The hands-on activities at the Polynesian Cultural Center really make this a great place for kids. The center is divided into different 'islands' and each island village has several hands-on things to try. You can play native games, taste traditional food, take a dance lesson or try your hand at traditional village tasks like fishing or fire making. Here are a few of our favorites:
Learn to throw a spear in Tonga.
Weave a fish out of lauhala.
Challenge your coordination with this game in Aotearoa.
Get inked (with stamps, not needles).
Climb a coconut tree in Samoa. (There's a height requirement for this one)
During show times most of the employees in a village are busy with the presentation and many of the activities are closed. Visit the island village when they are not hosting a show and there will be people there to help you try something new. Fun for kids and adults alike!
Do it yourself on Oahu
Location: 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, Hawaii 96762
Hours: Closed Sundays. Open Mon - Sat beginning at 11:45am. Island tours and village presentations begin at 12:05pm. Island villages close at 5pm except for Tonga and Samoa which close at 5:30pm. Box office closes at 8pm.
Cost: • There are numerous packages available so rather than list them all I'm going to give you a couple links to use. Click here for kama'aina ticket prices. Click here for tourist/visitor ticket prices. • They offer a 20% discount for kama'aina. I believe you need to call ahead to reserve tickets to receive this price. • The PCC also offers an annual pass that pays for itself in a few visits. Even better, this pass goes on sale from time to time so be on the lookout for that promotion.
Parking: $8 per vehicle. Free if you have an annual pass.
Facilities: Restrooms throughout the center. Snack bar open from 11:30am to 6pm. Marketplace with numerous stores and gift shops throughout the center.
Other: • Some of the shows take place in covered amphitheaters but the canoe pageant, canoe rides, some shows and most of the activities take place outdoors so this isn't the best place to head on a rainy day. • Since you'll be outside a lot I'd recommend sunscreen and hats. • They sell snacks there but I usually take a few with me too for convenience.
More info: Polynesian Cultural Center Canoe Pageant
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I haven't been to PCC since I was in elementary school! I need to take my kids =)
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