Kamaʻāina & Special Discount Days


Kamaʻāina receive FREE

or half-price admission

Join us in celebrating the people and events that have shaped the history of Hawai'i. Come and visit the valley on these special days to pay tribute to the lives of the royalty and historical events that played an important role in the shaping of ʻOahu and Waimea Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to reconnect with the land and the stories of the past.

Apart from the special dates, local residents can enjoy free admission on Thursdays between 12 pm and 3 pm. Resident keiki can visit for free on Wednesdays, while on La ʻOhana Day every month, local families can enjoy a 50% discount on the regular admission price.

*Must present proof of Hawaiian residency or Hawaii-based military ID

*or must be eligible for the special day

NEXT UP | NATIONAL NURSES DAY | MONDAY, MAY 6

Nurses get in free with work badge!

KamaʻᾹina & Special Discount Dates 2024

Wednesday, January 31: Kamaʻāina free admission for King Charles Lunalilo’s birthday

Friday, February 9: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for King Kamehameha IV’s birthdays

Tuesday, March 26: Kamaʻāina free admission for Prince Kuhio Day

Monday, May 6: Nurses free admission for Nurses Day

Monday, May 20: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Prince Albert Edward Kauikeaouli Kaleiopapa Kamehameha’s birthday

Monday, May 27: Active and retired military free admission for Memorial Day

Tuesday, June 11: Kamaʻāina free admission for Kamehameha Day

Wednesday, July 31: La Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day) Kamaʻāina half-price admission.

Monday, September 2: Kamaʻāina free admission for Queen Liliʻuokalani's birthday

Saturday, October 5: Teachers free admission on World Teachers Day

Sunday, November 10: Active and retired military free admission in honor of Veterans Day on 11/11

Saturday, November 16: Kamaʻāina free admission for King Kalakaua’s birthday

Wednesday, December 11: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Prince Lot Kapua'iwa’s birthday

Thursday, December 19: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki’s birthday