Listed below are Fourth of July fireworks shows celebrated throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Our list includes the large annual public fireworks displays on Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i, Maui, and O'ahu. We also provide tips for photographing fireworks, which tend to fill the Hawaiian skyline for Independence Day, as well as for New Year's celebrations. If you plan to purchase and set off fireworks, we provide links to the state laws restricting fireworks. State of Hawaii … [Read more...] about Where to watch fireworks on July 4th in Hawaiʻi
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Free comic book days in the Hawaiian Islands
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) celebrates independent specialty shops selling comic books and related products. On FCBD, you can get a free comic book from well-known publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Yep! Stories give away comic books--absolutely free--to anyone who comes into their shops. Each comic book specialty shop is unique, with a style and personality all its own. Each shop typically carries comic books, graphic novels, and related … [Read more...] about Free comic book days in the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiʻi Triennial contemporary visual art exhibition
Hawai‘i Triennial is the state’s largest exhibition of contemporary visual art from Hawai‘i, the Pacific, Asia, and around the world. The exhibition is held every three years in multiple venues (such as museums, galleries, and gardens) across the Hawaiian Pai Aina. Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 The next Hawai‘i Triennial for 15 February – 04 May 2025. Exhibitions will be held and Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and O‘ahu. The theme for Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 (HT25) is ALOHA NŌ, … [Read more...] about Hawaiʻi Triennial contemporary visual art exhibition
February is Mahina ‘Olelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian Language Month)
During Pepeluali (February) special events are held throughout the Hawaiian pae ʻāina to celebrate Mahina ‘Olelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian Language Month). History of Mahina ‘Olelo Hawai’i From 1846-1943, Hawai’i laws were required to be published in both Hawaiian and English. In 1943, a law was enacted to end this dual language requirement. In additiona, three years after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, a law had banned the use of Hawaiian in … [Read more...] about February is Mahina ‘Olelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian Language Month)
Maui shopping centers, malls, and outlet stores
Here's a rundown of major shopping areas on the island of Maui. We focus on shopping centers, outlet malls, and other stores offering basic necessities, discounted goods, locally made products, and cultural entertainment. Our list begins in Kahului and then West Maui from Lāhainā to Kihei and Wailea. Best holidays for shopping at sale prices The following list includes the primary "shopping" holidays when you can expect stores and shopping malls to offer … [Read more...] about Maui shopping centers, malls, and outlet stores
When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi
Winter to spring is whale watching season in Hawaiʻi. The North Pacific humpback is the most common whale found in Hawaiʻi. Thousands of humpback whales migrate every year, swimming 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaiʻi and back again. While many boat tours get you on the water for whale watching, humpback whales are easy to spot from Hawai’i shores during migration season. Peak humpback whale watching season in Hawaiʻi is January to March. However, the first … [Read more...] about When and where to watch whales for free in Hawaiʻi
Maui: Free family-friendly Halloween Events
Listed below are free family-friendly Halloween Events on Maui listed by date and time. Seasonal decor for photo ops at Whalers Villages. October 8-31, 2024. Enjoy seasonal and Halloween decor with opportunity for photo ops with your ohana. More info: Halloween Happenings | Whalers Village Halloween Boo Bash in Kahului. October 26, 2024 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Get ready for spooktacular family fun! Trick-or-treat at participating merchant locations (while … [Read more...] about Maui: Free family-friendly Halloween Events
Aloha Week and ʻOhana Festivals cultural events
“Aloha Week” was conceived in 1946 as a cultural revival of Hawaiian music, dance, and history, a re-imagined "makahiki"—the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival traditionally held in late-October or early November. The new Aloha Week included a parade and the Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa (celebration, aka block party) on Kalākaua Avenue. Dozens of volunteer-run events on neighboring islands were added over the years. In 1991, Aloha Week became "Aloha Festivals"—a statewide … [Read more...] about Aloha Week and ʻOhana Festivals cultural events
Make Music Day Hawai’i
Make Music Day MMD is a worldwide celebration of music held every year on June 21 — the summer solstice and longest day of the year. The daylong musical free-for-all celebrates music in all its forms. Rather than a traditional music festival of professional bands, Make Music Day promotes the natural music maker in all of us—regardless of age, ethnicity, or skill level (especially skill level!). Started in France in 1982 as the “Fête de la Musique” (festival … [Read more...] about Make Music Day Hawai’i
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event every April allows you to trade in an old car seat and receive a 20%-off coupon toward a new car seat, stroller, or other select baby gear. You must be a member of the Target Circle™ loyalty rewards program, which is free and easy to join online. The next trade-in event is happening in stores in 2025. How does the target car seat trade-in program work? To participate in the trade-in and receive a coupon you must … [Read more...] about Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Maui Invitational college basketball tournament Thanksgiving Week
The Maui Invitational is an annual NCAA basketball tournament that takes place Thanksgiving Week in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi. The event has long been considered the nation's preeminent early season college basketball tournament. Eight NCAA Division I men's basketball teams are invited to compete, playing three games in three days. ESPN networks offer live television coverage of all 12 Championship Round games. The Maui tourney continues to provide schools an opportunity … [Read more...] about Maui Invitational college basketball tournament Thanksgiving Week
