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.
Monday, October 13, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday hours: What’s closed and open Columbus Day | All Hawaiian Islands | ||
| 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, October 14, 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 |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, October 16, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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, October 17, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oʻahu: 3rd Friday in historic Kaimukī (E of Mānoa) | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Waialae & Koko Head Avenues, Kaimukī, HI |
| O'ahu: 3rd Friday "Tempo" art & music at Capitol Modern (aka HiSAM) | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | O’ahu: Capitol Modern (aka HiSAM) |
