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 Mother's Day weekend Mei (May) 10-12, 2024, you'll find in-person as well … [Read more...]
Free things to do in May
Listed below are the free things to do in May. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our May events … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in May
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Affordable May events and entertainment
Our May events calendar offers a wide variety of affordable entertainment across the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll continue to … [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
These are the latest hot topics and seasonal things to do. Find more topics from our menu and events on our calendar.
Oʻahu: Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass offers safe place for game play
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass provides you with a safe and fun-filled activity for your child during summer. Chuck E. Cheese in Hawaiʻi is a great place for games, pizza, celebrations, or a fun family-night out. There are 3 Chuck E. Cheese … [Read More...]
Updated for 2024: Annual Teacher Appreciation Week discounts and deals
National Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) 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 … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Pūowaina aka “Punchbowl” (National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific)
Called Pūowaina in Hawaiian, the volcano erupted some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago. Pūowaina (which can be translated as “Hill of Sacrifice”) has deep religious significance for the Hawaiian people. Long before Europeans arrived, it was a place where … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: History of Pu‘uloa and visiting Pearl Harbor today
When someone says "Pearl Harbor", it can refer to many different things. Historically, it was a large freshwater lagoon known to ancient Hawaiians as Ke-awa-lauo-Pu‘uloa or simply Pu‘uloa. It was a key site for loko ʻia (fish ponds) and for … [Read More...]
Oahu: Help Sew 38,000 Lei for Memorial Day
As unique and diverse as our communities are in Hawaiʻi, so are some of our traditions on Memorial Day. One of the more distinct traditions is the placing of lei upon every gravesite within Punchbowl for Memorial Day. Every year the members of the … [Read More...]
Budget-friendly Mother’s Day brunch and dinner ideas
Here are our recommendations for budget friendly Mother's Day dining across the Hawaiian Islands. There are options for dine-in, takeout, and homemade. Reservations (dine-in or takeout) are strongly suggested if available. 2024 Motherʻs Day … [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...]
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...]
Federal holidays 2024: What’s closed and open
United States laws currently establish eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. Therefore, if the holiday falls on Saturday the holiday is observed on Friday. And, if the holiday … [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 latest additions to our event calendar. To see all events, go to our event calendar.
Oʻahu: beach clean-up at Ala Moana
This event is open to all community members, families, and individuals who want to make a difference. All necessary cleaning supplies, … [Read More...]
Online: Last Thursday fire ant class
Once a month, Hawaiʻi Ant Lab conducts a FREE 90-minute class for Hawaiʻi residents and other interested persons. This class covers ant … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Annual Hawaii Quilt Guild Show in Honolulu
Annual Hawaii Quilt Guild Show by members of the guild. Celebrating the guild's 40th anniversary, the 2024 theme is "Forty Shades of Red". … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: How Parking Explains the World in Honolulu
Award-winning journalist and Harvard planning fellow Henry Grabar explains how our pursuit of the perfect parking space worsens traffic, … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: free keiki activities 1st & 3rd Wednesday at Kahala Mall
Offered every 1st and 3rd Wednesday*, Kahala Mall’s Toddler Time is a FREE community program that provides caregivers with a friendly, safe … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Save $5 on advance ticket to Inspo! at Bishop
Honoring Lanakila Pacific’s 85-year legacy of building independence for people with disabilities and seniors on Oahu. This evening of … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Honolulu’s largest Bon Dance at Summer Fest in Mō’ili’ili
Annual Mō’ili’ili Summer Fest celebrates the historic district with Honolulu’s largest Bon Dance and modern street festival at Coyne Street … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: 10% online discount on Chuck E. Cheese Summer Pass
Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass provides you with a safe and fun-filled activity for your child during summer. Chuck E. Cheese in Hawaiʻi is … [Read More...]
National Teacher Appreciation Week
National Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) is the first full week of May and Teacher Appreciation Day is the first Tuesday in May. During this … [Read More...]