EVENTS

2025 Events at Waimea Valley

  • A lush, green valley with a winding river running through the center, surrounded by dense forested hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

    King Kalākaua's Birthday: Sunday, November 16th

    Join us in honoring the legacy of King David Kalākaua on his birthday, November 16! Known as the “Merrie Monarch,” King Kalākaua was a passionate advocate for Hawaiian culture, music, and hula.

    Kamaʻāina can enjoy FREE admission to the valley.

  • A stone pathway with steps in a dense tropical forest, surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

    Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Friday, November 28th

    Celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day at Waimea Valley! Honoring the 1843 recognition of Hawaiʻi’s sovereignty, this special day celebrates Hawaiian identity, pride, and deep aloha ʻāina (love for the land).

    Join us in honoring the spirit and resilience of the Hawaiian lāhui with FREE admission for kamaʻāina!

  • A river flowing through a lush green forest with a small waterfall in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky.

    Prince Lot Kapua'iwa's Birthday: Thursday, December 11

    Kamaʻāina can enjoy HALF-PRICE admission to the valley.

  • Two traditional thatched-roof huts surrounded by lush green plants and large rocks, with a large tree on the left and sunlight coming through the trees in the background.

    Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki's Birthday: Saturday, December 19

    Kamaʻāina can enjoy HALF-PRICE admission to the valley.

  • Kipahele Tour

    Kipahele Tour

    The Waimea Valley Kipahele Tour features an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the history and wonders of this culturally significant ahupua‘a land division.

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  • A woman with curly black hair and a tattoo on her left arm is smiling as she hands a certificate to a person wearing a blue shirt. The woman is kneeling on a woven mat, surrounded by traditional clay pots and wooden objects, in a lush outdoor setting with green foliage.

    Kaʻapuni o Waimea

    Discover Waimea Valley on a self-guided adventure and earn a free cultural ambassador pin when you complete the challenge!

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  • A woman and a young boy at a park, walking on a sandy path with lush green plants and trees in the background. The woman is wearing a white sleeveless blouse, black shorts, and sandals, with sunglasses on her head. The boy is dressed in a dark T-shirt, beige shorts, and sandals, holding a small object. A small sign with Hawaiian writing is visible in the foreground.

    Keiki Wednesdays

    Every Wednesday, kamaʻāina keiki under 12 enter the valley for FREE.

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  • Hula at Waimea Vally

    Hula at Waimea Valley

    Experience hula from renowned hālau every month. Included in your Waimea Valley admission!

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  • Two women sitting on the floor of a thatched hut, engaging in cultural craftwork with traditional fabrics and tools, surrounded by craft supplies and natural outdoor scenery.

    Lā ʻOhana

    The 3rd Sunday of every month, treat your family to a day at Waimea Valley with 50% off general admission for kama'āina and military families.

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  • Young woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and red shirt, crouching outdoors in a garden, holding a freshly dug plant with roots and soil visible, surrounded by lush green plants and trees with a blue sky overhead.

    Volunteer Days

    Every week, there are opportunities to volunteer: from Mālama Mala and Hanai ʻāina Days to ʻOhana Volunteer Days and Special Events.

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  • A woman and a man are looking at plants displayed at an outdoor plant sale or market, with the woman holding a flyer or pamphlet. Other people and a blue canopy are visible in the background.

    Saturday Plant Sales

    Every Saturday, from 8 am to 12 pm in the Nursery, shop a selection of curated plants. Kamaʻāina Exclusive: 20% Off Plants Throughout December 2025.

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