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.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Isle: annual Hala Festival in Pāhoa | 9:30 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Maku’u Farmer’s Market, 15-2131 Keaʻau-Pāhoa Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778 |
| Oʻahu: 3rd Saturday craft fair at Koko Marina Center | 10:00 am to 2:30 pm | FREE | Koko Marina Center, 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825 |
| 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 | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc program 3rd Saturday in Waimea | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| 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 |
| Big Isle: 3rd Saturday Cardboard Shred Day in Captain Cook | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Ma’ona Community Garden, 84-5097 Keala O Keawe Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704 |
| 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 21, 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 | |
| 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: 3rd Sunday Lā ʻohana days kamaʻāina discount admission in Waimea | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | |
| Big Isle: Kokua Kailua Village Monthly Sunday Stroll | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Kailua Kona, HI 96740 |
Monday, September 22, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 23, 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, September 24, 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 | |
| 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 |
