She Speaks: Daughter ready for sleep-away camp, but Mom — not so much

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 19, 2019

I wasn’t 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

Get into a friendly Nerf gun war with keiki

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 16, 2019

Grab a Nerf Blaster — or choose from a variety of other foam-based weaponry — and have a blast of a battle at Pups of War Read more

New Baby Expo returns to Blaisdell for 22nd year

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 16, 2019

Whether you’re a parent wanting more information about birthing hospitals or breastfeeding classes, shopping around for the latest strollers or birthday party venues, or searching for child care providers or early infant educators, check out the New Baby Expo this weekend. Read more

Ice cream social to benefit Sounds of Aloha Chorus

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 16, 2019

Start the coming summer season off on a cool, sweet note with all-you-can-eat ice cream and a cappella entertainment at Sundaes on Sunday, an old-fashioned ice cream social. Read more

8 Days a Week: 21 must-do events coming up in Honolulu

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 16, 2019

Make plans for the upcoming week around Honolulu, courtesy Play. Read more

Explore the Honolulu Zoo during new evening Twilight Tours

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 9, 2019

If the last time your family visited the Honolulu Zoo was when your children were wee ones, consider a new zoo adventure and go on a Twilight Tour Read more

Keiki can create crafts for Mother’s Day in Kaimuki

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 9, 2019

Are you still in need of a gift for that special mom in your life? You can never go wrong with made-from-the-heart art. Read more

8 Days a Week: More than a dozen things to do in Honolulu

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 9, 2019

Highlights of the top events coming up in Honolulu over the next eight days. Read more

Take the family backstage at the Hawaii Opera Theatre

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 9, 2019

Go on a backstage tour, try on costumes and take family photos during Hawaii Opera Theatre’s Family Day this weekend. Read more

Shen Yun celebrates Chinese culture at Blaisdell Concert Hall

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 2, 2019

Travel back in time to the world of ancient China via Shen Yun, an epic theatrical experience with performances Saturday and Sunday at Blaisdell Concert Hall. Read more

Pick up a free comic at one of 25 Hawaii libraries on Free Comic Book Day

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 2, 2019

Comic book lovers can add to their collections at Free Comic Book Day, Saturday at one of dozens of participating Hawaii State Public Library System libraries statewide. Read more

Days a week: Your guide to plan the week ahead

• By Zenaida Serrano
• May 2, 2019

Cinco de Mayo at Mi Almita Cantina: Music, food and drink specials leading up to the holiday. Mariachi duo 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday; Yoza 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina, International Market Place. 377-4402 Read more

Days a Week: Your guide to plan the week ahead

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 25, 2019

Jake Shimabukuro: Internationally renowned ukulele wizard who spans musical styles, incorporating island music, pop, rock and jazz. Read more

Keiki can enjoy variety of activities, movie at children’s festival

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 25, 2019

A sunset screening of “Incredibles 2” on the beach caps off an action-packed, superhero-themed afternoon at the Ko Olina Children’s Festival, Saturday at Ko Olina Resort. Read more

Show at Windward Community College takes deep dive into reef systems

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 25, 2019

Families can embark on an undersea adventure and discover secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” in a new planetarium show, “Expedition Reef,” premiering Saturday at Hokulani Imaginarium. Read more

YMCA’s anniversary celebrations offer fitness, games

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 25, 2019

YMCA of Honolulu encourages families to help celebrate its 150th anniversary and experience all the Y has to offer at community birthday celebrations Saturday at each of the six Y branches, which will offer access to their pools, gyms and health and fitness classes, plus bouncers, games and other family activities. Read more

8 Days: More than a dozen must-try events in Honolulu this week

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 18, 2019

Make plans for the week ahead with this comprehensive event listing, courtesy Play. Read more

Mauka to Makai Expo teaches land, ocean preservation

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 18, 2019

Celebrate keeping Hawaii clean, protected and free of pollution, from the mountaintops to the sea, at the aptly named Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo Saturday at Waikiki Aquarium. Read more

Learn to take care of our planet at Earth Day celebration

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 18, 2019

Commemorate Earth Day learning how to care for our aina and community at the Ola Na Kini Earth Day Hoolaulea, Saturday at Nanakuli Public Library and hosted by Malama Learning Center. Read more

Animals inspire art activities at museum’s family day

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 18, 2019

Keiki can explore Honolulu Museum of Art’s galleries with a docent on an “Animals and Art” tour highlighting some of the exciting animals depicted in art throughout history. Read more

Farmers Market Calendar: April 2019

• By Zenaida Serrano
• April 16, 2019

A comprehensive listing of farmers markets on Oahu for the month of April 2019. Read more