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30 things to do with kids this weekend in Honolulu (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 has 30 family events on across 17 Honolulu cities, led by library and outdoors programs. The busiest calendars are at O‘ahu – ʻEwa Beach and Hawai‘i – Kailua-Kona. 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.
30 family events across 17 Honolulu cities this weekend — 30 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (29), outdoors (1).
30 family events
30 free
17 cities
Fri · 11:00 AM · Līhuʻe
Free
Plumeria Memory Cafe w/ JCSH
The Plumeria Memory Cafe, sponsored by Jewish Community Services of Hawai’i.
Fri · 4:45 PM · Honolulu
Free
Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest: Opening Ceremony
Opening of the 11-day Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest in Waikiki, honoring Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
Sat · 10:30 AM · Waipahu
Free
Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for…
Sat · 2:00 PM · Kīhei
Free
LEGO Building Time!
Every third Saturday of the month, join us at 2:00 for LEGO Building Time!
Fri · 11:30 AM · Waianae
Free
Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime.
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Open this plan →Family events in Honolulu this weekend: August 14–16
Generated August 12, 2026 from official event sources
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Friday, August 14
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Mahjong At The Library
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…
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Plumeria Memory Cafe w/ JCSH
The Plumeria Memory Cafe, sponsored by Jewish Community Services of Hawai’i.
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Chinese Mahjong
Interested in playing basic Chinese mahjong?
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Keiki Storytime
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join us for our weekly storytime.
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Chair Yoga
You’ll explore easy and gentle techniques that promote mindfulness in your daily movements.
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WorkHawai`i @ Your Library
How can I get help with my job search and applying for a new job?
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Karaoke At The Library
End your week with songs and fun! Come to the library to sing and dance your afternoon away. Microphone and other equipment provided. Ages…
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Knitting Club
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…
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LEGO Challenge
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…
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Mahjong Players Club
Join the “club” and learn how to play this game from 19th century China.
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Shave Ice Ornament
Make your own shave ice ornament that won’t melt.
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Keiki Craft: Beaded Bug Buddies
Create beaded bug friends with small, seed beads and wire.
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Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest: Opening Ceremony
Opening of the 11-day Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest in Waikiki, honoring Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
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Saturday, August 15
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years.
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Book Bedazzling
Join us for a sparkly night of book bedazzling!
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Kids’ Movie Matinee
Keiki and their ʻohana are invited to join Waiʻanae Public Library for our monthly Kids’ Movie Matinee!
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Magic: The Gathering
Players of all skill levels are invited to join us for a monthly series of Magic: the Gathering sessions.
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Pineapple Pages
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.
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Read to Ren and Friends: Therapy Dog Story Time for Children
Ren and his friends are certified therapy dogs with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
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Story Time
Join us Saturday at 10:00am for story time!
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Children’s Storytime
Join us for Children’s Storytime on Saturdays at the Hawai’i State Library.
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Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and fun! Every other Saturday at 10:30 am. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Children must be…
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Beginner’s Crochet
Learn how to put hook to yarn in these beginner lessons in crochet!
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Read to a Dog
Looking for a little puppy love and stress relief?
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Author Talk with Virginia Fortner
Meet Kohala-based writer Virginia Fortner, author of At the Edge and A Design of His Own . Fortner will discuss “birthing” her latest book,…
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Free Movie Screening: Hoppers! (PG) an American animated science fiction adventure comedy film
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.
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Aloha Mele Quintet
Representing the Chamber Orchestra of Kona, the Aloha Mele Quintet will be performing: Classical piece “Mozart Clarinet Concerto K581” written in 1789.
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LEGO Building Time!
Every third Saturday of the month, join us at 2:00 for LEGO Building Time!
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Sunday, August 16
2 events · 2 free
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Family Storytime
Join us every Sunday morning at 10:30am for Family Storytime at Kaimukī Public Library.
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Preschool Storytime
Join us for a storytime! Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and make a small craft. Please bring blankets, mats or something else…
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Story time & books
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
- Keiki StorytimeO‘ahu – Nānākuli · Waianae · Ages 1–12
- Read to Ren and Friends: Therapy Dog Story Time for ChildrenO‘ahu – Mānoa · Honolulu · Ages 3–12
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!O‘ahu – Kapolei · Kapolei · Ages 1–12
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Plumeria Memory Cafe w/ JCSHKaua‘i – Līhuʻe · Līhuʻe · Ages 3–12
- Keiki StorytimeO‘ahu – Nānākuli · Waianae · Ages 1–12
- Keiki Craft: Beaded Bug BuddiesHawai‘i – Kealakekua · Kealakekua · Ages 5–12
Music & performance
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
- Keiki StorytimeO‘ahu – Nānākuli · Waianae · Ages 1–12
- Karaoke At The LibraryO‘ahu – ʻEwa Beach · ʻEwa Beach · Ages 3–12
- StorytimeO‘ahu – Waipahu · Waipahu · Ages 5–12
STEM & hands-on
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
- LEGO ChallengeO‘ahu – Waikīkī-Kapahulu · Honolulu · Ages 5–12
- Free Movie Screening: Hoppers! (PG) an American animated science fiction adventure comedy filmO‘ahu – Hawai‘i State Library · Honolulu · Ages 3–12
- LEGO Building Time!Maui – Kīhei · Kīhei · Ages 5–12
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
- Free Movie Screening: Hoppers! (PG) an American animated science fiction adventure comedy filmO‘ahu – Hawai‘i State Library · Honolulu · Ages 3–12
Active & outdoors
Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
- Chair YogaO‘ahu – Pearl City · Pearl City · Ages 3–12
Festivals & community
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
- Mahjong Players ClubHawai‘i – Mountain View · Mountain View · Ages 3–12
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Weekly storytimes and library programs: the Honolulu library events calendar.