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Things to do with kids this weekend in Honolulu

Updated October 10, 2026

October 9–11

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).

34 family events 32 likely free 16 cities

Don't miss this weekend

Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.

  1. Shells, Wings & Wonder

    Sat · 10:00 AM · Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum · Honolulu

    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 ↗

  2. October 11 Kamaʻāina Sunday

    Sun · 10:00 AM · Iolani Palace · Honolulu

    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 ↗

  3. Halloween Fun

    Sat · 10:00 AM · O‘ahu – Hawai‘i Kai · Honolulu

    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 ↗

  4. Creepie Crawlie Crafts

    Sat · 10:00 AM · O‘ahu – ‘Aiea · ‘Aiea

    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 ↗

  5. Honolulu Zoo to You: Show-and-Tell Safari!

    Sat · 1:00 PM · O‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu · Honolulu

    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 ↗

  6. Program is full: Dungeons and Dragons with Aloha Adventurers Guild

    Sun · 12:30 PM · O‘ahu – Kāneʻohe · Kāneʻohe

    Why it ranks annual · library program

    FreeAges 2–11Official ↗

  7. Countdown to Doomsday Movie – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Sun · 1:00 PM · O‘ahu – Kaimukī · Honolulu

    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 ↗

  8. Mahjong for Everyone!

    Fri · 11:00 AM · O‘ahu – Kāneʻohe · Kāneʻohe

    Why it ranks monthly · library program

    FreeAll agesOfficial ↗

Arts & crafts 16Story time & books 13STEM & hands-on 6Music & performance 5Free only 32

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Family events in Honolulu this weekend: October 9–11

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Friday, October 9

15 events · 15 free · already happened

  1. Mahjong for Everyone!

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

    Interested in learning the basics of Chinese Mahjong or looking for a friendly group of competitors?

    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. LEGO Play

    O‘ahu – ʻEwa Beach · ʻEwa Beach · Ages 5–12

    LEGO lovers can join us for an hour of free play with LEGO bricks.

    Free Official ↗
  4. WorkHawaiʻi @ 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 ↗
  5. SAT Prep Workshop

    Hawai‘i – Kailua-Kona · Kailua-Kona · Ages 3–12

    Get guidance from a certified SAT tutor on how best to prepare for your SAT exams!

    Free Official ↗
  6. Kids’ Book Art

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

    Listen to a picture book read aloud and then do an art or craft activity inspired by the illustrations!

    Free Official ↗
  7. Keiki Storytime

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

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

    Free Official ↗
  8. Chinese Mahjong

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

    Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?

    Free Official ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. Fall Break Fun: Colorful Stories & Art

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

    Enjoy a handful of colorful stories followed by an art experience using bleeding tissue paper, water and creativity. ​ Best suited for…

    Free Official ↗
  11. Watercolor Salt Painting

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

    Join us for a fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts , & mathematics) craft!

    Free Official ↗
  12. Keiki Craft

    Hawai‘i – Kealakekua · Kealakekua · Ages 3–12

    Join us for a fun craft for keiki ages 5+ . Small children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

    Free Official ↗
  13. Knitting and Crochet Club

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

    Come join us for Knitting and Crochet Club!

    Free Official ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. Fall Break: Game Day!

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

    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 ↗

Saturday, October 10

15 events · 14 free

  1. Shells, Wings & Wonder

    Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum · Honolulu · Included with museum admission · Ages 5–13

    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 ↗
  2. Halloween Fun

    O‘ahu – Hawai‘i Kai · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Come in your family-friendly costume and enjoy Halloween storytime, trick-or-treating, the Spooky Laboratory, and balloon twisting by Balloon Monsoon.

    Free Official ↗
  3. Creepie Crawlie Crafts

    O‘ahu – ‘Aiea · ‘Aiea · Ages 3–12

    Creep on over to do make and take crafts: a ghost picture, color a spiderweb charm or do a quick water web.

    Free Official ↗
  4. Honolulu Zoo to You: Show-and-Tell Safari!

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

    Join us at Waikīkī-Kapahulu Library for a Show-and-Tell Safari put on by the Honolulu Zoo!

    Free Official ↗
  5. Family Storytime

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

    Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join Waiʻanae Public Library for a spooktacular Halloween Storytime!

    Free Official ↗
  6. Read To A Therapy Dog: Meet Adaka

    Hawai‘i – Hilo · Hilo · Ages 5–13

    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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Messy Playtime

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

    Join us for a fun, hands-on messy play session that will spark creativity and sensory exploration.

    Free Official ↗
  10. Dr. Jose Rizal Bust Unveiling

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

    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 ↗
  11. Keiki Storytime

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

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

    Free Official ↗
  12. Teen Table – crochet

    O‘ahu – Kalihi-Pālama · Honolulu · Ages 5–13

    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 ↗
  13. Kids Club

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

    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 ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. Fall Break: STEM Day

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

    Fall Break means NO School! Join us for activities every day during the break. Saturday is STEM Day! STEM ( Science, Technology,…

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, October 11

4 events · 3 free

  1. October 11 Kamaʻāina Sunday

    Iolani Palace · Honolulu · Ages 3–12

    Official ↗
  2. Program is full: Dungeons and Dragons with Aloha Adventurers Guild

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

    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 ↗
  3. Countdown to Doomsday Movie – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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

    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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗

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