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
• La Pietra Children's Fair, with a petting zoo, pony rides, games, arts and crafts, and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., La Pietra campus; free. 922-2744.
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.
Junior Zookeeper, for ages 11 and up; to help children learn about the careers available at zoos; 1-4 p.m., Honolulu Zoo; $35*. 926-3191.
"Beauty and the Beast," for ages 7 and up; a production of Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Ron Bright Theatre at Castle High School; sign interpreted performance is 4:30 p.m.; $10*. 839-9885.
"Jammin' Through the Holidays," a performance presented by Jamarama Productions featuring more than 50 youths performing holiday tunes, 6:30 p.m., Mamiya Theatre; $22*. 561-1412.
WEEKDAYS
• Preschool Puzzletime and Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 5, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
• Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Borders, Waikele; repeats 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.
• Keiki Tuesday, with games, activities, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Chess Class, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Preschool Pirates, for ages 2-5; meet sea turtles, penguins, sea lions and more, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $15 for parent and child (includes park admission). Register: 259-2512.
• Yo-Yo Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Big Bear in the Big Blue House Live's "Surprise Party," a 90-minute show of songs and dances for the entire family featuring Jim Henson puppets, 7 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and next Sunday, Hawai'i Theatre; also, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 8-9, and 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 10-11; $23* and all seats $12 on opening night. 528-0506.
NEXT WEEKEND
• Children's Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.
Junior Animal Trainer, for ages 9-15; go behind the scenes to learn how to be a trainer and work with dolphins and sea lions, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sea Life Park Hawaii; $125; limited to 10 participants. Register: 259-2512.
• Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.
• Aunty Pua's Keiki Kanikapila, with singing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; free. 845-8949.
• Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
• Yo-Yo Class and Spin Top Demo, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Overnight Beneath the Sea, for ages 5 and up; with educational activities, an evening snack, continental breakfast and more, 7 p.m. Saturday-8 a.m. next Sunday; $25*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.
Birds of a Feather, for ages 3-5; visit birds in their natural habitat and create gifts, 9:30-11 a.m. next Sunday; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: 955-0100.
"Gifts from the Sea" Workshop for ages 8 and up; create one-of-a-kind prints and Christmas cards using seaweeds, and more, 1-4 p.m. next Sunday; $20*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.
COMING UP
Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through crafts, songs, 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 7 through Dec. 5 (five once-a-week sessions); $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium Education Department, 923-9741.
