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Elf On The Shelf Sink Photo Christi Young

28 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Michele Aucello, Christi Young,

Need more ideas for your mischievous elf? From disco parties and “elfies” to zip lining, we round up more than 20 of our favorite elf scenes.

Leeward Discovery Fair 2021 Photo Leeward Community College

Weekend Guide

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for November 4–10, 2021

Christi Young,

Create binary code, ice cream and your own lip balm at a free virtual fair, get a free tree and reserve your space in holiday workshops before they fill up.

Our Guide

11 Ways to Watch the Autumn Leaves Change Without Leaving Hawai‘i

Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni,

See fall colors with these live webcams and aerial videos.

We Tried It

Here’s What We Thought of Sun Noodle’s Momofuku Spicy Korean Ramen Kit

Gregg Hoshida,

Did this DIY kit deliver a bowl worthy of David Chang’s Momofuku?

Halloween

Halloween Crafts for Honolulu Families: Cheesecloth Ghosts

Michele Aucello,

Drape, spray and dry your way to these standout spooky ghosts.

Japanese

Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai

Maria Burke,

The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.

Monster Mash Archive Photo Keiki And The Pineapple

Weekend Guide

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 7–October 13, 2021

Christi Young,

Watch animated films from around the world, dig into a skull waffle, sing and dance on a farm and buy cheap books for a discount.

Halloween

Make It: Three Halloween Decorations Using Toilet Paper Tubes

Michele Aucello,

Bats, Mummies, Frankensteins? Oh my!

Weekend Guide

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 16–22, 2021

Christi Young,

Fly a plane (sort of) and walk through history, adopt a pet for free, buy an inspirational new kids book and register to work in a wetland.

Crafts

Local Artists Share 38 Printable Coloring Sheets That Are Fun, Fabulous and Free!

Brie Thalmann,

Color us happy. Eight of our beloved local creatives offer Hawai‘i-inspired sketches and doodles that kids can customize at home.

Kidz Art Classes Photo Courtesy Kidz Art Hawaii

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 9–15, 2021

Christi Young,

Join a keiki ceramics or art classes, make apple cider treats, taste fresh cacao and visit baby goats or spend an evening with a few princesses.

Doogie Kamealoha Md Credit Disney Justine Stephens

Film & Television

New Disney Plus Series “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” Premieres This Week

Katrina Valcourt,

The latest show to be filmed in the Islands serves as a kind of reboot and continuation of the classic “Doogie Howser, M.D.” sitcom.

Cut Vegetables Photo Unsplash Dennis Klein

Weekend Guide

Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 2–8, 2021

Christi Young,

Try muuchi and other festival foods then join a dance, take autumn-themed photos, pick up a new racquet and reserve a spot at an outdoor knife skill class.

Life At Home

At Home Fun: Throw a Hurricane Party in Hawai‘i

Christi Young,

We don’t need a real power outage for some family fun and a lesson in real-life preparation.

Life At Home

Weekend Guide Ideas for At-Home Fun for Hawai‘i Families From a Frazzled Mom

Christi Young,

It may feel like a weekend to stay inside. Here are six ideas that kept my family entertained during days at home.

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Local Agriculture

3 Local Mail-Order Mushroom Kits to Start Growing at Home

Martha Cheng,

Normally, we’re trying to get rid of fungus in the house.

Health & Wellness

Listen, Ask for Help, Reach Out to Others, Say Kūpuna Caregivers

Robbie Dingeman,

Life Interrupted panelists say even family-centric Hawai‘i folks need help. They offer personal stories and practical advice for navigating multi-generational Island life.