Family Calendar
Editor's note: In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, some of the events may be rescheduled. Calling ahead before attending is recommended.
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
Fish Trackers: Reef Fishes and Sharks, for ages 16 and up; learn about these creatures from UH researchers Carl Meyer and Steve Kajiura, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; swim gear suggested for field component; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, with a lunch, games, activities and a show for the family, noon-2 p.m. (last day), presented by Navatek Cruises; $49*, or $37* for kama'aina. Reservations required: 973-1311.
WEEKDAYS
Vacation Adventures at Honolulu Zoo, for ages 5-12; go behind the scenes to meet the animals and keeper, play animal-inspired games and more; Monday through Friday; daily sessions 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $40*, or 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $45*; weekly sessions 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $160*, or 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $195*. 926-3191.
• Preschool Puzzletime and Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 5, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through crafts, songs, 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday through Oct. 30 (five once-a-week sessions); $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.
• 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 Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Chess Class, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Yo-Yo Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Moonlight Tour at Honolulu Zoo, 6-8 p.m. Friday and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; $10*. 926-3191.
• "Class Act," showcase of students in the performing arts, 7-8 p.m. Fridays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
• Talk Story Festival, with storytellers from Hawai'i and the Mainland, 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and next Sunday, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. Visit lava.net/talkstory2001 or call 973-7262.
NEXT WEEKEND
• Children's Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.
West Loch Family Nature Bike Ride, for ages 6 and up; 10 a.m.-noon. Saturday; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: 955-0100.
• 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.
• Children's Literature Hawaii's Annual Children's Used Book Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, University of Hawai'i, Krauss Hall Courtyard; free. 956-7559 or 373-9522.
• 3rd annual Family Health Fair, presented by the Hispanic Center of Hawaii in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; with health screenings, entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall; free. 941-5216.
• Yo-Yo Class and Spin Top Demo, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Junior Zookeeper, for ages 11 and up; to help children learn about the many careers available at zoos; 1-4 p.m. next Sunday, Oct. 14, 21 and 28, Honolulu Zoo; $35* per class, $120* for all four sessions. 926-3191.
COMING UP
The Bearing Way, for ages 5-8; learn how to use a compass, then go on a treasure hunt, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 8; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: 955-0100.
