The Polynesian Cultural Center is offering a $15 X 3 deal to Ohana Club members. For $15 each, get all-day admission to the villages of Polynesia, all-you-can-eat Island Buffet or admission to the “Ha: Breath of Life” show. Rate applies when you reserve two or three options. Call 293-3219 for details.
Author: Donica Kaneshiro
Open house
Check out all the facilities including the awesome aquatic complex at the Kroc Center’s open house 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12. There will be prize drawings and registration fee ($99) will be waived. For more information, call 682-5505. http://www.kroccenterhawaii.org/calendar.html
More New Year’s celebrations
New Year’s isn’t over yet. Jan. 13 the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii will be celebrating with food, games, cultural exhibits and keiki activities 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Moiliili Field and at the Cultural Center. https://www.jcch.com/events/new-years-ohana-festival
What is love?
A robot named Z searches for the meaning of love in the delightful children’s book “Love, Z.” Check it out at storytime 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Barnes and Noble.
Light up the night
Don’t miss the highly photogenic display at Ward’s new park. Light Garden with it’s thousands of interactive illuminated flowers is sure to wow. 6-9 p.m. through the end of January. https://www.wardvillage.com/events/ward-light-garden
Staging success
Does your kid have Broadway dreams? Jan. 19 auditions will be held by Disney for roles in the stage versions of “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Frozen.” Find http://disneyonbroadway.com/casting/
details atThe right stuff
Baseball Factory’s National Tour is coming to Hawaii to assess young players Jan. 13 in Waipahu. Find out if your kid has what it takes to make it to the majors. Details and registration at go.factoryathletics.com/e/644203/AllStartsHere-WaipahuHI-010319/4pjqn/54788663?h=tccosxgjbx5r272ZLl4-WBGwZYmUpN98PNTlm7Acaas
We Three Kings
Learn about the Puerto Rican holiday Three Kings Day at Hawaii’s Plantation Village 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 5. www.hawaiiplantationvillage.
Reading resolution
Start the year off right with a stash of new books to help the kids keep their resolution to read more. Barnes and Noble is holding an activity storytime 11 a.m. Jan. 5 featuring Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Follow the canine’s latest misadventures with his owner, Emily. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061983634-0
Mother-Daughter Holiday Tea
The holidays may be over but there’s still time to take part in Lisa Rose Doll House’s Special Mother Daughter Holiday Tea trhough Jan. 7. $80 covers two girls and two moms; $30 for each additional couple. Dress-up time, refreshments, desserts and lemonade are part of the party. Make a reservation at https://www.lisarosehonolulu.com/make-a-reservation