Catch hula, acoustic sets, and cultural performances while shopping and dining at these lively community markets.
Tucked into the campus grounds of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, just a few minutes from downtown Honolulu, the Kaiwiʻula Night Market offers a lively and heartfelt celebration of community. Held on select Friday evenings throughout the year, this growing event brings together local chefs, makers, musicians, and families in a setting that reflects the vibrant spirit of Oʻahu’s neighborhoods.
Tucked into the heart of Waipahu on Oʻahu’s central-west side, the Village Night Market offers a refreshing take on the evening market scene—focusing on community, culture, and food in a relaxed, open-air setting. Held monthly at the Waipahu Filipino Community Center, this grassroots event brings together local food vendors, artisans, and entertainers, creating a walkable gathering that celebrates the island’s entrepreneurial and multicultural spirit.
Every Saturday morning, a stretch of Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu transforms into one of the city’s most vibrant community experiences: the Kakaʻako Farmers Market. From 8:00 a.m. to noon, this open-air gathering brings together local farmers, food vendors, artisans, and curious shoppers in a distinctly urban-island setting. Just steps from the modern energy of SALT at Our Kakaʻako, the market offers a flavorful, hands-on introduction to the island’s culinary creativity and grassroots culture.