Free things to do

Free admission, shows, gardens, classes and events.

Ho'oulu 'Aina community workdays (Kalihi Valley): Free volunteer workdays in the garden, native forest and stream restoration

Wednesdays 9am-12pm (La Mauli Ola, native forest/food plants); Fridays 9am-12pm (Ipu o Lono garden); every other Saturday 9am-12pm (Hana Kahe Wai reforestation)Free

Hawaii Kai Lions Club / Koko Marina CenterHawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade & Koko Marina Center Christmas Festivities: Neighborhood holiday parade, then carnival in the Marina Courtyard: photos with Santa, Christmas crafts and giveaways, balloon art, cookie decorating, carnival games

Nov 28Free

Kako'o 'OiwiKane'ohe / He'eia

Saturday community workday in the lo'i (He'eia): Free volunteer workday weeding and maintaining lo'i and 'auwai

1st Saturday monthly 8:30am-12pmFree

Kapolei Shopping CenterKapolei

Annual Santa Saturday Keiki Carnival: free photo with Santa, meet Rudolph, free keiki activities and carnival games, juggler, stiltwalker, balloon artist.

Dec 5Free

Honolulu Dept of Parks and RecreationO'ahu-wide (city parks)

Mayor's Craft & Country Fair, a free annual event in November with senior club sales and entertainment

NovemberFree

Island Craft Fairs at Ka Makana AliʻiKapolei

Waikiki Makers Market at Waikiki Beach Walk with local crafts, food and live entertainment

Mon · 4pm–8pmFree

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'iMoiliili

JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair x Aki Matsuri: Fall harvest festival with local artists and makers and live entertainment; family and pet friendly. Same page lists Shichi-Go-San keiki kimono dressing + portraits (separate, registration, price not listed)

Nov 14Free

Hawaii's Plantation VillageWaipahu

Free admission for children 4 and under

On nowToday · 9am–2pmFree

City & County of Honolulu Dept. of Parks & RecreationKane'ohe

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden: Free admission to 400-acre garden

Today · 9am–4pmFree

Honolulu Fire DepartmentKaka'ako

WorkHawaiʻi offers free resume workshops for job seekers preparing for Career Expo 2026.

Limited timeFree

Island Craft Fairs at Ka Makana AliʻiKapolei

Mele Kalikimaka Gift Fair: Holiday craft and gift fair

Nov 14Free

National Park ServicePearl Harbor / 'Aiea

USS Arizona Memorial program + Pearl Harbor museums: Museums and grounds free; USS Arizona Memorial boat program free with $1 online booking fee

Today · 7am–5pmFree

Mālama Loko Ea FoundationHale'iwa

La Hana Kaiaulu community workday at Loko Ea fishpond: Volunteer workday at a Hawaiian fishpond with lunch served after (vegetarian option); keiki welcome

3rd Saturday monthly 9am-noon (Oct 17, Nov 21 2026; Dec 19, 2026 is 9-10:30am; Jan 16, 2027 registration not open)Free

City & County of Honolulu Dept. of Parks & RecreationKane'ohe

Ho'omaluhia catch-and-release fishing: Free catch-and-release fishing at the garden lake; bamboo poles loaned on site

Wed, Sat · 10am–12pmFree

Walk with a DocKaka'ako

Free monthly oceanfront community walk led by a physician with a short health talk

1st Saturday monthly, 7:30am (latest shown Oct 3 2026)Free

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic SiteDowntown (Kawaiahao)

Free Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Hawaiian Mission Houses.

Nov 28Free

Hawai'i State Public Library SystemKaimukī library

Free drop-in activity writing Veterans Day cards for veterans at Kaimukī library.

Ends Nov 6Free

City & County of Honolulu Dept. of Parks & RecreationHawai'i Kai

Koko Crater Botanical Garden: Free admission; 2-mile self-guided dryland garden loop

DailyFree

Paepae o He'eiaKane'ohe / He'eia

He'eia Fishpond community workday: Free volunteer workday at the ancient fishpond, lunch provided by staff

2nd and 4th Saturdays of most months, 8:30am-12pmFree

Waimea ValleyWaimea Valley, Haleiwa

Arbor Day & Plant Sale with a free tree giveaway.

Nov 7Free

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'iMoiliili

Holiday 2026 JCCH Craft & Collectibles Fair: Outdoor holiday craft fair with local artists and makers selling Japanese and Japanese-inspired items

Dec 12Free

Hawai'i State Public Library SystemʻEwa Beach library

Learn basic crochet; yarn and needles provided.

Thu · 9:30am–11amFree

Hawai'i State Public Library SystemWaialua library

Readers Group book discussion at Waialua Public Library.

Thu · 9:30am–10:30amFree

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic SiteDowntown (Kawaiahao)

Free ‘Ohana Day event at Hawaiian Mission Houses.

Nov 7Free

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and ArchivesDowntown

55th Annual Holiday Craft Fair (HMH Craft Fair): Holiday craft fair with 40+ Hawai'i-based vendors selling island-crafted goods; optional paid guided historic site tours

Nov 28Free

City & County of Honolulu Dept. of Parks & RecreationNu'uanu / Liliha

Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden: Free admission

Today · 7am–5pmFree

Hanauma Bay Nature PreserveHawaii Kai

Residents get in free and park for $1 (refundable if you leave within 15 min); military and family free entry

Wed–Sun · 6:45am–1:30pmKama'ainaMilitaryFree (usually $25)

Kaimuki Business & Professional AssociationKaimuki

Kaimuki Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Neighborhood Christmas parade with marching bands, scouts, schools, trolleys and Santa; lighting of the Kaimuki Christmas tree

Dec 3Free

Waimea ValleyNorth Shore (Haleiwa)

Toa Lūʻau tickets include free admission to Waimea Valley.

OngoingFree

Honolulu Museum of ArtMakiki / Downtown edge

Museums for All: free admission and parking for SNAP beneficiaries and up to three guests

OngoingFree

Waikiki Holiday ParadeWaikiki

Waikiki Holiday Parade: Torch-lit holiday parade of marching bands (local and mainland), military units and Pearl Harbor survivor tributes along ~1.5 miles of Kalakaua Ave

Nov 27Free

Kuhio Beach Hula ShowWaikiki

Kuhio Beach Hula Show: Free outdoor hula and Hawaiian music show; sit on the grass, beach chairs/mats ok

Sat · 6:30pm–7:30pmFree

Skydive HawaiiMokuleia (North Shore)

Free birthday t-shirt for customers with reservations after 8:00AM.

On nowToday · from 8amFree

City & County of Honolulu Dept. of Parks & RecreationKane'ohe

Free self-directed drawing and painting session in the garden; plants, flowers and seeds provided.

Today · 9:30am–12:30pmFree

Island Craft Fairs at Ka Makana AliʻiKapolei

Mahalo I Kau Kumu Holiday Gift Fair & School Supply Drive: Holiday gift fair with a school supply drive for teachers

Dec 12Free

Island Craft Fairs at Ka Makana AliʻiHilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki

The Night Market Collective: weekly made-in-Hawaii artisan market with live music and giveaways, discounted validated parking.

Thu · 4pm–8pmFree

Island Craft Fairs at Windward MallKane'ohe

Koʻolau Night Market: Evening craft and food night market (monthly, second Fridays)

Nov 13Free

Hawai'i Pacific HealthPali Momi Medical Center

Blood drive with Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi at Pali Momi.

Nov 9Free

Kapi'olani Medical CenterMakiki

Free 30-45 min car seat inspection and install lesson with certified child passenger safety tech

By appointment; times varyFree

Straub Benioff Medical CenterDowntown

Free monthly COPD support group, in person or Zoom, with materials and refreshments

3rd Wednesday monthly 10am-noon (Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16 2026)Free

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