Aloha Friday FYI: Sept. 23, 2022
Just some things you should know about, including HONOLULU Magazine x Mahina Made collab, a diaper drive, Keiki Fun Day at Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i and more.
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4 Trending STEAM Birthday Parties on O‘ahu
Science- and math-themed celebrations, but make it fun (and easy on parents)!
Good Reads: New Books to Add to Your Keiki’s Bookshelf
Kid-recommended books for your keiki.
Playground Guide: Kuli‘ou‘ou Neighborhood Park
This park boasts a new(ish) play structure and lots of green space to run wild!
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
Playground Guide: Wilson Community Park in Kāhala
With climbing nets and a futuristic-looking slide, here’s the perfect spot to unleash your keiki’s inner superhero.
How Small Explorers Can Discover Hawai‘i, the Big Island
Follow this family-friendly itinerary on Hawai‘i Island to leave a big impact on little travelers.
Editor’s Picks: New Keiki Items From Hawai‘i-Based Brands
Sharing some adorable items—including two cute collabs—from Fighting Eel, Salty Littles and more.
What’s Back (and Not) This School Year
As we return to a semi-normal school environment, here’s how the pandemic has changed the way teachers educate students and how things might look this fall.
We Tried It: Lawrence Lovestock
Feed pigs, ducks, goats, sheep and bunnies at this rescue petting farm in Kahalu’u.
HONOLULU Family Recipe Roundup: Summer Favorites
A roundup of refreshing recipes that use seasonal fruits to beat the Hawai‘i heat.
HONOLULU Family Recipe: No-Churn Mango Ice Cream
As we say aloha to another summer, celebrate with delicious mango ice cream you can easily make at home without an ice cream maker.
Playground Guide: Wai‘alae Iki Neighborhood Park in Kāhala
A giant spin wheel, rainbow road and swings make this park extra fun and vibrant.
Fun Vibes and Quality Eats Make Pizza Dadi Your New Favorite Place to Party
The newest fast-casual addition to Ward Centre melds Mad Bene favorites with new classics, served up in a millennial wonderland.
6 Places on O‘ahu to Get Your Strawberry Sando Fix
We tried this fluffy, creamy Japanese sandwich at Daily Whisk Matcha, Coco Bloom, Island Banana, U-Kitchen, Mana Sandwiches and Don Quijote.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 21–July 27, 2022
Enjoy Disney’s Frozen Jr. on stage, learn the basics of paleontology and get your om on this weekend on O‘ahu.
Playground Guide: Moanalua Community Park
A park underneath the freeway offers shade, climbable trees and a fun swerving spindle.
Seven Super Cute Summer Finds at SoHa Keiki
Sun season is heeeahhh and the kiddos are ready for some serious splash time! Check out these cool buys at a popular kids shop in Kāhala Mall.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 14–20, 2022
Enjoy live music and art at HiSAM, learn how to make a terrarium and swim at the base of a waterfall this weekend on O‘ahu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Honolulu for July 7–13, 2022
Listen to Pure Heart at the zoo, visit the museum after hours and grab a free Slurpee this weekend on O‘ahu.
We Tried It: Farm Tour at 21 Degrees Estate
We visited this charming cacao farm on Windward O‘ahu—and ate lots of chocolate.
