Kids
Traveling Hawaii with kids and family adventures
Greek Festival, Okinawan Festival, and Other Cultural Festivals on Oahu Worth Going to with Kids
Beyond luaus, Oahu has incredible cultural festivals - Greek, Okinawan, Filipino, Korean, Scottish - that locals attend for the food and music. A mom's guide to the best ones with kids.
Honolulu Marathon Keiki Race: The Family-Friendly 1-Mile Fun Run
The kids' 1-mile race that runs alongside the Honolulu Marathon weekend is the best family running event on Oahu. Registration, route, and what to expect with kids.
New Year's Eve Fireworks at Ala Moana with Kids: Where to Park, What to Bring, How to Survive the Crowd
Hawaii's New Year's Eve fireworks at Waikiki Beach light up Mamala Bay at midnight. Best family viewing spots, parking strategy, and how to handle the late hour with kids.
Easy Trails Near Waikiki for Families with Strollers and Toddlers
Eight stroller-friendly and toddler-friendly trails within 45 minutes of Waikiki for 2026, from the Kapiolani Park loop to the paved Makapuu Lighthouse climb. Stroller verdicts, parking, and gear that handles humid Honolulu walks.
Lantern Floating Ceremony at Ala Moana on Memorial Day: A Family Guide to Hawaii's Most Moving Event
The Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park is Honolulu's most moving Memorial Day event. Here is exactly how to bring your kids without melting down.
Maui Family Hiking: Iao Valley, Pipiwai Bamboo Forest, and Coastal Trails
Six Maui hikes that work for kids in 2026, from the paved 0.6 mile Iao Valley loop to the 4 mile Pipiwai bamboo forest trail. Trail conditions, fire-recovery status, age recommendations, and the gear that handles wet East Maui and dry South Maui.
4th of July Fireworks at Magic Island and Ala Moana: Family Logistics, Best Viewing Spots, What to Pack
Hawaii's biggest 4th of July fireworks show happens at Magic Island. Here is exactly where to park, where to sit, and what to pack to survive the 30,000-person crowd with kids.
King Kamehameha Day Parade in Honolulu: Floral Floats, Pa'u Riders, and Where to Watch with Kids
The King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade rolls through Honolulu and Waikiki on June 13, 2026, with pa'u riders, floral floats, and the Royal Court. Here is how to watch it with kids.
Kauai Family Hiking Guide: Beginner to Moderate Trails (Sleeping Giant, Limahuli, Wailua Falls)
Seven Kauai hikes that work for kids in 2026, from the drive-up Wailua Falls overlook to the 3.4 mile Sleeping Giant and the cultural Limahuli Garden. Trail conditions, age recommendations, and what to pack for the wettest island.
Aloha Festivals Floral Parade: Fall's Best Family Pageantry on Oahu
The Aloha Festivals Floral Parade rolls down Kalakaua Avenue every September with pa'u riders, hula halau, and floral floats. A complete family viewing guide for fall 2026.
Punahou Carnival: Hawaii's Beloved Spring Tradition - A Mom's Family Guide
The Punahou Carnival is the biggest community fundraiser in Hawaii - rides, malasadas, scrip strategy, and the Welcome to the Jungle theme. A mom's complete family playbook.
Big Island Family Hikes: From Volcanoes National Park to Pololu Valley
Eight Big Island hikes that work for kids in 2026, from the Akaka Falls 0.4 mile loop to the Pololu Valley descent and the Kilauea Iki crater floor. Trail conditions, age recommendations, and what to pack for the wettest and driest hiking on the islands.