Zenaida Serrano
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She Speaks: Summer break excursions offer quality time together
That stop we made for ice cream at the Eiffel Tower couldnt have come at a better time. → Read More
ExtraFamily: Outdoor movie nights, ‘Cinderella Waltz,’ Keiki Hero Con
MOVIES UNDER MOONLIGHT If your family’s summertime bucket list includes watching a movie outdoors, here are a few upcoming events — all under the stars and free! — to help you check off that item: >> Sunset on the Beach — “Coco”: Festivities include live music, games, photo ops, food vendors and more. 4:30 p.m. family-friendly activities, 7 p.m. movie (at sunset) Saturday, Queen’s Surf… → Read More
Get stars in your eyes at Bishop Museum
Young star gazers and space lovers dont have to travel far for an out-of-this-world experience just to Bishop Museums J. Watumull Planetarium. This month the planetarium presents two special events: The Stars Tonight on Saturday and Navigating by the Stars Manaiakalani (The Chiefs Fishline) on Aug. 21. → Read More
8 Days a Week: Your guide to more than 20 events this week in Honolulu
THURSDAY-FRIDAY Twilight Summer Concert Series — Tapestry: Jazz band performs the last concert of the series at two gardens. Free admission 4:30-7 p.m. and concert 5:45-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd., 768-7135. Also, 4:30 p.m. Friday at Wahiawa Botanical Garden, 1396 California Ave., 522-7060 THURSDAY-SATURDAY Hoea Film Showcase: A three-night series… → Read More
ExtraFamily: Shark Week, Keiki Day!, Ready2React
GET IN ON ANNUAL SHARK-FILLED FUN WITH LOCAL BOOKS → Read More
‘Spacefest’ celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11
See moon rocks, watch free planetarium shows and launch bottle rockets all part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and mans first landing on the moon Saturday at Windward Community College. → Read More
Scavenger hunt explores Shangri La
A morning of art, animals and discovery awaits families at Keiki Scavenger Hunt: Animals at Shangri La, July 27 at Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design. → Read More
Academy keeps students robotics savvy
Todays youth will grow up in an era ruled by technology and robotics. Help them stay at the top of their game at Kalani Robotics Academy, an educational program for students in grades 1 to 8. → Read More
Farm Fair introduces keiki to tractors, baby chicks and more
Check out a livestock display with pigs, sheep and goats. Go on pony rides. Milk a life-sized cow replica that moos, too. These are just a few of the family-friendly activities at the 57th annual Hawaii State Farm Fair, Saturday and Sunday at Kualoa Ranch. → Read More
Extra Family: ‘Screen on the Green,’ ‘Super Saturday,’ Ukulele Club of Hawaii
ENJOY THE NIGHT SKY AND A GOOD MOVIE AT WAIMEA VALLEY → Read More
Enjoy music, food and a tour of the Mighty Mo
What better way to spend the first day of summer than on a picnic enjoying family, food, fun activities and the fresh air plus free tours of the Mighty Mo? → Read More
Art from the heart at the Waikiki Aquarium
Celebrate World Oceans Month creating art inspired by the ocean and sea life with Paint For Your Soul, a series of community painting events Tuesday and July 13 at the Waikiki Aquarium. → Read More
Keiki, kupuna can learn baking basics together
Theres something special about baking, and even more so when baking with loved ones. Children and their grandparents can learn the basics of baking at Keiki & Kupuna in the Kitchen: Baking Quick Breads, a community class June 22 at Windward Community College. → Read More
Iolani Palace brings Hawaiian history to life
Local families can spend Sunday learning about or rediscovering Iolani Palace and Hawaiis monarchs at Iolani Palace Kamaaina Sunday, a monthly event where admission is free for kamaaina. Guests can choose from a guided tour or self-led audio tour of the palace. → Read More
Beat the summer heat with movie screenings
One way families can beat the summer heat: Go to the movies. And even better: Go to participating Consolidated Theatres and Regal locations for special $1 kid-friendly film screenings all summer break long. → Read More
8 Days of the Week: More than a dozen events to check out in Honolulu
* STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018 The King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade returns to Honolulu this month. THURSDAY-SATURDAY >> Thunder From Down Under: Australian all-male revue, ideal for a girls’ night out. 18+. 8 p.m., The Republik. $39.50-$54.50. jointherepublik.com, 941-7469 THURSDAY >> Twilight Summer Concert Series — Army Music 25th Infantry Division: Take a stroll through Foster… → Read More
Surf contest puts groms in spotlight
Celebrate and support young surfers, or groms, at the T&C Surf Grom Contest Saturday and Sunday at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki an event showcasing keiki ages 3 to 12 competing in shortboard, longboard and bodyboard divisions. → Read More
Take part in a 1-mile benefit walk for Poi Dogs & Popoki
Families can get on their feet and paws for a good cause at the West Oahu Pet Walk, Saturday at Kapolei Regional Park. The 1-mile lighted night walk for pets and people is a benefit for nonprofit organization Poi Dogs & Popoki. → Read More
She Speaks: Daughter ready for sleep-away camp, but Mom — not so much
I wasnt ready for these feelings: The sadness and misery set in within seconds after my husband and I dropped off our oldest daughter one weekday morning at school. → Read More
Take the family backstage at the Hawaii Opera Theatre
Go on a backstage tour to see the set of Hawaii Opera Theatres season-closing La Traviata. Try on opera costumes maybe a pirate, viking or geisha? and take family photos. Watch performances by members of HOTs Orvis Opera Studio. These are just a few of the fun activities at HOT Family Day at the Opera, Saturday at Blaisdell Concert Hall. → Read More