King Kamehameha Day - Kamaʻāina receive FREE admission

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King Kamehameha Day - Kamaʻāina receive FREE admission

CulturalThursday, June 11, 2026· 9:00 AMFree
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Celebrate Kamehameha I, born in Kohala, Hawai‘i, the aliʻi who united the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. Known for his strength, strategy, and leadership, he laid the foundation for a unified Hawai‘i and a lasting cultural legacy. FREE kamaʻāina admission to Waimea Valley—bring a valid state ID

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