Wednesday, July 18: Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Special Guest.  Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase.   Admission is $3 ages two and over.  Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 […]

Friday, July 21:  Prince Lot Hula Festival.  The largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai`i, the festival honors Prince Lot Kapuāiwa, who helped reprise hula and reigned as Kamehameha V from 1863 to 1872.  Local food and refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day. Limited edition tee shirts and souvenir kokua buttons will be […]

Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27: Flight School for Girls.  A five-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $330 per student ($290 for Museum Members) for the five-day program and includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a […]

Tuesday, July 24: Happy 121st Birthday, Amelia Earhart!  The Museum fronts Luke Field on Ford Island, where Earhart ground looped her Lockheed Electra on takeoff March 20, 1937, while attempting her Round-the-World-Flight. There will be free birthday celebration cake and punch at 11 am. Bring your family and friends to help celebrate this woman in […]

Wednesday, July 25: Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series – Makaha Sons.  Enjoy live local music, keiki activities, and prizes, including an `ukulele drawing for children 12 and under. Plate lunches and snacks will be available for purchase.   Admission is $3 ages two and over.  Zoo gates open 4:35 p.m. Concert 6 to 7 […]

Saturday, July 28:  Waimea Valley’s 6th Annual Summer Concert Series – Ekolu, Amy Hanaiali`i, Keauhou, Na Waiho`olu`u, Kumu Hula Hiwa Vaughan & Halau Kalehua Tuahine.  Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Waimea Valley during the concert.  Food and drinks will be available at the show.  Low beach chairs, blankets, and small coolers are allowed.  Parking is […]

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 31 & August 1:  Aviation Adventure.  For children ages 13-15, or Flight School alumni.  Travel through time to discover the ways aviation has transformed Hawai`i and the Pacific region over the past century. Activities emphasize major events and advancements from the early days of flight to the space age of the […]

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 31 & August 1: Aviation Adventure.  For children ages 13-15, or Flight School alumni.  Travel through time to discover the ways aviation has transformed Hawai`i and the Pacific region over the past century. Activities emphasize major events and advancements from the early days of flight to the space age of the […]

Nightly: O Nā Lani Sunset Stories.  From Queen Emma to Don Ho, experience the stories of an icon. Gather at the International Market Place on Kalakaua Avenue just after sundown for the ceremonial lighting of the Lamaku Torch Tower. Then be immersed in an unforgettable storytelling performance told through Hawaiian and Polynesian song and dance. Honoring […]

Throughout the Month of August:  Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below […]