Photo: Christine Labrador This year has not been easy for elementary school kids—or their parents. There was a lot whining from both parties. So, this holiday season is extra special and finding the perfect present (big or small) sometimes requires…
Photo: Christine Labrador Just a few weeks left until Christmas and weʻre running out of time to get everything under the tree, especially when youʻre shopping for tweens (believe us, we know!). Hereʻs a winter wish list filled with everything from…
Keep keiki busy with these fun, screen-free activities from A to Z.
Photo: Karen DBCoral Crater Adventure Park is one of many places offering big discounts for kama‘āina right now. Go Zip Lining You have a few more weeks to get out of the house and take advantage of some kama‘āina deals.…
Courtesy of City and County of HonoluluUnlike years past when this photo was taken, kids in the 2020 Summer Fun will need to wear masks. Summer schools are largely online and many of our plans have been disrupted. But the City…
We reached out to our local retail community and discovered a school of cool presents for elementary scholars. From chill ice cream parties to tees and books that motivate, we’re proud to present the best graduation gift list of 2020.…
It’s not just arts and crafts. This is what maker-centered learning really teaches your keiki.
The no-screen experiment.
An indoor play space opened Dec. 21 in the Ka Makana Aliʻi shopping center in Kapolei. It’s called Kids City, and it's the brainchild of Minko Goeun Cabuyao, a mother who got inspired by posh playgrounds she saw in Asia. Located in the Macy’s wing of the mall, Kids City…
Photo: Ron Slauson courtesy of the City & County of HonoluluShaka Santa has been at Honolulu Hale since 1989. Tūtū Mele joined him in 1994. Shaka Santa had a bit of a run-in on the way to Honolulu Hale this…
Lucia Dong wants to tell her peers about important issues affecting Hawai‘i’s environment and people.
Photo: Courtesy of Aloun Farms Editor's Note: This story was updated October 2019. Aloun Farms hosts the biggest Pumpkin Festival on the island. When we say big, we mean BIG. After all, the Kapolei farm produces up to 36,000 pumpkins…
Photo: Hawai‘i Farm BureauEnter the "Keiki Farm Hands" tent and you'll find dozens of chicks in an incubator and get to milk a life-size cow replica. Editor's Note: This blog was updated on July 8, 2019. Would you like to…
Photo: Getty Images When the kids are out of school, we all feel like playing hooky too. And for good reason. Not only do homework battles abate for a bit, but days of more sunlight (on average, about two hours…
See what each of Hawai‘i's six biggest banks have to offer.
MusicthatPops: Disney in Concert Add a little culture to your kids’ Disney films at this special Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra performance. Musicians will perform favorite songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and more as scenes from the…
Five ways to protect kids on the streets, crosswalks and parking lots of O‘ahu.
Photo: Ron Slauson, courtesy of Friends of Honolulu City Lights The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a family trip to see the Honolulu City Lights, Shaka Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Christmas trees at Honolulu Hale. We asked the…
Photo: Courtesy of Storybook Entertainment Hawaiʻi Your little princess loves to dress up and is ready for her glass slipper moment. This year, Storybook Entertainment—the business that brings princesses and superheros to events and parties all around Oʻahu—is planning its…
Photo: Beth Blaney Where: The Kids/Preteen Foundation Class at Samadhi Hawai’i in Kaka‘ako. Who: An 8-year-old girl and two 10-year-old girls. When: Friday “Fall 2 Session” class from 4:45 to 6 p.m. My third-grade daughter, who loves to swing and…
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…
Photo: HONOLULU Family HONOLULU Family Fun Run Presented by First Hawaiian Bank Ready, set, run! HONOLULU Family is hosting our second ever fun run this Saturday morning. Join us for a 500-meter keiki dash, with capes, and a 5K family run.…
Photo: Bishop Museum Fall in Love with Science Preregister now to visit Bishop Museum for free and try out dozens of hands-on activities this Sunday. We tried it last year and our boys had a blast going from booth to…
Photo: Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events What: Star of Honolulu Premier Whale Watch and Lunch Cruise Where: Departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8 Who: Mom, Dad, Uncle, 5-year-old and 7-year-old boys When: Sunday, the cruise departed at noon and returned…
