Lā Kūʻokoʻa: Free Kamaʻāina Day at Waimea Valley

Celebrate Hawaiian Independence Day on the North Shore. On Saturday, November 28, Waimea Valley offers free admission to kamaʻāina for Lā Kūʻokoʻa, which commemorates the 1843 recognition of Hawaiʻi’s sovereignty by Great Britain and France. The valley calls it a day to honor the strength, resilience and identity of the Hawaiian lāhui and their deep aloha ʻāina. Gates are open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., so there’s time to walk the botanical garden paths toward Waimea Falls and visit the cultural sites along the way. Present a valid State ID at the ticket booth; regular admission applies to everyone else. Details are on Waimea Valley’s event page.