An indoor play space opened Dec. 21 in the Ka Makana Aliʻi shopping center in Kapolei. It’s called Kids City, and it's the brainchild of Minko Goeun Cabuyao, a mother who got inspired by posh playgrounds she saw in Asia. Located in the Macy’s wing of the mall,…
Add warmth to Hawai‘i’s rainy days with this rustic Italian soup.
Quick tips, quips and products to make your life easier, or at least more entertaining.
Donation drives and Toys for Tots are natural ways for keiki to learn how…
An adorable puppy teams up with Hawaiʻi's top chefs to create a new cookbook.
These fun stories teach keiki lessons in kindness, resourcefulness and how to help others.
I used to dread the holidays. The reason for the season was lost to consumerism. What also drove me nuts was clearing our condo for the mountain of gifts that our only child, Crystal, received every December. That’s what happens…
Photo: Courtesy of Sea Life ParkWhat's behind these spooky doors? Find out this weekend at Sea Life Park. Ka Makana Aliʻi Birthday Celebration The biggest mall in West Oʻahu turns 3 years old this weekend. The birthday bash kicks off Friday…
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.
Photo: Courtesy of Pacific ExposSavvy young businesspeople will market and sell their own items at the Hawaiʻi Food & New Product Show this weekend. Food & New Product Show If your family likes to walk around big-box stores and eat food samples,…
Move over pumpkin spice latte, seasonal pumpkin treats have arrived in Honolulu. We tracked down some worth discovering on your own, from sweets and a smoothie to a savory salad.
Photo: Children & Youth day Sunday, Oct. 6, is Hawaiʻi Children & Youth Day, a free outdoor festival just for kids. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Hawaiʻi State Capitol district will host hundreds of age-appropriate activities for keiki ages 0 to 18.…
Set up pillows, plush toys and pancakes for a pajama party under the (cut-out) stars.
Photo: Courtesy of Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumPacific Aviation Museum is one of five venues offering free admission this Saturday. Aspiring pilots here keep it casual in their flight suits and slippers. Hawaiʻi Open Professional beach volleyball players will be in Waikīkī…
Vaping is an epidemic in Hawai‘i. As local experts address the problem, here’s how you can protect your children.
Photo: Getty Images Congratulations! Your family has mastered its back-to-school routine. Now let's think about fall break. For most schools on Oʻahu, fall break is from Monday, Oct. 7 to Friday, Oct. 11. If you don't have plans for that week, here are eight popular…
Photo: Courtesy of Aloha FestivalsThe Keiki Hoʻolauleʻa is this weekend at Pearlridge Center. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival Now, here’s a unique way to view Friday night’s full moon: In Chinatown at the autumn lantern festival. This free event takes place…
That’s the question local clinical psychologist Rosalie Tatsuguchi asks in her book.
Take the pedestrian pledge, download coloring books for kids and talk with your family about traffic safety.
Prepare one week of school lunches in less than three hours.
We ask her mom for tips on how to encourage keiki to do their homework.
(Note: Super Saturdays in 2020 are scheduled for May 23, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 14. Due to safety measures related to COVID-19, the March and April programs have been cancelled). The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum—located in a…
Six things to know about HoMA’s FREE monthly art activities and kid-friendly films.
One of the most painful rites of parenting isn’t childbirth, or watching your partner in labor, or listening to your toddler throw tantrums. Those are manageable. What's really painful is when you accidentally step on Lego® pieces that your kids scatter on the floor—especially here in Hawaiʻi,…
Photo: Getty ImagesFrozen, stored packets of human breast milk, which can help mothers and babies. Local women—who want to donate their own milk to mothers and babies who cannot breastfeed—now have two new shipping sites in Hawaiʻi to make the process easier. They are:…
Photo: Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaiʻi If your kids love riding ponies and want to learn more about horseback riding, mark your calendars for the THH Horse Show and Country Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at Therapeutic…
Crossroads is a kid-friendly installation by Chiharu Shiota, featured at the 2019 Honolulu Biennial. Can you believe it’s been eight weeks since the start of the 2019 Honolulu Biennial? If you have not been to this festival yet—featuring works by international artists—may…
All you need to know about selling or donating your child’s old things. Plus, money-saving shopping ideas.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Public Health Institute (Editor's Note: This story originally was published March, 13, 2019, as a preview to Kick Butts Day.) “Vaping,” or the use of e-cigarettes, is a growing epidemic among youth in Hawaiʻi. More than 42…
How can I keep my child from major injuries while playing sports? Some parents and coaches put pressure on young children to focus on a single sport to attract college recruiters, compete at higher levels and earn scholarships. The majority…
To learn about Japanese culture and festivals, kids can select videos from a touchscreen TV. What: Okage Sama De historical gallery in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i. Who: Two parents and their 8-year-old daughter. When: 90 minutes on a…
Photo: Getty Images Here are three brand-new titles we love, plus four holiday favorites recommended by Helena Ying, children’s librarian at the Hawai'i State Library. Some older titles are available at librarieshawaii.org. NEW RELEASES ALL ABOARD! The Christmas Train Photo:…
November 3 (Start Date) Pictures with Santa Paws Photos: Getty Images Sit (and staaaay) for a holiday portrait of your family and pet with Santa Paws. A $30 donation to the Hawaiian Humane Society includes a session with a professional…
Photo: Getty Images We hear Santa is making early appearances in parts of Oʻahu. If your keiki are super excited to meet the big man early, here are four places to catch him between Friday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov.…
Photo: Cathy Cruz-GeorgeKeiki are all smiles at Shirokiya Japan Village Walk. What: Shirokiya Japan Village Walk Who: Four girls, ages 5 to 8, and four parents When: A Friday evening, 5:30 to 8 p.m. During the B.C. Era (Before Children), my…
Photo: Courtesy of Children & Youth Day The state's largest, outdoor free festival for kids—Hawai'i Children and Youth Day—is this Sunday, Oct. 7. Bring your family to the State Capitol grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to experience more than 300…
Grandparents: Do your grandkids spend enough, or too much, time with you? Parents: Do grandparents give unsolicited parenting advice or indulge your kids when you’re not around? You’re not alone. We have advice for you. Hear it from three Hawai‘i…
Madre Chocolate offers a kid-friendly farm-to-factory chocolate tour.
Photo: By Tina YuenAt the Science Adventure Center, kids learn about snails, insects and other creatures. Where: Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Who: A mom and dad; their 6-year-old girl and twin boys, 4. When: A weekday morning. Allow for at…
Photo: By CCruz-GeorgeThe dining room at 'Iolani Palace. ʻIolani Palace–the only royal residence in the United States–can be a rite of passage for local families and their keiki. You know your children have matured and grown when they visit the palace without…
Photo: Courtesy of ‘Ukulele Festival Hawaiʻi.A performance by Roy Sakuma students was always one of the highlights of the ‘Ukulele Festival in the past. Follow the sounds of ʻukulele music and kids singing in Waikīkī this Sunday, July 15, when…
Photo by David Croxford.Kids get creative with Chinese lion-dancing equipment and a drum at the Hawaiʻi Children's Discovery Center. What: The newly renovated “Your Rainbow World” Gallery. Who: Four parents; two girls, 5 and 8; two boys, 2 and 4.…
Photo: Courtesy of Seeds4TomorrowSeeds4Tomorrow teaches out in the fields and inside classrooms. Do your children love gardening? Do they ever ask how certain fruits and veggies end up on their dinner plates? Consider signing them up for Seeds4Tomorrow, a hands-on…
Illustration: Kelsey Ige American Red Cross Hawai‘i Classes: “Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED” teaches basic, life-saving skills plus CPR and the use of the AED. “Babysitting Basics” teaches youth ages 11 and older how to care for little children in…
Illustrations: Kelsey Ige From the moment they start crawling, kids get into accidents. Sometimes it’s falling off the couch or bed—usually after jumping on it despite your warnings. Other times it’s missing the next monkey bar, fingers getting caught in…
Photo: Karen DB Photography Spring break is coming. Hawai‘i public schools will be out from Monday, March 19 through Monday, March 27, which is Kūhiō Day. Do you know what your kids will be doing? Several places offer full- or part-time camps for…
Photo: Cathy Cruz-GeorgeThe concession stand at Regal Kapolei Commons 12 includes a kimchi hot dog, lemongrass chicken pizza, and malasada bites along with the usual popcorn and sodas. Editor's Note: Consolidated Theatres just announced in January 2018 that luxury recliner seats…
Photos: Thinkstock The first time I sold my daughter’s baby clothes to a kids resale shop, I sat in the parking lot afterward and cried—out of regret and sadness. Clearly, my post-partum self wasn’t ready to part with a little…
Where: Polynesian Cultural Center, the 42-acre theme park in Lā‘ie that introduces visitors to the cultures of seven island nations of Polynesia. Who: Two adults and two 8-year-old girls. When: From 1 to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. Give yourselves at…
