Family Calendar

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.

"Peter and the Wolf," with Jim Gamble and his puppets, 2 p.m., Kennedy Theatre; $8*. 956-7655.

WEEKDAYS

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.

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

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.

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

Merry Morning Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.

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

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

NEXT WEEKEND

‘Ukulele, guitar and upright bass classes, for ages 8 and up; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 455-0477.

Stories from Around the World, for all ages; hear stories from Japan, Philippines, Africa and Hawai‘i, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 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.

"It’s a Wonderful Storytime," a reading of the "What a Wonderful World" picture book based on the Louis Armstrong song, 11 a.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

Funtakes, an opportunity to make a dragon puppet at the "make-and-take" tables, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Town Center of Mililani; free. 625-5233.

"Viva la Madeline!", a special storytime and a character appearance by the famous little French girl, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Borders Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a near-shore reef flat, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

Yo-yo class with Special Dreams and Yo-cool Club, 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Bamboo Jungle Journey, for ages 3-5; 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 21; $12* for parent and child. Reservations required: Hawai‘i Nature Center, 955-0100.

COMING UP

"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes and Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit for children that simulates a crawl into a submarine, a walk across an active lava flow and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 27-May 28, Bishop Museum; $14.95* (general museum admission). 847-3511.

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