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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8:00 am to 3:00 pm | $2.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lei Day events around the Hawaiian Islands | FREE | multiple locations | |
| O'ahu: Lei Day at Kapi'olani Park | 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | FREE | Kapiʻolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| “Go Try PlayWrite” monthly playwriting contest with cash prize | FREE | Online | |
| 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 | |
| Oʻahu: Olive Garden FREE take-home entree with purchase | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | multiple locations | |
| Maui: largest Lei Day celebration in Wailuku | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Maui Historical Society, Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House, 2375A Main St, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| 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: FREE Kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley every Thursday in Haleʻiwa | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
| Oʻahu: May Day Mele 2025 on the Bishop lawn | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $35.00 | Bishop Museum (Oʻahu) |
| 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, May 2, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Lei draping at Royal Mausoleum | 9:00 am | FREE | Royal Mausoleum, 2261 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817 |
| Oʻahu: twice monthly street food extravaganza in Waipahu | FREE | Waikele Center, 94-849 Lumiana Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, May 3, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: 1st Saturday complimentary treats at Ward Village | FREE | Ward Village, 1020 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Kauaʻi: 1st Saturday volunteer to restore Buddhist temple site in Kalaheo | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Lawai International Center (GPS address only), 3381 Wawae Road, Kalaheo, HI 96741 |
| Big Isle: Annual Saturday before Mother's Day Orchid Sale and Show in Kona | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | $2.00-20.00 | Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, 75-5560 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Oʻahu: Manu O Kū Festival in Honolulu | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | ʻIolani Palace (364 S King St) |
| 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 | |
| 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: 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: 1st Saturday Game Play in downtown Honolulu | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Hawaiʻi State Library, 478 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Big Isle: Lei Day Festival in Waikoloa at Queen's Marketplace | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Queens’ Marketplace, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738 |
| Big Isle: Lei Day Festival in Waikoloa at Kingʻs Shops | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Hawaiʻi: Kings’ Shops, 250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738 |
| 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 |
| Kauaʻi: 1st Saturday Art Walk in Old Kapaʻa Town | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Old Kapaa Town, 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746 |
| Oʻahu: Kalani Peʻa 2025 May Day is Lei Day concert in Honolulu | 6:00 pm | $57.50-162.50 | Hawai’i Theatre (Oʻahu) |
| 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, May 4, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaua‘i: Annual Steel Guitar Festival in Līhuʻe | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| 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 | |
| Oʻahu: Olive Garden FREE take-home entree with purchase | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Denny's BOGO $1 Grand Slam | $1.00 | 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: Cinco de Mayo Festival in Kapolei | 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, HI 96707 |
| Oʻahu: 1st Sunday Jazz Vespers in Honolulu | 5:30 pm | FREE | Central Union Chruch, 1660 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
