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Free things to do with kids this weekend in Honolulu (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 in Honolulu brings Plumeria Memory Cafe w/ JCSH at Kaua‘i – Līhuʻe (Friday) and Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest: Opening Ceremony at Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Kuhio Beach (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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Free family events in Honolulu this weekend: August 14–16

Friday, August 14

13 events · 13 free

  1. Mahjong At The Library

    O‘ahu – ʻEwa Beach · ʻEwa Beach · Ages 3–12

    Interested in playing basic mahjong? Stop by the Ewa Beach Public & School Library for a chance to learn and play! Ages 14 and up. Anyone…

    Free Official ↗
  2. Plumeria Memory Cafe w/ JCSH

    Kaua‘i – Līhuʻe · Līhuʻe · Ages 3–12

    The Plumeria Memory Cafe, sponsored by Jewish Community Services of Hawai’i.

    Free Official ↗
  3. Chinese Mahjong

    O‘ahu – ʻĀina Haina · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?

    Free Official ↗
  4. Keiki Storytime

    O‘ahu – Nānākuli · Waianae · Ages 1–12

    Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime.

    Free Official ↗
  5. Chair Yoga

    O‘ahu – Pearl City · Pearl City · Ages 3–12

    You’ll explore easy and gentle techniques that promote mindfulness in your daily movements.

    Free Official ↗
  6. WorkHawai`i @ Your Library

    O‘ahu – Kalihi-Pālama · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job?

    Free Official ↗
  7. Karaoke At The Library

    O‘ahu – ʻEwa Beach · ʻEwa Beach · Ages 3–12

    End your week with songs and fun! Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Ages…

    Free Official ↗
  8. Knitting Club

    Hawai‘i – Pāhoa · Pāhoa · Ages 5–12

    Come join us for Knitting Club! Make something fun and some new friends. Bring your own supplies or use our stuff and start a new project…

    Free Official ↗
  9. LEGO Challenge

    O‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu · Honolulu · Ages 5–12

    Calling all LEGO Builders! Are you up for a challenge? Work alone or with a partner. You will get: A bag of random LEGOs 1 hour A specific…

    Free Official ↗
  10. Mahjong Players Club

    Hawai‘i – Mountain View · Mountain View · Ages 3–12

    Join the “club” and learn how to play this game from 19th century China.

    Free Official ↗
  11. Shave Ice Ornament

    O‘ahu – ʻEwa Beach · ʻEwa Beach · Ages 3–5

    Make your own shave ice ornament that won’t melt.

    Free Official ↗
  12. Keiki Craft: Beaded Bug Buddies

    Hawai‘i – Kealakekua · Kealakekua · Ages 5–12

    Create beaded bug friends with small, seed beads and wire.

    Free Official ↗
  13. Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest: Opening Ceremony

    Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Kuhio Beach · Honolulu · Ages 3–13

    Opening of the 11-day Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest in Waikiki, honoring Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.

    Free Official ↗

Saturday, August 15

15 events · 15 free

  1. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

    O‘ahu – Kapolei · Kapolei · Ages 1–12

    Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years.

    Free Official ↗
  2. Book Bedazzling

    O‘ahu – Kailua · Kailua · Ages 10–13

    Join us for a sparkly night of book bedazzling!

    Free Official ↗
  3. Kids’ Movie Matinee

    O‘ahu – Waiʻanae · Waiʻanae · Ages 5–12

    Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join Waiʻanae Public Library for our monthly Kids’ Movie Matinee!

    Free Official ↗
  4. Magic: The Gathering

    Hawai‘i – Kailua-Kona · Kailua-Kona · Ages 10–13

    Players of all skill levels are invited to join us for a monthly series of Magic: the Gathering sessions.

    Free Official ↗
  5. Pineapple Pages

    O‘ahu – Liliha · Honolulu · Ages 5–12

    The Junior League of Honolulu would like you to bring your keiki and ohana for a fun, one-hour literacy gathering rooted in community and connection.

    Free Official ↗
  6. Read to Ren and Friends: Therapy Dog Story Time for Children

    O‘ahu – Mānoa · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Ren and his friends are certified therapy dogs with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

    Free Official ↗
  7. Story Time

    O‘ahu – Waialua · Waialua · Ages 3–12

    Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time!

    Free Official ↗
  8. Children’s Storytime

    O‘ahu – Hawai‘i State Library · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library.

    Free Official ↗
  9. Storytime

    O‘ahu – Waipahu · Waipahu · Ages 5–12

    Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be…

    Free Official ↗
  10. Beginner’s Crochet

    O‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Learn how to put hook to yarn in these beginner lessons in crochet!

    Free Official ↗
  11. Read to a Dog

    O‘ahu – Salt Lake-Moanalua · Honolulu · Ages 5–12

    Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief?

    Free Official ↗
  12. Author Talk with Virginia Fortner

    Hawai‘i – Thelma Parker Memorial · Kamuela · Ages 3–12

    Meet Kohala-based writer Virginia Fortner, author of At the Edge and A Design of His Own . Fortner will discuss “birthing” her latest book,…

    Free Official ↗
  13. Free Movie Screening: Hoppers! (PG) an American animated science fiction adventure comedy film

    O‘ahu – Hawai‘i State Library · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Synopsis: As a passionate animal-lover who ferociously follows her heart, Mabel cares for creatures both big and small but can sometimes lose patience with humankind.

    Free Official ↗
  14. Aloha Mele Quintet

    Hawai‘i – Kailua-Kona · Kailua-Kona · Ages 5–12

    Representing the Chamber Orchestra of Kona, the Aloha Mele Quintet will be performing: Classical piece “Mozart Clarinet Concerto K581” written in 1789.

    Free Official ↗
  15. LEGO Building Time!

    Maui – Kīhei · Kīhei · Ages 5–12

    Every third Saturday of the month, join us at 2:00 for LEGO Building Time!

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, August 16

2 events · 2 free

  1. Family Storytime

    O‘ahu – Kaimukī · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library.

    Free Official ↗
  2. Preschool Storytime

    O‘ahu – Kāneʻohe · Kāneʻohe · Ages 3–12

    Join us for a storytime! Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and make a small craft. Please bring blankets, mats or something else…

    Free Official ↗