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,…
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…
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…
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…
Photo: Karen DB Photography Prices and hours information were updated in 2021. Where: Gunstock Ranch, a 600-acre recreation space on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Who: Two adults and their two children, ages 8 and 9. The minimum age for a horseback ride is…
Photo: Courtesy Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest Obon dance is in full swing and soon, University Avenue will be right in the center of a big cultural celebration. The 5th Mōili‘ili Summer Fest is this weekend. The event is put on by…
Photo: Courtesy ESPN1420 The 6th annual festival is this weekend at the Blaisdell Center. Kids can try their hand at everything from basketball to fishing, check out ocean activities, try samples and more for free. We asked the ESPN1420 Sports Festival…
Photo: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni What: Planet Shark: Predator or Prey exhibit. Where: Bishop Museum Who: 2 families with four kids, ages ranging from 3 to 11 years old. When: A Sunday morning, around 10 a.m. My 3-year-old shark aficionado cuddles…
Editor's Note: Prices and hours of operation were updated in March 2016. Just like every other 2- to 4-year-old in the universe, my kids were obsessed with trains. And even though our house was littered with tiny little tank engines…
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey. Photo: Grande ExhibitionsThe predators of the sea are swimming into Bishop Museum. This summer, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey takes over the Castle Memorial Building for a large-as-life look at the history, science and threat…
Our 7 tips to exploring this favorite family educational ocean spot.
The 50th State Fair is a staple of summer fun in Hawaii. Every year, my entire extended family descends on Aloha Stadium for games, a whirl on the rides, live performances and, of course, funnel cake.Cassera has been eagerly awaiting…
You've heard the phrase “Like a kid in a candy store.” That's how we feel about the Bishop Museum's new exhibit all about treats. Sweet: A Tasty Journey opens Saturday, March 12 and takes people through the history and art…
What you'll see, study and play with at the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center's new exhibit. bento joy at "Hello from japan!" Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniWhat: “Hello from Japan!” exhibit Where: Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St. Who: A family of…
Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and even the LA Lakers and San Francisco Giants will take the field at Aloha Stadium. But the people you see donning the team jerseys may be smaller than…
7 tips to making the most of the museum for kids of all ages.
Photo: michele aucello Where: Hawaiian Mission Houses, the site of three restored homes that recall the 19th-century in Honolulu. Who: A family of four: mom, dad and two kids, ages 8 and 10 years. When: A Saturday afternoon and a…
Find a shower of plumeria, cactus and other unusual plants you probably won’t find in backyard gardens in this 60-acre garden.
Photo: michele aucello Where: Tropical Farms of Hawai‘i, the Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet Who: A family of four, kids ages 8 and 10 years. When: Sunday afternoon. Length: Two hours and we could have stayed longer. If you make a list…
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawai‘i. Who: Two families with five kids, ages ranging from 3 to 10 years. When:A holiday weekend afternoon, just after lunch. Perched on a hill on O‘ahu's sunny west side, Wet‘n'Wild Hawai‘i offers…
Photo: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)/Dana EdmundsYou have probably been inside the Hawaii Convention Center. But have you ever been on the rooftop? The 4th floor space has a garden, pond, and a open view of the sky. This weekend, it…
Photo: michele aucello Where: Hawaii State Art Museum, housed in a historic building in downtown Honolulu. Who: A family of four, mom, dad and two kids, ages 8 and 10 years. When: Saturday afternoon during a Second Saturday event. Length: 1-2…
We find out what's new, when the crowds arrive and how your keiki can get a free treat at this year's Farm Fair. Photo: Courtesy Hawaii State Farm FairThe tents are going up at Kualoa Ranch this week. The…
