Family Calendar

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Only O‘ahu events are listed. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounted (or free) admission for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

TODAY

Stingray Encounter, a chance to swim with and interact with stingrays. Participants must be at least 40 inches tall. Various times daily. $49 (includes park admission). Register: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 259-7933.

"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit that simulates a crawl into a submarine, a walk across an active lava flow and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 28. Bishop Museum: $14.95* (general museum admission). 847-3511.

WEEKDAYS

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 30, Children’s Room, Pearl City Public Library. Free. 453-6566.

Behind the Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum for ages 12 and up. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). 847-8243.

Mission Houses Museum Tours, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call for times; $8*. 531-0481.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Borders Waikele. Repeats 11 a.m. Saturdays. Free. 676-6699.

Merry Morning Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 27, Mililani Public Library. Free. 627-7470.

Keiki Tuesday, with children’s games, entertainment and activities. 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Pearlridge Center, Downtown. Free. 488-0981.

Popcorn Theater, featuring Disney’s "Dinosaur" and free popcorn, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders Waikele. Free. 676-6699.

Kids Story Korner, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders Ward Centre. Free. 591-8995.

Yo-yo class for all ages, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-5233.

NEXT WEEKEND

Diamond Head Story Hike, a 2.5-mile hike from Honolulu Zoo to Diamond Head with the story of the crater’s history, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Meet at zoo entrance; $5*. 948-3299.

Children’s Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore. Free. 735-4436, ext. 310.

Children’s Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays through July 28, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai‘i State Library. Free. 586-3510.

Aunty Pua’s Keiki Kanikapila, with singing, storytelling and more. 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse. Free. 845-8949.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre. Free. 591-8995.

Kids Kraft Korner, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre. Free. 591-8995.

Funtakes, an opportunity to make an origami money frog at the "make-and-take" tables. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Town Center of Mililani. Free. 625-5233.

Puppet-Making Workshop and Puppet Show, with workshop, noon-1 p.m. "Tales of Japan" puppet show featuring Tears of Joy Theatre, 1-1:45 p.m. Saturday, Liberty House childrens’ department, first floor, Ala Moana Shopping Center. Free. 941-2345.

Black History Tribute, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre. Free. 591-8995.

Tears of Joy Theatre puppet shows, 7 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Theatre, Ala Moana Beach Park. Repeats 2 p.m. Feb. 18; $6.50*. 922-0459.

Yo-yo class, with Yo-Cool Club, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall. Free. 235-1143.

Splash Fest, with games, educational booths, entertainment, more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 18, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $24*. 259-2512.

Storytelling, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 18, Liberty House childrens’ department, first floor, Ala Moana Shopping Center. Free. 941-2345.

COMING UP

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up. Explore a nearshore reef flat, 8-10:30 p.m. Feb. 23; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

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