Popular ways to spend quality time with your dad include outdoor activities, such as hiking, a picnic in a park or at the beach, fishing or surfing, pickleball or a round of golf. Or any other activity favored by your dad. Maybe it’s staying home for some backyard cornhole or mahjong!
Top gifts include a special outing (see above), a Father’s Day greeting card, and tools or something for his hobby (golf, biking, hunting, cooking, or grilling, etc.). Also high on many dads’ lists is something homemade—perhaps arts & crafts made by young keiki (bookmarks, beverage koozie, coasters, or clay key bowl) or a snack tin filled with a batch of his favorite cookie or munchie.
Listed below are some of the events happening around the islands for a special dad-worthy outing, followed by a suggested list of restaurants offering affordable dining and takeout options.
2024 Fatherʻs Day events
Big Island Fatherʻs Day events
June 15, 2024, 7pm. The Makaha Sons – Sat 15 Jun 7:00 PM – Hilo Palace Theater (veezi.com). Tickets $35-$45. For 40 years, the Makaha Sons have committed themselves to perpetuating traditional Hawaiian music throughout Hawai‘i and around the globe. They bring their iconic harmonies and joyful banter back to the historic Palace stage as part of the Hawaiian Roots concert series to benefit the Palace Theater.
Kauaʻi Fatherʻs Day events
June 15, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dads Day Car Show 2024 | Kukui Grove Center. Free event. Kauai Classic Cars are back for the annual Dad’s Day Car Show. Bring a donation to Kaua’i Independent Food Bank and enter to win prizes. Admire classic cars that will be on display as well as talk story with the owners! There will be live music, prize giveaways and more.
June 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Keiki Fishing Tournament – Nawiliwili Yacht Club (clubexpress.com) The annual NYC Keiki Fishing Tournament on Father’s Day at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor in front of the Kauai Sailing Association facility. Registration is $5 per child, includes lunch. Registration begins at 10:00 AM. The Fishing Tournament runs from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM with lunch following. Every child wins a prize, no child goes home empty-handed. Donated prizes typically are children’s fishing poles, tackle boxes, and athletic balls and toys donated for the Keiki. Volunteers and donations greatly appreciated.
Maui Father’s Day events
June 15, 2024, 7:00 pm. ZENSHIN DAIKO 25th Annual Taiko Festival at MACC (mauiarts.org) Tickets sold online only: $26/adult, $13/keiki (12 and under). A celebration of outstanding musicianship played with upbeat fun and boundless heart. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to teaching taiko to children and has grown from a small, local taiko group to one that has achieved national and international recognition.
Jun 16, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm. Sunset Jazz at Maui Ku‘ia Estate (21+ only). Tickets: $30. ID is required. Listen to jazz. Purchase chocolate, cheese, and beverages to enjoy during the concert. Free covered parking on-site.
Oʻahu Father’s Day events
Jun 16, 2024. 11:30am-8pm. Polo Matches every Sunday in Waialua, HI. Admission $23pp + parking/vehicle $25 and up. Watch the best players and ponies in the state and from around the world play the “sport of kings.” Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Arrive early for a dip in the ocean, have a nap on the beach, set up a fun tailgate picnic, or just sit back and watch. Matches approximately 2:30-4:30 p.m. But the fun doesn’t stop there; the bar remains open and the band plays until dark. Players mingle with the crowd until the sun dips behind the mountains.
June 16, 2024. Father’s Day 2024 specials at Deckwaikiki. Surf & Turf Dinner: $67. Drink specials.
Father and young son sharing a loving moment photo by evgenyatamanenko via iStock by Getty Images
Father’s Day dining
We focus on locally owned and national chain restaurants and grocers offering budget-friendly specials for Father’s Day with an emphasis on barbecue, steak & seafood. Quantities are limited and holiday meals sell out in advance, so reserve as early as possible.
Whiskey Steak Wine (Hawaiʻi/Hilo). Father’s Day Special June 18-24, 2023 from 5-9PM. endless Prime Rib $50/person, plus side salad and choice of starch.
Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar (Hawaiʻi/Kona) Breakfast and dinner menus and craft cocktails on the waterfront in Kona.
Duke’s Kauai Father’s Day Brunch (Dukes Kauaʻi) Brunch $49/adult, $25/keiki 10 and under.
Keoki’s Paradise (Kaua’i/Poipu) 3-course early dinner chef tasting menu nightly ($29). Weekend brunch and dinner nightly ala carte menus.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Maui/Wailea, O’ahu/south shore). Selection of steaks, sides, and cocktails. Prixe fixe meal includes starter, entrée, side, dessert. (Prices not listed online.) Gift card offer through June 18, buy $200 get $40 bonus (20% discount).
Whole Foods Market (Maui/Kahului, O’ahu/Honolulu, Kailua). Bone-In Ribeye Steaks 20% Off for Prime members June 14-20, 2023. Also on sale, seasoned beef burgers, avocados, Tiger shrimp, Sea scallops, Wild Sockeye salmon, smoked salmon, rainbow rolls, Organic strawberries, corn, and wine.
Waikiki Brew Co. (waikikibrewing.com) (Maui/Lāhainā, Wailea; Oʻahu/Kakaʻako, Waikīkī) Waikiki Brewing Company has found success on the national stage, winning medals at the Great American Beer Festival, the US Open Beer Championship, and the Denver International Beer Competition. The pubs are community gathering places for local families, businesses, and travelers. The menu of burgers, pizza, salads, smoked meats, and more satisfies appetites of all kinds.
88 Fresh Fish Market | Facebook (O’ahu/Chinatown) Customized Father’s Day Sashimi Platter. Choose from premium Japan Bluefin Otoro, Chutoro, Toro, Abura, King Salmon, and Hamachi sashimi. Call or DM to order. Subject to availability. Pick up 11am-2pm.
A Catered Experience Dinner Package (Oʻahu/Waipahu) offers a Father’s Day package for approximately 5 people with Roast Pork Loin and sides for $217.20. Pickup 6/18. 10a-2p.
Ahi And Vegetable (O’ahu/’Ewa, Ala Moana, Kalihi) Locally sourced seafood fresh sashimi and sushi platters.
Basalt (Oʻahu/Waikīkī) offers Father’s Day brunch and dinner specials, as well as brunch and dinner takeout.
Big City Diner (Oʻahu/multiple locations) Dine-in Father’s Day June 17-18: Krabby Bendict ‘til 3pm or sold out $17.99. and Prime Rib from 11am until sold out $36.99. Takeout June 16-18 (requires 72 hour notice): breakfast family-pack serving 4-5 for $84.99 and prime rib dinner family-pack serving 4-5 for $199.99.
Bucca di Beppo (Oʻahu/Kaka’ako) This Father’s Day, bring Dad to Buca for a meal made with love. Celebrating at home? Choose a celebration package serving 10 or 20 from $12.99-$28.99pp.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (O’ahu: Kapiolani, Kapolei, Mililani, Waikiki, Windward Mall).BBQ Season Kickoff Menu to earn points & redeem for beverages, food, and discounts on your next visit.
Side Street Inn (O’ahu/Ala Moana, Kapahulu). Hawaiian style menu. Ala Moana (Hopaka) dine-in and takeout ala carte menu specials June 18, 2023.
Find more Father’s Day dining deals: Restaurants open for Father’s Day in Hawaii | OpenTable
Calendar of Fatherʻs Day weekend events
Listed below are all events for Saturday and Sunday over Father’s Day weekend.
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