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.
Sunday, December 28, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | multiple locations | ||
| Maui: Kaʻehu cleanup 4th Sunday in Waiheʻe-Waiʻehu | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Kukona Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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: Walk with a Doc 4th Sunday in Kakaʻako | 9:00 am | FREE | Kakaʻako Waterfront Park parking, Cooke St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Monday, December 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | multiple locations | ||
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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, December 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | multiple locations | ||
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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, December 31, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Where to shop for after Christmas sales | multiple locations | ||
| New Year 2026 in Hawaiʻi | |||
| 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, January 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year 2026 in Hawaiʻi | |||
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| “Go Try PlayWrite” monthly playwriting contest with cash prize | FREE | Online |
