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
Exploring the Reef by Day, for ages 5 and up; explore shallow reef and tidepool areas, 7:30-10 a.m.; children must be accompanied by an adult; $8*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium Education Department, 923-9741.
All teddy bear show and sale, featuring teddy bear artists from the U.S., Japan and Australia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel; $5*. 946-2844.
Family Sunday Island Style-military day, with children's activities, entertainment, food and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Bishop Museum; $3 for Hawai'i residents and military personnel with ID, or $10 for a family of four (two adults and two children ages 4-12); $14.95* for nonresidents; free admission coupons available through all AIG Hawaii offices, JN Chevrolet, Cycle City, Papa John's Pizza stores and all military ticket outlets. 848-4160.
Secret of flowers, for ages 3 and up; be a botanist for a day and learn about flowers and bees; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.
New baby expo 2001, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3.50*. 239-2229.
Ho'ike, a family festival with keiki art activities, games, art demonstrations, Hawaiian music and more, noon-5 p.m., Honolulu Academy of Arts; free. 532-8700.
Sesame Street live's "let's be friends," 1 and 4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Center; $12*, $14* or $17 for limited premium seats. For ticket information: 591-2211; charge by phone: 526-4400.
Art in the zoo, ages 6-10; learn to draw, sculpt or paint the critters that call the zoo home, 1-4 p.m. today and every Sunday in May, Honolulu Zoo; $35* per class. Register: 926-3191.
"Hollywood and vine," a music and dance production by the Music and Performing Arts Program at Aikahi Elementary School, 2 p.m., Aikahi Elementary; $5*. 254-8863 or 254-6000.
WEEKDAYS
Snooze in the zoo, a camp-out with a pizza dinner, tours, storytelling and more, 5:30 p.m. Friday-9 a.m. Saturday, Honolulu Zoo; $35 for ages 5 and up, $10 for ages 3-4 and free for ages 2 and under. Register: 926-3191.
Honolulu jaycees 50th state fair, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday-May 28; also, various times June 1-3, 8-11, 15-17; Aloha Stadium; $3*. 682-5767.
Mystery at the aquarium, for ages 5 and up; 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.
"It's magic," featuring magicians from around the world, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. May 27, Hawai'i Theatre; $20*-$27.50*. 528-0506.
NEXT WEEKEND
Crusty crustaceans, for ages 5 and up; see what pillbugs, prawns and crabs have in common; 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.
Baby storytime, ages 4-18 months; 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.
Yo-yo class, with Yo-Cool Club, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
COMING UP
Metamorphose on memorial day, for ages 5 and up; search a meadow, forest and stream for evidence of animal life cycles, 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 28; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.