Merrie Monarch Festival (Prep/Events in March/April): While the main competition is ticketed, this world-renowned hula festival in Hilo features free, public, non-ticketed events, including arts and crafts fairs, demonstrations, and, often, the Hoolaulea (pre-festival kick-off).
Monday 3/2
Whale Watching (Island-wide): March is prime time for watching humpback whales from shore. Excellent free spots include Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site in North Kona or the cliffs along the Kohala Coast.
Farmers Markets (Island-wide): Many farmers markets, such as the Hilo Farmers Market (weekends) or Kona Farmers Market, are free to walk through and experience local culture, produce, and crafts. Laupahoehoe Music Festival: Held on the Hamakua Coast, this event features local food and live Hawaiian music.
Sunday 3/8
Monday 3/9
Tuesday 3/10
Wednesday 3/11
Thursday 3/12
Friday 3/13
Saturday 3/14
Kona Brewers Festival 10 AM.: A major annual event at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel showcasing craft breweries, local chefs, and entertainment. BIH’s March to Kohala Driving Tour
errie Monarch Festival (Hilo):M While main, popular hula competition tickets are hard to get, this week-long festival (typically late March or early April) often features free, public hoolaulea (celebrations), arts, crafts, and demonstrations in Hilo. In 2026, it is scheduled for April 5-11, making late March a time for community preparation and preliminary, often free, cultural performances.
Ho'ike Hula Concert: the week-long Prince Kuhio Day Celebration (leading up to March 26)
Sunday 3/8
Monday 3/9
Tuesday 3/10
Wednesday 3/11
Prince Kuhio Celebration: A week long celebration of Hawaiian cultural events to commemorate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Events include a spearfishing competition, Hawaiian entertainment, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, history of Pa’akai, Hawaiian salt making, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM stables, commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, canoe races, a craft fair, Taiko drumming and a royal dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. For more information contact Aunty Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369 or stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
Thursday 3/12
Aldrine Guerrero – Ukulele “The Amazing Ride and Tide of the ‘Ukulele”Prince Kuhio Celebration: A week long celebration of Hawaiian cultural events to commemorate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Events include a spearfishing competition, Hawaiian entertainment, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, history of Pa’akai, Hawaiian salt making, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM stables, commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, canoe races, a craft fair, Taiko drumming and a royal dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. For more information contact Aunty Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369 or stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
Friday 3/13
Prince Kuhio Celebration: A week long celebration of Hawaiian cultural events to commemorate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Events include a spearfishing competition, Hawaiian entertainment, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, history of Pa’akai, Hawaiian salt making, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM stables, commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, canoe races, a craft fair, Taiko drumming and a royal dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. For more information contact Aunty Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369 or stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
Saturday 3/14
Prince Kuhio Celebration: A week long celebration of Hawaiian cultural events to commemorate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Events include a spearfishing competition, Hawaiian entertainment, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, history of Pa’akai, Hawaiian salt making, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM stables, commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, canoe races, a craft fair, Taiko drumming and a royal dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. For more information contact Aunty Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369 or stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
Sunday 3/15
Prince Kuhio Celebration: A week long celebration of Hawaiian cultural events to commemorate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Events include a spearfishing competition, Hawaiian entertainment, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, history of Pa’akai, Hawaiian salt making, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM stables, commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, canoe races, a craft fair, Taiko drumming and a royal dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. For more information contact Aunty Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369 or stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
Monday 3/16
Prince Kuhio Celebration: A week long celebration of Hawaiian cultural events to commemorate Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole. Events include a spearfishing competition, Hawaiian entertainment, Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, history of Pa’akai, Hawaiian salt making, Prince Kuhio Rodeo at CJM stables, commemorative ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, canoe races, a craft fair, Taiko drumming and a royal dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant. For more information contact Aunty Stella Burgess at (808) 240-6369 or stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
Tuesday 3/17
International Garden Isle Tri-Fest International, outdoor multi-sport Event and competition. Includes a kids Duathlon, adults 10K, a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a SUP-Paddle board event all on one day. Events will be at the Kauai Marriott Resort at Kalapaki Bay. For more information call (808)-346-0990.Garden Island Artisan Fair
More than 40 local artisans showcase an array of handcrafted products at Poipu Beach from 9a-3p. This fair is a great opportunity to see wealth of local talent and pick up souvenirs that are actually made on Kauai by Kauai artisans. Ono food, plate lunches and smoothies will be available at one of the many food booths.For more information call 808.245.9021.
E Kanikapila Kakou: Hawaiian music series, with a special session featuring Makana & Friends at Hale Lihue.
Tuesday 3/24
Wednesday 3/25
Thursday 3/26
Prince Kuhio Day Celebration (Week of March 26): Events honoring Prince Jonah Kuhi?o Kalaniana?ole, including cultural ceremonies. Note: County offices are closed on March 26.
Friday 3/27
Saurday 3/28
Sunday 3/29
Monday 3/30
The 6th annual Kauai Orchid and Art Festival in Hanapepe Town showcases free Hawaiian music concerts including Taiko drumming and special guest, Makana. Enjoy great food, art exhibits, and the Garden Island Orchid Society’s Orchid Show. Plein air painting workshops, food demonstrations, and keiki crafts and activities will also be available for your enjoyment. For more information, call Kim at (808)651-9801 or email orchidfestival@hanapepe.org
Tuesday 3/31
The 6th annual Kauai Orchid and Art Festival in Hanapepe Town showcases free Hawaiian music concerts including Taiko drumming and special guest, Makana. Enjoy great food, art exhibits, and the Garden Island Orchid Society’s Orchid Show. Plein air painting workshops, food demonstrations, and keiki crafts and activities will also be available for your enjoyment. For more information, call Kim at (808)651-9801 or email orchidfestival@hanapepe.org
3rd Annual Golf Tournament at the Manele Golf Course. Held at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Manele Golf Course to support local culture and history.Laupahoehoe Music Festival 10:00am - 5:00pm
Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a (March 2026): An action-packed weekend featuring the Maui to Molokai Challenge, Holo Fun Run/Walk, Kamalo Downwinder, and community festivities.
Monday 3/2
Tuesday 3/3
'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Wednesday 3/4
'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Thursday 3/5
'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Friday 3/6
118th Annual Malama Haloa (March 6-8, 2026): A festival and symposium dedicated to increasing awareness of Hawaiian kalo (taro) varieties, specifically celebrating the kalo Ka 'Ohe.'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
18th Annual Malama Haloa (March 6-8, 2026): A festival and symposium dedicated to increasing awareness of Hawaiian kalo (taro) varieties, specifically celebrating the kalo Ka 'Ohe.'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Monday 3/9
'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Tuesday 3/10
'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Wednesday 3/11
'Aha Kane Aloha Molokai (March 3-11, 2026): A men's sacred journey and, pilgrimage focusing on, culture and,, land.
Girls' Day Events: Various cultural celebrations honoring the Japanese tradition of Hinamatsuri.Prince Kuhio Parade: Celebrates the19th-century prince with a parade (dates typically fall in late March).
March typically marks the end of the winter surfing season on the North Shore and the beginning of spring, offering a mix of cultural, athletic, and arts events across the island.
Friday 3/6
Fiesta Italiana (March 6-7, 2026): Cultural celebrations in Honolulu.Weekly Friday Night Fireworks: Enjoy free fireworks over Waikiki Beach, typically in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Weekly Friday Night Fireworks: Enjoy free fireworks over Waikiki Beach, typically in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village.Honolulu Festival (March 13–15, 2026): Held in Waikiki and the Hawaii Convention Center, this event features multicultural performances, a grand parade on Kalakaua Avenue, and a fireworks display on Sunday. While the Convention Center exhibits are free, some, like the Honolulu Festival (13th-15th), are free to enter.
Saturday 3/14
aste of Aloha Anniversary T4:00 PM the ROW Kaka'ako, DowntownHonolulu Festival (March 13–15, 2026): Held in Waikiki and the Hawaii Convention Center, this event features multicultural performances, a grand parade on Kalakaua Avenue, and a fireworks display on Sunday. While the Convention Center exhibits are free, some, like the Honolulu Festival (13th-15th), are free to enter.
Sunday 3/15
30th Annual Honolulu Festival & Parade 2026 Pacific cultural festival 10:00 AM Hawaii Convention Center
Ala MoanaHonolulu Festival (March 13–15, 2026): Held in Waikiki and the Hawaii Convention Center, this event features multicultural performances, a grand parade on Kalakaua Avenue, and a fireworks display on Sunday. While the Convention Center exhibits are free, some, like the Honolulu Festival (13th-15th), are free to enter.
Waikiki Artfest (March 27-28, 2026): Held at Kapiolani Park.Weekly Friday Night Fireworks: Enjoy free fireworks over Waikiki Beach, typically in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Saurday 3/28
Quuarter Carnival Fun Fair – Spring Break Family Event! Family fun fair 3:00 PM Waialua Community Association Haleiwa, HI4th Annual Reggae Lives Festival Reggae music festival 7:30 PM HB Social Club | Hawaiian Brian's, Ala MoanaWaikiki Artfest (March 28-29, 2026): Located at Kapiolani Park, this event showcases local art, crafts, and food.
Sunday 3/29
Waikiki Artfest (March 28-29, 2026): Located at Kapiolani Park, this event showcases local art, crafts, and food.
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Kauai March