Kiri, 4 Thunder Trucks by Cheryl Klein and Katy Beebe Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino “This book is about construction trucks making storms with thunder, lightning and rain. It’s my favorite book because it is cool! I have a lot of…
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Chinese Jaycees/Edmar Castillo PhotographyThis is the 66th year for the Healthy Baby Contest. Okinawan Festival The world’s largest festival of Okinawan culture happens this weekend at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. There’s so much to see and…
Photo: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi A brand-new campus is under construction on Oʻahu—and its mission is to inspire girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and math, which we all know as STEM. The facility, called the Girl Scouts STEM Center for…
Best Place to Customize Your Wheels Editors’ Pick BIKEFACTORY Hawai‘i Photo: Leah Friel You can buy keiki bikes and helmets (such as these) from BIKEFACTORY Hawaiʻi. The store also provides maintenance and repairs. What happens when your child realizes…
Photo: Tien EngaFamilies helped clear a lo‘i at Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kanewai in Mānoa as part of the 2017 HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day. Do you know someone who consistently finds way to give back to his or her community? It…
Photo: Courtesy of Nichiren Mission of HawaiʻiOne of the last bon dances of the summer season takes place this weekend at Nichiren Mission of Hawaiʻi. Rhea Lana’s Twice a year, Rhea Lana's comes to Honolulu to host a consignment sale…
Made in Hawaiʻi Festival Everything from children’s clothing to dog treats can be found this weekend at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, a three-day showcase of products that are assembled, made or produced in the Islands. In addition to the…
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi LiteracyThe inside of the Bookmobile, where kids can borrow reading materials, play on tablets and spend time with peers. A brand-new Bookmobile is now rolling across the island of Oʻahu to help more kids develop a love…
Best Way to Ramp Up Little Keiki Editors’ Pick Keiki Climbers Photo: Karen DB Photography Owner Jenna Soderman is a former gymnast, gymnastics coach and elementary school teacher, which means she knows well that little keiki naturally want to climb,…
Photo: Courtesy of Korean Festival HawaiiA contest to see who can eat the most jajamyeon (black bean noodles) at the Korean Festival Hawaiʻi. Korean Festival Hawaiʻi After a one-year hiatus, the Korean Festival has come back! This time, it’s at…
Photo: Karen DB Photography Best Ice Cream or Gelato Readers’ Pick Via Gelato What started out as an ice cream truck has now grown into two bright shops in Kaimukī and Ward Village Shops, both equipped with low, kid-friendly…
Photo: Courtesy of Eat the StreetEat the Street brings food trucks and family-friendly vibes to neighborhoods across Oʻahu. This Saturday, Eat the Street comes to Kāhala Mall. Unthirsty Plant Sale The catchy name says it all. Not only is this…
Photo: By Greg Yamamoto There's no easier way to learn about Hawai‘i's various cultures than by going to an ethnic festival. You'll usually find live music and entertainment, new dishes at the various food booths, and cultural arts and crafts. Most…
Photo: Courtesy of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children When a child gets sick on a weekend or comes home from school feeling ill—and the pediatrician’s office is closed for the day—what can the parents and caregivers do? Here's an…
Photo: Kids First Film FestivalThe Adventures of Zach and Molly by cartoonist Jim Toomey is an 11-minute film that explores the deep ocean. Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition Watch hula dancers, ages 5 to 12, from Hawaiʻi and Japan aim for…
Photo: Kelli Bullock Best of Honolulu Festival There is only one place where you can try local sausages from Butcher & Bird, ulu hummus from Ulu Mana; shop for locally made sunglasses, jewelry and clothing; spin a wheel for prizes;…
Photo: David Croxford You might want to plan that holiday card photo session early. Waialua's sunflower field is open right now. Corteva Agriscience (the new agriculture branch of DowDuPont) will let the public in for two hours a day during…
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Ulupō Heiau Work Day The heiau and lo‘i behind the Windward YMCA has been part of our HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day for the last two years for a few reasons. The historic site is just a short walk…
Finn, 4 Hangry by Drew Brockington Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino “This book is about a dinosaur that gets bigger and bigger and bigger because he is ‘hangry.’ I like Hangry because it’s funny, and I like the part when the…
Photo: Rod Kuba, Courtesy of the Honolulu ZooMom, Remi, with her new baby ring-tailed lemur. Less than a year after arriving in Waikiki, two endangered ring-tailed lemurs are new parents. Mom Remi, 4, and Dad Finn, 3, gave birth on…
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i State Art Museum Super Saturday at HiSAM Spend the weekend making art in air conditioning (and out of potential showers) at this special event at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum. Kids can print with blocks, create…
The Science Excessive amounts of sugar mixed with water create a supersaturated solution. When heated, molecules in the solution collide and stick to one another. This crystallization process is called nucleation.…
Photo: Getty Images When the kids are out of school, we all feel like playing hooky too. And for good reason. Not only do homework battles abate for a bit, but days of more sunlight (on average, about two hours…
May 24 (Start Date) 50th State Fair Photo: Courtesy of E.K. Fernandez Jump on your favorite E.K. Fernandez rides, play carnival games, treat yourself to funnel cake and take advantage of the free shows including a magic act and robo…
Our 8 tips for swimming and playing games at a sacred spot and cultural park on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Photo: Lance Tominaga ESPN Honolulu Sports Festival Got sports fans and athletes in your family? Stop by the ESPN Honolulu Sports Festival Saturday for kid-friendly activities ranging from Nerf battles and rock climbing to light-saber duels and VEX Robotics competitions. Even…
From dry drowning to scorched skin, local experts remind us how to keep our kids safe in Hawai‘i this summer.
Photo: Courtesy of Lance Tominaga Is your family ready to climb, bounce, throw and hang out with local celebrity athletes? Then mark you calendar for the 9th Annual ESPN Honolulu Sports Festival on Saturday, June 15, at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. This free, kid-friendly event…
Photo: Katie Kenny In Part 1 of this series, we tallied up some of the initial costs of bringing a pet into your home. Here, we’ve considered the annual impact on your budget. As a proud pet parent, you can expect a…
PHOTO: MEGHAN THIBAULT Unconditional love, companionship and tail-wagging when you come home—it’s hard to put a price on that. People with pets will tell you that these benefits are worth every single penny. While a loving older dog or a…
Photo: Courtesy of Pearl Harbor Aviation MuseumKeiki can climb into cockpits, fly remote-control airplanes and play with all things aviation (with free entry) at Flight Adventures. Flight Adventures The cockpits are open and remote-control aircraft are ready to take off…
Photo: Courtesy of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii Travelling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of Lego Bricks More than 120 giant models made of millions of Lego bricks are up for viewing at Bishop Museum, as part of a traveling exhibit from May…
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism AssociationAt the Visitor Industry Charity Walk, hotels and restaurants will serve food and drinks at 17 checkpoints along the 5-mile route. Slippah Walk and Visitor Industry Charity Walk Want to help break a…
Photo: Courtesy of Sherie CharFirst-place winners from Moanalua High School with First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige, a judge in the Jump Start Grab & Go Breakfast challenge. Breakfast options at public schools in Hawaiʻi will get an upgrade, thanks to 25 local…
This adorable cake centerpiece will be the life of your party!
We Are Samoa Festival and World Fireknife Championships Sharp blades and open flames are no-nos for kids, but that’s what makes the World Fireknife Championships appealing. This four-day event brings together the Pacific region’s top fireknife dancers to determine a world…
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai‘i Opera Theatre HOT Family Day at the Opera is free to attend and sure to be fun for the whole family! Try on costumes, control the lightboard, play with props, go on a backstage tour and more. Plus, take…
Photo: Courtesy of the University of Hawai‘i Institute for AstronomyInstitute for Astronomy Open House Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery Science-based workshops and interactive displays for students in third grade and older. Typically held in late October at Punahou School.…
8 ways to show support for keiki (wear green and attend a free film fest!)
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12! We asked our team about their favorite gifts to give or get.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Bicycling League Facebook pageDon your helmets! The kid-friendly Haleʻiwa Aloha Fun Ride is this Sunday on the North Shore. YMCA Community Birthday Parties Here’s a new vocabulary word for your kids: sesquicentennial. It means “150th anniversary,”…
Photo: Getty Images Every day should be Earth Day! But if you want to get technical, Earth Day officially is Monday, April 22. Here are seven kid-friendly Earth Day events we think your ʻohana might enjoy this weekend: 1. Beach…
No baking required for this festive sweet treat.
A fun twist on your child’s favorite marshmallow crispy bars.
Photo: Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Department of Education Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Listed below are the graduation dates, times and places for public schools and University of Hawai‘i campuses statewide: O‘ahu ʻAIEA WHERE: Aloha Stadium WHEN: Thursday, May 23,…
This simple five-step recipe reveals a bunny surprise in chocolate cupcakes.
Photo: Dole PlantationTour pineapple gardens and explore a giant maze this Saturday at Dole Plantation's Family Fun Day. Family Fun Day at Dole Plantation General admission to Dole Plantation is always free. This Saturday, however, ticket prices are as low…
Photo: Courtesy of Ala Moana Center Watching the koi has been one of the favorite kid activities at Ala Moana Center for decades. Every day, you'll find families on the benches surrounding the ponds to gaze at the colorful fish swimming…
