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.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Isle: annual orchid show & sale in Hilo | $6.00 | Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa St, Hilo, HI 96720 | |
| Maui: Kaʻehu cleanup 4th Sunday in Waiheʻe-Waiʻehu | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Kukona Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| 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 | |
| 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: Walk with a Doc 4th Sunday in Kakaʻako | 9:00 am | FREE | Kakaʻako Waterfront Park parking, Cooke St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Big Isle: annual Volcano Festival showcases Hawaiian culture | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Volcano Village, Hawaiʻi Island (Lat: 19.4427600° Long: -155.2339800°) |
Monday, July 28, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii State Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge | FREE | Your house! | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: FREE Kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley every Thursday in Haleʻiwa | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
