Family Calendar

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.

African Cultural Safari in honor of Black History Month, with the Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble, stories of Africa, a video, and a chance to make an African-inspired rattle, 1-4:30 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; $1*. 532-8700.

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. Tuesday, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.

Keiki Tuesday, with entertainment and activities, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

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

Mother-Daughter Reading Group, a reading of Gail Carson Levine’s "Ella Enchanted," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free. 737-3323.

Families for R.E.A.L. activities, hands-on activities for preschoolers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Dr. Seuss Storytime, a presentation by the Society of Avid Readers Book Club from Waipahu High in celebration of Read Across America Day and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, 3 p.m. Friday, Waipahu Public Library; free. 675-0358.

Class Act, a showcase of students in the performing arts, 7-8 p.m. Fridays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

NEXT WEEKEND

Diamond Head Story Hike, 2.5-mile hike, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays; meet at the Honolulu 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 and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; free. 845-8949.

Cherry Blossom Festival public appearance, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.

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

COMING UP

Moon Walk through Waimea Valley Adventure Park; bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket, and wear comfortable shoes, 8:15 p.m. March 9; $3*. 638-8511.

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