FAMILY FUN APRIL 26

Dole Plantation hosts its annual Family Fun Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26, featuring music, dance, arts and crafts workshops, games for the kids, prizes, a Pineapple Trivia Challenge, food and more.

The plantation's Pineapple Pete costumed character will be there, as will Richard Dole, grandson of the plantation's founder, at a book-signing for his "The Story of James Dole," about his grandfather.

Admission is free; proceeds will go to nearby schools. 621-8408.

Dole Plantation is at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway.

KEIKI FUN APRIL 27

The Japanese Cultural Center's Kodomo no Hi: Keiki Fun Fest, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., marks a modern Japanese holiday that combines the traditional Girls' Day (March 3) and Boys' Day (May 5).

The celebration will include games, kimono dressing (for a fee), make-and-take activities, entertainment and food.

The festivities will take place in the Teruya Courtyard and fifth floor of the center, 2454 S. Beretania St. Free. 945-7633.

HOT DATES

APRIL 12

Jammin' Hawaiians, Waikiki Shell.

APRIL 15

Matt Costa, NextDoor; also April 16, Hard Rock Cafe Maui.

APRIL 18-19

'Iolani School Fair, school grounds.

APRIL 18-MAY 11

"Shadowlands," production by The Actors' Group, Yellow Brick Studio.

APRIL 19-20

Kokua Festival, Waikiki Shell.

APRIL 21

"Chinese Spectacular," Blaisdell Concert Hall.

MAY 1

Sugarland in concert, Blaisdell Concert Hall.

MAY 3

Waikiki Spam Jam, Kalakaua Avenue.

MAY 10

Pride 4 Ewa, Mahiko Park.

JULY 4-6

BayFest, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Aug. 7-10, 14-17 Honolulu Family Festival, Magic Island.