HONOLULU Family Recipe: No-Churn Mango Ice Cream
As we say aloha to another summer, celebrate with delicious mango ice cream you can easily make at home without an ice cream maker.
Maria Kanai
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Playground Guide: Wai‘alae Iki Neighborhood Park in Kāhala
A giant spin wheel, rainbow road and swings make this park extra fun and vibrant.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: July 27–August 2, 2022
Listen to “Banana Pancakes” live, watch the premiere of a local police comedy and shop for treats from small-business vendors at Ala Moana Center.
We Tried It!: Keiki Storytime at The Library
Songs, dancing, books and arts and crafts make this weekly excursion a favorite for this ‘ohana.
Playground Guide: Moanalua Community Park
A park underneath the freeway offers shade, climbable trees and a fun swerving spindle.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 7–13, 2022
Listen to Pure Heart at the zoo, visit the museum after hours and grab a free Slurpee this weekend on O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: June 29–July 5
Catch the Independence Day fireworks, dance at an obon festival and enjoy an outdoor concert at the Waikīkī Aquarium.
We Tried It: “Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience”
The whimsical traveling exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center is fun for the entire family.
Stay Safe This Summer with These Reef-Safe Sunscreens Made in Hawaiʻi
School’s out, summer’s in! Protect your family’s skin from the sun with some of our favorite reef-safe sunscreens that are safe enough for the little ones.
We Tried It: My Treehouse Club in Kakaʻako
From fitness to Japanese language, there’s plenty to explore at My Treehouse Club.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 9–15, 2022
Celebrate sharks, watch a parade and shop at a summer fair on the West Side this weekend on O‘ahu.
Playground Guide: Nuʻuanu Valley Park in Honolulu
Breath in, breath out—this tranquil park surrounded by nature is the quiet break parents need during the middle of a busy week.
6 New and Cool Things You Can Do With Your Library Card Online
You can do a whole lot more than borrow books with your library card—learn how to play the ʻukulele, rent a movie, print out activity sheets and much more.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 1–7, 2022
Spend a day at the beach watching the world’s top adaptive surfers and see the latest Spider-Man flick at a water park.
7 Do’s and Don’ts for Parents When Keiki See a Therapist
Britt Young of Xplor Counseling shares her tips for what you should and shouldn’t do when your kid starts therapy.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 12–18, 2022
Snap pictures with the new koa butterfly mosaic at the zoo, stroll through Waimea Valley at night and explore a sunflower field in Waimānalo.
How to Find a Therapist for Your Child
Dr. Wendi Major shares her professional insights on when, why and how to find a therapist for your child.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 27–May 1, 2022
Make lei po‘o on the beach, watch hula and go check out a pop-up art exhibit in Kaka‘ako.
Your Weekend: The Best (Easter) Family Fun in Hawai‘i for April 14–20, 2022
Hop your way across the weekend with egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny and even a fun day watching Warrior football.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: March 23–29, 2022
Join a sustainability scavenger hunt, celebrate the art of dance and meet the members of Kalapana.
Playground Guide: Booth District Park in Pauoa
Abundant shade, swings and a mini zip line make this O‘ahu park a regular visit for our family.
We Tried It: Self-Guided Tours at the Honolulu Museum of Art
Talk about art, see ancient artifacts and eat lunch at a beautiful courtyard on O‘ahu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for March 9-16, 2022
Let them eat pie, head back to the library, watch a movie in a pool or sign up for summer programs this weekend on O‘ahu.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: February 23–March 1, 2022
Cheer your fangirl/boy heart out for a local pop band, learn how to ride a bike and go see a spoken word poetry showcase for Black History Month.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: January 26–February 1, 2022
Watch history be made at Pipeline, go see an Old West-meets-Shakespeare musical and make your own dumplings for Chinese New Year.
Your Guide to the Perfect New Year’s Weekend in Honolulu: December 29, 2021–January 4, 2022
See a fireworks show, attend a virtual pineapple drop and shop at a K-pop pop-up. (Try saying that twice as fast.)
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: December 1–7, 2021
Start your holiday shopping, listen to some techno and see sculptures made from Hawai‘i-grown wood.
2022 Hawai‘i College Guide: Budgeting 101
As you navigate through classes and exams, here are five budgeting tips from HawaiiUSA FCU to help you manage your finances like a pro.
Your Guide to the Perfect Halloween Weekend in Honolulu: October 27–November 2
Climb aboard a seriously scary bus, visit a haunted village, groove to spooky soul music and get lost in a school’s maze.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: September 16–23, 2021
Go see a new art exhibit, have a beach picnic, whip up an ‘uala casserole and pay tribute to Queen Lili‘uokalani.
We Tried It: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in Hawai‘i
The animated exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center was a hit for my young family.
How Did Thousands of Hawai‘i’s Students Vanish—And Can We Get Them Back?
Disappearing students.
Live Wellthy: Five Steps To Giving
Supporting a cause financially is possible, even if you’re on a budget.
5 Ways to Make Childcare More Affordable
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise here in Hawai‘i, many parents face the uncomfortable decision between keeping their children at home or sending them to school or daycare. For those who cannot afford to keep their children…
Meet the 2020 Ola Pono Award Winners
Volunteers are a vital part of Hawai‘i’s nonprofits—every year, hundreds of thousands of them donate their time and talents to keep our communities moving forward.
Meet Three Successful Mom-Preneurs Who Are Doing It All
Courtesy of Mahina Made Being a mom is a full-time job. Yet, here in Hawai‘i, there are some incredible women who manage it all: running a successful business, tackling never-ending laundry, cooking meals, and all while handling this little pandemic…
Best of Honolulu 2019
Discover all the 2019 Best of Honolulu winners—both editorial and reader picks.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best for Families on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the best for you and your ʻohana.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best Food and Drink on O‘ahu
45 editorial and reader picks for the tastiest food and beverage in town.
