Our Family Guide: Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo
Feel like a zoo VIP with exclusive access, active animals and cooler temperatures at this after-hours program.
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Our Family Guide: Waimea Valley on O‘ahu
Explore a jungle, swim beneath a waterfall and get hands-on with some Hawaiian cultural activities.
Things to Try with Your ‘Ohana in Honolulu 2022
A local family’s plan for a new year full of fun and adventures on O‘ahu.
Hawaiʻi Family-Friendly Hike: Camp Pālehua in West Oʻahu
Explore a forest high above O‘ahu, where you’ll feel on top of the world.
Hawai‘i Family-Friendly Hike: Judd Trail
This shady, short-but-sweet Honolulu hike with a reward at the end is a hit with kids, as long as parents are OK with a little mud.
11 Ways to Watch the Autumn Leaves Change Without Leaving Hawai‘i
See fall colors with these live webcams and aerial videos.
A Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball in Honolulu
Yes, pickleball is cool. Just ask my 16-year-old daughter.
We Tried It: Hiking Mānoa Falls Trail in Honolulu with Kids
Less mud and more safety upgrades make the newly reopened hike in Honolulu a more family-friendly adventure.
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.
Our Family Guide: Hawaiʻi Polo Sunday in the Country
Stomp on divots and watch chukkers! Our 5 tips for polo matches on the North Shore with your family.
We Tried It: Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo
Ever wondered what the zoo is like once everyone leaves and the gates close? We took a few kids to try it 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.
Our Family Guide: Exploring the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Honolulu
What happens when four kids, three parents and a tour guide explore a World War II vessel?
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.
Our Family Guide: 24 Gyms on Oʻahu with Babysitting Services
Stick to your self-care routine with sweat sessions sans kids.
6 Kid-Friendly Murals at POW! WOW! Hawai‘i 2020
Hike the concrete jungles of Kakaʻako to see cute and kid-friendly wall murals.
We Tried It: Atlantis Cruises’ Majestic Whale Watch Cruise in Hawai‘i
See whales spout, splash and breach from a safe, kid-friendly vessel.
Chinese New Year: Our 5 Tips for Watching Lion Dances in Honolulu
We asked a lion dancer for tips for families planning to watch a lion dance as we welcome the Year of the Tiger.
Our Family Guide: Unexpected Ways to Use Your Hawai‘i State Public Library Card
That red plastic card taking up space in your wallet is more valuable than you think.
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.
