The Best Playgrounds on O‘ahu
With basketball courts, ocean views and amazing play structures, these playgrounds are among our favorites from across the island.
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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.
8 Amazing Things to Do With Kids
Make childhood even more magical for your keiki with these bucket list experiences on O‘ahu.
Vote Now: Best of HONOLULU Family 2025
Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more! Voting ends Feb. 28, 2025.
The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Happenings on O‘ahu
Here’s the rundown of all the holiday events across the island where you can get festive through the end of the year.
Your Insider Guide to Honolulu City Lights
Get festive with a block party, electric light parade, holiday concert, larger-than-life decorations and keiki train rides.
Can’t-Miss Local Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs on O‘ahu
Mark your calendar for these pop-up markets and fairs and get ready to shop small!
Where to Get Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals on O‘ahu
Here are details on deals, extended shopping hours and special perks at malls and local boutiques on Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
7 Things to Do for Fall Break
Keep your keiki busy with these engaging activities while school is out Oct. 7–11, 2024.
O‘ahu Bon Dance Schedule 2024
Save the dates for these Obon festivals and bon dances happening across O‘ahu this summer.
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.
HONOLULU Family Fall 2024: Meet Our Cover Kid!
We had a blast shooting our cover with 7-year-old Natalie at Keiki Kingdom.
Alan Wong’s Favorite Healthy, Local Snacks for Kids (and Grownups)
Acclaimed chef Alan Wong offers tasty suggestions to spruce up your family home cooking.
Your Guide to Family Fun
This issue features the Best of HONOLULU Family winners, staycation destinations, healthy snacks by Alan Wong and more.
Top Doctors and Best Dentists for Kids
Here are the recommended doctors and dentists for kids in Hawai‘i.
Save the Date for Family Events This Fall
A dozen family-friendly happenings through October for you and the ‘ohana to look forward to.
4 Family-Friendly Staycations
Plan a visit to these kid-friendly resorts on O‘ahu with fall kama‘āina deals.
Where to Watch Outdoor Movies on O‘ahu This Summer
Grab your beach blankets and chairs, stock up on snacks and enjoy a film alfresco.
Your Insider Guide to the Ko Olina Children’s Festival
Everything you need to know about this beachfront bash on Saturday, May 11.
Hawai‘i Comfort Food: Portuguese Bean Soup Recipe
Readers have been sharing this classic from 2021: What happens when you combine two family recipes in one pot?
2024 Easter Events on O‘ahu
We’re tracking Easter Bunny appearances, egg hunts and more family-friendly springtime activities on O‘ahu.
Honolulu Theater and Musicals: Spring Lineup
Catch award-winning plays, tales from local storytellers and even a modern-day circus.
Brush up on the importance of a healthy smile at the 2024 HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day
Hawai‘i Dental Service’s 18th annual event returns on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center.
Family Night Out: 8 Things to Do on O‘ahu
Check out these excuses to stay up past bedtime.
