Don’t know what to do once you’ve stepped off the plane and fully enjoyed the scenery? We’ve got you covered with a diverse list of events for the rest of July, from an eclectic shopper’s dream event to an orchid festival to an open-to-all swim race, and more.
Art & Flea | 1020 Auahi St. (O’ahu) | July 24 | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | $3
Over 60 independent artists, vintage collectors, DIYers, handmade aficionados, and fashion designers gather to ply their wares alongside up-and-coming bands and favorite local DJs.
Seventh Annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival | Honolulu Museum of Art, 900 S. Beretania St., Honolulu (O’ahu) | Ongoing through July 31, varying showtimes | $10 tickets
This festival celebrates the best in new and classic surf films from around the world with a collection of 52 shorts and features showcasing surf’s origins, culture, and ever-ongoing adventures.
Hanalei Swim Challenge | Hanalei Bay (Kaua’i) | July 26 | 7 a.m. to noon | $40 for adults, $10 for kids
Join 300 other swimmers from all the other Hawaiian islands as well as the mainland and international visitors, in one of four open-water races.
Tahiti Fete | Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Hilo (Big Island) | July 26 and 27 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $15 one-day admission, $25 two-day (for adults; discounts for senior citizens and children)
Enjoy a Polynesian dance competition featuring local and international halaus (dance schools) alongside guest performers, crafts, food, and talented local musicians.
Daifukuji Orchid Show and Sale | Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall, Honalo (Big Island) | July 27 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free, including complementary refreshments
Orchid-growing is a passion and talent that blossoms on the islands. At this show, snag a complementary orchid corsage before enjoying a taiko drum performance at 10 a.m. and wandering through beautiful, diverse orchids while learning how to care for your own (because of course it’s possible to leave without one).
Kaua’i Music Festival Songwriter Conference and Concert Series | Courtyard Marriott Kaua`i at Coconut Beach, Kapa`a (Kaua`i) | July 30 and 31 | $175 for the two-day songwriting conference; $25/night for the evening events (August)
Continuing into August, this four-day festival celebrates the art and craft of songwriting. Learn songwriting and refine your skills during the July dates, then August 1 and 2, enjoy performances by award-winning musicians who hail from Hawaii and beyond.