If you are hoping to see a lion dance, chance are you won't have to drive very far to see one this weekend since a number of malls are hosting their Chinese New Year Celebrations this weekend. You can also watch a hula performance, join a guided tour of the great outdoors, or get into the Bishop Museum for free (if you're kama'aina or military). The details for these and other events are on the Weekend Events Page which I just finished updating for this weekend.
Have another event to share? Feel free to leave a comment on this post with a link or the basic info.
Have a great weekend!
January 19, 2012
January 17, 2012
Lyon Arboretum
When you sign in at the visitor's center you can get a map of the place which I would recommend. I found the map a little hard to read and match with the trails themselves but we would have been even more lost without any map at all.
My friends and I began by exploring the trails located near the visitor's center. My son loved practicing his new reading skills by reading the labels on the trees and plants, my daughter loved carrying our map and all the kids had fun walking on the trails. Near the visitor's center there are several small gardens you can visit, a traditional Hawaiian hale (pictured here, it has since been completed), and a nice gazebo and adjacent little pond.
We fueled the kids up with a picnic lunch, stopped at the restrooms and then we were off for a grander adventure. We explored a number of the side and loop trails shown on the map and the kids had fun leading the way as we hiked.
It was great to see and hear their excitement over birds, flowers and other treasures discovered along the way.
There is a trail that leads to a small waterfall in the back of the valley and we spent some time on this trail but didn't go all the way to the waterfall. Something to explore the next time we visit this beautiful spot!
Do it yourself on Oahu
Location: 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822
Directions: Here's a link to directions and a map.
Hours: Mon-Fri from 8am to 4pm; Sat from 9am to 3pm; Closed holidays
Cost: The arboretum is technically free, but there is a suggested donation that I believe was $5 per person. I think I decided kids were half-price and donated $10 for the three of us but I can't remember exactly.
Parking: There is a parking lot adjacent to the visitor's center. If it's full, wait a bit and hopefully a spot will open up.
Facilities: There are restrooms next to the visitor's center. There is also a covered pavilion nearby with benches - a nice spot to have a picnic. Oh, and there's a small gift shop inside the visitor's center.
Other: All visitors must sign in at the visitor's center. • I'd recommend you take bug spray no matter what time of year you go. Even in the summer Manoa valley can get a lot of rain, making it a nice place for mosquitos. • You could probably take a jogger stroller on some of the paths here but I think a backpack carrier would be a better choice for little adventurers.
More info: 808-988-0456
January 15, 2012
Scenic Sunday: Birdseye View
Scenic Sunday...because I never get over the beauty of these islands.
The view from the top of the Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail
January 12, 2012
January 14, 15 & 16, 2012: Weekend Events
As always, if I left something off that you know about, please feel free to share it with others in the comments here. And if you see that there are comments, check them out because there's probably good information there.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
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