2016-10-2 Finding the right education for your child is priceless. Paying for it, however, can be challenging, especially for families already on a tight budget. Preschool Open Doors can help. The program that works to ensure that every child attends…
Keep keiki busy with these fun, screen-free activities from A to Z.
We reached out to our local retail community and discovered a school of cool presents for keiki graduating from preschool. From chill ice cream parties to tees and books that motivate, we’re proud to present the best graduation gift list…
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,…
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…
A unique play café entertains keiki and gives adults a (coffee) break.
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: 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…
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…
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai'i Pet BeatDoes your pup love to dress up? Enter him or her in The Lucky Puppy Love-A-Palooza's holiday costume contest this weekend. Star Party at Dillingham Airfield The Hawaiian Astronomical Society’s next family-friendly party under 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: MathAlive!MathAlive! is on display at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, taking a fun, playful spin on everyone's favorite subject. MathAlive! Exhibit In this traveling exhibit dubbed "MathAlive!" kids can control a Mars rover, ride on a live-action snowboard, record their own weather telecast and play…
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…
Photo: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Open Cockpit Day Dress up as a pilot and climb into historic aircraft this weekend. Save money with the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s online buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer. In addition to exploring the two…
Photo: Karen DB Photography Spring break is coming. Hawai‘i public schools will be out from Monday, March 19 through Monday, March 27, which is Kūhiō Day. Do you know what your kids will be doing? Several places offer full- or part-time camps for…
Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniClimb inside a T-rex's mouth at Bishop Museum's new exhibit. What: Expedition: Dinosaur Where: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St. Who: Two adults, 7-year-old and 5-year-old boys and a 10-year-old girl When: Friday evening, 4 to 6:30 p.m.,…
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,…
Photo: Courtesy of Asia Pacific International School Editor’s Note: In the third grade, my friends wanted to be firefighters, police officer, chefs and teachers. I wanted to be in advertising. I have the career day folder to prove it. I…
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Waldorf School Editor’s Note: My daughter’s first day of preschool was an emotional day for me. I cried watching her walk away, barely pausing to wave at me over her shoulder before she dove into blocks,…
Photo: Kahuku FarmsTour at Kahuku Farms. It's Fall Break for Oʻahu's public schools. Vacation days start out fun, but can quickly descend into battles over the statement, "I'm bored." So, if you're looking for somewhere to go or something to make or…
Photo: ThinkstockThe Las Vegas skyline during a more peaceful time. News of the mass shooting in Las Vegas has shaken all of us. As parents, we also worry about what our keiki will see and hear about deadly events. Television, the…
