The Importance of Play
Here’s why play is an essential way to support your baby’s development, plus some ideas on how to maximize the opportunities here in Hawai‘i.
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Here’s why play is an essential way to support your baby’s development, plus some ideas on how to maximize the opportunities here in Hawai‘i.
O‘ahu has a museum for nearly everything—from art and Hawaiian history to police, fire and fighter jets. The best part? Many are free!
Get creative and hands-on at these free monthly keiki workshops that are fun for the whole family.
Climb your way through a jungle gym, swim at one of two pools and run around a sprawling green field at this O‘ahu playground.
Here's how you and your keiki can explore this East Honolulu beach park that offers safety, sensory and exploratory play and more.
Save the date for Wet ‘n‘ Wild’s Dive ‘n‘ Movie, Matsumoto Shave Ice’s 72nd anniversary and the 36th Annual Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Keiki Great Aloha Run.
Dr. Suma Metla, a pediatric physical therapist, shares ways keiki can level-up their play skills.
Abundant shade, swings and a mini zip line make this O‘ahu park a regular visit for our family.
Learn to ride a bike and celebrate with a picnic at this sprawling recreation space at the base of the Ko‘olaus.
Dr. Suma Metla offers free yoga classes at the end of every month at Ka Makana Ali‘i
Hey kids, this page is for you! No adults allowed.
This park boasts a new(ish) play structure and lots of green space to run wild!
We've rounded up the best hikes and trails in town, Central O‘ahu, East O‘ahu, West O‘ahu, Windward and North Shore.
A giant spin wheel, rainbow road and swings make this park extra fun and vibrant.
Cheer on dragon boat teams, party on the North Shore, listen to legendary live music, and get ready for back-to-school this weekend on O‘ahu.
Songs, dancing, books and arts and crafts make this weekly excursion a favorite for this ‘ohana.
Spend those lazy summer days with these picks from Hawai‘i‘s state librarians.
From Ko ‘Olina to Turtle Bay, O‘ahu boasts family-friendly beaches perfect for languid summer weekends.
This year’s reading challenge runs now through July 30.
Breath in, breath out—this tranquil park surrounded by nature is the quiet break parents need during the middle of a busy week.
This oceanside playground on O‘ahu’s North Shore gives kids room to roam and parents space to breathe.
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.
Learn about the endangered koholā—and maybe spot a few—during Spring Break.
Get arts-and-craftsy, watch Moana in Hawaiian, buy Girl Scout cookies and feed baby goats this weekend on Oʻahu.