Fun Things To Do in Honolulu On A Rainy Day
With another winter and spring upon us, we decided to put some creative juice into figuring out how to turn rainy days into liquid sunshine.
Author: Lavonne Leong
We Tried It: 2018 Butterfly Conservatory at Pearlridge Center
Photo: Lavonne Leong Who: Two moms and two kids, 6 and 7 What: Butterfly Conservatory at Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court When: Friday afternoon. It got busy around 2:30 p.m. Butterflies! They’re just about the only bug that doesn’t look…
New Chef, New Dishes at Honolulu Museum of Art Café
Don’t worry, the piadina is still on the menu.
Our Guide: Sea Life Park
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Waimānalo Who: Three parents and three kids–two 6-year-olds and an 18-month-old. When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a sunny high-season Sunday. I grew up going to Sea Life Park, perched…
53 Ways to Eat Around the World Without Leaving Hawai‘i
You don’t have to book a flight to explore international flavors. We tracked down 53 of the tastiest dishes in Hawai‘i that hail from cuisines all over the globe.
We Tried It: Atlantis Submarines
Photo: Lavonne LeongThe view underwater. Who: Four parents and four kids, ages 4 through 10. What: Atlantis Submarine Premium Tour, Waikīkī When: A weekend morning, 9 a.m. When you go to the beach, do you ever wonder what’s way out…
Is Restaurant Senia Worth the Hype?
Two talented chefs open long-awaited Senia in Chinatown.
Our Guide: Spalding House
Photo: Lavonne Leong Editor's Note: In 2019, Spalding House was closed to the public and the historic building went on the market. If you are interested in visiting other museums, read Our Guides to Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum…
Our Guide: Kualoa Ranch
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Kualoa Ranch, a working cattle ranch and farm that offers ATV, horseback, zipline, land and boat tours in Windward O‘ahu. Who: Two families with five kids, ages 4 through 13. When: A holiday Monday, from early…
First Look: Silk Road Café
Honolulu gets a taste of Uzbekistan.
Six Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities for Hawai‘i Families
Photo: Karen DB Photography A weekend afternoon at Laniākea: sun-warmed sand, gentle summer surf and a gaggle of wet, salty, happy children. Perfect. But this is not just another day at the beach. In the water, my two daughters and…
First Look: Senia Opens in Chinatown
Celebrated chef Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush partner to cook up new twists with simple flavors in Chinatown.
We Tried It: Zip lining at CLIMB Works at Keana Farms
Photos: Lavonne Leong Who: Two moms, two 8-year-olds (a girl and a boy), one gymnastic 13-year-old. Almost all first-time zip liners. What: The zip lining course at CLIMB Works at Keana Farms When CLIMB Works O‘ahu opened its gates at…
Our Guide: Gunstock Ranch
Photo: Karen DB Photography Prices and hours information were updated in 2021. Where: Gunstock Ranch, a 600-acre recreation space on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Who: Two adults and their two children, ages 8 and 9. The minimum age for a horseback ride is…
This Honolulu Artist Makes Super Realistic Oil Paintings of People and Still Life
See Snowden Hodges paintings and find out what’s behind them at KCC, now through April 15.
Keiki in the Kitchen: Turn Your Honolulu Kitchen into a Parisian Pâtisserie
This holiday season, let your keiki be the sous chef. Vive la France!
Weekend Adventure: Play, Walk and Swim at Waimea Valley
Photos: K aren DB PhotographyIf you grew up on Oahu, you’ve probably been to the lush, green valley behind Waimea Bay. Once, Waimea Valley was a place known for its show featuring cliff divers, who plunged into the deep pool…
Our Guide: Wet 'n' Wild Hawai‘i
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawai‘i. Who: Two families with five kids, ages ranging from 3 to 10 years. When:A holiday weekend afternoon, just after lunch. Perched on a hill on O‘ahu's sunny west side, Wet‘n'Wild Hawai‘i offers…
Should Honolulu’s Recycling Program Go Up in Flames?
Honolulu should be recycling even less than it does now.
Eat Local Comfort Food in a Historic Setting
Rising star chef Mark Noguchi has opened a lunch café called Mission Social Hall and Café.
First Look: Japanese Restaurant Rijō Opens in Downtown Honolulu
Finally, a new restaurant at the old Palomino spot.
We Tried It: Art Explorium's Kids' Workshops
Who: 2 eight-year-old girls. What: The Art Explorium's artist-led kids' workshops. When: An hour-and-a-half on a Sunday afternoon. In the past year or so, the Art Explorium in Kaimukī, a young nonprofit founded on the idea that art can be made…
First Look: Mimi’s Place
A Peruvian food eatery opens in Mānoa Valley.
Noodle Tuesday: Pho To-Chau
This traditional hole-in-the-wall downtown offers “food first. Everything else second.”
