Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2023
Come out for delicious carnival food, a petting zoo, thrilling rides and the debut of a mesmerizing equine circus at the 50th State Fair.
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Our Guide: 50th State Fair 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the 50th State Fair is back! Here’s all you need to know about the jam-packed entertainment and family-friendly attractions at this summer’s festival at Aloha Stadium.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-March 13, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Forest InstituteThe Children's Discovery Forest in the Honolulu Zoo invites keiki volunteers every month to pull weeds, maintain the gardens and learn about native Hawaiian plant species. Children’s Discovery Forest Volunteer Day Volunteer for two hours…
Our Guide: How to Spend Every Credit on Your Carnival Fun Pass
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino When E.K. Fernandez replaced ride tickets with the Fun Pass, it made visiting the carnival a math equation. Instead of passing off leftover scrip to strangers on your way home, families now keep odd number of credits…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Nov 21, 2018
Photo: Courtesy of Koko Marina CenterDonate a new unwrapped toy to participate in free holiday activities this Saturday at Koko Marina Center. Hawaiʻi Kai Kalikimaka Parade and Christmas Carnival Start off your Saturday morning at the Hawaiʻi Kai holiday parade,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-January 31, 2018
Photo: ESPN 1420 Jersey Fun Run 2018 ESPN 1420 Jersey Fun Run & ‘Ohana Fest For the first time this year, the Jersey Fun Run will include an ‘Ohana Fest with sports activities including baseball, football, soccer and tennis, entertainment,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-September 14
Photo: Honolulu Museum of Art Bank of Hawai‘i Family Sunday: Abstract Expressions Look at abstract art and then make your own. You and your keiki will get to see a new exhibit by Satoru Abe and Harry Tsuchidana. Once inspired,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-August 10
Photo: The Hawai‘i Korean Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Korean Festival The Korean Festival is coming to Honolulu this weekend with eating contests, K-Pop dancers, martial arts performances, keiki games, crafts and more. Watch people squirm as they speed-eat spicy…
50th State Fair 2016
My first job was at the 50th State Fair, over twenty years ago. The summer before my sophomore year in high school was spent working as a carnie. Actually more of a glorified balloon inflator and games operator. My first…
Party pics: The Circus
Chinatown Newspaper held a circus-themed, back-to-school party at Bar 35 on Saturday night, appropriately named The Circus. Party attendees were encouraged to come in costume, ranging from the fun to the bizarre. A saucy variety show was held in collaboration…
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