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…
We Tried It: Gunstock Ranch
We head out to Lā‘ie for a horseback ride and to discover 8 tips to making the most of this North Shore ranch.
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.”
Three Great Honolulu Salads to Cleanse Your Palate for the New Year
Get a fresh start to the year with these unexpected local salads.
Keiki Parkour at Precision Parkour
In my work life, I think a lot about the importance of taking smart risks, getting back up when you fall down, and creating an environment where goals can be set and challenges tackled with persistence and positivity. And…
New Attractions at Sea Life Park
Photos: Lavonne LeongI was surprised to hear that Sea Life Park turns 50 this year. A half-century birthday seemed like a good time to revisit a classic from small-kid-time, before the hordes descend this Saturday, November 8. On that day,…
How To Tell a Scary Story: 10 Tips From Master Storyteller Jeff Gere
One of Honolulu’s master raconteurs, Jeff Gere, shares how to tell a spooky tale that will leave your audience chilled to the bone.
From the Mountain to the Sea: Saving the Heeia Ahupuaa
Today, three Native Hawaiian-led organizations and thousands of volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to restore an ahupuaa neighboring Kaneohe to its ancient functions—with lessons for the future.
Honolulu in 1888: The City That Made the Magazine
King David Kalakaua founded this magazine under a royal charter as Paradise of the Pacific, publishing our first issue in January 1888. On these pages, we take you back in time to see what life in Honolulu was like then.
Rising Artists in Hawaii
There’s more to Hawaii’s contemporary art than ocean scenes and hula dancers. Check out these eight delectably collectible artists whose careers are gathering speed.
Honolulu Academy of Arts Reborn with New Name
Born Again: A merged Honolulu Academy of Arts sheds its maiden name.
The First Hawaiians: Native Plants
These plants, many found nowhere else in the world, welcomed the first Hawaiians to their new home and became essential in everyday life.
Heeia Kea Pier: Locally-Sourced and Styled
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay: Locally sourced, and still local-style, at Heeia Kea Pier.
Art to Art: Anatomy of a Merger
Two of Honolulu’s largest art museums are merging. Here’s what it means for local art lovers.
Hawaii Academy Gymnastics
Get your bounce on at Hawaii Academy.
Two Plays at Kennedy Theatre
Two classics come to Kennedy Theatre’s mainstage.
Arman Manookian: Hawaii's Van Gogh
The Honolulu Academy of Arts offers a small but perfectly formed showcase of Hawaii’s most prominent Modernist painter.
Q&A: Kupaoa
Meet this promising Hawaiian music duo.
Farm to Table: Coffee
Find out more about how Hawaii's coffee gets from the farm to your table.
Multitasking Movie Theaters
There’s more to life than chick flicks and summer blockbusters.
Bugs in the System
The next time you have maple syrup with your pancakes, thank the Bishop Museum's world-class entomology collection. Here's why.
C is for Community
There’s a new CSA box on the block.
Meeting of the Minds
East-West Philosophers’ Conference convenes in Honolulu to discuss “Educations and Their Purposes"
Writing the Surf
Michael McPherson, poet surfer, writes a book about Hawaii surfing
The Crime That Changed the Islands
The Thalia Massie affair was one of Hawaii's most sensational and significant trials in the state's history and has forever changed Hawaii.
Hale Aina Chefs: Master Class
We talked with 10 chefs and had them answer a few of life's little cooking questions.
The Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan’s cross-cultural epic about mothers and daughters takes to the stage.
Unseen Treasures
Museum vaults often contain artifacts that, for one reason or another, rarely see the light of day. Here’s a peek at hidden gems in the permanent collections of Honolulu’s major museums.
Prints Charming
Globe-trotting, movie-watching—does HIFF’s Anderson Le have the perfect job, or what?
