Aunty’s Beach House at the Aulani Reopens May 25
The Disney resort on O‘ahu is also launching after-hours activities for keiki, too.
Out & About
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 12–18, 2022
Snap pictures with the new koa butterfly mosaic at the zoo, stroll through Waimea Valley at night and explore a sunflower field in Waimānalo.
Our Tips for the Best Family Staycation in Hawaiʻi
Summer’s around the corner—why not vacation in one of the world’s best vacation spots?
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 28–May 4, 2022
Watch soaring daredevils, swim with mermaids, bust a move in a break dance contest and more!
We Tried It: The Broadway Touring Show of “Beautiful–The Carole King Musical”
Here are our tips and takeaways from FINALLY getting to see a Broadway musical debut in Honolulu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 21-27, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day with the entire ‘ohana, be a scientist, go on a picnic, walk in a sunflower field and more!
Playground Guide: Pākī Community Park in Waikīkī
Swing to high heights at this shady park to enjoy Diamond Head views and catch a glimpse of giraffes peeking over the fence at the zoo.
Get Real-Fruit Ice Cream at this Family-Run Shop on the North Shore
Sweet As in Haleʻiwa believes that ice cream should make you happy—and here it certainly does.
Your Weekend: The Best (Easter) Family Fun in Hawai‘i for April 14–20, 2022
Hop your way across the weekend with egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny and even a fun day watching Warrior football.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi-Made Sensory Subscription Kits
Keep keiki’s hands busy with soft and squishy surprises, cool crafts and superpowered STEM projects—all created by O‘ahu moms.
We Tried It: Outdoor Parkour Class
Ninja warriors-in-the-making learn to focus and channel their energy at an outdoor mobile gym on O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Self-Guided Tours at the Honolulu Museum of Art
Talk about art, see ancient artifacts and eat lunch at a beautiful courtyard on O‘ahu.
A Parent’s Guide to Humpback Whales in Hawai‘i
Learn about the endangered koholā—and maybe spot a few—during Spring Break.
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.
We Tried It: Horseback Riding at North Shore Stables
Learn the ins and outs of horsemanship and animal care at this new keiki-friendly outfit in Waialua.
Welcome, Mara the Hippo!
A new female hippopotamus arrives to the Honolulu Zoo from Los Angeles.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for February 10–16, 2022
Watch more than 100 free films (don't worry, it's over nine days), create a mini forest, work near Laysan albatross and find a woman on the quarter.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for February 3–9, 2022
Visit a pop-up market for earth-friendly and vintage items, make crafts and feed a lion for the Lunar New Year, visit Mr. Chickenpants and buy a sweet treat for a cause.
Our Family Guide: Waimea Valley on O‘ahu
Explore a jungle, swim beneath a waterfall and get hands-on with some Hawaiian cultural activities.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for January 27–February 1, 2022
Tour the Mighty Mo for free, laugh with the Musubi Man, ring in the Year of the Tiger and secure a free culinary kit.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for January 20–26, 2022
Eat breakfast in the Cretaceous period, run a pet-friendly obstacle course, celebrate Chinese New Year with some playtime and register to volunteer as a family.
We Tried It: Astronomy Party with Stargazers of Hawai‘i
Gaze into a jumbo telescope for an out-of-this-world family adventure.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for January 13–19, 2022
Visit wild birds, go hunting in a gallery, start to celebrate the tigers in your life and gather your bottles for a local teenager’s nonprofit.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for January 6–12, 2022
Sign up for free pickleball or acting classes, wade into the mud and watch for wild birds, watch a holiday film on a 360-degree dome and sign up for a winter-themed STEM workshop.
