Author: Honolulu Family Team
2016 Summer Reading Program Giveaway
There is a reason the Hawaii State Public Library System's Summer Reading Program is a Best of HONOLULU Family winner this year. Rewards for reading, special activities and events are all free for kids, teens and even adults through this…
Inside Look: Planet Shark: Predator or Prey at Bishop Museum
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey. Photo: Grande ExhibitionsThe predators of the sea are swimming into Bishop Museum. This summer, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey takes over the Castle Memorial Building for a large-as-life look at the history, science and threat…
Submit Events
Do you want to promote your event on the HONOLULU Family calendar? To submit a new event for consideration, please email calendar@honolulumagazine.com with the following information: Name of the event Description Cost Image Dates and times Event location with address Contact …
Summer: A Great Time to Learn
KAI LEE AWAYA AND PAMELA LEE, DIRECTORS OF SYLVAN MILILANI/KAHALA Summer is a great time to add to your child's education, outside of the classroom. For most children, summer is a time to leave classes and homework behind. However, when…
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift from Honolulu Cookie Company
Honolulu Cookie Company Ultimate Mother's Day Gift. Be sure to watch Living808 on KHON2 every day from Monday, May 2 as Trini and Taizo surprise our winning moms with The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift, a large assortment of Honolulu Cookie products valued at over…
A Parent’s Guide to Planning the Best Summer 2016
When you were a kid, the idea of summer filled you with glee: no homework, sleeping in, staying up late. Now, as a parent, all you can think is, “What are the kids going to do for eight weeks?”Confronted…
2015-2016 Open House Guide
Looking for your child's next school? Plan a campus visit with our roundup of private school Open Houses on Oahu. Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision. Find out more about the unique programs at Hawaii's…
See It: HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day Photos
Photo: Kelli Bullock On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, parents and their children spent the morning wading in the ocean, vacuuming, dusting, weeding and painting and had fun doing it. They were part of our first-ever HONOLULU Family Voluntee Day. More…
Meet the 2016 Cover Kids Winners
You voted for them! Out of hundreds of entries, here are our 2016 Cover Kids and runners up. 2016 Cover Kids Will be featured on the cover of HONOLULU Family in 2016. Runners Up Will have the opportunity to appear…
HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day 2016
Courtesy: Malama MaunaluaThank you to all the families that participated in our inaugural Volunteer Day! Watch for signups for our 2017 event on honolulufamily.com starting December 1, 2016. On January 9, 2016 HONOLULU Family will hold its first…
Keiki Making a Difference
Photos: Courtesy of Malama Maunalua Learning to receive is simple. Teaching your children to give can take a little longer—especially when they're completely focused on a never-ending wish list. There are food and toy drives, but kids rarely get to see…
Win Tickets to the “Gorilla” Production at Kennedy Theatre
Aubrey Watkins performs in Kennedy Theatre's production of Gorilla opening Dec. 12. Photo: Chelsey Cannon Come along for a thrilling moonlit adventure in the jungle with Hannah and the world's friendliest gorilla on the night before her birthday. Enter for…
Win It! Back-to-School 2015 Editor’s Picks
Enter to win one of 10 new books our editor and kid reviewers just couldn't put down. We could read these new books over and over again. Here's your chance to add them to your library. Enter to win…
HouseMart: Serving Our Community Since 1951
HouseMart's Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts are stores that have built their success through serving the community. Throughout the years, many of its employees have been contributing their time to local nonprofit programs. The United Way, Children's Miracle Network…
Our Guide: Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Photo: michele aucello Where: Hawaii State Art Museum, housed in a historic building in downtown Honolulu. Who: A family of four, mom, dad and two kids, ages 8 and 10 years. When: Saturday afternoon during a Second Saturday event. Length: 1-2…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2015: Eat
Best Kid-Friendly Cold-Pressed Juice Photo: Karen DB Photography [ Editors' Pick ] Jugo Juices Take cold-pressed organic fruit and vegetable juices, give the 12 blends fun names, and even veggie haters may take a sip. Even owner Tommy Oh's vegetable-avoiding…
Calling All Aspiring Chefs!
On Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Keiki in the Kitchen will provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences for children and families to interact with celebrity chefs, learn about healthy eating and active lifestyles, and gain knowledge about Hawaii's…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2015: Services
Best Local Cacao Farm Tour Photo: Courtesy of Madre Chocolate[ Editors' Pick ] Madre Chocolate Award-winning Madre Chocolate raises the bar with its farm-to-factory tour. Families start at a local farm to see cacao trees and taste fresh pulp, right…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2015
Our readers and editors pick 70 great places to play, eat, learn and more! See our ultimate resource for living, learning and having fun on Oahu. Photo: Karen DB Photography Best No-Mess Ice Cream Shop on Wheels [ Editors'…
4 Fun Programs That Teach Computer Coding, Plus How to Build a Roboarm
Code StudioCode Studio Online courses teach everything from drawing snowflakes with Anna and Elsa of Frozen to creating stories or games featuring Disney characters. Kids as young as 4 years can try the 20-hour courses as well. Kodable Parents…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2015: Play
Best Event to Find Flying Planes Smaller Than Your Kids photo: COURTESY OF pacific aviation museum PEARL HARBOR [ Editors' Pick ] Biggest Little Airshow It's like the model planes you build at home except much, much cooler. Every year, remote-control airplane…
Good Reads: May 2015 Editor’s Picks
I grew up with my nose stuck in a book. You can ask my mom. Once I opened a story by some of my favorite authors such as Betsy McDonald (Mrs. Piggle Wiggle), Maud Lovelace (Betsy, Tacy and Tib), Edward…
2015 Summer Reading Program Giveaway
The library is a regular stop for many of our HONOLULU families. This summer, things get even more exciting every time you check out a good book. The Hawaii State Public Library System’s popular Summer Reading Program offers not only little…
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Name Bishop Museum’s New Dinosaur
Photo: Bishop Museum A new Gorgosaurus is about to arrive in Honolulu. She's 15-feet long, ready to roar and will soon be walking through the crowds at Bishop Museum's "Dinosaurs Unleashed" exhibit. The new dinosaur is actually a full-body costume…
A Parent’s Guide to Planning the Best Summer 2015
Find the right fit for your child this summer in more than 70 programs, camps and more in our 2015 Summer Programs Guide. Welcome to Spring! Now let's talk about summer. It may sound too early, but summer program deadlines…
Ice Cream That You Can Say “Yes” To
Spinach. Brussel sprouts. Cauliflower. Ice cream. Which of these can you get your child to eat without a dining room battle? Of course, even the pickiest eaters will happily dig into a bowl of ice cream. But can ice cream…
Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance!
Your little ones are about to get a little star struck. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and more of their favorite, friendly friends are about to arrive in Hawaii. The Sesame Street crew has always made…
Can Technology Bring Your Family Closer?
Smartphones, tablet and computers can all turn kids (and even parents) into digital zombies. But there are ways to turn tech time into quality family time. We ask the experts. As parents, we have a love/hate relationship with our family's…
We Tried It: HONOLULU Family readers review Cinderella
Cinderella, the new live-action movie by Disney, opened last week. The beautifully-shot tale of Ella and her life with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters and her trip to the ball received good reviews. The HONOLULU Family team enjoyed it, especially…
Eat Local and Support Our Keiki
Eating locally is a delicious way to support local farmers. This month, not only will it be easier to find locally sourced dishes, but you'll be helping to educate our keiki. The Hawaii Agricultural Foundation (HAF) has launched its second…
Good Reads: February 2015
Preschool A Book of Babiesby Il Sung NaSpring brings the birth of baby animals including ducklings, zebras, kangaroos, seahorses, polar bears and more. A father duck observers that some are only children, many have children, but all settle down at…
Good Reads: January 2015
Preschool Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman When they break their mother's treasured blue shell, three bears set off on a sailing adventure none of the bears expected. Kindergarten The Mermaid and the Shoe by K.G. Campbell…
2015 Cover Kids Winners
You voted for them! Out of hundreds of entries, here are our 2015 Cover Kids and runners up. 2015 Cover Kids Will be featured on the cover of HONOLULU Family in 2015. Runners Up Will have the opportunity…
Quick Studies: Quick Stars Tutoring Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
In 2004, Quick Stars Tutoring started with an ad on a bulletin board and a desire to help local students get ahead. Ten years later, the locally owned business has certainly grown in size, but owner Tracy Lee says…
Scream Machines: The Science of Roller Coasters
The Bishop Museum's Scream Machines: The Science of Roller Coasters exhibit will keep your kids entertained the entire visit with simulated roller coaster rides, hands-on activities and a spinning room. Time: Reserve at least an hour. We could have easily…
Six Keiki-Approved Halloween Books
Some of the Kam familyʻs favorite Halloween reads.With Halloween right around the corner, Ensen and Avery have been getting more and more excited about dressing up in their costumes and going door to door yelling, “Trick or treat.” I'm hopeful…
Join the HONOLULU Family Birthday Club!
We want to wish your little one happy birthday! Happy Birthday to You (and Us)! HONOLULU Family turns 20 in 2015. We invite you to join in the celebration by joining our birthday club! Keiki celebrating their first to 12th…
Family Movie Night: 40 Fearless Flicks
A WEB EXCLUSIVE Grab the popcorn, kaki mochi and flashlights (just in case) for some entertaining Halloween viewing.
Eddie Wen’ Go at the Hawaii Theatre
Hawaii Theatre Photo: Kaveh KardanIt takes up to seven people to operate Tutuwahine, a large whale puppet in the upcoming play, Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe, at the Hawaii Theatre. But, after a few minutes, you…
Enter to Participate in the 2014 Holiday Toy Test
HONOLULU Family's first ever Holiday Toy Test will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Read more details here. Official Rules: 1. One entry per person. 2. Duplicate entries will be deleted. 3. Entries must be submitted by…
HONOLULU Family 2014 Holiday Toy Test
It's just a few months until those letters to Santa begin. So how do you know which toys your kids will love for more than just one day? This year, HONOLULU Family is holding our first ever Holiday Toy Test! …
