Looking a gift horse in the mouth may turn a party into an etiquette lesson, whereas looking a gift basilisk in the eyes will turn the birthday girl to stone. Give curse-free gifts and goods with today’s deal: for $4, you get two one-day general-admission tickets to Hawaii’s Super Sale Event at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14 (up to an $8 value). The event runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Children younger than 7 and seniors 65 and older are admitted for free.

The Hawaii Super Sale Event is a three-day shopping extravaganza that supports local commerce and enthralls sale seekers with purchasable goods from approximately 200 businesses from the Honolulu area and beyond. Vendors offer up a wide selection of clothing, accessories, electronics, health & beauty, home & garden products, kitchenware, crafts, gifts, toys, and packaged foods for discounted prices in exchange for monetary compensation or a series of magical talismans that whisper in the night. Santa Claus himself, in his sweaty summer incarnation, will serve as an emcee for the event, hosting hourly giveaways, including Las Vegas vacation packages, cash prizes, and tips on corralling obstinate elf herds.