We Tried It: The Best Mini Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at three mini-golf courses on O‘ahu.
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HONOLULU Family Easter Craft: Hawai‘i-Inspired Eggs
Decorate Easter eggs to look like adorable pineapples, shave ice cones and hula dancers.
Why We Eat Mochi and Display Dolls on Girls’ Day in Hawai‘i
The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too.
Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza is coming to Honolulu
Join Mickey, Minnie, Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, and their pals this March!
We Tried It: Got Funn? at Windward Mall
Spend a day at an imaginative play center and enjoy an hour of preschool class with songs, crafts and stories.
We Tried It: Indoor Rock Climbing at HiClimb in Kaka‘ako
This O‘ahu gym offer more than just a rock-climbing wall.
Playground Guide: Booth District Park in Pauoa
Abundant shade, swings and a mini zip line make this O‘ahu park a regular visit for our family.
We Tried It: “The Home Edit” Kitchen Makeover (Budget: $100)
Inspired by Netflix’s hottest home organizing show, we cleaned, curated and classified my kitchen—all within a $100-ish budget.
We Tried It: iTrampoline
Let your keiki bounce off the walls (literally) on 10,000 sq. ft. of trampolines at this larger-than-life jump and play space.
We Tried It: Ice Palace Hawai‘i
After 2.5 years, you can once again skate, glide and sip hot chocolate for a wintery outing right here on O‘ahu.
Island Hop for a Family-Friendly Staycation
School breaks and all the holiday hoopla might be the perfect excuse to take a quick interisland trip to hit the reset button.
Ice Palace Hawai‘i Reopens with New Hours and a Refreshed Interior
After being closed for nearly three years, skaters can finally hit the ice once again.
We Tried It: Show Aloha Land
Jump on bounce houses, ride holiday trains, play in 3,600-feet of snow and see a dazzling display of lights.
Introducing our 2023 HONOLULU Family Cover Kids Winners
You voted. Here are the keiki you’ll see on our covers and within the pages of HONOLULU Family in 2023!
Good Reads: Three Must-Read Island-Inspired Books for Keiki
Cozy up with these two new, and one soon-to-be released, Hawai‘i-centric books.
Spotlight on Healthy Baby Hawai‘i
The Kailua-based baby food company is fresh, local, organic and makes your life easier!
Festive Holiday Cards and Gift Wrap from Wrappily, Lauren Roth, Hontas Higa and More
Send season’s greetings and deck out your gifts the Hawai‘i way with cheery island-inspired designs.
Vote for Our 2023 Cover Kids presented by Kapolei Commons
Could your keiki be our next Cover Kid?
We Tried It: Keiki Republic
Jump into a ball pit, fight dinosaurs on a projector screen and climb a rock wall at this new indoor playground at Windward Mall.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Two Kailua Moms and Owners of Snow Bound Outfitters
These Canadian transplants and keiki gear experts help O‘ahu parents prep for snowy adventures.
We Tried It: Hōkūlani Imaginarium at Windward Community College
Blast off to space from this high-tech, immersive planetarium offering kid-friendly shows.
What To Expect at Keiki in the Kitchen with Chef Roy Yamaguchi
On Nov. 6, kiddos can make poke nachos with a celebrity chef during the 2022 Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival.
We Tried It: Storybook Station (with boys!)
Find out what two little boys thought about makeovers at this imagination wonderland at Windward Mall.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Mom and Business Owner Emma Wo
We caught up with the founder of Ava + Oliver, a line of modern baby goods for feeding, changing and play time.
