Things To Do with the Family

Hawaii State Farm Fair sign post

*** Since the pandemic & the reopenings, call the attractions first to ask about their events and policy***

There are lots of things to do with the family all year round on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. Below are some attractions, events, admission prices and month (for seasonal events) for quick reference. This is just a basic list focusing on Oahu but I hope to include information for the other islands eventually. For more details on the ones listed please go directly to the respective websites.

NOTE: This website is NOT affiliated with any of the attractions or events listed below, so please direct any questions or issues directly to them.

G = General Admission / K = Kama’aina / M = Military / S = Senior / C = Child

Attractions and Events on Oahu

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ATTRACTIONS

Bishop Museum G $25, K&M $15, SG $22/ SK $13, CG $17 / CK $11, K 4-under Free 

Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center G $12, K&M $10, S $7, C 1-Under Free

Honolulu Zoo G $19, K&M $8, CG 13-up $11, CK & CM 3-12 $4, C 2-under Free

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum $5 admission / kids 2 under free

Sea Life Park  G $40, K $23, CG 13-3 $25, CK $15 / C 2-under Free

Wet & Wild Waterpark G $50, K&M $34, C 42” under & over 2yo $38, S 65+ $38

Waikiki Aquarium G $12, K&M $8, C 4-12 $45, S 65+ $5, C 3-under Free

ANNUAL EVENTS

Home Depot Kids Workshop (1st Saturday each month) / FREE

Cherry Blossom – Sakura viewing (approx January) / FREE

Punahou Carnival (approx February) / Free admission

Ukulele Picnic (February) / FREE

Easter Egg Hunt Gunstock Ranch (FREE) – among many other egg hunts to be listed closer to Easter

Iolani Fair (approx April) / Free Admission

Ellison Onizuka Day of Exploration – Aloha Council (April) / FREE

Hawaii Book and Music Festival (May) / Free

EK Fernandez 50th State Fair (May) $5 admission / kids under 40” free

Summer Bon Dances
Obon season starts in June so get your happi coats out / FREE

Flight Adventures – Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (June) $5 admission / kids 2 under free

ESPN Honolulu Sports Festival (June) / FREE

Iolani School Makers Fair (June) / FREE

Friends of the Library of Hawaii Book Sale at McKinley High School / FREE

Honolulu Zoo Wildest Show in Town (June-July) $5 admission / kids 2 under free

Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament (July) New Hope at Maunalua Bay Beach Park / FREE

Hawaii State Farm Fair (July) $5 admission / kids free –

Ukulele Festival (July) FREE

Children and Youth Day at Hawaii State Capital (October) / FREE

Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch (October) $3 admission / kids 2 under free

HPH Kids Fest at Bishop Museum (October) / FREE

Holy Nativity’s Great Pumpkin Festival (October) / FREE admission

Leeward CC Discovery Fair (November) / FREE

Honolulu City Lights (December) / FREE

More Family Friendly Ideas

Visit the Kid Friendly Eats section of this site to see a list of restaurants on Oahu that are great dining choices for families with children.