Enjoy Free Activities on O’ahu
No matter what you like to do, O’ahu will certainly entertain you for the entire length of your vacation. Are you on a budget while traveling? Do you enjoy doing fun things? Do you want to experience all that the island has to offer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then O’ahu is the perfect place for you to visit. O’ahu provides a variety of free entertainment for the person who wants to enjoy a quiet vacation, the hipster who enjoys a modern scene, and the family who seeks to please a range of ages.
Gardens
The Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kane’ohe is free of charge. Enjoy the community of the Aloha State as natives and travelers alike visit this beautiful tropical oasis year-round. The grounds offer weekend camping spots, plenty of nature trails, and an educational visitor center. Whether you are seeking an afternoon picnic or a weekend adventure, these gardens offer a wonderful and free activity.
Temples
Another activity that may appeal to those who seek a quiet vacation or those who are interested in the history of O’ahu may enjoy visiting the sacred Byodo-In Temple, a landmark of the island. It is a beautiful structure in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park surrounded by the Ko’Oalau Mounting Range. This smaller-scale replica of the ancient temple in Uji, Japan was built in 1968 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to the islands. Enjoy this piece of history for only three dollars.
Yoga
Hipsters may be interested in the yoga scene on the island. Enjoy the latest trend in exercise and relaxation for free under the sun at Courtyard Yoga. Honolulu’s Ward Village hosts free community yoga classes to give you a chance to unwind, easy your stress and anxiety, and renew your spirit.
First Fridays
A great day for those seeking modern entertainment is the first Friday of the month. The day is filled with food, art, and music to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. In Chinatown, this street festival overtakes the area with receptions, performances, and festivities. From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, enjoy the official event, or stay all night to participate in the after-parties throughout the town.
Fireworks
Explosions of color and light in the sky bring people of all ages together to enjoy a community event. The weekly Waikiki Beach fireworks show takes place on Friday night in Hilton Hawaiian Village. It features the show free of charge, and it offers a pre-fireworks ticketed event with music, hula dancing, and torch lighting.
Outdoor Movies
Families, hipsters, or quiet-seeking people may all enjoy a cinema under the stars. Ward Village hosts a Courtyard Film Series each month that is free to all. Enjoy your show with complimentary popcorn. Movie picks vary to cover a range of interests: surf documentaries, cult classics, mainstream favorites, and foreign independent films can all be viewed during this outdoor cinematic experience under the stars.
Lighthouses
Another landmark that is great for a family visit or a quiet escape is the Makapu’u Point Lighthouse. To get to the lighthouse, you will embark on a two-mile smoothly paved nature path that accommodates strollers for those who have small kids in tow. The gradual ascent delivers you to the lighthouse at the top and a beautiful view of the island. Free of charge, this is a great afternoon or day activity for those trying to spend less and enjoy more.
O’ahu’s Free Entertainment
A visit to O’ahu is the trip for you. Whatever your interests, personality type, and budget, this island has free activities for you. The community of Hawaii awaits. Enjoy the yoga, the landscape, and temple visits during the day. At night, venture into Chinatown for first Fridays, and watch an outdoor movie or a firework show. Visit O’ahu today.
