Author: Donica Kaneshiro

I have only 6,575 days from my kids' birth until their 18th birthday, and I’m trying to make the most of every day.

History lesson

Consider taking the kids for a trip back in time at the Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center. Visitors can experience the attack on Battleship Row, explore the deck of the Arizona prior to the attack and tour the Arizona Memorial through the VR headsets. The experience costs $4.95 and is available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For a preview, visit http://vimeo.com/274758762.

It’s not too early for Santa

Santa is already popping up at island malls. Get your tickets now for Dave and Buster’s Breakfast with Santa 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 15 and 16. There will be a buffet, balloon animals, face painting and everyone gets a free Power Card to play in the arcade. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/db-honolulu-2018-breakfast-with-santa-tickets-50141976000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

It’s a pau hana party for families

Student parents at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the UH-Manoa Children’s Center are hosting a night of free entertainment 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21 featuring Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band in the Hemenway Hall Courtyard. www.hawaii.edu/calendar/manoa/2018/11/06/33612.html?ed_id=44273

 

Build for a cause

Through mid December, parents and kids can stop by the Lego store to build a small “ornament” to place on the Lego Build to Give display. For every creation built, Lego will donate one Lego set to a kid in need, with a goal of donating 500,000 sets. So have some fun and help another. https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/help/fun-for-fans/lego-events-tours/build-to-give-holiday-campaign-408100000015718