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.
Father and young son sharing a loving moment photo by evgenyatamanenko via iStock by Getty Images
Hawai’i Island Fatherʻs Day events
June 17, 2023, 7pm. Makaha Sons play the Palace (1 night only!). 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 return to the historic Palace stage to perform their iconic harmonies for a one night only concert event to benefit the Palace Theater.
June 17, 2023, 7pm. Movie night “Seven Pounds” (PG-13) at Light Garden in Pāhoa. Free event. A man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. Stars Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson.
Kauaʻi Fatherʻs Day events
June 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dad’s Day Car Show at 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 17-18, 2023. Saturday 12-5:45pm. Sunday 10am-4:45pm. Kauai Grown: Agricultural Festival at Vidinha Stadium. Tickets: $5/adult. FREE 18 years and younger. Family-friendly fun showcasing diverse and unique local farmers, ranchers, and youth agriculturalists from across the island. Other activities: Petting Zoo $3/child, run by Kauai 4-H Federation. Pony rides $5 donation, run by Kauai All Girl Rodeo Association. Kauai Slide & Glide and Fun & Kwazy; priced per activity/ride. Please help support these local businesses.
June 18, 2023, 10:00 AM until 1:30. Keiki Fishing Tournament – Nawiliwili Yacht Club The annual NYC Keiki Fishing Contest at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor, in front of the Kauai Sailing Association building. Registration is not Required. Cost is $5 per child, includes lunch, and begins at 10:00 am; fishing runs from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and lunch follows. Every child wins a prize, no child goes home empty-handed. Prizes typically are children’s fishing poles, tackle boxes, and athletic balls and toys donated for the Keiki.
Maui Father’s Day events
June 17, 2023, 7:00 pm. ZENSHIN DAIKO 24th Annual Taiko Festival at MACC. Tickets 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. Since forming in 1999, Zenshin Daiko has given over 1,000 performances worldwide. Zenshin Daiko has also been recognized as a leading builder of taiko drums from used wine barrels, building most of their own drums and helping to repair taiko for other groups. They will be joined by the Peaceful Forest, a lovely group consisting of Takumi Kato an independent Japanese Taiko drum artist and his three children. More info:
Jun 18, 2023, 5:00-7:00 pm. Sunset Jazz at Maui Ku‘ia Estate (21+ only). Tickets: $25. ID is required. Listen to jazz. Purchase, chocolate, cheese, and beverages to enjoy during the concert. Free covered parking on-site.
June 18, 2023, 10:00am-3:30pm. Fathers Day BOGO at Adventure Park Maui. Ticket: $73. Buy one 2-Hour ticket and get a free ticket for dad to climb too.
O’ahu Fatherʻs Day events
June 15-18, 2023. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Regal Cinemas Father’s Day Promotion at Windward Mall. Treat your dad to a movie and earn Regal Crown Club credits for yourself! Get 10,000 credits for every $50 in gift cards purchased at the theatre or online, including Regal Unlimited eCards! Credits can be used for concessions, tickets, movie merch and more!
June 17, 2023, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Know1 Father’s Day Event at Windward Mall. KNOW1 specializes in Hawaii’s urban streetwear. Shop men’s and women’s wear along with the latest accessories.
Jun 17, 2023. O’ahu: Hawaii Beer Fest (21+ only) in Honolulu. Tickets $50-$95. Save on advance purchase (beginning early May), price highest at the door (if not sold out). Rideshare and designated driver ($20 ticket at the door) strongly recommended; please do not drink and drive. Admission includes tasting cup and unlimited beer sampling. Sample 100+ craft beers, hard seltzers, and hard ciders from local, national, and international breweries. In addition, purchase food from local vendors and shop from retail vendors, plus enjoy free water, live entertainment, and adult party games. A portion of ticket sales goes to local charity.
June 17, 2023, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Father’s Day at Ward Village. Free event. South Shore Market courtyard. On Saturday, June 17 from 11am to 1pm, listen to live music from 3-time Na Hoku Hanohano award winner Sean Cleland, play larger-than-life games, and snack on prime rib sliders and strawberry shortcake bites from Dave & Buster’s, while supplies last.
June 17-18, 2023. Saturday 11am-8pm. Sunday 11am-6pm. Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats Father’s Day Promotion at Windward Mall. Get a Free Keiki ice cream scoop if you take a photo inside the Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats store at Windward Mall. Post it on social media with the hashtag #FathersDay. Show your post to a Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats team member to get your Free Keiki ice cream scoop. No purchase necessary.
June 18, 2023, 9am-4pm. Fatherʻs Day at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park in Kāneʻohe. Complimentary carnations at entrance (first 300 visitors). 10am to 2pm: Shave ice for purchase to support local business. 11:30am to 1:30pm or while supplies last: Complimentary sweet treat from Il Gelato in Ocean View Terrace.
June 18, 2023. Father’s Day Beer & Whiskey Tasting (21+ only) at The Deck in Waikīkī. Ticket: $65. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door. ID required. Admission includes unlimited local beer & whiskey tasting, tasting glass, Deck swag, and $20 gift certificate for the lanai BBQ or a future Deck visit. During this tasting event, the lanai will be home to a barbecue pit with a range of offerings available for purchase à la carte. Designated driver or alternate transportation strongly recommended. Hotel parking is limited; street or metered parking available at Honolulu Zoo.
Jun 18, 2023. 11:30am-8pm. Polo Matches every Sunday in Waialua, HI. Admission $18pp + parking/vehicle $25-$45. 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 at 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 crwod until the sun dips behind the mountains.
June 18, 2023, 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Fatherʻs Day Market at The Deck in Waikīkī. Free event. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts while shopping with view of Diamond Head. Pop-up market showcasing talented local creators. Free and open to the public. Hotel parking is limited; street or metered parking available at Honolulu Zoo.
Father’s Day dining
We focus on locally owned and national chain restaurants and grocers offering budget-friendly specials for Father’s Day. 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.
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
