Hawaiʻi | Pacific Historic Parks

Hawaiʻi Events

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Hawaiʻi with Pacific Historic Parks. Our events in Hawaiʻi offer a unique exploration of the island's heritage, from traditional Hawaiian customs to pivotal historical moments. Experience the spirit of Aloha through a variety of educational and interactive activities.

⚪United States Coast Guard Birthday
Sun, Aug 02
United States Coast Guard Birthday
⚪Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Anniversary
Thu, Jul 30
Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Anniversary
⚪National Korean War Veterans
Mon, Jul 27
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
⚪Potsdam Declaration (Allies demand for Japan to Surrender)
Sun, Jul 26
Potsdam Declaration
🟠Film Screening 'Voices Behind Barbed Wire'
Sat, Jul 25
Kauai Community College Performing Arts
⚪National Hire a Veteran Day
Sat, Jul 25
National Hire a Veteran Day
⚪Battle of Tinian Begins
Fri, Jul 24
Battle of Tinian Begins
🔴 Liberation of Guam
Tue, Jul 21
Liberation of Guam
⚪ Pearl Harbor Survivor Geb Galle's 105th Birthday
Mon, Jul 20
PH Survivor Geb Galle Turns 105
🟠Virtual Speaker Series: 'Delphine Hirasuna: The Art of Gaman'
Thu, Jul 16
Free online event. Please register
🟠Hawaii Five-O Screening & Q&A with Daniel Dae Kim
Sun, Jul 12
USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center
🟠Film Screening 'Voices Behind Barbed Wire'
Sat, Jul 11
East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center
🟠Virtual Speaker Series: 'Preserving the Incarceration'
Wed, Jul 08
Free online event. Please register
⚪Purple Heart Day
Tue, Jul 07
Purple Heart Day
🟣 Saipan Liberation Day
Sat, Jul 04
Saipan Liberation Day
⚪ Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04
Independence Day
Holidays & Celebrations
⚪ Women Veterans Day
Fri, Jun 12
Women Veterans Day
Holidays & Celebrations
⚪ King Kamehameha I Day
Thu, Jun 11
King Kamehameha I Day

Thu, Aug 06
⚪Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Aug 06, 2026, 12:00 AM
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, marked a pivotal and devastating moment in World War II.
Fri, Aug 07
⚪Campaign of Guadalcanal
Campaign of Guadalcanal
Aug 07, 2026, 12:00 AM
Campaign of Guadalcanal
The Guadalcanal Campaign was a major turning point in World War II in the Pacific, where Allied forces secured a strategic victory after months of intense land, sea, and air combat.
Sun, Aug 09
⚪Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Aug 09, 2026, 12:00 AM
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
The atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9th, 1945, marked one of the final turning points of World War II.
Fri, Aug 14
⚪National Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Honoring the Navajo Marines whose unbreakable code helped secure victory in the Pacific during World War II.
Sat, Aug 15
⚪Japan Announced Surrender to the Allies
Japan Announced Surrender to the Allies
Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
Japan Announced Surrender to the Allies
August 15, 1945 Japan announces its surrender to the Allies, marking the beginning of the end of World War II.
Tue, Aug 18
🟣American Memorial Park Established (1978)
American Memorial Park Established (1978)
Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
American Memorial Park Established (1978)
American Memorial Park was established to honor the American and Marianas people who sacrificed during the World War II Marianas Campaign while preserving the islands' natural and cultural heritage.
Tue, Aug 18
🔴War in the Pacific National Historical Park Established
War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Aug 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
War in the Pacific National Historical Park
On August 18, 1978, War in the Pacific National Historical Park was established to preserve and honor the stories, sacrifices, and legacy of the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Fri, Aug 21
⚪Hawai'i Statehood Day
Hawai'i Statehood Day
Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Hawai'i Statehood Day
Celebrate Hawai'i Statehood Day by reflecting on the islands' rich history and the admission of Hawai'i as the 50th state on August 21, 1959
Tue, Aug 25
⚪National Park Service Birthday
National Park Service Birthday
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
National Park Service Birthday
Celebrate the National Park Service's Birthday on August 25th as we honor more than a century of preserving America's natural, cultural, and historic treasures.
Sat, Aug 29
⚪Marine Corps Reserve Birthday
Marine Corps Reserve Birthday
Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 AM
Marine Corps Reserve Birthday
Sat, Aug 29
🔵Sadako Crane Folding Day
USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center
Aug 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM HST
USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA
Join us at Pearl Harbor National Memorial from 8:30am to 11am, to fold paper cranes in honor of Sadako Sasaki's story and promote peace, remembrance, and hope.
Wed, Sep 02
⚪VJ Day-End of WWII
Japanese sign Instrument of Surrender
Sep 02, 2026, 12:00 AM
Japanese sign Instrument of Surrender
On this day, Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri, bringing World War II to an official close.
Fri, Sep 04
⚪NPS Day of Service
NPS Day of Service
Sep 04, 2026, 12:00 AM
NPS Day of Service
Join volunteers across the country in giving back to our national parks through projects that help preserve these treasured places for future generations.
Mon, Sep 07
⚪Labor Day
Labor Day
Sep 07, 2026, 12:00 AM
Labor Day
Celebrate Labor Day by honoring the dedication, hard work, and contributions of American workers who help strengthen our communities and nation.
Fri, Sep 11
⚪PHP Founder's Day
PHP Founder's Day
Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
PHP Founder's Day
Celebrate Pacific Historic Parks Founder's Day as we honor the vision and dedication that have helped preserve and share America's pacific history for generations.
Fri, Sep 11
⚪Patriot Day
Patriot Day
Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
Patriot Day
Honor the lives lost, recognize the courage of first responders, and remember the resilience and unity shown in the wake of the 2001 attacks.
Tue, Sep 15
⚪106th Birthday of Pearl harbor Survivor David Russell
106th Birthday of David Russell
Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
106th Birthday of David Russell
Honoring Pearl Harbor Survivor, David Russell as he celebrates his 106th Birthday. He is the last living survivor of the USS Oklahoma.
Fri, Sep 18
⚪U.S. Air Force & Air National Guard Birthday
USAF & Air National Guard Birthday
Sep 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
USAF & Air National Guard Birthday
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Air Force and Air national Guard. Thank you to the generations of Airmen and Airwomen who have proudly served and serving our nation.

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