Family Calendar

TODAY

Stingray Encounter, a chance to swim 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.

Keiki Zookeeper, for ages 6-10; meet the animals and their keepers, and help feed and make treats for the animals, 1-4 p.m. Sundays through March 25, Honolulu Zoo; $35 per class. Register: 971-7195.

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.

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

Popcorn Theater, featuring Disney’s "Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure" and free popcorn, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders-Waikele; free. 676-6699.

Young Authors’ Sharing Group, for children in grades 1-8; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Borders-Waikele; free. 676-6699.

Job and Academic Fair, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Stan Sheriff Center; free. 956-8136.

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

Aquarium After Dark, a flashlight tour of the aquarium’s exhibits, 7-9 p.m. Friday; $7*; children must be accompanied by an adult. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

NEXT WEEKEND

Nu‘uanu Adventure, for ages 8 and up; a 3-mile, 4-hour hike that includes an exploration of Kapena Falls and a visit to Kamehameha III’s summer palace, Saturday, call for times; $9*. Limited to 25 participants. Register: Hawai‘i Nature Center, 955-0100.

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.

"Afternoon of the Elves," a play presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, last day of performance, Leeward Community College Theatre; $10*. 839-9885.

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

Palikea Trail Hike, for ages 13 and up; a moderate hike in the Honouliuli Preserve, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 18; $5. Reservations required: Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i, 537-4508, ext. 220.

Hau Sweet It Is, for ages 6-10; discover the many uses of hau, a type of hibiscus, and visit a hau grove to gather materials to make hau pendants and necklaces; 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 18; $14*. Limited to 10 participants. Register: Hawai‘i Nature Center, 955-0100.

COMING UP

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a nearshore reef flat, 7:30-10 p.m. March 23; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

Lovable Larvae, for ages 6 and up; search streams, forests and ponds for tadpoles, caterpillars, beetle larvae and more; 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 24; $14*. Limited to 10 participants. Register: Hawai‘i Nature Center, 955-0100.

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