Family Calendar

The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounts or cheaper (or free) for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

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, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 28, Bishop Museum; $14.95* (general museum admission). 847-3511.

** Peace Poem Project, a reading by youths of poetry about peace and nonviolence, 1 p.m., music department stage, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

WEEKDAYS

** "Beyond the Falls," a play presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Monday, McCoy Pavilion, $4. 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.

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.

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

Momotaro and the peach girl, an original dance concert presented by Punahou Dance School, featuring 280 students performing ballet, tap, jazz and more; 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. May 6; Dillingham Hall on the Punahou School campus; $5 for the Wednesday and Thursday shows and $8 for the weekend shows. 944-5829.

** Yo-yo class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

** Saint Francis schools 'ohana fair, with pony rides, giant swings, a country store, food and more, noon-10 p.m. Friday and noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Saint Francis Schools campus; free. 988-4111, ext. 116.

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

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

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

NEXT WEEKEND

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

** 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.

** holy trinity may fest 2001, with keiki games, rides, giveaways, crafts and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Koko Head Elementary and Park; free. 396-8466.

** boys' day activities, with a kite-making workshop and yo-yo demonstrations, 10 a.m.-noon. Saturday, Market City Shopping Center; free. 734-0282.

** baby storytime, for ages 4-18 months old; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Waipahu Public Library; free. Register: 675-0358.

** 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.

** Keiki art festival, with five activity stations, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and May 6, Ala Moana Center; in celebration of Children's Day; free. 735-1860.

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

Taro patch party, for ages 5 and up; discover kalo and its importance in Hawaiian culture; 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 6; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

** Boys' day event, with sword displays, yo-yo demonstrations, taiko drum performances and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, Japanese Cultural Center; free. 945-7633.

** 6th annual family fair, with Hawaiian arts and crafts, games, keiki activities, food and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, Disabled Veterans American Hall and Ke'ehi Lagoon Park; proceeds will benefit Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu; $5*. 848-7780.

Art in the zoo, for ages 6-10, learn to draw, sculpt or paint the critters that call the zoo home, 1-4 p.m. May 6 through May 27 (every Sunday in May), Honolulu Zoo; $35* per class or $120* for all four sessions. Register: 926-3191.

COMING UP

Toy boats afloat, for ages 6 and up; learn about buoyancy and hydrodynamics by building and testing a variety of boats; 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 12; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

Acting for children, summer classes presented by Diamond Head Theatre, May 12-July 14 (every Saturday), Diamond Head Theatre stage; classes for ages 6-9, 9-9:45 a.m., $75; classes for ages 10-13, 9:45-10:45 a.m., $100; taught by Ann Hamilton Ogilvie. Registration and payment required by May 7: 734-8763.