Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Midsummer Night's Gleam
Archery is just one of the kids' activities at the free event.
Midsummer Night's Gleam
There is no question that parking can be a challenge and, like any popular keiki event, be prepared for crowds. But there is a lot of free fun packed into this annual glowing night at Foster Botanical Garden. Expect botanical painting, a bubble station, a wishing tree, games–in the past, we've won plants to take home–all kinds of crafts and archery. The Polynesian Voyaging Society will teach kids how to navigate by the stars. Bring snacks you can eat on the run or a picnic blanket to set up in front of the stage. Don't forget the glow sticks and flashlights so you can explore the beautifully lit paths. Click here for our tips and map of the park for the popular evening in the garden.
- All ages
- Free
- Saturday, July 21, 4 to 9 p.m.
- Foster Botanical Garden, 180 N. Vineyard Blvd.
- (808) 522-7060, honolulu.gov
43rd Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition
Hundreds of keiki will sing, dance and chant in the 43rd annual festival and competition, which honors Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. The keiki hail from more than 25 halau from Oʻahu, Japan, Maui, Kauaʻi and the Big Island. The event begins with the Miss and Master keiki hula competition on Thursday, followed by kahiko keiki on Friday. The dancers return to the stage Saturday afternoon, for the final ʻauana competition.
- All ages
- $12 to $14; free for keiki younger than 4
- Thursday and Friday, July 19 and July 20, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 1 p.m.
- Neal S. Blaisdell Center arena. 777 Ward Ave.
- keikihula.org
Aikahi Park Shopping Center Summer Family Fun & Craft Fair
There are just about two weeks left before public school begins. Aikahi Park Shopping Center is already celebrating with kid crafts, face painting, glitter tattoos and fishing games, plus a back-to-school craft fair with bags, accessories and other handmade items. Kids can check in at the Honolulu Police Department booth to receive their own identification cards, visit ambulance and fire truck displays, and learn about fire safety from paramedics and firefighters of the Honolulu Fire Department.
- All ages
- Free
- Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- ʻAikahi Park Shopping Center. 25 Kāneʻohe Bay Drive, Kailua
- shopaikahi.com
ʻIolani Palace Kamaʻāina Sundays
On a designated Sunday of each month, ʻIolani Palace waives admission fees for kamaʻaina and military residents with I.D. This weekend, however, everyone is invited to the palace for two days of free admission and abbreviated tours of the palace’s first floor and basement only, led by stationary docents. The free tours are part of the 41st Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, featuring more than 20 halau performing on the palace grounds for two days. For the remainder of 2018, “Kama’aina Sundays” are scheduled for Aug. 12, Sept. 2, Oct. 7 (Children and Youth Day), Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Would your kids enjoy the free tours? See our blog "Our Guide: ʻIolani Palace on Kamaʻaina Sundays."
- All ages
- Free
- Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and July 22, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- 364 S. King St.
- iolanipalace.org
Storytime Yoga with Abby Brengle
Gather around the mat with other keiki for an hour-long storytime and yoga session with Abby Brengle, a certified Radiant Child Yoga instructor who also is trained to teach yoga to children with autism and ADHD. She will read from books Good Morning Yoga and Good Night Yoga before teaching keiki the basic yoga poses, breathing and relaxation techniques. Please bring your own yoga mats or non-slip towels. Attendees will receive 10 percent off children’s yoga books sold at the store. Sign up and pay on Eventbrite or call the bookstore to reserve your children’s spots.
- Ages 4 and up.
- $15 per child; $20 per family with up to two children.
- Sunday, July 22. 2:30 p.m.
- Da Shop: books + curiosities. 3565 Harding Ave.
- dashophnl.com
