Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for July across Hawaiʻi. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your spending to take advantage of the times of the year when what you buy is at the lowest possible price. Special events with shopping discounts and deals in July include … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in July
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Free things to do in July
Listed below are the free things to do from our July events calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include Independence Day (aka Fourth of July). We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as organizers announce new events. For more things to do, see our Calendar of free and cheap things to do every day (hawaiionthecheap.com) … [Read more...] about Free things to do in July
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) is the premiere showcase for established and emerging filmmakers in contemporary Asian, Pacific, and North American cinema. HIFF is the focus for emerging works from the Pacific Rim and an incubator for Native Hawaiian films and indigenous Pacific filmmakers in any genre, including feature films, documentaries, short films, series, and Hawai'i-themed films. HIFF serves as an entertaining event for the casual viewer and … [Read more...] about Hawaiʻi International Film Festival
Free and cheap things to do Fourth of July weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do across the Hawaiian Islands. We focus on events for locals, but visitors will find lots of useful information. For the long holiday weekend of July 1-4, 2022, you'll find in-person as well as virtual events (live stream, on-demand). On Mar 26, 2022, Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige announced that the domestic Safe Travels Hawaiʻi test and quarantine program will end. Passengers arriving from domestic points … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do Fourth of July weekend
What’s closed and open on Fourth of July 2022
July 4th is Independence Day, a Federal holiday. The annual celebration, also known simply as “Fourth of July” commemorates the July 4, 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence. The U.S. Constitution forming the democracy was written later, during the Constitutional Convention from May 25 to September 17, 1787. However, as dictated by Article VII, the constitution would not become binding until it was ratified by nine of the 13 states, which occurred on … [Read more...] about What’s closed and open on Fourth of July 2022
Restaurants discounts on fast food, fine dining, and more
These food deals, beverage deals, and restaurant dining discounts are available primarily on Oʻahu and to a lesser extent on the outer islands. You'll find offers from local eateries, national chains, and fast food restaurants as well as fine dining establishments. As always, we focus on restaurants and food establishments with modest prices. We may also feature more expensive options that offer a special meal or savings. The food and drink deals with an … [Read more...] about Restaurants discounts on fast food, fine dining, and more
Best places to buy Hawaiian gifts & souvenirs
Listed below, we offer a list of gifts and souvenirs that are uniquely Hawaiian, including Aloha wear, jewelry, crack seed, local honey, sea salts, quilts, tropical prints, koa wood carvings, and of course Hawaiian music. We also suggests some of the best places to buy Hawaiian made goods, including independent shops, craft stores, artist galleries, farmers markets, malls and stores, online retailers, and other locations around the Hawaiian Islands. Scroll … [Read more...] about Best places to buy Hawaiian gifts & souvenirs
Annual Teacher Appreciation Week discounts and deals
National Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May and Teacher Appreciation Day is the first Tuesday in May. During this time, we thank teachers for their contribution to our nation's children. Listed below are discounts and freebies for educators across the Hawaiian Islands. We'll update this list each year beginning in April as local and national businesses announce Teacher Appreciation deals. 2022 Teacher Appreciation discounts and … [Read more...] about Annual Teacher Appreciation Week discounts and deals
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
Lei Day is a uniquely Hawaiian celebration, honoring the tradition of making and wearing lei. The first Lei Day occurred in downtown Honolulu in 1927. Honolulu Star-Bulletin writer and poet, Don Blanding suggested the idea. In 1929, Lei Day became a state-wide celebration. Always celebrate on May 1st, Lei Day is not a state holiday, so businesses are open as usual. The celebration is marked by making and wearing lei, parades, contests, music, and traditional … [Read more...] about May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian hula dance: where to see & learn hula
Here is a very brief introduction to the indigenous Hawaiian dance known as hula. It is intended to give you an appreciation of the history of hula and an overview of its many forms. We include a list of some of the major hula festivals throughout the year across Hawaiʻi, as well as free hula shows and demonstrations held in shopping malls and other locations. What is hula? Hula is a very complex dance form unique to the Hawaiian Islands. It is not to be … [Read more...] about Hawaiian hula dance: where to see & learn hula
