King Kalākaua Birthday: Free Kamaʻāina Day at Waimea Valley

Honor the Merrie Monarch with a day in the valley. On Sunday, November 15, Waimea Valley on the North Shore is offering free admission to kamaʻāina in honor of King David Kalākaua’s birthday, as a mahalo for his work preserving Hawaiian culture, hula and music. The valley is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; walk the botanical garden paths toward Waimea Falls and explore the cultural sites along the way. Present a valid State ID at the ticket booth to redeem the offer; regular admission applies to everyone else. Details are on Waimea Valley’s event page.