Donica Kaneshiro

Play time

Honolulu Theatre for Youth announced its slate of plays for next season. The theme of “Our Stories” will feature seven plays in 2018-19. My son is most excited about the staging of Mo Willem’s popular Elephant and Piggie characters in “We Are in a Play!”

• Filipino Folktales & Fables opens Aug. 24

• Sparkle opens Oct. 13

• PANIOLO Stories and Songs from the Hawaiian Cowboy opens Nov. 2

• Elephant and Piggie’s “WE ARE IN A PLAY!” opens Dec. 7

• HOME of the BRAVE opens Feb. 8

• Trash & Treasure opens March 2

• The Adventures of Pinocchio opens April 12

Season tickets are $105 adults, $55 youth and $80 for seniors. Single tickets are $20, $10 and $15, respectively. Honolulu Theatre for Youth stages shows at Tenney Theatre, 229 Queen Emma Square.

Catch a free sneak peek of the season May 18 at 6 p.m. Sign up at htyweb.org/

Plan for baby, plan a party, plan for preschool and more

The New Baby Expo returns to Blaisdell Center May 19 and 20 with lots of gear for moms and dads and keiki. Once again it is paired with the Oh! Baby Family Expo, the Toy Expo and the Party Expo, making a one-stop shop for all your parenting needs. Of course the perennially popular baby-crawling contest will be back, too. Check out the schedule at www.familyexpositions.com

Incredible entertainment

Reserve your tickets now for the Incredibles double feature playing at 6 p.m. June 13 at Regal Dole Cannery theaters. Tickets are $29.73 for adults and $26.23 for kids for the classic 2004 “Incredibles” movie and the new “Incredibles 2.” Your admission includes a medium drink and popcorn concession combo. Buy tickets here!

Frisbee fest

Middle and high school students of all ability levels are welcome to join the Youth Ultimate Frisbee Clinic and Tournament 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 20 at Kapiolani Park. There will be a quick prep session and practice and then scrimmages will be held. Free. RSVP to kline.jena@gmail.com

Flower crowns for keiki

What little girl doesn’t want a flower crown, perfect for playing fairy princess or doing a spring time dance? The Art Explorium is hosting a Flower Crown Workshop on May 26 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. where kids can customize their own headgear. Register for the $20 workshop at https://artexplorium.org/events/event/flower-crowns-workshop-230-4/

Jump for joy

Renovations at the new facility continue, but iTrampoline Hawaii has reopened at 94-157 Leoleo St. in Waipahu. For now, while work is underway, hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, closed Tuesdays to Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. On Mother’s Day, moms jump free!! http://itrampolinehawaii.com/

Thank you teachers

Jack in the Box Hawaii is giving away free regular-sized hot or iced coffee all day today in honor of Teacher’s Appreciation Week. The free coffee is available all day so let your kid’s teacher know!

Need practice reading?

Trained service dogs are the least judgmental listeners you’ll ever meet! Beginning readers can try out their skills on a furry friend at the Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library at 2 p.m. May 16.

Pets are family, too

The Hawaii Pet Expo will be at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12 and 13. The free event will feature displays and demonstrations and the latest pet gear and services. Pets are welcome, but dogs must be leashed and under the owner’s control at all times. Check out the doggie massage demo at 11 a.m. May 12. http://www.blaisdellcenter.com/event/hawaii-pet-expo-2018/

Make something for mom

Learn to make pop-up cards just in time for mother’s day at this month’s Second Saturday event at the Hawaii State Art Museum 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12. http://sfca.hawaii.gov/hisam-events/