Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 26–June 1, 2022
Chee-hoo from the top of the Century Wheel, stargaze on a rooftop, eat poke, take your family to the movies and more!
Family Activities
We Tried It: MadSci Lab at Ala Moana Center
Make slime, learn to code and print a 3D creation at this community science discovery space at the O‘ahu mall.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 19–25, 2022
Visit your neighborhood public library, watch a movie at a museum, help clean up a beach and more on O‘ahu this weekend.
Playground Guide: Hale‘iwa Beach Park Playground in Hale‘iwa
This oceanside playground on O‘ahu’s North Shore gives kids room to roam and parents space to breathe.
This Hawai‘i Island Family-Run Farm is Perfect for a Day with the Keiki
The Iranon ‘ohana offers family fun and lessons in living simply.
4 Days on Maui: A Family Trip Itinerary
Follow a local mom’s guide for summer vacation fun on the Valley Isle.
Aunty’s Beach House at the Aulani Reopens May 25
The Disney resort on O‘ahu is also launching after-hours activities for keiki, too.
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.
Our Tips for the Best Family Staycation in Hawaiʻi
Summer’s around the corner—why not vacation in one of the world’s best vacation spots?
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 5–11, 2022
Do something special for Mom, learn about fairy terns, nab a free comic book and more this weekend.
HONOLULU Family Recipe: Easy Guacamole
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this simple—and healthy—guacamole your kids can help make, too.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 28–May 4, 2022
Watch soaring daredevils, swim with mermaids, bust a move in a break dance contest and more!
We Tried It: The Broadway Touring Show of “Beautiful–The Carole King Musical”
Here are our tips and takeaways from FINALLY getting to see a Broadway musical debut in Honolulu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 21-27, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day with the entire ‘ohana, be a scientist, go on a picnic, walk in a sunflower field and more!
Playground Guide: Pākī Community Park in Waikīkī
Swing to high heights at this shady park to enjoy Diamond Head views and catch a glimpse of giraffes peeking over the fence at the zoo.
Get Real-Fruit Ice Cream at this Family-Run Shop on the North Shore
Sweet As in Haleʻiwa believes that ice cream should make you happy—and here it certainly does.
HONOLULU Family Easter Craft: Mini Egg Planters
These tiny planters are eco-friendly and fun to make.
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.
4 Tips to Grow Veggies at Home with Your Kids
Springtime is the best time to start a vegetable garden in containers, on your lānai or in your backyard.
2022 Family Easter Events in Hawaiˊi
We’re tracking Easter Bunny appearances and other springtime activities for both in-person and virtual fun.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi-Made Sensory Subscription Kits
Keep keiki’s hands busy with soft and squishy surprises, cool crafts and superpowered STEM projects—all created by O‘ahu moms.
The City’s Popular Summer Fun Program Returns in 2022
An estimated 9,000 keiki on O‘ahu are expected to participate—and here’s how to sign up.
HONOLULU Family Easter Craft: Kid-Friendly Char—CUTE—rie Boards
A sweet mix of leftover spring candies, healthy snacks and locally made goodies will have keiki (and parents) cheering hip, hop, hooray!
HONOLULU Family Easter Recipe: Easter Hot Cross Buns
Keep keiki’s hands busy by kneading, rolling and customizing these traditional treats.