6 Awesome Bike Routes on O‘ahu
Gear up or grab a bike rental to ride across Waikīkī, around Honolulu’s historic sites, through parks and past the murals of Kaka‘ako.
Mililani
Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani
You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.
Neko Koneko is a Must-Try Instagram Coffee Shop in Central O‘ahu
Online pre-orders for these Japanese-inspired coffees can sell out in 30 minutes—when the business is open.
Your Guide to the Perfect New Year’s Weekend in Honolulu: December 29, 2021–January 4, 2022
See a fireworks show, attend a virtual pineapple drop and shop at a K-pop pop-up. (Try saying that twice as fast.)
Gift Guide for Families: Cool Classes for Keiki in Honolulu
Amp up the fun by gifting active experiences this holiday season.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Fun in Hawai‘i for September 23–29, 2021
Watch a free colorful performance with puppets, learn to be a spinmaster, watch an inspiring new streaming series and reserve a place in the pumpkin patch.
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Honolulu–2019
Photo: Courtesy of Town Center of Mililani New Year’s at Noon 9 a.m. to noon Celebrate the start of 2020 with a ball drop and New Year’s countdown during kid-friendly daytime hours. Special crafts and activities for children are part…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Dec. 5, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu City LightsAfter the Electric Lights Parade passes Honolulu Hale, keiki can meet Santa Claus from 7:30 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 7, inside Mission Auditorium. Christmas Countdown Calendar Workshop Bring your keiki to a holiday-themed workshop…
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-Aug. 1, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Eat the StreetEat the Street brings food trucks and family-friendly vibes to neighborhoods across Oʻahu. This Saturday, Eat the Street comes to Kāhala Mall. Unthirsty Plant Sale The catchy name says it all. Not only is this…
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-Feb. 13, 2019
Photo: Windward Community CollegeMoses Goods' Epic Voyage of Kāne‘āpua opens this weekend. The Epic Journey of Kāne‘āpua A young god is separated from his family far from home. To get back, Kāne‘āpua must catch a ride on a canoe and…
Halloween Events in Hawai‘i—2019
Photo: Courtesy of Royal Hawaiian Center We will be updating this list throughout October. Check back weekly to find the latest roundup of family-fun events. Updated: Oct. 22, 2019. Ongoing Events Sunday, Oct. 5 through Oct. 27 Fall Harvest Festival at…
Consolidated Theatres in Mililani Next to Receive Reclining Seats
Photo: Courtesy of Consolidated TheatresThe 14-plex will remain closed through September and October for renovations. Mililani families will need to drive a little farther to see films this fall. Monday, Aug. 13, Consolidated Theatres is closing the town’s 14-plex for…
Sneak peek: Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Five Guys Burgers and Fries is opening their first Hawaii restaurant in Mililani this Tuesday, June 28. This is momentous, at least to me. I love Five Guys. It’s more than just another burger spot, it’s an experience that starts…
Our hood: Mililani
Our hood is a series spotlighting the neighborhoods the Frolic team calls home. Here are favorite places and eats in Thomas Obungen’s Mililani. From the manicured lawns of Mauka to the rolling hills and cookie-cutter homes in Mililani Town, I’ve…
Hidden gem: Surfin’ Salsa
Longtime reader @Russkar shared his secret spot for his favorite enchiladas and chimichangas — all the way on the edge of Mililani. His descriptions convinced me to make the trek from downtown for a Mexican lunch — twice in one…
Something new: Taps and Apps
With 36 craft beers on tap and a food menu by Du Vin’s former executive chef, Hawaii’s newest brewpub opened over the weekend in Mililani Mauka. You’ll find a rotating selection of solid brews like Goose Island Matilda, Ballast Pt.…
Dinner in Mari’s Gardens with the Poke Stop
The movement to buy local and be sustainable continues to grow in Hawaii, and you will find some farms and chefs in some unusual places making this happen. One unique experience can be found at Mari’s Gardens, which is right…
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From plantation towns to planned communities, Central O‘ahu has its share of secret spots, a bumper crop of bowling alleys and neighborhood eats.
We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island.
Not willing to change her identity to be part of the industry, Mahina Florence is at the height of her career because of her flawless Hawaiian complexion, strong athletic build, and friendly aloha spirit.
These restaurants and cafés hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision.