Family Calendar

The indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Only O'ahu events are listed. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounted (or free) admission for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.

TODAY

Honolulu City Lights, daily through Jan. 1, Honolulu Hale and surrounding areas; also: indoor tree and wreath exhibits, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily except New Year's Eve, Honolulu Hale courtyard; free. 527-6060.

Jingle Bell Express, a 10-minute sing-along train ride for children younger than 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:20 to 5 p.m. and 6:20 to 10 p.m., Ala Moana Center mall level; the train depot is at Center Court (last day); $4, $6 for the 7 p.m. ride during Santa's Light Parade. 955-9517.

Pearlridge Express, for keiki up to 4 feet tall; an in-mall locomotive that takes keiki on a tour through a winter wonderland, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 1, Pearlridge Center Uptown; $3. 488-0981.

Hawaiian Railway Society Train Rides, along the historic track of the Oahu Railway and Land Co., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Hawaiian Railway Society 'Ewa Station; $8*. 681-5461.

"Christmas Fantasia," a musical production set in the Victorian era featuring the traditions of Christmas through music and dance, 1 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.

Santa's Light Parade at Ala Moana Center, with floats, performers and Santa riding a 40-foot illuminated train, 7 p.m., mall level, beginning near Macy's and ending at Sears (last day); free. 955-9517.

WEEKDAYS

Vacation Adventures at Honolulu Zoo, for ages 5 to 12; go behind the scenes to meet the animals and keeper, play animal-inspired games and more; Wednesday-Friday; daily sessions 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $40* or 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $45*; 926-3191.

American Box Car Racing International Youth Holiday Program, for ages 9 and older; learn to build, drive and repair box cars, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Pearl City Box Car Track; children must wear tennis shoes and long pants and bring lunch, and parents must drop-off and pick-up their children during program hours only; space is limited; free. Register: 947-3393.

Chess Lessons and Tournaments, for all ages; presented by Hawai'i Chess Federation and America's Promise, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143 or 586-6151.

Moonlight Tour at the Honolulu Zoo, a two-hour walking tour with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the zoo's nocturnal predators, storytelling and more, 6-8 p.m. Friday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; $10*. 926-3191.

"Exploring the Reef at Night," for ages 5 and up; explore a near-shore reef flat, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

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

Tropical Plant Walks, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; repeats 1 p.m. Sundays; bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear; free. 233-7323.

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

Weekend Fishing, a catch and release program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden; bring your own pole, barbless hook, nonlive bait, walking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, picnic lunch and water; free. 233-7323.

Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.

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

COMING UP

Ancient Hawaiian Ways, for ages 3 and up; discover what the daily lives of early Hawaiian families might have been like, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 6; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: 955-0100.