Your Guide to the Perfect 4th of July Weekend in Honolulu: June 29–July 5, 2023
See Iam Tongi perform at Turtle Bay, get a tarot reading, watch a breakdancing competition and eat fresh andagi at Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest.
Haleiwa
Little Plumeria Farms Opens for Guided Tours on O‘ahu’s North Shore
This 20-acre property run by three generations of photographer Clark Little’s family will be open until Oct. 31.
Cool Sustainable Finds at Kim and Jack Johnson’s Kōkua General Store
Once a pop-up shop, this beachy Hale‘iwa eco-boutique is now open full time and brimming with stylish, environmentally friendly goods.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Shopping Markets on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-ups and get ready to shop small!
Shades of Shave Ice: Kaimana Shave Ice Hale‘iwa
Fresh fruit syrups and cloudlike ice in the backyard of a family-owned North Shore spot.
Playground Guide: Hale‘iwa Beach Park Playground in Hale‘iwa
This oceanside playground on O‘ahu’s North Shore gives kids room to roam and parents space to breathe.
Hawaiian Shochu Co. Just Debuted North Shore’s First Locally Distilled Gin
Infused with local botanicals like hibiscus and jabong, this new-style gin is made from Namihana sweet potato shochu on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-February 11, 2021
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai'i Contemporary Art Summit ʻOhana Day at the Art Summit The inaugural Hawaiʻi Contemporary Art Summit has plenty of talks and inspiring seminars for adults featuring artists, writers and more from around the world. But Saturday morning…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-January 14, 2021
Photo: Mailani Rainwater ‘Ohana Volunteer Day at Mālama Loko Ea Last January, we sent families to help restore this fishpond in Haleʻiwa. We’re still hoping to hold our annual volunteer day later this year, but you don’t have to wait…
Volunteering Opportunities Families Can Do Right Now in Honolulu
We are delaying our HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day this year, but there are still fun ways for keiki and parents to get outside and help out.
Hilo's farm-to-bowl shave ice expands to Haleiwa
I've planned vacations entirely around visiting shave ice shops. In 2018, I devoured 68 bowls of shave ice from shops in Japan and Hawaii. I just might be a little obsessed with shave ice. I know, I'm weird. See also: Shave ice…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun-July 16, 2020
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.…
Christmas and Holiday Parades in Honolulu-2019
Photo: Courtesy of Kapolei City Lights Don’t let the parade pass you by. Here is our list of holiday parades on O‘ahu this year, as filed with the City and County of Honolulu. The times note when the streets will…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Oct. 24, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Pacific HealthKids Fest Waimea Valley Make a Difference Day A local spin on "Make a Difference Day"—a national program encouraging people to volunteer in their communities—takes place Saturday morning at Waimea Falls. Keiki and their families can pull…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 11, 2019
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Ulupō Heiau Work Day The heiau and lo‘i behind the Windward YMCA has been part of our HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day for the last two years for a few reasons. The historic site is just a short walk…
How to Have the Best Summer Ever for Honolulu Families
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…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-April 24, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Bicycling League Facebook pageDon your helmets! The kid-friendly Haleʻiwa Aloha Fun Ride is this Sunday on the North Shore. YMCA Community Birthday Parties Here’s a new vocabulary word for your kids: sesquicentennial. It means “150th anniversary,”…
2019 HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day Registration and Information
Photo: David CroxfordParent-child teams working together at the 2018 HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day site at the Honolulu Zoo. We’re so glad you would like to start the new year by giving back! Here are a few details about signing up for…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 13
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Department of Parks & RecreationAfter sunset at a Midsummer Night's Gleam at Foster Botanical Garden. Midsummer Nightʻs Gleam Break out the glow sticks and light sabers for the annual free event at Foster Botanical Garden. The theme…
Something new: Kono’s Honolulu
During my time living in San Diego, I had more than my fair share of succulent pulled pork. Now that I’m back in Hawaii, the cravings kick in from time to time. Friends would rave to me about their feasts at…
A little North Shore adventure
The new Courtyard by Marriott North Shore Oahu in Laie. Life is full of unexpected twists … which is probably the theme of this blog post. I recently headed out to Laie with media maven Pam Davis for the grand opening…
New(ish) eats: Opal Thai
Yes, we know Opal Thai moved out of its old food truck and into permanent new digs back in October. We’re just glad we finally got back there to check it out. Here’s our report. Opal Thai ◄ Back Next…
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Luibueno’s
If you’re in Haleiwa and you want a nice meal with great service, consider Luibueno’s Fishmarket in the Haleiwa Marketplace. They’ve only been open a year and a half, but they’re a household name with residents and visitors alike. We…
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