A Local’s Guide to an O‘ahu Road Trip: Waimānalo to Kahana
Another look at a classic gem: Drive through 13 ahupua‘a as you shop, explore a hidden garden and eat your way up the Windward coast.
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Another look at a classic gem: Drive through 13 ahupua‘a as you shop, explore a hidden garden and eat your way up the Windward coast.
Every year, we look forward to these awards, which celebrate a fantastic array of family-friendly products, eateries, boutiques, activity centers and more. From tea time with butterflies and ultra-creative art classes to cool grad lei and the chicest bounce houses on the island, we’re thrilled to share our 2025 winners.
We can’t get enough of these creative accessories, toys and home goods with uniquely Hawai‘i touches.
For your curious keiki, a book about Hawai‘i fashion, Eddie Aikau and his legacy, and the history, culture and traditions of the Islands.
Your cheat sheet to exciting family-friendly events from summer through the end of 2025.
We chat with the multitalented boy mom about ways to sneak in family time, what drives her Muthaship podcast and diving into new passions, from acting to comedy.
We asked one of Hawai‘i’s premier pastry chefs and a mother to a little one, Michelle Karr-Ueoka, for a simple, kid-loved dessert to make at home.
Looking for fresh activities to enjoy as a family? Here’s our fall-winter bucket list jam-packed with fantastic ideas to get you out and about.
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
The free catch-and-release program is back at Loko Waimaluhia in Kāne‘ohe.
Celebrate Juneteenth, shop for island-style fashion, see fancy pigeons, attend a beachside arts festival and more.
Grab your beach blankets and chairs, stock up on snacks and enjoy a film alfresco.
Slide into summer on the tallest, steepest and fastest thrill ride in the state, opening May 17.
We’re tracking Easter Bunny appearances, egg hunts and more family-friendly springtime activities on O‘ahu.
With basketball courts, ocean views and amazing play structures, these playgrounds are among our favorites from across the island.
Brush up on art, enhance your academics, or learn how to play an instrument or a new sport this summer.
Make childhood even more magical for your keiki with these bucket list experiences on O‘ahu.
Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more! Voting ends Feb. 28, 2025.
Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.
Get festive with a block party, electric light parade, holiday concert, larger-than-life decorations and keiki train rides.
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
Here are details on deals, extended shopping hours and special perks at malls and local boutiques on Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Keep your keiki busy with these engaging activities while school is out Oct. 7–11, 2024.
From a bakery for keiki treats to party entertainment, cat café to luxe picnics, we pulled together the top places to play, shop, eat, learn and more for the whole ‘ohana.