AROUND THE ISLAND ...

A selected list of ongoing attractions on O'ahu:

BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL

Historic ship at Pearl Harbor; surrender ceremony aboard brought end to World War II; tours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; $16 adults, $8 children under 12 (box office closes at 4 p.m.); (877) 644-4896, www.ussmissouri.com

HAWAI'I THEATRE CENTER

Built in 1922 and restored to its original glory and reopened in 1996, the Hawai'i Theatre is a hub for local and visiting shows; at 1130 Bethel St., in Chinatown. Tours at 11 a.m. Tuesdays ($5), includes a demonstration of the Robert Morton Theatre Pipe Organ. 528-0506, www.hawaiitheatre.com

BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM & PARK

A restored World War II submarine; adjoins the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center at Pearl Harbor; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; $10 adults, $3 children 4-12 (last tour at 4:30 p.m.); (866) 836-0317, 836-0317, www.bowfin.org

FATHER DAMIEN MUSEUM

An archival display about the Belgian priest who devoted his life to Hansen's disease (leprosy) patients on Moloka'i; at 130 'Ohua Ave.; from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; free; 923-2690, www.hawaiiweb.com /html/damien_museum_and_archives.html

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN

An oasis of blooms and greenery, at 50. N. Vineyard, at Nu'uanu Avenue; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; $5 general (13 and older), $1 children 6-12, free for kids 5 and under; tours at 1 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 522-7065, 522-7066

HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVE

A sanctuary for hundreds of reef fish; at 7455 Kalaniana'ole Highway; 6 a.m.-7 p.m. daily except Tuesdays; 10 p.m. closing on second and fourth Saturdays; $5 per person, $1 per car to park; free for children under 13; 395-2211, 396-4229, www.honolulu.gov /parks/facility/hanaumabay

HAWAI'I CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER

Hands-on learning environment for kids; at 111 'Ohe St.

Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays

Cost: $8 adults, $6.75 youths 2-7, free for kids 2 and younger

FYI: BUILT ON INCINERATOR SITE

Directions from Waikiki: West on Ala Moana, left on Cooke Street, follow signs

Phone: 524-5437

BISHOP MUSEUM

The Pacific's premier natural and cultural history center; planetarium and science center, too; at 1525 Bernice St.

HOURS: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

Cost: $14.95 adults, $11.95 youths 4-12 and seniors over 65, free for kids 3 and younger

fyI: Get inside a volcano at the Science Center.

Directions from Waikiki: H-1; exit H-2 (Likelike Highway), right on Bernice Street

Phone: 848-4149

ALOHA FESTIVALS FALSETTO CONTEST

Ten male singers perform in the traditional leo ki'eki'e vocal style — in the upper registers; at The Royal Hawaiian hotel's Monarch Room.

HOURS: 7 P.M. OCT. 13

COST: $40

FYI: Falsetto star Raiatea Helm, above, will make an appearance.

Directions from Waikiki: Walkable from hotels.

Phone: 589-1771, 921-4600

ARIZONA MEMORIAL

A visit to this memorial, commemorating the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, is a moving experience. Narrated ferry ride to the site; last ride out at 3 p.m.; at Pearl Harbor

HOURS: 7 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

COST: FREE

FYI: No carry-on bags, profane T-shirts or bathing suits.

Directions from Waikiki: Take H-1 west; exit 15A (USS Arizona/Stadium cut-off.)

Phone: 422-0561

SEA LIFE PARK

Home of dolphins, sharks, sea lions, fish and more; shows in the cove; at 41-202 Kalaniana'ole Highway, Makapu'u.

HOURS: 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

COST: $29.95 ADULTS, $23.95 YOUTHS 4-12

FYI: Look for the wholphins (half whale, half dolphin)

Directions from Waikiki: Take H-1 east; becomes Kalaniana'ole; first left after passing Makapu'u Point lookout

Phone: 259-7933, 365-7446

WAIKIKI AQUARIUM

See sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, endangered Hawaiian monk seals and more; at 2777 Kalakaua Ave.

HOURS: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. DAILY

Cost: $9 adults; $6 military, students, seniors; $4 youths 13-17; $2 juniors 5-12

FYI: HANDS-ON FUN FOR KIDS

Directions from Waikiki: Walkable; on east end of Kalakaua Avenue opposite Kapi'olani Park

Phone: 923-9741

13TH HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL

A family-friendly mix of Hispanic food, arts, crafts and entertainment; at Kapi'olani Park bandstand

HOURS: 10 A.M.-6 P.M. OCT. 14

COST: FREE

FYI: A FIESTA OF FUN; PLUS A HEALTH FAIR, TOO

Directions from Waikiki: Walkable from hotels; at east end of Kalakaua Avenue

Phone: 285-0072

HONOLULU ZOO

Talk to the animals, take photos with them; kids can go ape at the Keiki Zoo, too; at 151 Kapahulu Ave.

HOURS: 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M. DAILY

COST: $8 (13 AND OLDER), $1 FOR CHILDREN 6-12

FYI: Why not picnic in a shady retreat?

Directions from Waikiki: Walkable from hotels; off Kalakaua Avenue at Kapahulu Avenue

Phone: 971-7171