Best of HONOLULU Family 2022
The 94 family-friendly picks our editors and readers love.
Author: Laura Dornbush
Best of HONOLULU 2022
From best Korean fried chicken to banh mi, the best way to get into pickleball to best beach blanket, we pulled together the top food, fitness, shopping, services and family-friendly picks.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 28-August 3, 2022
Cheer on dragon boat teams, party on the North Shore, listen to legendary live music, and get ready for back-to-school this weekend on O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Oreo Café at IT’SUGAR
Brace yourself for sugar highs to the max and whimsical fun at this Oreo-themed treat shop where everything is over the top.
We Tried It: “The Search for Snoopy: A Peanuts Adventure”
Step into an iconic comic strip wonderland, search for clues to crack the code and meet the Peanuts characters in-person at this immersive exhibit on O‘ahu.
Keiki-Friendly Kaua‘i: An Island-Hop Adventure on the Garden Isle
Follow this O‘ahu family’s jam-packed four-day itinerary exploring food, farms and fun towns.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 23–29, 2022
Picnic in the park with the symphony, pick sweet summer corn, attend a concert in the company of wild animals and more!
Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 50th State Fair is back! Here’s all you need to know about the jam-packed entertainment and family-friendly attractions at this summer’s festival at Aloha Stadium.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 26–June 1, 2022
Chee-hoo from the top of the Century Wheel, stargaze on a rooftop, eat poke, take your family to the movies and more!
We Tried It: MadSci Lab at Ala Moana Center
Make slime, learn to code and print a 3D creation at this community science discovery space at the O‘ahu mall.
4 Days on Maui: A Family Trip Itinerary
Follow a local mom’s guide for summer vacation fun on the Valley Isle.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 28–May 4, 2022
Watch soaring daredevils, swim with mermaids, bust a move in a break dance contest and more!
7 Local Treats to Thank Our Teachers
Gift them with these sweet surprises during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2–6.
Playground Guide: Pākī Community Park in Waikīkī
Swing to high heights at this shady park to enjoy Diamond Head views and catch a glimpse of giraffes peeking over the fence at the zoo.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi-Made Sensory Subscription Kits
Keep keiki’s hands busy with soft and squishy surprises, cool crafts and superpowered STEM projects—all created by O‘ahu moms.
HONOLULU Family Easter Recipe: Easter Hot Cross Buns
Keep keiki’s hands busy by kneading, rolling and customizing these traditional treats.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for March 31–April 6, 2022
Donate cans for a cause, help clean up an O‘ahu neighborhood and party in a bookstore this weekend.
We Tried It: Outdoor Parkour Class
Ninja warriors-in-the-making learn to focus and channel their energy at an outdoor mobile gym on O‘ahu.
Our Family Guide: Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo
Feel like a zoo VIP with exclusive access, active animals and cooler temperatures at this after-hours program.
We Tried It: Horseback Riding at North Shore Stables
Learn the ins and outs of horsemanship and animal care at this new keiki-friendly outfit in Waialua.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for Feb. 24–March 2, 2022
Sing like a Hawaiian animal, get your hands dirty in a lush valley, watch Moana set sail, zip through the darkness 40 feet above ground, and celebrate Malsasada Day.
Hawai‘i Family Restaurant Review: The Cutlery
A chic Kaimukī barbershop, bar and restaurant caters to kids with haircuts and cheddar grilled cheese.
Our Family Guide: Waimea Valley on O‘ahu
Explore a jungle, swim beneath a waterfall and get hands-on with some Hawaiian cultural activities.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for January 27–February 1, 2022
Tour the Mighty Mo for free, laugh with the Musubi Man, ring in the Year of the Tiger and secure a free culinary kit.
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