Best of HONOLULU Family 2021
From butterfly kits to a fun place for little speedsters, here are more than 70 winners selected by our editors and readers.
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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.
5 Stylish Aloha Shirts to Get Your Dad This Father’s Day
Although it might be typical to gift this weekday wardrobe staple, these fresh styles are perfect for every dad.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for Memorial Day 2021
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County and state services will be available or suspended in observance of Memorial Day on May 31, 2021.
Hawai‘i Drops Outside COVID-19 Mask Requirements
You’ll still need to pack your mask when you head indoors. But other restrictions may soon be relaxed on all islands.
Where to Adopt a Pet in Honolulu
It’s National Rescue Dog Day (May 20)! Here’s what you need to know about four places where you can find the next member of your family.
We Tried It: The Best Mini-Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at five courses on O‘ahu.
Here are the Registration Dates for Free Summer Fun in Honolulu
The City & County of Honolulu program begins June 7. Here is what you need to know.
Up For the Challenge? Brighten Up Your Communities With “Chalk Your Walk Hawaiʻi”
Join our #ChalkYourWalkHI challenge this spring to spread aloha in your neighborhoods.
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.
Donate Old Computers and Cell Phones to Help Hawai‘i Families
A Hawai‘i group will make sure your old computers and cell phones go to local families who need them.
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…
Keiki Snack: Witch’s Brooms and 5 Other Halloween Snack Ideas
Looking for more healthy Halloween treats? Try cheese witches brooms and 5 other neat ideas to dress up everything from your pizza to fruit cups.
Our Family Guide: 5 Kid-Friendly Hiking and Running Trails on O‘ahu
Find waterfalls, ocean lookouts and a chance to splash in the mud at these hikes for kids and parents.
The Best Exercise-At-Home Ideas for Families
Join a keiki fitness class for free, dance to kiddie music videos and keep moving when city parks open.
Photos: Baby Shark Mini Show Meet-and-Greets
On Friday, Nov. 22, Baby Shark and Pink Fong took a break from Mini Show rehearsals to meet, dance and snap photos with a few of their little fans at Kāhala Mall and Dunkin’.
Which Hawai‘i Reef-Safe Sunscreen is the Best for your Kids?
We tested 7 locally made sunscreens and give you the scoop on our faves.
Cool Jobs: What It’s Like Being a Water Slide Tester at Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i
What does your child want to be when he or she grows up? In every issue of HONOLULU Family, we talk with people about their interesting jobs in Hawai‘i. This month, meet the man who spends his day on water slides.
Home Alone in Hawai‘i: When Are Keiki Ready to Stay Home By Themselves?
7 ways to prepare your children for this milestone.
Let It Go: The Ins and Outs of Selling, Buying and Donating Kids Items in Honolulu
All you need to know about selling or donating your child’s old things. Plus, money-saving shopping ideas.
Chick-Fil-A is Coming to Hawai‘i and This Parent is Excited
The eatery known for its chicken and humorous cow commercials will open its first Hawai‘i location as a franchise.
We Tried It: Keiki and Plow
Our tips for feeding chickens and bunnies, gathering eggs, picking veggies and playing in a pirate ship on this family-run farm.
