Who deserves the title "Best of HONOLULU Family" in 2018? You can help us decide. Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more, validate your vote, and you could win a $200 gift card to Dave and Buster’s. This year, we've separated…
Photo: Karen DB PhotographyLeft: Jillian Madanay with her mom, Lauri. Right: Daniel Lau with his sister, Clara, and mom, Noelle. As a parent, we know that every child will deal with challenges. We can prepare for academic trouble, friend drama…
Photo: Karen DB Photography A weekend afternoon at Laniākea: sun-warmed sand, gentle summer surf and a gaggle of wet, salty, happy children. Perfect. But this is not just another day at the beach. In the water, my two daughters and…
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Photos: Lavonne Leong Who: Two moms, two 8-year-olds (a girl and a boy), one gymnastic 13-year-old. Almost all first-time zip liners. What: The zip lining course at CLIMB Works at Keana Farms When CLIMB Works O‘ahu opened its gates at…
A post-skating treat. Photos: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni An outdoor ice rink in 80-degree weather? It sounds unbelievable, but it's back in Kaka‘ako for a second year. With more than 6 miles of pipes to keep it frozen, we wanted to…
As we get ready for the holidays, we're celebrating with a few gifts for you. Enter to win one of 10 prizes including a DIY Skylander, a tiara set for little princesses, craft kits for the preschool set, a cool…
Getting my daughter to put away her art supplies is a daily struggle. So if you told me that I would find more than 30 kids eagerly dusting,…
Your picks will determine the winners in our Best of HONOLULU Family 2019 feature, set for our summer issue. Plus, it’s an opportunity to honor those places that provide great service to O‘ahu families. Please note: ballots must be 66 percent completed in order…
From the best bathroom to a way to avoid long wait at the keiki rides, here are our tips to navigating Honolulu City Lights. Editor's Note: This was first published in 2014 and has been refreshed to update the information…
Cover Kids Winners banner You voted for them! This year, we received a record number of entries. With more than 700 keiki to choose from, selecting just four was a difficult decision. So, instead, HONOLULU Family and voters have chosen…
Santa and reindeer November 26 Camera Christmas Carnival Take a photo with Santa, get a balloon animal, have your face painted and make festive arts and crafts. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and you'll receive a…
Fans already excited by the trailers and video teases will finally get to feel the full impact of Aulii Cravalho's big Island personality when the film opens this week. But there's substance beneath the showbiz machinery, too. Image: Walt Disney…
Aulii Cravalho, a beautifully animated ocean and a simple chicken steal the show in Disney's Polynesian-inspired family film. Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesJust moments after meeting Maui, Moana tells him, “I am not a princess.” He quips, “If you're…
Photo: Thinkstock Owning a home in paradise, is there really any better dream? When the time comes to make that dream a reality, some first-time homebuyers make the mistake of diving into their search without partnering with a Realtor® first.…
Photo: Courtesy Children & Youth DayChildren and Youth Day is just days away. Hundreds of groups will create free fun and entertainment for keiki and parents. Did we mention free? We've gotten a look at the list of interactive activities…