First Look: Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s “The Secret Garden”
Introduce keiki to a new musical genre through a beloved children’s classic at Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Family Activities
Aloha Friday FYI: Sept. 23, 2022
Just some things you should know about, including HONOLULU Magazine x Mahina Made collab, a diaper drive, Keiki Fun Day at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i and more.
4 Trending STEAM Birthday Parties on O‘ahu
Science- and math-themed celebrations, but make it fun (and easy on parents)!
5 Inspiring Places for Family Art Adventures in Honolulu
Amp up the excitement for art appreciation with these hands-on, larger-than-life outings across O‘ahu.
First Look: Jurassic Empire at Hawai‘i Convention Center
Meet more than 50 fierce dinosaurs, dig for fossils, ride on a T-Rex and don virtual reality googles to immerse yourself in a prehistoric era at this two-day-only exhibit.
Take a Hike! Kid-Friendly Hikes on O‘ahu
Hitting the trails is a great way to learn about the natural world—and tire out the kiddos, too.
Playground Guide: Kuli‘ou‘ou Neighborhood Park
This park boasts a new(ish) play structure and lots of green space to run wild!
We Tried It: ʻImi Ā Loaʻa: Search and Find
At the state art museum, you can build your own virtual sculpture and explore a garden.
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
Playground Guide: Wilson Community Park in Kāhala
With climbing nets and a futuristic-looking slide, here’s the perfect spot to unleash your keiki’s inner superhero.
How Small Explorers Can Discover Hawai‘i, the Big Island
Follow this family-friendly itinerary on Hawai‘i Island to leave a big impact on little travelers.
We Tried It: Lawrence Lovestock
Feed pigs, ducks, goats, sheep and bunnies at this rescue petting farm in Kahalu’u.
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 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.
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.
