Family Calendar
The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Only O'ahu events are listed. Full price is listed; the * denotes discounted (or free) admission for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
TODAY
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, an exhibit designed to help keiki develop reasoning and thinking skills, noon-5 p.m. (last day), Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; free. 488-0981.
WEEKDAYS
Sports Academy, for grades 2-5; to introduce the fundamentals and techniques of basketball, and offensive and defensive strategies; games and scrimmages held 8 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday, West O'ahu Family YMCA-Mililani Branch; $40 for 8 a.m.-noon, or $100 for an all-day care option, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Register: 625-1040, ext. 242.
American Box Car Racing International summer youth program, for ages 9 and older; learn to drive, build and repair box cars, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through August, Pearl City Box Car Track; $50 a week per child, extended hours available at $3 an hour per child; scholarships available. Register: 947-3393.
** 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.
** Tales for toddlers, with stories and crafts, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 'Aiea Public Library; free. 483-7333.
** Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. Thursday, Waimanalo Public and School Library; free. 259-9925.
Queen lili'uokalani keiki hula competition, 6 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday, Blaisdell Center Arena; $8.50*. 521-6905.
** Yo-yo class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pearlridge Center Downtown; free. 488-0981.
Mystery at the aquarium, for ages 5 and older; meet a "fishy" cast of characters for some fun-filled sleuthing, 7-9:30 p.m. Friday; children must be accompanied by an adult; $8*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium Education Department, 923-9741.
NEXT WEEKEND
** Children's Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.
Critters 'n crafts, see live reptiles and amphibians, enjoy storytelling and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Museum, Hale Kea Tent; $14.95* (includes general admission). 848-4168.
** Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.
** Kids Storytime, 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.
** Children's fair, with storytelling, crafts, entertainment and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kahala Mall; free. 732-7736.
** Nikko Remote-control car races, test drive Nikko radio-controlled cars and race against other kids in an obstacle course, noon-2 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday, Toys R Us; free. 487-6026.
** Midsummer Night's Gleam, tour Foster Botanical Garden and enjoy fragrant night-blooming flowers, entertainment, a keiki crafts table and more, 4:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Foster Botanical Garden; free. 522-7060 or 537-1708.
Parents Night Out, for ages 4-12; swimming, games, snacks and more to keep children occupied so their parents can enjoy a night out, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, YWCA of O'ahu; $20, $10 for each additional child. 538-7061, ext. 277.
** Yo-yo class, with Yo-Cool Club, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Doze With the Dolphins, for ages 6 and older; with a tour, games, stories, midnight movies and more, 7 p.m. Saturday-10 a.m. next Sunday, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $35* (includes park admission). Register: 259-2512.
Happy habitats, for ages 3-5; discover the many different habitats in nature, 9:30-11 a.m. next Sunday; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.
COMING UP
Monet in Manoa, for students who have just completed grades 3-5; sketch and paint your impressions of the gardens at Lyon Arboretum, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3; $32*. Register: Lyon Arboretum, 988-0456.
Family Calendar lists events primarily of interest to families with children. Send information to: Family Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; e-mail ohana@honoluluadvertiser.com or fax 535-8170.
