Hawaii Events
What's Going On During Your Stay
Whether you're planning to visit next week or next year, we'll help you find fun things to do in Hawaii. Some of the world's most beautiful events happen here in the Hawaiian Islands - the world's largest hula competition, a lantern floating festival honoring those who have passed, world class surfing competitions and some of the best food and wine festivals you'll ever attend. Many of these beautiful festivals, like Lei Day, happen every year, and Hawaii's annual events set a lovely tone for each new season.
Featured Events
This Week
Hui Holidays
Finding that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift is a breeze when you shop at our annual holiday artisan showcase! Twinkling with holiday charm, the Hui’s gallery will be filled to the brim with artworks in many media, including jewelry, ceramic, print, fiber, photography, glass, and painting. With holiday ornaments, Hui Print Collection Calendars, and many, many more…
Hilo Hula Tuesdays
Every Tuesday our non-profit organization, Destination Hilo, presents a one-hour free performance featuring our talented local musicians and hula halau at the bandstand. In addition, a cultural practitioner teaches the art of lei-making. Conveniently located at the Bandstand across from the Hilo Farmers Market, this event provides a warm Hawaiian welcome to visitors. Always a…
NTBG Free Weekly Hula Show
National Tropical Botanical Garden invites you to experience a traditional hula show by Kauai’s award-winning Halau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leinaala every Thursday at the South Shore Visitors Center in Poipu from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Come see this traditional show highlighting the wahi pane (sacred places) of Kauai along with intriguing stories of…
Waikiki Farmer’s Market
Located on the grounds surrounding the Bank of Hawaii Center at the heart of Waikiki. Join one of the largest concentrated collections of local handmade product, local farmers and food vendors on Oahu! Everything from handmade crafts, Hawaiian style skincare products to freshly baked goods and homegrown fruits and vegetables, at amazing prices. This is…
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
This hour-long authentic Hawaiian hula show opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of the conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 p.m. Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. FREE, outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. allowed….
Kings’ Shops Farmers Market
The Kings’ Shops Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh jams and jellies, macadamia nuts, breads and pastries. Enjoy local entertainment by Ben Kaili from 12pm-1pm.
Kona Nui Nights
Kona Nui Nights is a monthly event that honors and highlights Hawaiian language and music, as well as the art of hula at Ward Village. Kona Nui Nights is free and open to the public, will include a food vendor, a cash bar, and limited seating. Admission is free. Free parking is available across the…
Waikiki Farmer’s Market
Located on the grounds surrounding the Bank of Hawaii Center at the heart of Waikiki. Join one of the largest concentrated collections of local handmade product, local farmers and food vendors on Oahu! Everything from handmade crafts, Hawaiian style skincare products to freshly baked goods and homegrown fruits and vegetables, at amazing prices. This is…
Kuhio Beach Hula Show
This hour-long authentic Hawaiian hula show opens with torch lighting and traditional blowing of the conch shell. Tues-Thurs-Sat, weather-permitting. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6:00-7:00 p.m. Nov-Dec-Jan) at the Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, diagonally across Kalakaua Ave. from Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach hotel at Uluniu Ave. FREE, outdoors, casual, seating on the grass; beach chairs, mats, etc. allowed….
