Family Calendar

SUNDAY

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.

Splash Fest, with educational activities, games, crafts, live entertainment and more, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sea Life Park Hawaii; $24*. 259-7933.

WEEKDAYS

Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 30, Childrens’ 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.

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

"Hail to the Chiefs," a musical production performed by fifth-graders from Kamehameha Schools, 9 a.m. Thursday, Princess Ke‘elikolani Performing Arts Complex; repeats 9:30 a.m. Friday; free. 842-8166.

Superfair 2001, a community fair with rides, games, food and more, 11 a.m-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Sacred Hearts Academy; free. 734-5058, ext. 229.

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

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

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.

Pokemon Trading Day, trade and win free Pokemon cards, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

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

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