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, September 22, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: The Films of Kinuyo Tanaka in Honolulu | $15.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: giant sculptures made from canned foods in Kahala | FREE | Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 | |
| Oʻahu: World Premiere "Kaisara" in ʻolelo Hawaiʻi at UH | $18.00 | John F. Kennedy Theatre (Oʻahu) | |
| Oʻahu: Free outdoor concert Fridays at ʻIolani Palace | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | ʻIolani Palace (364 S King St) |
| Oʻahu: Learn to play Chinese Mahjong in Aina Haina | 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm | FREE | Oahu: Aina Haina Library, 5246 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821 |
| Oʻahu: plumeria farm tour on North Shore | $45.00 | North Shore Macadamia Nut Company , 62-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 | |
| Maui: RSVP for American Idol auditions October 8 in Kahului | FREE | Maui Family YMCA, 250 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 | |
| Oʻahu: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour of Honolulu Historic District | $9.99 | Aliʻiolani Hale (State Supreme Court Building), 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Celebrate Hawaiian History Month! | multiple locations | ||
| Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: New Japan food hall at Mitsuwa Marketplace | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | ||
| Dairy Queen (Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu) small Blizzard 85 cents in the DQ app | $0.85 | multiple locations | |
| Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Register for Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge 2023 | $40.00 | Online | |
| Hawaiʻi: Kīlauea volcano eruption report | Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Visitor Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785 | ||
| Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Oʻahu: Young at Heart Expo for seniors 50+ in Honolulu | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) |
| Hawaiʻi: Free self-guided tour at Wildlife Center in Kapaʻau | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Hawai‘i Wildlife Center, 53-324 Lighthouse Road, Kapa‘au, HI 96755 |
| Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Online: learn more about the threat of wildfires in Hawaii | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Online |
| Kauaʻi: Friday art night in Hanapēpē | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Hanapēpē, HI 96716 |
| Oʻahu: 4th Friday local arts, crafts, & food at Taste of Mililani | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Mililani High School, 95-1200 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani, HI 96789 |
| Oʻahu: Friday Chess Meet in Kakaʻako (all levels welcome) | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | South Shore Market, 1170 Auahi St, Honolulu 96814 |
| Oʻahu: Free performances at Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre in Honolulu | 6:00 pm | FREE | Hawaii Opera Theatre, 848 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
| Maui: 4th Friday Kihei Town Party | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Azeka Shopping Center, 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 |
| O'ahu: Friday night fireworks at HHV in Waikīkī | 8:00 pm to 8:05 pm | FREE | Waikīkī Beach |
Saturday, September 23, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: The Films of Kinuyo Tanaka in Honolulu | $15.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: giant sculptures made from canned foods in Kahala | FREE | Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 | |
| Oʻahu: Saturday plant sale in Haleʻiwa benefits Hawai'i conservation | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Oʻahu: Waimea Valley (Haleʻiwa) |
| Oʻahu: Comic Jam social gathering + talk story with local artists in Waiphau | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | Waipahu Public Library, 94-275 Mokuola St, Waipahu, HI 96797 |
| Online: world-renowned master of shakuhachi (Japanese flute) in concert | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | $25.00 | Online |
| Maui: RSVP for American Idol auditions October 8 in Kahului | FREE | Maui Family YMCA, 250 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 | |
| Oʻahu: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour of Honolulu Historic District | $9.99 | Aliʻiolani Hale (State Supreme Court Building), 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Celebrate Hawaiian History Month! | multiple locations | ||
| Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: New Japan food hall at Mitsuwa Marketplace | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | ||
| Dairy Queen (Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu) small Blizzard 85 cents in the DQ app | $0.85 | multiple locations | |
| Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Register for Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge 2023 | $40.00 | Online | |
| Hawaiʻi: Kīlauea volcano eruption report | Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Visitor Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785 | ||
| Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| 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 3:00 pm | FREE | Art on the Zoo Fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Oʻahu: Young at Heart Expo for seniors 50+ in Honolulu | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Neil S. Blaisdell Center (777 Ward Ave) |
| Hawaiʻi: Free self-guided tour at Wildlife Center in Kapaʻau | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Hawai‘i Wildlife Center, 53-324 Lighthouse Road, Kapa‘au, HI 96755 |
| Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Maui: WE ARE FRIENDS Wildfire Benefit Concert hosted by Henry Kapono at MACC | 4:00 pm | $15.50-150.50 | Maui Arts & Cultural Center, One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732 |
| Oʻahu: food & craft fair in Kapolei | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Kapolei High School 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707 |
| Oʻahu: Free Saturday show features traditional hula kahiko at Royal Grove in Waikīkī | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Royal Hawaiian Center (Oʻahu) |
| Oahu: free Saturday hula kahiko performance in Waikīkī | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | Royal Hawaiian Center (Oʻahu) |
| Oʻahu: Saturday Twilight tour at Honolulu Zoo | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | $30.00 | Honolulu Zoo (151 Kapahulu Ave) |
| Kauaʻi: Kahiko nei and ʻauana hula competition in Līhuʻe | 6:00 pm | Kaua’i War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 | |
| Oʻahu: Aloha Festivals Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a on Kakākaua | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Kalākaua Avenue |
| Oʻahu: Free hula show Tue/Sat at Kūhiō Beach Hula mound in Waikīkī | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Sunday, September 24, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: The Films of Kinuyo Tanaka in Honolulu | $15.00 | Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 | |
| Oʻahu: World Premiere "Kaisara" in ʻolelo Hawaiʻi at UH | $18.00 | John F. Kennedy Theatre (Oʻahu) | |
| Oʻahu: "Cars & Coffee" monthly car show | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | multiple locations |
| Maui: Kaʻehu cleanup 4th Sunday at Waiehu Beach | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Kukona Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Maui: RSVP for American Idol auditions October 8 in Kahului | FREE | Maui Family YMCA, 250 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 | |
| Oʻahu: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour of Honolulu Historic District | $9.99 | Aliʻiolani Hale (State Supreme Court Building), 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Celebrate Hawaiian History Month! | multiple locations | ||
| Kauaʻi: Mokihana Festival of Hawaiian culture | multiple locations | ||
| Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: New Japan food hall at Mitsuwa Marketplace | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | ||
| Dairy Queen (Hawaiʻi, Oʻahu) small Blizzard 85 cents in the DQ app | $0.85 | multiple locations | |
| Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Register for Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge 2023 | $40.00 | Online | |
| Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Oʻahu: Honolulu Century Ride | 6:21 am to 4:00 pm | $110.00 | Kapiʻolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Oʻahu: Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace | 6:30 am to 3:00 pm | $2.00 | Aloha Stadium |
| Kaua'i: 4th Sunday Craft Fair at Wailua Bay in Kapa'a | 8:30 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Hilton Garden Inn, 3-5920 Kūhiō Highway, Kapaʻa, HI 96746 |
| Oʻahu: free Sunday hula class in Waikīkī (reservation required) | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Waikīkī Beach Walk (Oʻahu) |
| Oʻahu: Art on the Zoo Fence in Waikīkī | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Art on the Zoo Fence, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Oʻahu: Hawaii Geek Meet at Magic Island | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Magic Island, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814 |
| Kauaʻi: plant swap every Sunday in Līhuʻe | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Alakoko Shop, 2976 Kress St, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Oʻahu: Kountry Kraft & Kaukau craft fair in North Shore | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Oahu: Hau’ula Kai Shopping Center, 54-316 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula, HI 96717 |
| Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Oʻahu: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Nights in Kakaʻako | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Aloha Beer Company (Kaka’ako), 700 Queen St, Honolulu, HI, 96813 |
Monday, September 25, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui: Techies Meetup in Kihei | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Maui Brewing Co, 605 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753 |
| Oʻahu: plumeria farm tour on North Shore | $45.00 | North Shore Macadamia Nut Company , 62-330 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712 | |
| Maui: RSVP for American Idol auditions October 8 in Kahului | FREE | Maui Family YMCA, 250 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732 | |
| Oʻahu: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour of Honolulu Historic District | $9.99 | Aliʻiolani Hale (State Supreme Court Building), 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Celebrate Hawaiian History Month! | multiple locations | ||
| Kauaʻi: Mokihana Festival of Hawaiian culture | multiple locations | ||
| Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: New Japan food hall at Mitsuwa Marketplace | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | ||
| Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Register for Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge 2023 | $40.00 | Online | |
| Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Kauaʻi: Monday Pau Hana farmers market in Līhuʻe | 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Hawai'i: learn about the Ancient Hawaiian Lunar Calendar in North Kohala | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | North Kohala Library, 54-3645 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755 |
| Oʻahu: Geeks Who Drink Trivia - Monday Night in Aiea | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Dixie Grill, 99-016 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI 96701 |
| Hawai'i: Guided nature walk through the rain forest | 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Volcano Art Center, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785 |
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oʻahu: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour of Honolulu Historic District | $9.99 | Aliʻiolani Hale (State Supreme Court Building), 417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813 | |
| Celebrate Hawaiian History Month! | multiple locations | ||
| Kauaʻi: Mokihana Festival of Hawaiian culture | multiple locations | ||
| Maui: where to visit through October 7 | multiple locations | ||
| Oʻahu: New Japan food hall at Mitsuwa Marketplace | International Market Place (2330 Kalākaua Ave) | ||
| Hawaiʻi: Super Secret Taco Tuesday & Comedy Show in Kona | $18.00 | Kona Elks Lodge, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 | |
| Wildfires disaster relief: where to donate or volunteer | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Register for Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge 2023 | $40.00 | Online | |
| Find a blood donation center to replenish the Hawaii supply | FREE | multiple locations | |
| Hawaiʻi: Free Paniolo Heritage Center in Kamuela | 8:00 am | FREE | Pukalani Stables, 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Hawaiʻi: Free self-guided tour at Wildlife Center in Kapaʻau | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Hawai‘i Wildlife Center, 53-324 Lighthouse Road, Kapa‘au, HI 96755 |
| Maui: Civil Beat pop-up newsroom in Makawao | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Maui: Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768 |
| Oʻahu: Free hula lesson Tuesdays at Royal Grove in Waikīkī | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Royal Hawaiian Center (Oʻahu) |
| Oahu: free Tuesday hula lesson in Waikīkī (no reservation required) | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Royal Hawaiian Center (Oʻahu) |
| Kauaʻi: annual premier art show in Līhuʻe | 12:00 pm | FREE | Kauaʻi: Kukui Grove Center, 3-2600 Kaumaulii Hwy, Līhuʻe, HI 96766 |
| Hawaiʻi: Geeks Who Drink Trivia – Tuesday Night in Kona | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Ola Brew Co, 74-5598 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Oʻahu: Free hula show Tue/Sat at Kūhiō Beach Hula mound in Waikīkī | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Kuhio Beach Pa Hula, 2441 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Hawaiʻi: Super Secret Taco Tuesday Comedy Show in Kona | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | $10.00 | Kona Elks Lodge, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 |
| Oʻahu: Geeks Who Drink Trivia - Tuesday Night in Kailua | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Grace In Growlers, 143 Hekili St, Kailua, HI 96734 |
| Oʻahu: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Nights in Kakaʻako | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Aloha Beer Company (Kaka’ako), 700 Queen St, Honolulu, HI, 96813 |
