We Tried It: Mini-Golf Courses on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at five courses on O‘ahu.
Family Activities
Blockbuster “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is Coming to Honolulu
Register now to get first access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 29–May 5, 2021
Volunteer at a butterfly garden, celebrate Lei Day six different ways and shop for adorable and stylish goods made by local moms.
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.
Enter to Win an Evening of Fun at Kids City Adventure
Your family could be among the first to experience Kids City’s new location, opening this Thursday 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.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 8-14, 2021
Pose with sunflowers, pick up a free bag of keiki activities, listen to a daylong ʻukulele concert and more.
Free Fun in Honolulu: Visit These 12 Museums For Free with Your Family
Honolulu has a museum for everything from art and natural history to police, fire and fighter jets. Here we’ve listed when your family can visit each for free, so mark your calendars!
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.
Volunteering Opportunities Families Can Do Right Now in Honolulu
We are delaying our HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day this year, but there are still fun ways for keiki and parents to get outside and help out.
We Tried It: Our Family Guide to Kahuku Farms Café in Hawaiʻi
The tours are on hold for now, but kids (and parents) can still have outdoor fun at this tasty stop for vegetarian food on the North Shore.
What's Reopening in Honolulu for Families
Updated May 15, 2021. You’ve planted the garden, baked bread from scratch, opened every old birthday art and science kit stacked up in the corner and downloaded innumerous apps. Let’s face it. We all need something new, or at…
Weekend Adventures: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Find thrills, thoughtful history and virtual adventure for little fliers on the ground.
Weekend Adventures: Our Family Guide to Exploring Wahiawā Botanical Garden
Spend a day hunting for exotic species at this cool, shady and tucked-away garden in Central O‘ahu.
4 Family-Friendly Farms to Check Out Next Time You Island-Hop in Hawai‘i
Planning a trip for the winter break? Have some fun on a farm.
Party Planning Guide: No-Slumber Sleep Under
Set up pillows, plush toys and pancakes for a pajama party under the (cut-out) stars.
We Tried It! Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center Tour
Who: Four 2-year-old boys, one 2-year old girl and four moms. Where: Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center, Kakaʻako When: Saturday at 9 a.m. When Duke was an infant, I was…
Our Family Guide: Waimea Valley on O‘ahu’s North Shore
Our 8 tips for swimming and playing games at a sacred spot and cultural park on O‘ahu's North Shore.
Photos: 2019 HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day
Volunteers pulled out invasive algae from a bay, worked in a lo‘i, helped out on an organic farm, cleaned up a youth theater and cleared weeds, invasive plants and debris from a botanical garden at our fourth parent-child volunteer day on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.
Brush Up Your Party Skills with a Colorful, Creative Way for Little Guests to Make Their Mark
A picture perfect party idea for kids.
Hawai‘i Parent Hacks: 11 Tips and Tricks for Your Garden
Learn how to keep pests away from your vegetables, stop birds from eating your strawberries and which secret ingredient makes tomatoes sweet.
