Kamaʻāina Sundays

Kamaʻāina Sunday Entertainment and Activities – Oct. 11, 2026

Entertainment

  • Hula Hui ʻO Kapunahala, Kumu Hula Carolee Nishi
  • Hōlei
  • Ei Nei

Activities - “Hana Leʻaleʻa,” or Fun Activities

  • Kōnane Tournament
    • Check in: 9:00 to 11:00am
    • Tournament: 11:00am to 2:00pm
    • Where: Hale Koa (Barracks) at ʻIolani Palace 
    • Open to players ages 12 and older. The tournament is limited to 16 competitors, and advance online registration is encouraged through the form linked here.
    • Guests who are not competing are welcome to play kōnane casually in Hale Koa.
  • Hanafuda with Hanafuda Hawaiʻi
  • Mahjong with the Bad Luck Club

Cultural Workshop

  • Hulu hairpin workshop with Kawika Lum-Nelmida - 9:00 a.m. 
  • Hulu brooch workshop with Kawika Lum-Nelmida - 11:30 a.m. 
    • Space is limited. Participants must be at least 18 years old and register in person beginning at 8:30 a.m. Guests may register for only one workshop.

Kamaʻāina Sunday support is provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu 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.

  • October 11, 2026
  • November 8, 2026
  • December 13, 2026

View and download keiki activities from previous Kamaʻāina Sunday events here.

View & Download Keiki Activities

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.

About the Palace

The State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Monarchy History gratefully thanks the State of Hawaiʻi for its operational support. Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for administering these funds.

ʻIolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and a registered National Historic Landmark.

Located at the corner of King St. and Richards St. in downtown Honolulu (more details).

Administrative Office: 808-522-0822, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ticket Office Hours: 808-522-0832, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone calls accepted on Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Palace Shop Hours: 808-532-1050, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone calls accepted on Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

E-Cigarette Policy

“Smoking, Use of Electronic Smoking Devices, or Use of Tobacco or Betel Nut Products is Prohibited by Law” in all state parks including ʻIolani Palace grounds.

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