Hawai‘i Family-Friendly Hike: Judd Trail
This shady, short-but-sweet Honolulu hike with a reward at the end is a hit with kids, as long as parents are OK with a little mud.
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We Tried It: Hiking Mānoa Falls Trail in Honolulu with Kids
Less mud and more safety upgrades make the newly reopened hike in Honolulu a more family-friendly adventure.
We Tried It: Summer Sunflower Event at Waimānalo Country Farms
Take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos, feed farm animals, eat a sunflower head and sip fresh squeezed lemonade.
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.
We Tried It: Knockerball Hawai‘i
Get the summer rolling at this socially distanced bubble ball bump zone.
We Tried It: Razor Sports Drifting
Slip, slide and spin with the whole family at this insanely fun indoor track.
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.
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.
We Tried It: The Best Mini-Golf Courses for Families 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…
