Kamaʻāina Sundays
Kamaʻāina Sunday Entertainment and Activities – Sept. 13, 2026
Entertainment
- To Be Announced
Activities
- 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Kōnane lessons with Kapena Baptisita
- 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Floral kūpeʻe making and Lauhala Weaving
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Floral kūpeʻe making and Lauhala Weaving
Cultural Workshop
- To Be Announced
- Note: Seating is limited and on-site in-person registration is required - twenty (20) people maximum. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Signups begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Kīnaʻu Gate on Richards Street. Only workshop attendees are allowed in the classroom.
- Workshop is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Kaula, Pu’u (toggle) and a small Pūpū (shell) will be provided, but participants can also bring their own favorite or a pendant. Participants will learn how to attach it to the Lei.
Kamaʻāina Sunday support is provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūklu Ola Program and by Hawaiian Native Corporation, LAUKOA.
JOIN US FOR KAMAʻĀINA SUNDAYS IN 2026
Kamaʻāina Sunday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ʻIolani Palace welcomes all residents to Kamaʻāina Sunday when guests can explore the Palace, immerse themselves in Hawaiian culture, taste ‘ono food, support local vendors, enjoy lively entertainment, and more. The free event is held on the second Sunday of every month.
Self-led audio tours will be available for the first 500 attendees. A valid Hawaiʻi State ID, Hawaiʻi driver’s license, or proof of Hawaiʻi residency is required for each complimentary ticket. One complimentary ticket per Hawaiʻi resident. Kamaʻāina are encouraged to come early!
Use the hashtag #KamaainaSunday when sharing your photos and videos for a chance to be featured on our Facebook and Instagram!
2026 Kamaʻāina Sunday Dates
During the monthly event, kamaʻāina can take advantage of free audio tours of ʻIolani Palace, presentations, and activities. Each event will be themed around a topic highlighting a different aspect of Hawaiian culture.
- September 13, 2026
- October 11, 2026
- November 8, 2026
- December 13, 2026
View and download keiki activities from previous Kamaʻāina Sunday events here.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
- Richard Street gate at ‘Iolani Palace will open at 8 a.m. on Kamaʻāina Sundays with activities and tours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free parking is available at the Civic Center Municipal Parking Garage (entrance on S. Beretania Street) and metered street parking is also free. Paid parking is available at Aliʻi Place on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the fee is $.50 / half hour, with a maximum charge of $3. No parking will be allowed on ʻIolani Palace grounds.
- Guests will visit the first and second floors of ʻIolani Palace, which includes the staterooms and private quarters of the royal monarchs.
