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 weekend of ʻApelila (April) 26-28, 2024, you'll find in-person as … [Read more...]
Free things to do in April
Listed below are the free things to do in April. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our April events … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in April
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Affordable April events and entertainment
Our April events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue … [Read More...]
Hawaiian arts & culture
Wayfinding: Polynesian navigation and the Hawaiian star compass
Many people, of which I am one, consider Polynesians to be the greatest navigators in history. When Greeks and Romans … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Treasured heiau you can visit on every Hawaiian island
Listed below are heiau throughout the Hawaiian Islands that are open to the public. If you don’t know what heiau are, or … [Read More...]
Currently featured
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(while supplies last) Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
On the Amazon retail marketplace, consumers can buy just about anything: books, clothing, food, electronics, household goods, and much, much more. Other popular offerings include Prime membership, the Kindle digital reader, Alexa in-home virtual … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: public stargazing events around the island
Located in the central Pacific, the the island of Oʻahu offers stargazing opportunities with less light and air pollution compared to other metropolitan areas on the U.S. mainland. In addition, the Hawaiian Islands are the southernmost location in … [Read More...]
Waikīkī SPAM JAM street food festival
Other places in the world celebrate iconic local food, such as garlic, onions, pickles, oysters, mussels, lutefisk, and more. The annual Waikīkī SPAM JAM street festival is Hawaiʻi's answer to an iconic food festival. Introduced in 1937 by Hormel … [Read More...]
Disaster relief: how and where to donate or volunteer
Our hearts go out to everyone on Maui. You will remain in our prayers through recovery and as rebuilding begins. Maui Wildfires ongoing updates On August 8, 2023, wildfires swept through West Maui and leveled business districts, destroyed historic … [Read More...]
Free entrance days in Hawaii National Parks
Several days each year, all National Park Service (NPS) sites that charge an entrance fee offer free admission to everyone. The other 400 National Parks across the country are free all the time. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit … [Read More...]
May Day is Lei Day across the Hawaiian Paeʻāina
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 … [Read More...]
Hawaiian Islands Farmers Markets
Listed below are farmers markets currently operating throughout the paeʻāina (archipelago, i.e. Hawaiian Islands). We also provide tips for getting the most out of your shopping day and a guide to what’s in season throughout the year. Tips for … [Read More...]
Exciting updates on our calendar…
These are the newest or hottest events from our calendar. To see all events, go to our event calendar.
Kauaʻi: save on advance ticket for Comic Con 2024
Kauaʻi Comic Con in Līhuʻe June 8, 2024. Early Bird Online Sale Adult Badge: $17.00. At the Door: $25.00. Children (12 … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: charity walk to support Forest Bird Recovery Project
Hawai‘i’s largest single-day fundraising event by a non-profit organization. 100% of all donations and registration … [Read More...]
Maui: Abilities Resource Fair in Kahului
Maui County Office on Aging Abilities Resource Fair. More info: At Queen Kaʻahumanu Center - Kahului, HI … [Read More...]
O’ahu: Mother’s Day pop up gift fair in Kaimukī
Mini pop up at the Ben Franklin store in Marketcity for Mothers Day featuring uniquely designed handmade jewelry and … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: Comic Con in Līhuʻe
Superheros, special guests, meet-and-greets. Kauai's FIRST-EVER Comic Convention has been going since 2019. Calling all … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: ʻOhana Fun Festival in Līhuʻe
Child & Family Service (CFS) is hosting an 'Ohana Fun Festival for Kaua'i families. The FREE family-focused event is … [Read More...]
Big Isle: 1st Monday Chess club in North Kohala
Beginners and veteran players are welcome! Chess club meets on the first Monday evening of each month (in the event of a … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Bad Art Night in Pahoa
Continuing by popular demand – Bad Art Night! Tonight’s theme is Speed Art. Participants sit in a circle and paint for 5 … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: West Side Writers’ Group in Waimea
The West Side Writers’ Group is open to adults (18+) who write creative fiction, nonfiction, and/or poetry. Although … [Read More...]