Family Calendar
TODAY
"Life Through Time: From T. rex to Sabretooth," an exhibit with "time machine" tours and nearly a dozen creatures brought to life with computer-controlled air compressors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 847-3511.
Keiki Arts and Crafts, with games, storytelling and face painting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kahala Mall; presented by Read To Me International; free. 732-7736.
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.
WEEKDAYS
"Sea Urchins," for ages 3-5; learn about marine life through tours, crafts and more, 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday; $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for age 12 and up; 1:30-2:30 p.m. weekdays; $15, plus $14.95* general museum admission. 847-8243.
Moonlight Tour Through Sea Life Park Hawaii, for age 4 and older; 7-8:30 p.m. Monday; bring a flashlight; $10*. Register: 259-2512.
Makiki Loop Trail Family Hike, for age 7 and older; a moderate, 2 1/2-mile hike, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday; presented by Hawai'i Nature Center; children must be accompanied by an adult; $14. Register: 955-0100.
Keiki Fishing Tournament, for ages 4-17; a catch-and-release program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, 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.
Children's Craft and Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.
Keiki Tuesday, with games, activities, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Chess Class, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Open Family Racing, presented by American Box Car Racing International, participants may watch or drive box cars around a track, 3-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, ABCRI Box Car Track in Pearl City; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; tennis shoes and long pants required; $6*. Visit boxcarracing.org or call 947-3393.
Chess Lessons and Tournaments, for all ages; presented by Hawai'i Chess Federation and America's Promise, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143 or 586-6151.
Annual Spring Fling, with entertainment, keiki crafts and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Yo-Yo Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
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.
Moon Walk through Waimea Falls Park; bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket; wear comfortable shoes; 8:15 p.m. Friday; $3*. 638-6714 or 638-8655.
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, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.
Weekend Fishing, a catch-and-release program, 10 a.m.-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.
Children's Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through July 27, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.
Keiki Storytime and Kids Kraft Korner, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
Storytime with Raggedy andy, 11 a.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele; free. 676-6699.
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 Storytime, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Barnes & Noble; free. 737-3323.
