Our Family Guide: Koko Crater Botanical Garden in Hawai‘i
Find a shower of plumeria, cactus and other unusual plants you probably won’t find in backyard gardens in this 60-acre garden.
Our Guide: Tropical Farms of Hawai‘i Tour
Photo: michele aucello Where: Tropical Farms of Hawai‘i, the Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet Who: A family of four, kids ages 8 and 10 years. When: Sunday afternoon. Length: Two hours and we could have stayed longer. If you make a list…
Our Guide: Wet 'n' Wild Hawai‘i
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawai‘i. Who: Two families with five kids, ages ranging from 3 to 10 years. When:A holiday weekend afternoon, just after lunch. Perched on a hill on O‘ahu's sunny west side, Wet‘n'Wild Hawai‘i offers…
HouseMart: Serving Our Community Since 1951
HouseMart's Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts are stores that have built their success through serving the community. Throughout the years, many of its employees have been contributing their time to local nonprofit programs. The United Way, Children's Miracle Network…
Make It: Science Party Fun Slime Experiments
Decorations are just half of the party. Mix up some slime (and explain how it works) for messy, educational fun!
Make It: Science Party Fun With Dry Ice
Nothing puts the "oooo" into a science-themed party than the sizzle and smoke-like vapors of dry ice. Here are three ways to have fun with this dramatic ingredient.
Our Guide: Sunset Mele on the Rooftop
Photo: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)/Dana EdmundsYou have probably been inside the Hawaii Convention Center. But have you ever been on the rooftop? The 4th floor space has a garden, pond, and a open view of the sky. This weekend, it…
Our Guide: Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Photo: michele aucello Where: Hawaii State Art Museum, housed in a historic building in downtown Honolulu. Who: A family of four, mom, dad and two kids, ages 8 and 10 years. When: Saturday afternoon during a Second Saturday event. Length: 1-2…
Our Guide: Hawaii State Farm Fair 2015
We find out what's new, when the crowds arrive and how your keiki can get a free treat at this year's Farm Fair. Photo: Courtesy Hawaii State Farm FairThe tents are going up at Kualoa Ranch this week. The…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2015: Eat
Best Kid-Friendly Cold-Pressed Juice Photo: Karen DB Photography [ Editors' Pick ] Jugo Juices Take cold-pressed organic fruit and vegetable juices, give the 12 blends fun names, and even veggie haters may take a sip. Even owner Tommy Oh's vegetable-avoiding…
Calling All Aspiring Chefs!
On Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Keiki in the Kitchen will provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences for children and families to interact with celebrity chefs, learn about healthy eating and active lifestyles, and gain knowledge about Hawaii's…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2015: Services
Best Local Cacao Farm Tour Photo: Courtesy of Madre Chocolate[ Editors' Pick ] Madre Chocolate Award-winning Madre Chocolate raises the bar with its farm-to-factory tour. Families start at a local farm to see cacao trees and taste fresh pulp, right…
Our Family Guide: The Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu
We spend a day at a downtown garden and discover 5 tips to Honolulu’s oldest botanical gardens.