The Ultimate Guide to Hiking on O‘ahu
We've rounded up the best hikes and trails in town, Central O‘ahu, East O‘ahu, West O‘ahu, Windward and North Shore.
Out & About
Playground Guide: Wai‘alae Iki Neighborhood Park in Kāhala
A giant spin wheel, rainbow road and swings make this park extra fun and vibrant.
We Tried It!: Keiki Storytime at The Library
Songs, dancing, books and arts and crafts make this weekly excursion a favorite for this ‘ohana.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 21–July 27, 2022
Enjoy Disney’s Frozen Jr. on stage, learn the basics of paleontology and get your om on this weekend on O‘ahu.
Playground Guide: Moanalua Community Park
A park underneath the freeway offers shade, climbable trees and a fun swerving spindle.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 14–20, 2022
Enjoy live music and art at HiSAM, learn how to make a terrarium and swim at the base of a waterfall this weekend on O‘ahu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 7–13, 2022
Listen to Pure Heart at the zoo, visit the museum after hours and grab a free Slurpee this weekend on O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Farm Tour at 21 Degrees Estate
We visited this charming cacao farm on Windward O‘ahu—and ate lots of chocolate.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 30–July 6, 2022
Watch Fourth of July fireworks, indulge at the new Oreo Café, go to an outdoor concert, search for Snoopy and more this weekend on O‘ahu.
Keiki-Friendly Kaua‘i: An Island-Hop Adventure on the Garden Isle
Follow this O‘ahu family’s jam-packed four-day itinerary exploring food, farms and fun towns.
We Tried It: “Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience”
The whimsical traveling exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center is fun for the entire family.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 23–29, 2022
Picnic in the park with the symphony, pick sweet summer corn, attend a concert in the company of wild animals and more!
Beach Safety Tips from a Veteran North Shore Lifeguard
O‘ahu lifeguard Sam Fisher on what to bring to the beach, where to see turtles and how to not be a kook.
We Tried It: My Treehouse Club in Kakaʻako
From fitness to Japanese language, there’s plenty to explore at My Treehouse Club.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 9–15, 2022
Celebrate sharks, watch a parade and shop at a summer fair on the West Side this weekend on O‘ahu.
Playground Guide: Nuʻuanu Valley Park in Honolulu
Breath in, breath out—this tranquil park surrounded by nature is the quiet break parents need during the middle of a busy week.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 2–8, 2022
Watch a movie in a wave pool, take in a polo match, visit a kid-friendly farm and more this weekend on O‘ahu.
Take Your Keiki to This Maui Farm Filled With Tiny Animals
Lahaina Animal Farm and Petting Zoo introduces its miniature horses, cows, goats and more to keiki through its family-friendly farm tours.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 26–June 1, 2022
Chee-hoo from the top of the Century Wheel, stargaze on a rooftop, eat poke, take your family to the movies and more!
We Tried It: MadSci Lab at Ala Moana Center
Make slime, learn to code and print a 3D creation at this community science discovery space at the O‘ahu mall.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 19–25, 2022
Visit your neighborhood public library, watch a movie at a museum, help clean up a beach and more on O‘ahu this weekend.
Playground Guide: Hale‘iwa Beach Park Playground in Hale‘iwa
This oceanside playground on O‘ahu’s North Shore gives kids room to roam and parents space to breathe.
This Hawai‘i Island Family-Run Farm is Perfect for a Day with the Keiki
The Iranon ‘ohana offers family fun and lessons in living simply.
4 Days on Maui: A Family Trip Itinerary
Follow a local mom’s guide for summer vacation fun on the Valley Isle.
