*** 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
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.