Bubbles don’t only occur in the bathtub, they also are found in nature. Hawai’i Nature Center is hosting a class on how insects use bubbles, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 4. Then kids ages 3-5 can make their own bubbles, because what’s a Bubblemania class without a little soapy fun? Reservations required; call 955-0100, ext. 118. $10 per person.
Author: Donica Kaneshiro
College ambition
Let your kids check out a college campus and see what life might look like after high school at The Manoa Experience, an open house university preview day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3. The free event will have tents detailing the many programs and activities available on campus. There will also be tours of the campus and of residence halls.
http://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/experience/
March of the Penguins
It’s March, so It’s time for penguin day at Sea Life Park. March 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be added attention on all things penguin. A penguin parade, a penguin movie, penguin hats, penguins swimming… it will all have you waddling along as you complete your penguin scavenger hunt. The best part for parents: Two kids get in free with every adult ticket purchased. http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/
Parenting lessons
Kirk Cameron, or “Growing Pains” fame, promise practical techniques for parents dealing with 21st century social media issues. “Kirk Cameron: Connect” is playing in theaters Feb. 27 and March 1. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/kirk-cameron-connect
Total domination
Tiki’s Family Fun Center is hosting a laser tag tournament March 7. Think you’ve got the right stuff to rule over the Total Domination Tournament? You could win the $300 Grand Prize or $150 Second Place Prize. Form your three-person team, and sign up with a $66 team entry fee ($22 per person). Sign up by Feb. 28. https://tikisfamilyfuncenter.com/
Tooth healthy
The Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center is partnering with Hawaii Dental Service to host HDS Tooth Fairy Fun Day at the center Feb. 25. The first 500 HDS members get in free to the centers exhibits and there will be education info about keeping teeth and gums healthy. There may even be a tooth fairy sighting. http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.org/events.html
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Head over to the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. There will be crafts and a celebration of all things whimsical and Seussical. Or head to Barnes and Noble Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. for a Dr. Seuss storytime and coloring activity. Theres’s a second event March 2 at 6:30 p.m. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2249 http://www.discoverycenterhawaii.org/events.html
Everyone loves Mary
Back by popular demand, “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” returns to theaters Feb. 24 and 26. It’s an anime Ghibli classic int he making. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/mary-and-the-witchs-flower
Keiki cooking
Feb. 24 is the last Keiki Cooking Academy at Pounders Restaurant in the Hukilau Marketplace at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Executive chef Felix Tai teaches kids ages 4-12 kitchen techniques. 9 to 10 a.m., $22. http://hukilaumarketplace.com/events/
Keeping an eye on HTY
Honolulu Theatre for Youth is back with the preschool production “Little Big Eye.” There are just four shows for the puppet-filled tale of a fish surrounded by creatures with superpowers, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. March 3 and 10. http://www.htyweb.org/plays/little-big-eye/