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.
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We Tried It: Mini-Golf Courses on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at five courses on O‘ahu.
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.
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.
We Tried It: Island Hopping in Hawai‘i On An Airplane During COVID-19
From health forms and temperature scans, to face masks and boarding, here are seven things you need to know when flying with kids during the coronavirus pandemic.
We Tried It: Our Family Guide to Kahuku Farms Café in Hawaiʻi
The tours are on hold for now, but kids (and parents) can still have outdoor fun at this tasty stop for vegetarian food on the North Shore.
We Tried It: Hanauma Bay State Park
Want to take your kids snorkeling? Here are our family's 11 tips for making the most of a day at this famous bay.
Weekend Adventures: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Find thrills, thoughtful history and virtual adventure for little fliers on the ground.
We Tried It: Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at Helemano Farms
Choose your own Christmas tree from more than 3,000 growing at this Oʻahu farm.
We Tried It: Book Takeout at the Hawaiʻi State Public Library
Browsing is a little more difficult but finding the reads you want has never been easier.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi Bicycling League’s Keiki Learn to Ride
In this free, one-day class taught by certified instructors, kids ages 5-16 learn to ride bikes and run safety checks on their own riding gear.
7 Tips for Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Eating in Hawai‘i
How one mom in Honolulu introduced meatless meals to her husband and son.
We Tried It: Superpower Academy
Photo: Courtesy of Superpower Academy Children of this generation are so lucky. Thanks to technology, they may never know what it's like to open a mailbox filled with credit card statements and utility bills. My daughter thinks our mailbox is a fun place to…
We Tried It: Atlantis Cruises’ Majestic Whale Watch Cruise in Hawai‘i
Photo by Laura Dornbush What: Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises Who: Two families consisting of four parents and three kids (3, 4 and 5 years old) When: Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The last time I went on a whale watching cruise, it was…
We Tried It: Kids City Hawaiʻi in Kapolei
An indoor play space opened Dec. 21 in the Ka Makana Aliʻi shopping center in Kapolei. It’s called Kids City, and it's the brainchild of Minko Goeun Cabuyao, a mother who got inspired by posh playgrounds she saw in Asia. Located in the Macy’s wing of the mall, Kids City…
We Tried It: Biba Playground App
Photo: Chris Damitio Updated in 2020 Sunny skies, no hurricanes in the forecast and a beautiful day off from work and school. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to give my wife some solo time and hit one of the new…
We Tried It! Super Saturday at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
(Note: Super Saturdays in 2020 are scheduled for May 23, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31 and Nov. 14. Due to safety measures related to COVID-19, the March and April programs have been cancelled). The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum—located in a…
We Tried It! Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center Tour
Who: Four 2-year-old boys, one 2-year old girl and four moms. Where: Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center, Kakaʻako When: Saturday at 9 a.m. When Duke was an infant, I was…
We Tried It: Fishing Farms Hawai‘i in Wahiawā
Photos: Karen DB Photography Hawai‘i may be surrounded by the ocean and sea life. But, if you don’t have a fisherman in the family, it can be challenging to get the gear and find a good place to cast a…
We Tried It! The Home Depot Kids Workshops
Photo: By Laura Dornbush Where: The Home Depot Kids Workshop, Honolulu location. Who: A mom and her 2-year-old son. When: The first saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. I first heard about The Home Depot Kids Workshops from a friend…
The Final Countdown: 2019 Honolulu Biennial
Crossroads is a kid-friendly installation by Chiharu Shiota, featured at the 2019 Honolulu Biennial. Can you believe it’s been eight weeks since the start of the 2019 Honolulu Biennial? If you have not been to this festival yet—featuring works by international artists—may…
We Tried It: Keiki Swap Meet
Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniFamilies sell their gently used kids' items at the Keiki Swap Meet with the Hawai‘i Children's Discovery Center in the background. Editor’s note: The swap meet has been canceled in 2020 because of new City and County…
We Tried It: Okage Sama De in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi
To learn about Japanese culture and festivals, kids can select videos from a touchscreen TV. What: Okage Sama De historical gallery in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i. Who: Two parents and their 8-year-old daughter. When: 90 minutes on a…
We Tried It: Hawaiian Railway Society's Train Rides in ‘Ewa
Photo: Cliff BaileyThe Hawaiian Railway Society has the only historic railroad on the island of Oʻahu. Who: Two adults and their 2-year old son. What: The Hawaiian Railway Society in ‘Ewa. When: A Saturday afternoon, 3 p.m. Kids love trains. They’re…
