We Tried It: Lawrence Lovestock
Feed pigs, ducks, goats, sheep and bunnies at this rescue petting farm in Kahalu’u.
Family Activities
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Aug. 10–15, 2022
Learn how to play an ancient Hawaiian version of checkers, listen to stories read aloud by local children’s authors and check out Ala Moana Center’s new night market.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking on O‘ahu
We've rounded up the best hikes and trails in town, Central O‘ahu, East O‘ahu, West O‘ahu, Windward and North Shore.
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.
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 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.
Three Places to Watch Outdoor Movies on O‘ahu
Grab your beach blankets and chairs, stock up on snacks and enjoy a film alfresco at Waimea Valley, Sun Farm Hawai‘i and Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 21–July 27, 2022
Enjoy Disney’s Frozen Jr. on stage, learn the basics of paleontology and get your om on this weekend on O‘ahu.
Playground Guide: Moanalua Community Park
A park underneath the freeway offers shade, climbable trees and a fun swerving spindle.
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.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 14–20, 2022
Enjoy live music and art at HiSAM, learn how to make a terrarium and swim at the base of a waterfall this weekend on O‘ahu.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2022
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, bon dances are happening once again in Honolulu.
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.
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.
We Tried It: Farm Tour at 21 Degrees Estate
We visited this charming cacao farm on Windward O‘ahu—and ate lots of chocolate.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 30–July 6, 2022
Watch Fourth of July fireworks, indulge at the new Oreo Café, go to an outdoor concert, search for Snoopy and more this weekend 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.
Looking for a Summer Read for Your Kids? Read This!
Spend those lazy summer days with these picks from Hawai‘i‘s state librarians.
We Tried It: “Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience”
The whimsical traveling exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center is fun for the entire family.
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!
8 Great Beaches on Oʻahu for Families
From Ko ‘Olina to Turtle Bay, O‘ahu boasts family-friendly beaches perfect for languid summer weekends.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 16–22, 2022
Celebrate Dad this weekend, indulge in a Monet-inspired afternoon tea, start your summer reading and more this weekend on O’ahu.
It’s Not Too Late To Join the Library’s Summer Reading Program
This year’s reading challenge runs now through July 30.
