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Things to do in Honolulu, HI with kids

Family activities in Honolulu, HI right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.

9 hand-picked things to do in Honolulu, HI right now · 4 with confirmed dates

Updated: Tue, Sep 1, 2026

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How we pick family-friendly spots

  • Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
  • Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
  • Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms

✨ This Weekend in Honolulu, HI

Concerts, football, and spectacular stage shows

Cirque du Soleil: Auana

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 17:30 · Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel · $$$$ · Best for Everyone

A stunning theatrical production celebrating Hawaii's history through world-class acrobatics and island storytelling.

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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UNLV Rebels

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex · $$ · Best for Sports fans

Catch college football under the Friday night stadium lights at the Ching Athletics Complex.

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Journey: Final Frontier Tour

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · 20:00 · Neal S Blaisdell Arena · $$$$ · Best for Music fans

Rock legends perform their timeless anthems live for a massive weekend arena concert.

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🌴 Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight in Honolulu

The Residents

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Blue Note Hawaii · $$ · Best for Everyone

Eskimo LiveThe ResidentsAlternately seen as a rock band, an arts collective, and a spirit, THE RESIDENTS have been regarded as icons in the world of experimental music for almost fifty years. In addition to their groundbreaking work in the

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✨ New & Notable

Fresh experiences and seasonal highlights around town

Current Visual Arts Showcases

Downtown, Honolulu · $ · Best for Art lovers

Explore rotating monthly exhibitions featuring contemporary works by emerging and established local Oahu artists.

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🚙 Quick Escape

Mini-trips just beyond the city limits

North Shore Surf Towns & Sunset Beach

North Shore, Oahu (45 min drive from Honolulu) · $$ · Best for Beach lovers

Drive up past Wahiawa for an easy weekend escape to Haleiwa town, legendary surf breaks, and world-class garlic shrimp trucks.

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Windward Scenic Drive and Kailua

Kailua, Oahu (30 min drive from Honolulu) · $ · Best for Nature enthusiasts

Take the Pali Highway over the mountain ridge for dramatic valley lookouts, followed by a relaxed afternoon exploring Kailua and Lanikai.

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🍜 Eat & Drink

Buzzy tables and fresh neighborhood flavors

Moku Kitchen

Kakaako, Honolulu · $$ · Best for Foodies

Vibrant urban-farm-to-table dining in Kakaako featuring rotisserie meats, artisanal pizzas, and craft beers on tap.

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Hee Hing Restaurant

Kapahulu, Honolulu · $$ · Best for Groups and families

A long-standing local favorite serving exceptional dim sum and Cantonese classics in a lively, welcoming dining room.

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Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in Honolulu, HI with kids?

Family-friendly highlights right now include The Residents, Cirque du Soleil: Auana, and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. UNLV Rebels. WonderKit refreshes this Honolulu, HI guide daily so the picks stay current.

Where can families eat in Honolulu, HI?

The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Honolulu, HI, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.

What's happening in Honolulu, HI this weekend with kids?

Check the "This Weekend in Honolulu, HI" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Honolulu, HI. Updated daily.

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