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If i had to recommend a storytime...

by Julie Yang

November 11, 2008

Every Friday, I list here all the events and kid friendly activities I've found to help you plan your upcoming week. In those Friday posts, you'll also find a list of story times ongoing and happening all over the city. I wish I could tell you which one our favorite is. But I must be honest with you. We've never been to a formal story time. Ever. I don't know if you've  Read more...

Tykes on the town: 11/8 to 11/14

by Julie Yang

November 07, 2008

Another weekend is coming up. Trying to figure out what to do with your preschooler this weekend and beyond? I've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for our preschoolers. Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo : Every Saturday evening. Ever wonder what the animals do after all the people go home? Take  Read more...

Tykes on the town: 11/1 ~ 11/7

by Julie Yang

October 31, 2008

Hope you have your costumes ready, because today's the day! Just as a reminder, here are some of the events happening around town: Mall and Museum places to trick or treat : Take your children down to some of these establishments if you want them to trick or treat at a place where you won't have to worry about traffic or having to knock on stranger's doors. Windward  Read more...

Tykes on the town: 10/25 ~ 10/31

by Julie Yang

October 24, 2008

Halloween week is finally here! With an excited three year old around, I certainly cannot ignore it. I've already listed all of the Halloween night activities and the Fall Festivals offered around town here. But there is still the rest of the week to plan for. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for preschoolers  Read more...

Places to inspire the imagination

by Julie Yang

October 14, 2008

Whenever were out and about, I try to keep a dialogue going with Noah about what he may be seeing or experiencing. His language skills grow every day but sometimes he still needs me to guide him and put his thoughts to words. Then there are other times when he doesnt need me. The words he puts together may not be in perfect sentences, but they make up the perfect story in his head, inspired  Read more...

Ways to cool off in the Hawaiian heat

by Julie Yang

August 26, 2008

It's still hot hot hot here in Hawaii nei. We live in a condo with no AC. So there are days when we crawl out of the door in search of kid friendly ways to cool down. We usually start by heading out to an air conditioned place we can explore and play. The Hawaii C hildren's Discovery Center is a wonderful place to spend the morning comfortably cool. But on weekdays they close  Read more...

Tykes on the town 8/2 to 8/8

by Julie Yang

August 01, 2008

School is starting back up, but the days are still sunny and beautiful here. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and up, but I know better. Hope  Read more...

Tykes on the town: July 13 to 18

by Julie Yang

July 11, 2008

We are deep into summer in paradise. It's the perfect time to go on some great adventures as a family. Here are some things going around town 7 th Annual Korean Festival: at Kapiolani Park and Bandstand this Saturday, 7/12, 10am to 9pm. Enjoy Korean food, dance and music. Last year they had some inflatables for the kids to play in too. I hope they have them again this year!  Read more...

Tykes on the town

by Julie Yang

June 20, 2008

It's time to plan for the weekend and beyond. There's quite a bit going on around town. This is the last weekend for Sesame Street Live: Elmo! Ready for Action . Show times are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (6/20 to 6/22). We got out tickets online at Ticketmaster . I know I said that we were going last week, but it turns out I got tickets for this weekend. Boy, did  Read more...

5 things to do in Honolulu on a Rainy Day

by Julie Yang

May 27, 2008

[photo credit: istockphoto] We get some rain everyday. In some places like Manoa, it rains a little in the morning like a blessing on the day, and then a little more in the evening like a kiss goodnight. But paradise isn't always warm and sunny. Sometimes it really rains hard with those big fat drops and the beach or park is not an option. But no worries, beef curry. Here are some things  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in honolulu

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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