Kamaʻāina & Special Discount Days
Kamaʻāina receive FREE
or half-price admission
Join us in celebrating the people and events that have shaped the history of Hawai'i. Come and visit the valley on these special days to pay tribute to the lives of the royalty and historical events that played an important role in the shaping of ʻOahu and Waimea Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to reconnect with the land and the stories of the past.
Apart from the special dates, local residents can enjoy free admission on Thursdays between 12 pm until closing. Resident keiki can visit for free on Wednesdays, while on La ʻOhana Day every month, local families can enjoy a 50% discount on the regular admission price.
*Must present proof of Hawaiian residency or Hawaii-based military ID*or must be eligible for the special day
KamaʻᾹina & Special Discount Dates 2024-2025
Wednesday, December 11: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Prince Lot Kapua'iwa’s birthday
Thursday, December 19: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki’s birthday
2025
Friday, January 31: Kamaʻāina free admission for King Charles Lunalilo’s birthday
Sunday, February 9: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for King Kamehameha IV’s birthday
Sunday, February 16: Kamaʻāina free admission in memory of the great Kahuni nui who ruled Waimea Valley, Hewahewa
Wednesday, March 26: Kamaʻāina free admission for Prince Kuhio Day
Tuesday, May 6: Nurses free admission for Nurses Day
Monday, May 20: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Prince Albert Edward Kauikeaouli Kaleiopapa Kamehameha’s birthday
Tuesday, May 27: Active and retired military free admission for Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 11: Kamaʻāina free admission for Kamehameha Day
Thursday, July 31: La Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day) Kamaʻāina half-price admission.
Tuesday, September 2: Kamaʻāina free admission for Queen Liliʻuokalani's birthday
Sunday, October 5: Teachers free admission on World Teachers Day
Tuesday, November 11: Active and retired military free admission in honor of Veterans Day on 11/11
Saturday, November 16: Kamaʻāina free admission for King Kalakaua’s birthday
Thursday, December 11: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Prince Lot Kapua'iwa’s birthday
Friday, December 19: Kamaʻāina half-price admission for Princess Bernice Pauahi Paki’s birthday