Kamaʻāina Sundays

Schedule of Activities and Entertainment – March 9, 2025

Entertainment

  • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.              ʻIwalani Apo & Friends
  • 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.             Kamehameha Middle School Papa Oli me Mele, Kumu ʻĀina Asing
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.              ʻUheʻuhene
  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.                 KumZ

Activities

  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.                Keiki Activities (drop-in)
  • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.           Kūpeʻe making & lauhala weaving by Royal Hawaiian Center
  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.           Kūpeʻe making & lauhala weaving by Royal Hawaiian Center

Cultural Workshop

  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.            Kui Lauoho - Hawaiian Hair Pick Workshop with ʻUmi Kai
    • Seating is limited and on-site in-person registration is required – twenty (20) people maximum (ages 18 years and older). Signups begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Kīnaʻu Gate on Richards Street. Only workshop participants are allowed in the classroom. 

JOIN US FOR KAMAʻĀINA SUNDAYS IN 2025

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!

Kamaʻāina Sunday’s entertainment and workshops are supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

2025 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.

  • April 13, 2025
  • May 11, 2025
  • June 8, 2025
  • July 13, 2025
  • August 10, 2025
  • September 14, 2025
  • October 12, 2025
  • November 9, 2025
  • December 14, 2025

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 8:30 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. The tour concludes with a self-guided exploration of the basement gallery exhibits showcasing the royal collections, restored Kitchen, and Chamberlain’s Office.