Best of HONOLULU Family 2018: Play
Our readers’ and editors’ 10 picks for the best places to play.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 6, 2018
Photo: Honolulu Japanese Chamber of CommerceThe 39th annual Pan-Pacific Festival takes place in Waīkīki this weekend, featuring cultural activities and performances. Kalaeloa Play Day For the inaugural Kalaeloa Play Day, four venues in Kapolei will offer discount rates for ziplines, Nerf games,…
Watch Free Movies and Budget-Friendly Concerts All Summer
Photo: Courtesy of University of Hawaiʻi.Mogu and Perol, a Japanese animation, will be shown at the Kids First! Film Festival. You don't have to spend tons of money to have fun this summer. It's that time of the year again when parks…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-May 30, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of West ʻOahu Pet WalkA canine cools off at the West ʻOahu Pet Walk The Experience Pearlridge Center is bringing a new activity center to Center Court this summer. It is called "The Museum of Aloha presents The Experience” with…
Out & About: 14 Things To Do in Summer 2018
June 2 Flight Adventures Photo: This Photography/Jose Rodriguez Mini warplanes, jets and helicopters will take to the air at the Pacific Aviation Museum. Before the kids dive for sweets at the Candy Drop, they can preregister to fly a remote-control…
30 Tips for Flying with Children
Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniTraveling with young children is never easy, but there are ways to make it a lot more bearable. Are you flying to the Mainland, Asia or beyond but worry about entertaining your keiki on the long plane ride?…
Summer Programs 2018: What’s Still Available?
Photo: Thinkstockphotos.comSummer programs update 2018 If your kids aren’t enrolled in summer activities for 2018, time’s running out. Many programs have waiting lists or no longer are accepting students. Here's a list of available programs as of May 25. We will update…
Family Restaurant Review: Fête
Photo: Wendy Awai-DakroubJaffer and the quinoa cakes from Fête. 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 food table. Food you don't have to cook,…
We Tried It: Poi Packs
Photo: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni As parents, we’re always looking for tasty, nutritious snacks for our children. They also need to be easy to carry, mess free and resealable. Given these requirements, I’ve never heard a mom or dad suggest sticky…
Education Cheat Sheet: Our Top Five
Photo: Thinkstock When we started our partnership with the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools in January 2017, we wanted to give parents insight into the trends and ideas that are changing the way our children learn. I’ve been fortunate enough to…
Enter to Win: 10 Tickets to Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i
CONTEST IS CLOSED. Contest ends 11:59 p.m., May 31, 2018 1. One entry per person. 2. Duplicate entries will be deleted. 3. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., May 31, 2018. 4. aio Media is not responsible for late, lost…
15 Ways to Protect Your Family from Rat Lungworm Disease in Hawai‘i
How to keep your ‘ohana safe without giving up local fruits, veggies or outdoor play.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-May 16, 2018
Photo: Honolulu Museum of Art Bank of Hawaiʻi Family Sunday Bring the family to the Honolulu Museum of Art, where admission is free, and kids can participate in art activities and entertainment. This month’s theme, “Where are We?” focuses on…
How to Prepare for Bad Vog Days
Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Geological SurveyAn explosion May 9, 2018, at the Overlook crater at the summit of Kīlauea was probably triggered by a rockfall. Whenever my family starts sneezing and feeling run-down, my instant reaction is to peek outside…
Family Restaurant Review: Moku Kitchen
Photo by Catherine Toth FoxMoku Kitchen anchors Salt at Our Kakaʻako at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Keawe Street. Dining out with our families–at venues other than fast-food joints or chain restaurants–requires smart planning. As parents, we choose restaurants that serve…
Inside Look: Hawaiʻi’s New Center of Innovation
Photo: Courtesy of Boys & Girls Club HawaiiThe Center of Innovation focuses on STEM learning. School-age children have a new place to explore science, technology, engineering and math with hands-on activities in West Oʻahu at the Center of Innovation, which…