Photo: Courtesy of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Editor's Note: This blog was first published in 2018. But all the details and tips have been updated to reflect the 2019 festival. My daughters are going through holiday withdrawal. Sabrina,…
On Sunday, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi will host the New Year's ʻOhana Festival, a free cultural event for families. But you might want to hang onto your energetic little kids when visiting the gift shop, pictured here. New…
To learn about Japanese culture and festivals, kids can select videos from a touchscreen TV. What: Okage Sama De historical gallery in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i. Who: Two parents and their 8-year-old daughter. When: 90 minutes on a…
Take a leisurely ride on O‘ahu's only historic functioning railroad and get some ice cream on the way.
Photo: Courtesy of Michelle Saoit No question, the illuminating flowers that popped up in new Victoria Ward park are cool. "Light Garden, a 1,000-Year Bloom" features more than 2,300 3D flower sculptures that pulse with LED lights in time to…
Volunteers pulled out invasive algae from a bay, worked in a lo‘i, helped out on an organic farm, cleaned up a youth theater and cleared weeds, invasive plants and debris from a botanical garden at our fourth parent-child volunteer day on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.
Come to The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawai‘i’s Open House on Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and discover what the center has to offer and how it can help you achieve your goals. Dive into the Aquatic Center equipped…
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Who runs the world? GIRLS! So, on March 3 show the MVG’s (most valuable girls) in your life how special they are with something sweet and nice—just like them! (Clockwise from left) Herschel Supply Company pencil…
These melt-in-your-mouth treats could spark a snowball fight! Scoop cookies into pails for a classroom snack or a fun party favor.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi BowlThe Hawaiʻi Bowl on Dec. 22 marks the first time in more than a decade that the event will not take place on Christmas Eve. Holiday Food Drive Encourage your family and neighbors to donate to the Hawaiʻi Food…
Louise, 2 Girls Who Code: Baby Code! by Sandra Horning Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino As told to her mom: “Baby plays with her toys and takes a nap. Code follows baby and tells a computer what to do. I like…
Fans of the “Harry Potter” series can now read the first book in Hawaiian (with more to come!).
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu ZooThe newborn sloth with its mother. The Honolulu Zoo welcomed a new baby. Harriet, a Linneaus two-toed sloth, gave birth to another little one this afternoon. Harriet and father Quando have had a child every year…
Photo: Marisa Heung 1. Innovative academic programs Academic programs such as Chinese immersion, hands-on project-based learning, Mx Scholar and a partnership with Hawai‘i Pacific University (which offers an HPU associate of arts in general studies degree concurrent with a high…
Courtesy of Maryknoll SchoolCourtesy of Maryknoll SchoolTo commemorate Maryknoll’s 90th anniversary, in May 2018 grades K through 8 participated in a Grade School Day of Service, titled “Noblesse Oblige: Continuing the Legacy.”Courtesy of Maryknoll SchoolCourtesy of Maryknoll School The Maryknoll…
Photo: Make a Wish HawaiIt's not too late to sign up for the 800-meter Keiki Sprint and 5K Jingle Rock Run happening this Sunday in downtown Honolulu and Kakaʻako. Festival of Lights Boat Parade On Saturday, dozens of brightly lit…