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Taste of Chinatown – August 26, 2017

Bring the whole family for a celebration of Chinese culture and cuisine in the heart of Chinatown (about 55 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas) on Saturday, August 26, 2017. The day of food and fun runs from 10 a.m. …
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Clay Day at Hawaii State Art Museum – August 12, 2017

Clay Day with the Hawaii Potters’ Guild is a free, hands-on clay activity for all ages about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Have tons of fun making mini-monsters and take a spin on a potter’s wheel (with expert guidance). This …
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Family Fun at Coral Crater Adventure Park

Coral Crater Adventure Park, about 10 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, is Oahu’s best-kept 35-acre secret. The park opened this year and sits inside a former coral quarry on what was once part of Barber’s Point Naval Base. If you …
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Evening of Jazz at Hawaii State Art Museum – July 7, 2017

The Evening of Jazz, presented by the Hawaii Friends of Civil Rights, is an evening of free live music and art about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach villas. The evening will feature Emme Tomimbang with Al Harrington, Ginai, Starr Kalahiki, …
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Horseback Riding on Oahu’s North Shore

Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, offers horseback riding adventures unlike your typical ranch trail rides. Experience unforgettable horseback rides along the spectacular coast of Oahu’s North Shore with expert guides. Group and …
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Farmers & Friends at the Red Barn Farmstand – June 16, 2017

The Red Barn Farmstand, about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, opened in October 2016 on the North Shore in Haleiwa. It is a vibrant spot that sells locally-grown produce and food products. They work with local farmers and …
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Memorial Day Lantern Floating Ceremony – May 29, 2017

Lantern Floating Hawaii is a Memorial Day ceremony at Ala Moana Beach (about 35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas) where everyone gathers for a personal and collective moment of remembrance, reflection, and offering of gratitude to those who have …
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Eating House 1849 Opens in Kapolei

Eating House 1849, a plantation-inspired concept by James Beard Award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi, opens at the Kapolei Commons (about 10 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas). The restaurant pays homage to Hawaii’s vibrant culinary heritage with a nod to …
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Slow Food Chinatown Tour – April 23, 2017

Take a 2-hour walking tour to explore the history, culture, and food traditions of Honolulu’s Chinatown (about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas). The tour is on April 23, 2017, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Shop the …
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Spectacular Sunrise on Oahu

Are you a morning person? Up before the dawn? Then you may want to roll out of bed, jump in your car, and head down to Sandy Beach Park (about an hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas). Due to …
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