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.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Go Try PlayWrite” monthly playwriting contest with cash prize | FREE | Online | |
| New Year 2026 in Hawaiʻi | |||
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season |
Friday, January 2, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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, January 3, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc every Saturday in Kalihi & Waipahu | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| 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: 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, January 4, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Isle: Walk with a Doc programs (Wed & Sun) | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year signals the rainy season | |||
| Oʻahu: 1st Sunday Jazz Vespers in Honolulu | 5:30 pm | FREE | Central Union Chruch, 1660 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
Monday, January 5, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
