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Fun and inexpensive things to do for under $10

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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace$1 for 11 years and upalohastadium.hawaii.gov/events/aloha-stadium-swap-meetThe Aloha Stadium Swap Meet in Aiea is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tenders in the marketplace sell imported, handmade and vintage items. Popular local snacks are served as well as other products made in Hawaii. Price ranges vary, but according to multiple reviews on its website, they are reasonable.Hilo Hattie “The Store of Hawaii” Free10 A.M. to 4 P.M.hilohattie.com (808) 535 6500The Hilo Hattie store in Honolulu provides free workshops and activities centered on the Hawaiian culture. Daily activities include hula and ukulele lessons, lei making, ti-leaf art, Lauhala weaving, etc. Times for these workshops are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the last session starting at 2:30 P.M.Hawaii State Art Museum (HiSAM)FreeTuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.sfca.hawaii.govThe Hawaii State Art Museum is a state-sponsored museum. The HiSAM was established to “promote, perpetuate, preserve and encourage culture and the arts, history and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawaii.” Be sure to check out the exhibits and other free events sponsored by the museum on its website.Whale Watching on Ka‘ena PointFreeSeason: November through Mayhawaiistateparks.orgThe Hawaiian Islands are graced with the presence of over 1,000 Humpback whales during the season of November until May. Ka‘ena Point is home to trails along the coast, as well as towards the center of the island. Avid whale watchers suggest the five-mile hike on South Ka‘ena Point.Kahuku High School Red Raiders Sports$7.00 General Admissionkahukuhigh.org/Now in their fall sports season, Kahuku High School is renowned state and nationwide for their stellar sports programs. Schedules for Red Raider games can be found on its athletics page. If you aren’t able to make a game, all sports are reported via live tweet @KahukuSports on Twitter.
Writer: Morgynne Tora ~ Multimedia Journalist