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Free Hawaii History Day – 2/20

[ February 20, 2010; 8:30 am; ] History Day Fair in Mililani.

Travel: Walk in the Footsteps of Hawaii’s Royalty

If you’re visiting Hawai‘i, take the time to learn a little bit about its history prior to becoming one of the United States.

30% Off at Bamboo Ridge Bookstore

Get a generous discount on Hawaii themed books.

Free: Waikiki Revival at International Marketplace – January 30

[ January 30, 2010; ] A full day of cultural activities and entertainment await you in Waikiki.

Free Lecture on Iolani Palace & British Country House – January 23

[ January 23, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] Free noontime lecture.

Explore Hawaii’s Monarchy Period

[ January 14, 2010; 12:00 pm; January 21, 2010; 12:00 pm; January 28, 2010; 12:00 pm; February 4, 2010; 12:00 pm; February 11, 2010; 12:00 pm; February 18, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] Enjoy free lectures about the history and culture of Hawai‘i on the ‘Iolani Palace Grounds.

Free Lecture on Lili‘uokalani’s Quilt – November 3

[ November 3, 2009; 12:00 pm; ] At noon on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, there will be a free lecture at Honolulu’s Mission Houses Museum titled “Queen Lili‘okalani’s Quilt.” It’s part of the Historic Bites series, and will be held in the Chamberlain House Kitchen.

‘Iolani Palace curator Stuart Ching will talk about the political significance of this patchwork quilt, made by the queen [...]

Keiki Talk Story

Mission Houses Museum (808-447-3910) presents a free Keiki Talk Story program suitable for children ages 4-6 on Thursday, September 10 from 10-11 am. This story time focuses on Tutu – grandma – with stories about those special family members and an activity, too . Themes vary for this family-friendly program that happens every second Thursday [...]

Tall Ship Lynx at Ko Olina

Saturday and Sunday, August 8 & 9, 2009 you can hop aboard the Tall Ship Lynx for a dockside tour at Ko Olina Marina. My boys and I had the chance to tour the Lynx several years ago and it was pretty cool. It also confirmed for me that I have NO desire to head [...]

Makiki Loop Trail Hike – July 11

[ June 11, 2009; 1:00 pm; ] Join the folks from Hawai‘i Nature Center on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 1 to 4 pm as they climb up Maunalaha Ridge, cross several streams at the back of the valley, and stroll downhill along Kanealole Stream. Learn why Makiki Valley has some of the most varied tropical plant life in the Islands and [...]

Prince Kuhi‘o Day Celebration 3/26/09

[ March 26, 2009; ] The Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio hosts a Prince Kuhio Day Celebration on Thursday, March 26th, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

I love taking my daughter to events where she hears Hawaiian music and sees hula, learns about Hawaiian crafts and games, and where I can teach her a little bit about our history.  This [...]

Win “Exploring Historic Hilo!”

Hilo is one of my favorite towns on the Big Island. If not for the modern cars parked in the older part of town, you’d think that you’d traveled in time back to the good old days. And, in a way, you have. Tourism has yet to alter the bay front area much, so the [...]

Win “Concise History of the Hawaiian Islands!”

In our continuing celebration of the launch of Honolulu On The Cheap, enter to win a copy of the book Concise History of the Hawaiian Islands by Phil Barnes.
A Concise History of the Hawaiian Islands covers the major events and personalities in Hawaiian history from the first human landfall through the sovereignty movement of [...]