Free family day
No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
Open this plan →Honolulu family weekend planner
Updated October 10, 2026
October 9–11
Sat · 10:00 AM · Honolulu
Shells, Wings & Wonder
Shells, Wings & Wonder at Bishop Museum — the state's marquee natural-history outing, included with admission
Sun · 10:00 AM · Honolulu
October 11 Kamaʻāina Sunday
Kamaʻāina Sunday at Iolani Palace — royal history at the local rate, Sunday only
Sat · 10:00 AM · Honolulu
Free
Halloween Fun
Halloween Fun at the Hawaiʻi Kai library — costumes and seasonal crafts for keiki
Sat · 1:00 PM · Honolulu
Free
Honolulu Zoo to You: Show-and-Tell Safari!
Honolulu Zoo's show-and-tell safari brings live animals into the Waikīkī-Kapahulu library
Sun · 1:00 PM · Honolulu
Free
Countdown to Doomsday Movie
Sunday movie matinee: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at Kaimukī
The weekend of October 9–11 has 34 family events on across 16 Honolulu cities, led by library and culture programs. The busiest calendars are at O‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu and O‘ahu – Hawai‘i State Library. It's an easy scan of the weekend's family entertainment: every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, and the free ones are marked.
34 family events across 16 Honolulu cities this weekend — 32 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (32), culture (1), museum (1).
Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.
Why it ranks rare one-off · city-wide festival · editor's pick
Shells, Wings & Wonder at Bishop Museum — the state's marquee natural-history outing, included with admission
Ages 6–13Official ↗
Why it ranks rare one-off · museum · editor's pick
Kamaʻāina Sunday at Iolani Palace — royal history at the local rate, Sunday only
Ages 2–11Official ↗
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Halloween Fun at the Hawaiʻi Kai library — costumes and seasonal crafts for keiki
All agesOfficial ↗
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Creepie Crawlie Crafts at ʻAiea — Halloween-bug crafting to start the season
Ages 2–11Official ↗
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Honolulu Zoo's show-and-tell safari brings live animals into the Waikīkī-Kapahulu library
Ages 2–11Official ↗
Why it ranks annual · library program
FreeAges 2–11Official ↗
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Sunday movie matinee: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at Kaimukī
Ages 6–11Official ↗
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No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
Open this plan →Shorter, earlier programs with age signals that are easier for little kids.
Open this plan →Libraries, museums, makerspaces, and indoor culture picks for weather or low-energy days.
Open this plan →A tighter cluster in one city so the day does not turn into a long drive.
Open this plan →Generated October 10, 2026 from official event sources
15 events · 15 free · already happened
Interested in learning the basics of Chinese Mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors?
Free Official ↗The Plumeria Memory Cafe, sponsored by Jewish Community Services of Hawai’i.
Free Official ↗LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks.
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Free Official ↗Get guidance from a certified SAT tutor on how best to prepare for your SAT exams!
Free Official ↗Listen to a picture book read aloud and then do an art or craft activity inspired by the illustrations!
Free Official ↗Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime.
Free Official ↗Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?
Free Official ↗Join the “club” and learn how to play this game from 19th century China.
Free Official ↗Enjoy a handful of colorful stories followed by an art experience using bleeding tissue paper, water and creativity. Best suited for…
Free Official ↗Join us for a fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts , & mathematics) craft!
Free Official ↗Join us for a fun craft for keiki ages 5+ . Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Free Official ↗Come join us for Knitting and Crochet Club!
Free Official ↗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 ↗Fall Break means NO School! Join us for activities every day during the break. Friday is Game Day! Join us at the library for some game…
Free Official ↗15 events · 14 free
AIA Hawaii invites visitors to a hands-on architectural workshop at Bishop Museum, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, tied to the Museum's Aloha Bricks LEGO exhibit.
Official ↗Come in your family-friendly costume and enjoy Halloween storytime, trick-or-treating, the Spooky Laboratory, and balloon twisting by Balloon Monsoon.
Free Official ↗Creep on over to do make and take crafts: a ghost picture, color a spiderweb charm or do a quick water web.
Free Official ↗Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for a Show-and-Tell Safari put on by the Honolulu Zoo!
Free Official ↗Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join Waiʻanae Public Library for a spooktacular Halloween Storytime!
Free Official ↗Meet our newest therapy dog Adaka! This program is designed to give children and teens a chance to enjoy reading aloud with no pressure and…
Free Official ↗Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library.
Free Official ↗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 ↗Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session that will spark creativity and sensory exploration.
Free Official ↗In celebration of Filipino American month Waipahu Public Library will host a special exhibition showcasing a sculpted bust and the profound literary works & life of Dr.
Free Official ↗Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time!
Free Official ↗Want to learn how to crochet? Stop by our Teen Table in the auditorium and make a crochet flower bookmark with keiki librarian, Jhoanne.…
Free Official ↗Join us for Kids Club. Story time, book talks, learn something new, and craft activities for the whole family with Ms Pukahi, Children’s…
Free Official ↗Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years.
Free Official ↗Fall Break means NO School! Join us for activities every day during the break. Saturday is STEM Day! STEM ( Science, Technology,…
Free Official ↗4 events · 3 free
Sorry, this program is now full. Please see the message at the top of the registration page for an option to join the waitlist. Want to…
Free Official ↗Location: Meeting Room Doctor Strange tampers with a risky forbidden spell that alters time and space and accidentally opens a gateway to the multiverse.
Free Official ↗Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library.
Free Official ↗Jump to the kind of weekend you're after — story time, hands-on science, music, the outdoors, and more.
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
Weekly storytimes and library programs: the Honolulu library events calendar.