Family Calendar

TODAY

Exploring the Reef by Day, for ages 5 and up; explore shallow reef and tidepool areas, 8-10:30 a.m.; $8*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium Education Department, 923-9741.

** Great Keiki & Teen Fest, with games, informational booths, food, entertainment and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 973-9815.

"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 28, Bishop Museum; $14.95* (general museum admission). 847-3511.

Benefit for the Honolulu Boy Choir, presented by the Society of Seven, 7:30 p.m., Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Main Showroom; $50. 596-7464.

WEEKDAYS

"Beyond the Falls," a play presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Monday-Friday and April 30, McCoy Pavilion, $4; also, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, $10*. 839-9885.

** 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.

** 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, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

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

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

NEXT WEEKEND

Behind the Scenes at the Honolulu Zoo, with a continental breakfast and tour, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday; $20*. Register: 971-7195.

Nature sensations, for ages 3 and up; with a hike, finger-painting and poetry; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

** Children's Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.

** Parent and child fair, for ages 8 and under, hands-on educational activities for keiki and information on quality childcare programs for parents, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; presented by the state Department of Education, state Department of Health, Head Start and more; free. 488-0981.

"Come and See the Peppermint Tree" a play presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Pavilion; $10*. 839-9885.

** Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays through July 28, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.

** Keiki Storytime & Kids Craft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

** Aunty Pua's Keiki Kanikapila, with singing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; free. 845-8949.

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

** Peace Poem Project, a reading by youths of poetry about peace and nonviolence, 1 p.m. April 29, Music Department Stage, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

COMING UP

Exploring the Reef by Day, for ages 5 and up; explore shallow reef and tidepool areas, 8-10:30 a.m. May 5; $8*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium Education Department, 923-9741.

** Saint Louis School's 'Ohana Festival, with game booths, prizes, food and live entertainment, 1:30-10 p.m. May 4, Gerber Field House; free. 739-7777, ext. 0.

** Moon Walk through Waimea Valley Adventure Park; bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket, and wear comfortable shoes, 8:15 p.m. May 4; $3*. 638-8511.