O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2025
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
Out & About
Where to See Sunflowers Blooming on O‘ahu
Snap photos in gorgeous fields, eat grilled sunflower heads and pick fresh blooms at these O‘ahu farms.
14 Staycation Deals on O‘ahu for Kama‘āina
Here are some of our favorite kama‘āina hotel deals to make your next staycation fun and easy on the wallet.
Where to Watch Outdoor Movies on O‘ahu This Summer
Grab your beach blankets and chairs, stock up on snacks and enjoy a film alfresco.
All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Spooky season is on. Here’s where you can chase ghosts, pick pumpkins, scream your head off or parade your fabulous costume.
Our Guide to Camping on O‘ahu
We break down all the info you need about camping on O‘ahu: where to go, what to bring, how to set up, how to level up and more.
Our 8 Favorite Places to Get Remote Work Done
Head to Ward for a grocery store sanctuary, Kailua for some locally sourced coffee or another one of these remote work-friendly spots.
We Tried It: “Playing With Light” at Bishop Museum
Dodge lasers, walk through a tunnel illuminated by 20,000 LED lights and play with shadows on the wall.
Spooktacular Halloween Events on O‘ahu for Keiki and Families
These costume contests, trick-or-treating spots and spooky scavenger hunts are eerie-sistible.
Best Spots for a Family Picnic in Honolulu
Dine alfresco with your ‘ohana all year long at these idyllic picnic spots on O‘ahu.
5 Tips for Traveling on Long Flights With Kids
Here’s how a family of four survived an 8-hour flight from Hawai‘i to Japan on Hawaiian Airlines.
A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Waimānalo to Kahana
Drive through 13 ahupua‘a as you shop for fresh finds, explore a hidden garden and eat your way up the coast of Windward O‘ahu.
Family-Friendly Beaches on Oʻahu
From Waikīkī to Ko Olina to Turtle Bay, O‘ahu boasts family-friendly beaches perfect for languid summer weekends.
We Tried It: Summer Sunflower Event at Waimānalo Country Farms
Soak in the beauty of Hawai‘i, take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos and sip fresh-squeezed lemonade at this family-run farm in Waimānalo.
Explore These Free Museums on O‘ahu
O‘ahu has a museum for nearly everything—from art and Hawaiian history to police, fire and fighter jets. The best part? Many are free!
We Tried It: Wai Kai Lagoon and Surf Park in ‘Ewa Beach
We hit O‘ahu's West Side for a day of play at the new ‘Ewa Beach activity center.
6 Places Where You Can Meet Baby Animals on O‘ahu
Here are the petting zoos, parks and family-run farms where you can have interactive animal experiences on O‘ahu.
Playgrounds With Swings on O‘ahu
We’ve got the scoop on the location of your keiki’s favorite playground attraction, albeit few and far between.
Awesome ‘Ohana and Keiki Yoga Classes on O‘ahu
Zen out, find your bliss and just have fun with Island Paddle Bliss, Three Little Ducks Hawai‘i and Yoga Under The Palms.
We Tried It: The Best Mini Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at three mini-golf courses on O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Keiki Kingdom
This sprawling indoor playground in Honolulu has a gigantic ball pit, sand pit, carousel and a steep slide.
Kuli‘ou‘ou Beach Park: A Keiki-Friendly Beach on O‘ahu
Here's how you and your keiki can explore this East Honolulu beach park that offers safety, sensory and exploratory play and more.
We Tried It: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikīkī Beach Hotel
Be dazzled and amazed by the world’s best magicians and learn a few tricks of your own at this Waikīkī parlor.
We Tried It: Got Funn? at Windward Mall
Spend a day at an imaginative play center and enjoy an hour of preschool class with songs, crafts and stories.
