HONOLULU Family’s 2025 Hawai‘i Summer Programs Guide
Brush up on art, enhance your academics, or learn how to play an instrument or a new sport this summer.
Education
2025 Hawai‘i College Guide: A Local Kid's Guide to Surviving College
Tips to stay on top of academics, money and more.
2025 Hawai‘i College Guide: Preparing for College in High School
A student’s involvement sets the foundation for college acceptance—and beyond. Here’s how to build that foundation with strength and purpose.
2025 Hawai‘i College Guide: Timeline to Success
Here’s how to manage the road to college admission over the four years of high school.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2024
From a bakery for keiki treats to party entertainment, cat café to luxe picnics, we pulled together the top places to play, shop, eat, learn and more for the whole ‘ohana.
The Importance of Licensing and Accreditation
When selecting a private school, you’ll want to consider these key factors.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Setting Up Your Child For Financial Success
(Sponsored) HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union offers expert tips as you prepare to send your child to college.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Getting Into College
Having an informed, personalized strategy is critical for college admission, especially since the pandemic.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide
Give your future college student the best leg up with our Hawai‘i College Guide that covers preparation guidance like finances and testing.
2024 Hawai‘i College Guide: Advice From a Recent College Grad
Sometimes, standing still is better than rushing off in the wrong direction.
Hawai‘i Private Schools Offer Tuition-Free Education for Displaced Maui Students
Many independent schools across the state are taking in new students affected by the recent wildfires, with some waiving tuition for at least a year.
Shine On: I Am a Rainbow! by Mark Kanemura Teaches Self-Acceptance
The children’s book encourages children to be exactly who they are—and want to be.
The Best New Back-to-School Books According to a Librarian
These back-to-school books for kids from preschool to sixth grade can help with the transition.
Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow
Learn how four private schools are equipping their students for a future that looks more unpredictable than ever.
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.
The Importance of Playground Play
Dr. Suma Metla, a pediatric physical therapist, shares ways keiki can level-up their play skills.
Honolulu Jazz Music School Opens at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Jazz extraordinaire Dae Han offers free lessons to help unlock your music potential.
5 Inspiring Places for Family Art Adventures in Honolulu
Amp up the excitement for art appreciation with these hands-on, larger-than-life outings across O‘ahu.
Classes Are Back at Honolulu Museum of Art School
The school welcomes students this month with a new sense of purpose, a community-forward approach—and a lot of firsts.
What’s Back (and Not) This School Year
As we return to a semi-normal school environment, here’s how the pandemic has changed the way teachers educate students and how things might look this fall.
It’s Not Too Late To Join the Library’s Summer Reading Program
This year’s reading challenge runs now through July 30.
Outdoor Masking Optional at Hawai‘i Public Schools
Students, teachers and staff will still need to wear masks indoors.
HONOLULU Family’s 2022 Hawai‘i Summer Programs Guide
Brush up on art, enhance your academics or tackle a STEAM project in-person or online this summer.
