Our Guide: ‘Iolani Fair 2019
The ‘Iolani Fair is this Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. Be on the lookout for cowboy boots and farm animals as this year’s theme,“Barnyard Bash,” is sure to be a keiki pleaser. In addition to E.K. Fernandez rides…
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Inside Look: 2018 HONOLULU Family Fun Run Presented by First Hawaiian Bank
Photo: Gregory Yamamoto We've all had it happen. Our kids wake up early on the weekend, wake us up, then keep us running around all day. Here’s a way to put that extra energy to good use. HONOLULU Family's second Family…
Inside Look: Keiki and Plow Organic Farm's U-Pick Harvests
Kids can pick their own vegetables, feed chickens, pet rabbits and explore at this keiki-friendly, organic family farm in Hawai‘i Kai.
Our Guide: The Best Kids Play Areas at Oʻahu's Malls
When your keiki get bored shopping, explore a treehouse, jump in water jets, climb up a maze or ride a surf board.
Our Guide: Sea Life Park
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Waimānalo Who: Three parents and three kids–two 6-year-olds and an 18-month-old. When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a sunny high-season Sunday. I grew up going to Sea Life Park, perched…
Our Guide: Shopping Target at Ala Moana Center
Photo: Gregory YamamotoTarget opened in the former Nordstrom spot at Ala Moana Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18. My sisters and friends will tell you Iʻm kind of a Target fan-atic. Every stop results in at least an hour-long shopping trip.…
Our Guide: Children and Youth Day 2017
Photo: Children and Youth Day The 24th Annual Children’s and Youth Day is Sunday. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. kids can try 300 educational and fun activities as well as museum tours, a plant give away, goodie bags and a fun run. Itʻs all free.…
Our Guide: Polynesian Cultural Center
Where: Polynesian Cultural Center, the 42-acre theme park in Lā‘ie that introduces visitors to the cultures of seven island nations of Polynesia. Who: Two adults and two 8-year-old girls. When: From 1 to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. Give yourselves at…
Inside Look: Okinawan Festival
Photo: Okinawan Festival Billed as the largest ethnic festival in Hawai‘i, the Okinawan Festival is this Labor Day weekend. The huge event is held at Kapi‘olani Park and this year's theme is “Sharing Uchinanchu (Okinawan peoples’) Aloha.” It will kick off Saturday morning with…
Our Guide: 2017 Partial Solar Eclipse in Hawai‘i
Photo: NASA You may have heard the buzz. The first total solar eclipse over the mainland U.S. in 38 years is Monday. The so-called “Great American Eclipse” will only be visible over the continental United States and has driven motel…
Inside Look: Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest 2017
Photo: Courtesy Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest Billed as Honolulu's biggest Bon Dance, the Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest is this weekend. Even if you're not into the traditional Japanese celebration dancing, families flood in for the food, free keiki activities and shopping. The event…
We Tried It: Coral Crater Adventure Park
Our tips for zip lining, climbing and free-falling with keiki as young as 6 years old.
Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2017
Photo: Christi Young 2017 has been a big year for my daughter. This is the first year she was tall enough to ride the Wave Swinger. So it goes without saying that she canʻt wait to head to the 50th…
Our Family Guide: The Honolulu Zoo
Kids rarely tire of the Honolulu Zoo, where visits never are the same.
Our Guide: The New Honolulufamily.com
Christi Young When I started working with HONOLULU Family magazine, my oldest daughter was just about to turn 2, the iPhone 4 was the peak of smartphone technology and a 28-year-old in San Francisco had just launched a newfangled app…
Our Guide: Free Story Times on O‘ahu
Photo: Ashley de Coligny The Cat in the Hat at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. The store offers free story times every Saturday around 11 a.m.. sometimes with costumed character appearances. Editor's Note: Times were updated in March 2016. Parents, how…
Our Guide: The Mom Made Market Hawaii 2017
Moms are about to take over Kakaako. The second Mom Made Market event in Hawaii brings together more than 50 local designers, jewelry makers and other small businesses largely run by local mothers for a weekend of shopping, networking and…
Our Family Guide to a Town Treasure: The Lyon Arboretum in Honolulu
Discover hidden trails, tucked-away huts and thousands of plants at this Mānoa oasis.
Our Guide: Spalding House
Photo: Lavonne Leong Editor's Note: In 2019, Spalding House was closed to the public and the historic building went on the market. If you are interested in visiting other museums, read Our Guides to Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum…
Our Guide: Kualoa Ranch
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Kualoa Ranch, a working cattle ranch and farm that offers ATV, horseback, zipline, land and boat tours in Windward O‘ahu. Who: Two families with five kids, ages 4 through 13. When: A holiday Monday, from early…
Inside Look: 2017 Jersey Fun Run
This weekend the Cowboys are coming to Hawaii. So are the Raiders, Seahawks, the Patriots and other NFL teams. All will be represented by fans on the field at Aloha Stadium for the third Jersey Fun Run. This family-friendly event,…
Our Guide: Honolulu City Lights 2016
From the best bathroom to a way to avoid long wait at the keiki rides, here are our tips to navigating Honolulu City Lights. Editor's Note: This was first published in 2014 and has been refreshed to update the information…
Our Guide: Children and Youth Day 2016
Photo: Courtesy Children & Youth DayChildren and Youth Day is just days away. Hundreds of groups will create free fun and entertainment for keiki and parents. Did we mention free? We've gotten a look at the list of interactive activities…
Our Guide: Magic of Polynesia Show
Photo: Courtesy Magic of Polynesia> Where: Magic of Polynesia at the Holiday Inn Resort Waikīkī Beachcomber When: Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. show Who: A 6-year-old girl and her parents. My family loves Waikīkī. The global diversity and relaxed vibe draw us to…
