Keiki Treat: Candy Corn Gelatin
Three wiggly, jiggly (and one grown-up) versions of this traditional Halloween candy.
13 Honolulu Shops Where You Can Get Scary Good, Locally Made Halloween Sweets
This month keiki will scream for Cookie Monster ice cream, ghost poo marshmallows, pumpkin crunch pancakes and many other decadent delights conjured up by popular bakeries, creameries and candy makers. And, since this Halloween is a little different, these goodies made…
2020 Private School Open House Guide
Photo: Courtesy of ʻIolani SchoolThe new K-1 classrooms at ʻIolani School incorporate natural elements. Assets School Grades K–8: Jan. 30, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. Grades 9–12: Jan. 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. Join us for Assets School’s VIRTUAL Open House.…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-October 15, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Waimānalo Country Farms Facebook page Waimānalo Country Farms Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch We’re sorry to tell you that all weekend spots are already taken. But you do have two more weeks to pick your own pumpkin on the…
4 Internet Dangers Your Kid Should Know About
Unsplash As parents, it’s our job to protect our kids from harm—even ones that we can’t see. For National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is held in October each year, HONOLULU Family sat down with Angela Kaiwikuamo‘oho‘ihou, community and crime prevention…
7 Local DIY Kits and Activities for Halloween Fun at Home
With pumpkin patches closed and costume contests moving online this year, most of our fall festivities will be celebrated at home. So, once again, the pressure is on us parents to make this holiday frightfully fun for our keiki. But…
Halloween Crafts for Honolulu Families: Make a Muslin Mummy
Strike a spooky pose with a mummy you can wrap up in just four steps.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-October 8, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Kōkua Hawaiʻi FoundationAmanda Corby Noguchi, chef Mark Noguchi and their family. Mark and his daughters will teach a cooking class Sunday. ʻĀina Cooking For Change cooking class It’s a good month to discover ʻulu and some local…
Kid-Friendly Hiking and Running Trails on O‘ahu
Find waterfalls, ocean lookouts and a chance to splash in the mud at these hikes for kids and parents.
Make It: Ghost Necklace
Photo: Michele Aucello Here's an easy craft you can do with your child. Make an extra one for a for a spooky bestie necklace. Materials White glue Wax paper Permanent marker String Scissors Small beads (optional) Photo: Michele Aucello Directions…
13 Costume Tips from the Crazy Halloween Lady
Photo: Ashley de Coligny Halloween is my JAM. What started as a minor obsession is now veering dangerously into Crazy Halloween Hoarder Lady territory and–spoiler alert–I. DON'T. CARE. I love it all: the candy, the parties, the décor, the haunted…
When to Watch Meteor Showers, Blue Moons and More in Hawai‘i in 2020
Photo: David CroxfordA photo of April 2020's super moon. The moon won't look as big this fall, but you will have the opportunity to see a blue moon. What is open and closed, what is allowed and what is against the…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-September 24, 2020
Photo: Christi YoungHo‘omaluhia Botanical Garden and all city botanical gardens will be open for groups of five or fewer starting this week. What You Can Do in Honolulu The rules and the matrix can be confusing. Here are the key…
HONOLULU Family’s Official Chores and Allowance Poll
What's your policy on paying your keiki? We want to know!
Keiki in the Kitchen: Playing with Pasta
Tiki's Grill & Bar Chef Ronnie Nasuti Turns Noodles into tacos and dessert.
Education Cheat Sheet: New Roles for Parents and Children in New Forms of Learning
Whether it’s online or distance learning or homeschooling, the way you and your child tackle these new challenges will make a big difference.