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.
Friday, March 28, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hōkūleʻa 50th Birthday TV Specials | FREE | Online | |
| O'ahu: staying safe online workshops at public libraries | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Big Isle: 2025 Henry Kapono Artist 2 Artist Series in West Hawaiʻi | $49.00 | Kona Salt Farm, 73-907 Makako Bay Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 | |
| Oʻahu: Diamond Head Park closure dates March-April 2025 | $5.00 | Diamond Head State Monument, Diamond Head Rd between Makapu’u and 18th Avenues, Honolulu, HI 96815 | |
| Girl Scout cookie in-person sales thru March | $6.00 | multiple locations | |
| When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi | FREE | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | 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 |
| 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 |
Saturday, March 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: National Vietnam Veterans parade in Waikīkī | 6:00 pm | FREE | Kalākaua Avenue |
| Oʻahu: Hawaii Foodie-Con & Spring Expo at Blaisdell | $6.00 | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | |
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc every Saturday in Kalihi & Waipahu | FREE | multiple locations | |
| When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi | FREE | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | 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 |
| 2025 Sanctuary Ocean Counts last Saturday (Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu) | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Oʻahu: Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | 8:00 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: Keiki Street Festival in Kakaʻako | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Oʻahu: FREE Family Community Day at YMCA Camp Erdman at Kaena Point (Mokuleia) | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | YMCA Camp Erdman, 69-385 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI 96791 |
| 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: Prince Kūhiō Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa in Kapolei | 5:00 pm | FREE | Ka Makana Ali‘i, 91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, HI 96707 |
| 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, March 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hōkūleʻa 50th Birthday TV Specials | FREE | Online | |
| Oʻahu: Hawaii Foodie-Con & Spring Expo at Blaisdell | $6.00 | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi | FREE | multiple locations | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | 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 |
Monday, March 31, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Diamond Head Park closure dates March-April 2025 | $5.00 | Diamond Head State Monument, Diamond Head Rd between Makapu’u and 18th Avenues, Honolulu, HI 96815 | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | 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 |
| Big Isle: Hāmākua Homestead Series at Laupāhoehoe Library | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Hawaiʻi: Laupahoehoe Public Library, 35-2065 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764 |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Go Try PlayWrite” monthly playwriting contest with cash prize | FREE | Online | |
| Oʻahu: Diamond Head Park closure dates March-April 2025 | $5.00 | Diamond Head State Monument, Diamond Head Rd between Makapu’u and 18th Avenues, Honolulu, HI 96815 | |
| 2025 Hawaii Triennial contemporary visual art exhibitions | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc 1st Tuesday in Aiea | 7:30 am to 8:30 am | FREE | Neal S. Blaisdell Park, 98-319 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, Hawaii 96701 |
| 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 Kūhiō Beach Hula show (1st & 3rd Tue) in Waikīkī | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
