Hawaii’s Plantation Village hosts the Portuguese Festa 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22. There will be food, crafts, cultural displays and lots and lots of malassadas.
https://www.facebook.com/Cam%C3%B5es-Portuguese-Club-Hawaii-186443471392521/
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.
A congressman’s legacy of family fun
Check out the 3rd annual K. Mark Takai Family Fun Day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8, held in honor of the late congressman in the community that he represented and loved. The fun takes place at the Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoomoana St. in Pearl City, with food vendors, keiki games, pony rides and a petting zoo.
http://www.mypearlcity.com/event/3rd-annual-k-mark-takai-family-fun-day-0
Animal amusements
Want to be a mom in the know? Amuse your kids with timely fun facts about critters: Sept. 8 is National Iguana Awareness Day, Sept. 14-20 is National Farm Animals Awareness Week, and Sept. 22 is both Elephant Appreciation Day and World Rhino Day.
Okinawan Festival frying up some fun
The Okinawan Festival may have moved from Kapiolani Park to the Hawaii Convention Center, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less festive and ambitious. Celebrate all things Okinawan 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 2. There will be music, dancing and 75,000 andagi. Visit okinawanfestival.com/
Parks strung together in a lei
Lei of Parks Family Day will connect Ala Moana, Kewalo Basin, and Kakaako Waterfront Parks 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with biking, walking and activities for the whole family from keiki to kupuna. There will be historic information provided along the way, beach volleyball tips, coral-friendly sunscreen samples and more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/tplha
A craft for them, a craft for you
Celebrate the start of football season with your kids by making a free football game at Home Depot Sept. 1. Or parents can embrace the DIY and learn to make a S’mores station Sept. 20. Register at www.homedepot.com/workshops.
Free video game workshop
Pick up some STEM skills this weekend as the Purple Maia Foundation hosts a free Stencyl video game building workshop 10 a.m. Sept. 1 at Halau Inana. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-video-games-with-stencyl-tickets-47800647022
PCC deal
Take a trip around Polynesia in an afternoon for an incredible price. Join the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Ohana Club for free and qualify for entrance to the attraction for a mere $1.50. Sign up at www.polynesia.com.
Don’t forget your free book
It’s not too late to to get a free book from Barnes and Noble’s Summer Reading Program. Record all those books your kids devoured this weekend and turn in your log by Sept. 3 at the Ala Moana store. Details here.
Video for little ones to understand the storm
Big Bird knows what you are going through dealing with a hurricane and tropical storm. If you still have power and internet, stream “Sesame Street Gets Through A Storm” on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEz1yb3WPwA