We Tried It: Museum of Aloha's "The Experience"
Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubA sticker-covered gummy bear is one of the attractions at Museum of Aloha's "The Experience." Editorʻs Note: We tried the Museum of Aloha while it was at Pearlridge Center in June. It moved to Ka Makana Ali‘i…
See What Enlightened Learning Is All About
Courtesy of Pacific Buddhist Academy At Pacific Buddhist Academy, students of all faiths are challenged to think for themselves, solve problems creatively, and engage in the community around them through small class sizes, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and a…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Oct. 17, 2018
Courtesy: Holy Nativity School The Great Pumpkin Festival The pumpkin patches are open all around the island. The biggest one in East O‘ahu comes with a petting zoo, food trucks, a rock-climbing wall and, new this year, pony rides. So…
Family Restaurant Review: Vein
Photo: by Wendy Awai-DakroubShort rib burger on a ciabatta with maple Japanese mayo-mustard sauce. Editor's Note: Our series, "Family Restaurant Review," features local eateries that welcome kids. We hope these will enhance your family’s experiences around the food table, with…
Easterseals Hawai‘i Fête: Brunch & Bloom Is a Festive, Fun Twist on Fundraising
Courtesy of Easterseals Hawai‘i Shop for a cause this Saturday at Easterseals Hawai‘i’s inaugural fun-draising fête, Brunch & Bloom, at the Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina. Taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brunch & Bloom is a…
Your Guide to Mom Made Market’s First-Ever Holiday Pop-Up
Courtesy of Jana LamCourtesy of Izzy and LukeCourtesy of Pink SandboxCourtesy of Little Hands Hawai‘iCourtesy of Juna + IngridCourtesy of The Notted Nest Join Hawai‘i’s Mom Made Market for its first-ever holiday pop-up event on Saturday, Nov. 3 and Sunday,…
Decorate Halloween Cookies With Duff Goldman at Keiki in the Kitchen
The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s annual HMAA presents Keiki in the Kitchen event is star-studded this year. On Oct. 28, on the roof of the Hawai‘i Convention Center, Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman leads kids in decorating Halloween cookies and…
Education Cheat Sheet: Debunking Learning Differences
Photo: Thinkstock Editor's Note: The Learning Disabilities Association of America lists 11 different disabilities and related disorders that can interfere with learning basic skills. These can be a challenge for kids and adults, but it does not mean students cannot…
Cashing Through the Snow: 7 Ways to Save During Holiday Shopping
You always start the season with a financial plan. But by the time you score those ever-changing must-have toys, go on three emergency runs to grab gifts for those co-workers who broke the “no exchanging gifts” rules and overdo the…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Oct. 10, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Aloun Farms Art with heART! A FUNdraiser for Art Explorium Create five artistic keepsakes while snacking on dishes by Graze Hawai‘i at this fundraiser for Best of HONOLULU Family winner, Art Explorium. Kids and their parents can…
Shop Local Treats and New Goods at the 2018 Fall Food & New Product Show
The three-day show will feature more than 200 exhibitors offering samples of locally loved treats and new must-try delicacies, plus local jewelry, home items, plants and plenty of other pop-ups to shop. Children ages 12 and younger receive free admission. Bring…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Oct. 3, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Intertribal CouncilThe Honolulu Intertribal Powwow is this weekend at Ala Moana Beach Park, featuring food, crafts and cultural activities. Honolulu Intertribal Powwow Experience the cultures of Native American Indians and Alaskan Natives at a two-day powwow…
Our Guide: Children and Youth Day 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Children & Youth Day The state's largest, outdoor free festival for kids—Hawai'i Children and Youth Day—is this Sunday, Oct. 7. Bring your family to the State Capitol grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to experience more than 300…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Sept. 26, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Windward Community CollegeThe Windward Ho‘olaulea offers hands-on experiments, activities, and arts and crafts. Windward Hoʻolauleʻa Did you miss the hoʻolauleʻa in Waikīkī last weekend? Good news: The annual Windward Hoʻolauleʻa offers a day of hands-on activities and…
How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids in Hawai‘i
Nine ways to help keiki manage their emotions.