We Tried It: Astronomy Party with Stargazers of Hawai‘i
Gaze into a jumbo telescope for an out-of-this-world family adventure.
Author: Laura Dornbush
Things to Try with Your ‘Ohana in Honolulu 2022
A local family’s plan for a new year full of fun and adventures on O‘ahu.
Gift Guide for Families: Cool Classes for Keiki in Honolulu
Amp up the fun by gifting active experiences this holiday season.
HONOLULU Family Guide: Hosting a Socially Distant Cookie Swap
While many things can keep us apart, sharing cookies can bring us together this holiday season.
Hawaiʻi Family-Friendly Hike: Camp Pālehua in West Oʻahu
Explore a forest high above O‘ahu, where you’ll feel on top of the world.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for December 2–8, 2021
Celebrate Christmas in the country, create art after-hours, watch a royal tale, say ‘aloha’ to Shaka Santa, and register for a marine-themed camp.
Hawai‘i Family-Friendly Hike: Judd Trail
This shady, short-but-sweet Honolulu hike with a reward at the end is a hit with kids, as long as parents are OK with a little mud.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 28–November 3, 2021
Paint an ocean predator, walk for animals in need, meet a cast of wicked characters, namaste on the water and hunt for creepy critters.
5 Inspiring Places for Family Art Adventures in Honolulu
Amp up the excitement for art appreciation with these hands-on, larger-than-life outings across O‘ahu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 23–29, 2021
Watch a free colorful performance with puppets, learn to be a spinmaster, watch an inspiring new streaming series and reserve a place in the pumpkin patch.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for August 26–September 1, 2021
Shop at an al fresco fair, get lost in a world of wizards, savor a summer picnic, get crafty with felt and use a popular toy to create custom candy bars.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 22–28, 2021
Dance and dine at a new family-friendly happy hour, attend a unique live performance in a museum garden, borrow a book from a library in a park and more.
Local Hawai‘i Eating, Family-Style: Scavenger Hunt Shrimp Boil
The prize at the end of an around-the-island adventure is an all-local, eat-with-your-hands supper.
We Tried It: Hiking Mānoa Falls Trail in Honolulu with Kids
Less mud and more safety upgrades make the newly reopened hike in Honolulu a more family-friendly adventure.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled with Cheese
Taste these blooms at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 17—after that, your next chance will be this fall.
We Tried It: Summer Sunflower Event at Waimānalo Country Farms
Take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos, feed farm animals, eat a sunflower head and sip fresh squeezed lemonade.
We Tried It: Knockerball Hawai‘i
Get the summer rolling at this socially distanced bubble ball bump zone.
We Tried It: Razor Sports Drifting
Slip, slide and spin with the whole family at this insanely fun indoor track.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 22-28, 2021
Watch an under-the-sea fairy tale, beautify a neighborhood, explore space virtually, go on an ahupua‘a adventure and make plans for Children’s Day keepsakes.
6 Best Spots for A Family Picnic this Spring in Honolulu
Dine al fresco with your ‘ohana on April 23 for National Picnic Day.
We Tried It: Kids City Adventure Honolulu
Race bumper cars, bounce onto a Velcro wall and tackle a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course at this new indoor playground at Ward Village.
5 Places Where You Can Meet Baby Animals This Spring in Honolulu
Celebrate the season of rebirth with interactive animal experiences on O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Kaka‘ako Butterfly Garden Workday in Honolulu
Plant flowers, pull weeds, harvest veggies and get dirty while giving back to the community in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity.
We Tried It: Island Hopping in Hawai‘i On An Airplane During COVID-19
From health forms and temperature scans, to face masks and boarding, here are seven things you need to know when flying with kids during the coronavirus pandemic.
