:00 pm | $45.00-75.00 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
Sunday, April 27, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui: Kaʻehu cleanup 4th Sunday in Waiheʻe-Waiʻehu | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Kukona Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Oʻahu: tribute to director David Lynch films at HoMA | $15.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| 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: Olive Garden FREE take-home entree with purchase | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | 6:30 am to 3:00 pm | $2.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| 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: Walk with a Doc 4th Sunday in Kakaʻako | 9:00 am | FREE | Kakaʻako Waterfront Park parking, Cooke St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Oʻahu: “I Love Kailua” Town Party | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Kailua Town Center, 609 Kailua Road, Honolulu, HI 96734 |
| Oʻahu: bring the ʻohana to Hot Kūpuna Nights in Mōʻiliʻili | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili, 1110 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
Monday, April 28, 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: Olive Garden FREE take-home entree with purchase | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | 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 |
