Hawai‘i State Public Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge
Here’s all you need to know about the annual reading program and kick-off event, plus some insider advice from a librarian.
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We Tried It!: Keiki Storytime at The Library
Songs, dancing, books and arts and crafts make this weekly excursion a favorite for this ‘ohana.
Honolulu Designer Lan Chung Reads “An Awesome Book of Thanks”
The mom, designer and co-owner of Fighting Eel reads the fun book by Dallas Clayton.
Jasper Wong Reads “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend”
The Honolulu artist and founder of Pow! Wow! Worldwide and his daughter read the Caldecott Award-winning children’s book.
Amanda and Chef Mark Noguchi, Owners of Hawai‘i’s Pili Group Read “Too Many Mangos”
The Noguchi family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai, and illustrated by Don Robinson, for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 23, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Bubble RUN Living History Day Visit the Battleship Missouri Memorial for free this Saturday when Living History Day offers a glimpse of major historic events. Kids and their families can watch a re-enactment of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, play…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 9, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i New Year’s ʻOhana Festival A great time to ring in the Year of the Rat is at the New Year’s ʻOhana Festival this Sunday in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi. At this free event,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Nov. 21, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Lyon ArboretumThe holiday plant sale at Lyon Arboretum happens this Saturday in Mānoa. Lyon Arboretum’s Holiday Plant and Craft Sale Where can you find carnivorous plants, edible flowers, holiday crafts, local honey and kids' entertainment—all in one place this…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Sept. 5, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of ʻUkulele Band Park RatsThese friendly goats and other animals at Honolulu Zoo enjoy monthly concerts by volunteer musicians. Dr. Seuss’ Horse Museum Bring your little ones to a story session of Horse Museum, a never-been-released title by Dr. Seuss. The…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 25, 2019
Photo: Kids First Film FestivalThe Adventures of Zach and Molly by cartoonist Jim Toomey is an 11-minute film that explores the deep ocean. Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition Watch hula dancers, ages 5 to 12, from Hawaiʻi and Japan aim for…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 23, 2019
Photo: Battleship Missouri Memorial Living History Day at the Battleship Missouri Memorial Celebrate a double anniversary for the world's last battleship by spending a day on the Mighty Mo. Living History Day will commemorate the Battleship Missouri's 75th birthday—it was…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 9, 2019
On Sunday, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi will host the New Year's ʻOhana Festival, a free cultural event for families. But you might want to hang onto your energetic little kids when visiting the gift shop, pictured here. New…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-July 6
Photo: Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic Your keiki can paddle a canoe, stand up paddle board and learn about ocean safety at Nā Kama Kai’s Ocean Clinic at Hale‘iwa Beach Park this weekend. Best of all? The event…