We Tried It: Madre Chocolate’s Farm-to-Factory Tour
Madre Chocolate offers a kid-friendly farm-to-factory chocolate tour.
How to Raise a Compassionate Child in Hawai‘i
Photo: Alyson HelwagenVolunteer work, such as painting Honolulu Theatre for Youth scenery at HONOLULU Familyʻs Volunteer Day, can teach kids (and parents) to think beyond their own needs. Editor's Note: HONOLULU Family is partnering with Parents and Children Together (PACT)…
Hurricane Lane: How Do Hawai‘i Hurricanes Get Their Names?
Photo: NOAAA satellite captured this image of Hurricane Lane as a category 5 storm on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Hurricane Lane organized in the Eastern Pacific, so it received one of the names from the Eastern Pacific list for 2018, which…
Hurricane Lane Watch: How the Honolulu Zoo, Waikīkī Aquarium and Sea Life Park Prepare for a Hurricane
Photo: Sea Life Park Public schools are closed, state and county offices will shut down, everyone is preparing for the effects of Hurricane Lane. The Honolulu Zoo, Sea Life Park and the Waikīkī Aquarium will be closed. For those taking care…
Hurricane Lane: Five Ways To Keep Kids Busy
Photo: By Thinkstock Schools across Hawai’i are closed on Thursday and Friday due to Hurricane Lane–and that means thousands of keiki are indoors keeping themselves entertained. Why not join them? Here are five fun games to play with kids while waiting…
Hurricane Lane Watch: 8 Online Games That Will Help Prepare Your Family
The pallets of bottled water set up by store cash registers and long gas lines at Costco tell the story. Hawai‘i is preparing for a potential hurricane. Forecasters say O‘ahu may start feeling effects Friday, so now is a good time…
Family Restaurant Review: Restaurant 604
Photo: By Wendy Awai-DakroubButtermilk and poi pancakes for keiki come with guava and regular whipped butter. Editor's Note: We’ve launched a new series, "Family Restaurant Review," featuring local eateries that welcome kids. We hope these will enhance your family’s experiences around the…
Photos: Duke’s Oceanfest Matson Menehune Surf Fest 2018
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Out & About: 19 Things To Do in Fall 2018
August 17 (Start Date) Made in Hawai‘i Festival Sample new products and shop for every Hawai‘i-made item you can think of, from sweet treats and kids clothing to household cleaners and jewelry. Coupons for $1 off general admission are available…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 15, 2018
Photo: Karen DB Photography2018 Cover Kid Kingston's entry photo from the Koko Marina event (left) and cover (right). 2019 Cover Kids Search at Koko Marina Center We’re scouting the east side of Oʻahu this Saturday for local kids to appear…
Our Guide: Bishop Museum
Photo: By Tina YuenAt the Science Adventure Center, kids learn about snails, insects and other creatures. Where: Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Who: A mom and dad; their 6-year-old girl and twin boys, 4. When: A weekday morning. Allow for at…
Consolidated Theatres in Mililani Next to Receive Reclining Seats
Photo: Courtesy of Consolidated TheatresThe 14-plex will remain closed through September and October for renovations. Mililani families will need to drive a little farther to see films this fall. Monday, Aug. 13, Consolidated Theatres is closing the town’s 14-plex for…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 8, 2018
Photo: Christi Young2018 Cover Kid Gisele (right) was discovered at our Cover Kids Search at Kapolei Commons last year. 2019 Cover Kids Search at Kapolei Commons This weekend, we're bringing our search for local kids to feature on the cover of…
We Tried It: KōBō Glass Studio
Photo: Wendy Awai-DakroubThe exterior of KōBō Glass, located on busy Kapahulu Avenue. Where: KōBō Glass Studio, 777 Kapahulu Ave. Who: A mom; daughter, 10; and son, 8 When: Tuesday morning at 10 a.m., by appointment only. When I heard about…
Hawai‘i Keiki Competes in Food Network Baking Show
Taylor from Kailua is one of the junior bakers vying for $25,000 in Kids Baking Championship.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 1, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Little PlanetTag a wall with virtual cans of spray paint at the "Lea Lea Little Planet Digital Aquarium" exhibit, now through Sept. 30 at the Waikīkī Aquarium. Lea Lea Little Planet Digital AR Aquarium From now through…