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) 11-13, 2025, you'll find events of all … [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

37 onolicious local and Hawaiian foods
Local food in Hawaiʻi is influenced by several different things, including “canoe plants” brought by sea voyaging … [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 … [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...]
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Easter egg hunts around Hawaiʻi
Like Christmas, Easter is a Christian holy day that has also become a secular holiday celebrated by retailers and non-Christian communities around the world. Secular Easter events typically include photos with a life-size Easter bunny, spring … [Read More...]

Where to get Easter bunny photos
The Easter Bunny's in town! Hop in to have a photo taken. Listed below are places to get a professional photo as well as any BYOC (bring your own camera) and free appearances with the EB. While Easter is a Christian holy day, it has also become a … [Read More...]

Oʻahu: 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...]

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 … [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...]

Oʻahu: street food festivals on Kalākaua Avenue
The bustling neighborhood of Waikīkī is home to frequent parades and street festivals throughout the year, including the ʻOhana Block Party Festivals. For these street festivals, Kalākaua Avenue is lined with local food vendors selling everything … [Read More...]

List of Holidays (by month) for 2025
Besides federal government and Hawaii State employee holidays there are many other holidays, observances, and special events that occur throughout the year. Popular holidays are often recognized by communities with celebrations such as festivals, … [Read More...]

Free food at restaurants on your birthday
Here’s a list of estaurants and other eateries across the Hawaiian Islands that offer some sort of free food, beverage, or dessert on your birthday. Birthday deals are followed by a list of food deals for those celebrating a wedding … [Read More...]

Ultimate Guide: budget-friendly transportation in Hawaii
Lucky you live in Hawai’i! For a budget-friendly island lifestyle, keeping transportation costs down is essential. We got you covered with this comprehensive list of transportation options, whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or … [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: Dedication of the inaugural Waialua Heritage Exhibit
Dedication of the inaugural Waialua Heritage Exhibit, showcasing Waialua District's history and Plantation Heritage. Reception to follow. … [Read More...]
Oʻahu: Waikīkī Art Fest at Kapiʻolani Park
Waikiki Artfest is a fun-filled family-friendly day filled with local artists, beautiful artwork, and live music! This event is free to the … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Reggae Festival in Kona
Three local favorites will be bringing the island vibes: Kanaka Fyah, Ocean Grown, and Kona Town’s Finest. Along with DJ NTU, there's … [Read More...]
Big Isle: documentary “Common Ground” in Hilo
Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Movie “The Penguin Lessons” (PG-13) in Hilo
The Penguin Lessons is a light-hearted comedy-drama film based on the 2015 memoir by a British teacher who taught at a boys' boarding school … [Read More...]
Maui: annual Taro Festival in Hana
The East Maui Taro Festival showcases the best of Hawaiian culture, kalo cuisine, and the self-sustaining community of East Maui. … [Read More...]
Kauaʻi: free movie screening “A Complete Unknown” in Līhuʻe
Free movie screenings via AARP's Movies For Grownups of "A Complete Unknown," about Bob Dylan's early years as an artist. Timonthy … [Read More...]
Maui: Coffee & Conversations About Fraud in Wailuku
AARP volunteer fraud fighter, Larry Black, will host a conversation over coffee and light snacks about your personal experiences with … [Read More...]
Big Isle: Fall Orchid Sale and Show in Kona
The Kona Orchid Society annual Fall Orchid Show and Sale. Meet orchid and plant growers from around the island, and shop from craft and food … [Read More...]