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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11 Ways to Watch the Autumn Leaves Change Without Leaving Hawai‘i
See fall colors with these live webcams and aerial videos.
Keiki Snack: Seasonal Sandwiches
Rudolph won’t have to run when you pause for a playful easy-to-pack picnic lunch then make a hands-on creation to deck your halls.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 28–November 3, 2021
Paint an ocean predator, walk for animals in need, meet a cast of wicked characters, namaste on the water and hunt for creepy critters.
HONOLULU Family’s Ultimate Guide: Where to Trick-or-Treat for Halloween on Oʻahu
Where to find treats (no tricks) Halloween weekend.
Halloween Crafts for Families: Skeleton Hands
Hide these simple-to-make hands around the house for a scary surprise.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 21–27, 2021
Volunteer in a garden and swim near a waterfall, watch Cinderella build a rocket in a live-streaming musical, putt around a haunted trail and order some spooky sweet treats.
Halloween Events for Families in Hawaiʻi in 2021
We found more than 30 places and events to help you celebrate the spookiest season of the year on O‘ahu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 14–20, 2021
Pick a 40-pound pumpkin at one of two new patches, watch Estella turn into Cruella, go bowling for a bargain price and reserve your space (quickly!) for a popular trunk-or-treat event.
Halloween Crafts for Honolulu Families: Cheesecloth Ghosts
Drape, spray and dry your way to these standout spooky ghosts.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for October 7–October 13, 2021
Watch animated films from around the world, dig into a skull waffle, sing and dance on a farm and buy cheap books for a discount.
Make It: Three Halloween Decorations Using Toilet Paper Tubes
Bats, Mummies, Frankensteins? Oh my!
Best of HONOLULU Family 2021
From butterfly kits to a fun place for little speedsters, here are more than 70 winners selected by our editors and readers.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 23–29, 2021
Watch a free colorful performance with puppets, learn to be a spinmaster, watch an inspiring new streaming series and reserve a place in the pumpkin patch.
Education Cheat Sheet: 9 Ways to Get Involved at Your New School
Whether your child is starting a new school, entering a new grade, or you just want to get more involved the year, these tips will help you and your child feel like part of the school family in no time.
Local Artists Share 38 Printable Coloring Sheets That Are Fun, Fabulous and Free!
Color us happy. Eight of our beloved local creatives offer Hawai‘i-inspired sketches and doodles that kids can customize at home.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 9–15, 2021
Join a keiki ceramics or art classes, make apple cider treats, taste fresh cacao and visit baby goats or spend an evening with a few princesses.
HONOLULU Family’s “Beyond Van Gogh” Coloring Contest Presented by Hawai‘i Dental Service
Win 4 tickets to Beyond Van Gogh the Immersive Exhibit.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 2–8, 2021
Try muuchi and other festival foods then join a dance, take autumn-themed photos, pick up a new racquet and reserve a spot at an outdoor knife skill class.
HONOLULU Family Cover Kids: Where They Are Now
OK, spoiler alert: They’re all (well, almost all) in Hawai‘i, going to school and all grown up! Here are the updates.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for August 26–September 1, 2021
Shop at an al fresco fair, get lost in a world of wizards, savor a summer picnic, get crafty with felt and use a popular toy to create custom candy bars.
At Home Fun: Throw a Hurricane Party in Hawai‘i
We don’t need a real power outage for some family fun and a lesson in real-life preparation.
Weekend Guide Ideas for At-Home Fun for Hawai‘i Families From a Frazzled Mom
It may feel like a weekend to stay inside. Here are six ideas that kept my family entertained during days at home.
