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.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Hoʻomau Hawai'i Native Hawaiian Market in Honolulu | 10:00 am | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) | |
| Lāhainā Noon on Kauaʻi | 12:43 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Oʻahu: Bon dance in Honolulu | 5:30 pm | FREE | Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223 N School S, Honolulu, HI 96817 |
| Kauaʻi: Bon Dance schedule June-July 2025 | 7:30 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Oʻahu: Help restore limu in Waimānalo Bay | 12:00 am | FREE | Kaiona Beach Park, 41-575 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795 |
| Oʻahu: Matsumoto's pidgin musical "The Princess and the Iso Peanut" at Manoa Valley Theatre | Mānoa Valley Theatre (Oʻahu) | ||
| 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! | |
| Oʻahu: Cataluna's classic local play "Da Mayah" at Manoa Valley Theatre | Mānoa Valley Theatre (Oʻahu) | ||
| Oʻahu: Walk with a Doc every Saturday in Kalihi & Waipahu | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Craft & Gift Fair 2nd Saturday at Japanese Cultural Center | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi, 2454 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826 |
| 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 |
| Kauaʻi: 2nd Saturday Night Market in Līhuʻe | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Downtown Līhuʻe |
| Oʻahu: Bon dance in Kailua | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Windward Buddhist Temple, 268A Kuulei Road, Kailua, HI 96734 |
| Maui: O-Bon Festival in Paia | 5:30 pm | FREE | Paia Mantokuji, 253 Hana Highway, Paia, Hi 96779 |
| 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, July 13, 2025
Monday, July 14, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lāhainā Noon on Oʻahu | 12:36 pm to 12:38 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| Oʻahu: Cataluna's classic local play "Da Mayah" at Manoa Valley Theatre | Mānoa Valley Theatre (Oʻahu) | ||
| Free summer meal program for ALL keiki age 18 and younger | FREE | All Hawaiian Islands | |
| 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 15, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lāhainā Noon on Oʻahu | 12:36 pm to 12:38 pm | FREE | multiple locations |
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| Free summer meal program for ALL keiki age 18 and younger | FREE | All Hawaiian Islands | |
| 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 |
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lāhainā Noon on Oʻahu | 12:36 pm to 12:38 pm | FREE | 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! | |
| Free summer meal program for ALL keiki age 18 and younger | FREE | All Hawaiian Islands | |
| 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 |
| Oʻahu: free movies outdoors this summer in Waikīkī | 7:00 pm | FREE | Prince Waikīkī , 100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
