Local Hawai‘i Eating, Family-Style: Scavenger Hunt Shrimp Boil
The prize at the end of an around-the-island adventure is an all-local, eat-with-your-hands supper.
Out & About
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 15–21, 2021
Make yarn blossoms at the return of a favorite family event (in person!), ride the Pharoah’s Fury, tune in for an ‘ukulele fest and take a last tour through sunflowers and try an unusual treat.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 8–14, 2021
See an endangered butterfly, blow bubbles at a ceramic workshop and join a wild virtual concert.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for July 1–7, 2021
Visit princesses at a new party space, tour a museum after dark, walk into a world of Vincent van Gogh and and find some fireworks on the fourth.
We Tried It: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in Hawai‘i
The animated exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center was a hit for my young family.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for June 24–30, 2021
Glow at a new mini golf course, win a birthday party at a water park, volunteer in a wetlands or grab tickets to a concert at one of our favorite keiki farms.
We Tried It: Knockerball Hawai‘i
Get the summer rolling at this socially distanced bubble ball bump zone.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for June 17–23, 2021
Make a mobile and watch the live revealing of a new mural, bring a blanket for a free in-person concert, watch beautiful riders on horses and save a space at a holiday concert.
We Tried It: Razor Sports Drifting
Slip, slide and spin with the whole family at this insanely fun indoor track.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 10–16, 2021
Learn about Hawaiian Monk Seals, turtles and more at an Oceans Day celebration, drive through sunflowers for summer photo ops, enter to airfare and get a spot in a STEM Lego workshop.
Our Family Guide: Hawaiʻi Polo Sunday in the Country
Stomp on divots and watch chukkers! Our 5 tips for polo matches on the North Shore with your family.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for June 3–9, 2021
Go swimming then watch ponies, hit a wider trail, save a space for a parent night out or pick up free supplies for a book-inspired arts and crafts.
See the Best Children’s Art in the State in “My Culture, My Family, and Me” at HiSAM
The Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s latest exhibit showcases the Young Artists of Hawai‘i.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 20-26, 2021
Visit the zoo after hours, grab tickets for this summer’s must-see experience, pick up a free toy and learn about a Super Blood Moon.
We Tried It: Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo
Ever wondered what the zoo is like once everyone leaves and the gates close? We took a few kids to try it out.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for May 12–18, 2021
Go for a glowing hole-in-one, grab a picnic for a free evening concert, hunt for flowers or sign up for a toy swap.
We Tried It: Kids City Adventure Honolulu
Race bumper cars, bounce onto a Velcro wall and tackle a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course at this new indoor playground at Ward Village.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 15-21, 2021
Play in a new community-created interactive art project for free, try bumper cars at a new indoor playground, watch a gentle lesson about racism and more.
We Tried It: Kaka‘ako Butterfly Garden Workday in Honolulu
Plant flowers, pull weeds, harvest veggies and get dirty while giving back to the community in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for April 8-14, 2021
Pose with sunflowers, pick up a free bag of keiki activities, listen to a daylong ʻukulele concert and more.
Hawai‘i Parent Hacks: 10 Tips and Tricks for the Beach and Outdoor Adventures
Quick fixes for sandy feet, broken slippers and a DIY campfire starter made from items you have at home.
2021 Astronomical Highlights: When to Watch the Sky in Hawaiʻi
This year, we can see a lunar eclipse. We’re just saying.
Fun Things To Do in Honolulu On A Rainy Day
With another winter and spring upon us, we decided to put some creative juice into figuring out how to turn rainy days into liquid sunshine.
Volunteering Opportunities Families Can Do Right Now in Honolulu
We are delaying our HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day this year, but there are still fun ways for keiki and parents to get outside and help out.
