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, July 28, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July is ice cream month! Here's where to get the best across the Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina | multiple locations | ||
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| How to save on back-to-school supplies | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 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, July 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July is ice cream month! Here's where to get the best across the Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina | multiple locations | ||
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| How to save on back-to-school supplies | Discounted | 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 |
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July is ice cream month! Here's where to get the best across the Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Franco Salmoiraghi photographs of Hawaii at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| How to save on back-to-school supplies | Discounted | 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 |
| Oʻahu: free movies outdoors this summer in Waikīkī | 7:00 pm | FREE | Prince Waikīkī , 100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Thursday, July 31, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| July is ice cream month! Here's where to get the best across the Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: Japanese artists explore Matsuri! (festivals) at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: Franco Salmoiraghi photographs of Hawaii at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| How to save on back-to-school supplies | Discounted | multiple locations |
Friday, August 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: twice monthly street food extravaganza in Waipahu | FREE | Waikele Center, 94-849 Lumiana Street, Waipahu, HI 96797 | |
| “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: Franco Salmoiraghi photographs of Hawaii at HoMA | $25.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| How to save on back-to-school supplies | Discounted | multiple locations | |
| 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 |
| Kaua'i: Aloha 1st Friday Art Nights in Līhu'e | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Downtown Līhuʻe |
| 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) |
