Top city guide · 2026-04-07

Honolulu Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Honolulu, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Honolulu.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Honolulu right now.
Water Pick
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Swimming
92-1185 Aliinui Dr, Ko Olina
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
Children's Museum
111 Ohe St, Kakako
4.6 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Parks
1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Pearl Harbor
4.6 / 5
Indoor Pick
Bishop Museum
Children's Museum
1525 Bernice St, Downtown
4.5 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Byodo-In Temple
Outdoor
47-200 Byodo-in Rd, Kaneohe
4.5 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Honolulu Zoo
Zoo / Animals
151 Kapahulu Ave, Waikiki
4.5 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Honolulu Zoo Twilight Tours
Zoo / Animals
151 Kapahulu Ave, Waikiki
4.5 / 5
Toddler Pick
Dole Whip & Shave Ice
Food & Treats
Multiple Waikiki locations
4.4 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Swimming
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
92-1185 Aliinui Dr, Ko Olina
Children's Museum
Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
111 Ohe St, Kakako
Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St, Downtown
Parks
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Pearl Harbor
Outdoor
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Byodo-in Rd, Kaneohe

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Honolulu.
MARCH14
Aloha Bricks '26: Stories of Hawaii
MARCH 14 · starts Mar 14
Family-friendly LEGO brick exhibition with interactive building activities and Hawaiian landmarks at Bishop Museum
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
APRIL17
Iolani Fair 2026
APRIL 17 · starts Apr 17
Two-day family event with carnival rides, games, food, and crafts
Paid/Varies
APRIL18
YMCA Healthy Kids Day
APRIL 18 · starts Apr 18
Free family-friendly event with games, arts and crafts, fitness activities at YMCA locations
Free
MAY01
98th Annual Lei Day Celebration
MAY 01 · starts May 1
Free all-day family event with hula performances, lei-making workshops, and cultural activities at Kapiolani Park
Free

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