Tag Archives: Things to do in Hawaii

4th of July – Ala Moana Beach Park

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The Ala Moana Center will present one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks shows in the country, about 35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. You will be able to watch the 24th Annual Fireworks Spectacular from Ala Moana …
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Hawaii Bon Dance – Summer Schedule

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Obon is a Buddhist custom that originated more than 500 years ago in Japan and came to Hawaii with the Japanese immigrant workers of the nineteenth century. Obon is celebrated as a time to remember your ancestors. Each weekend throughout …
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Chasing Waterfalls on Oahu – Likeke Falls

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Looking for a relatively short hike on a kid-friendly trail? The hike to Likeke Falls is a nice trail through the jungle with a beautiful waterfall as a destination or a place to stop and snack, about 35 minutes from …
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Bishop Museum – Hawaiian Culture and Dinosaurs on Exhibit

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Bishop Museum is the premier place to experience the history, arts and culture of the Hawaiian people, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The traditional Hawaiian practice of weaving hala has been a cultural force throughout time. …
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Wet’n’Wild’s Newest Ride – Waimea Whirl

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Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawai’i is located about 10 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It’s been six years since the park has opened a new ride and the designers succeeded in making it a whirl of both fun and …
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History of Boardshorts, Now through January

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The Honolulu Museum of Art, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is currently hosting an exhibition that details the history of boardshorts.  These shorts, designed for surfing and swimming, have evolved over the years to include complex decorative designs …
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Hawai’i’s Modern Masters, Tonight through Dec. 4

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The opening reception for the sixth annual “Hawai’i’s Modern Masters” art exhibit is tonight, from 6-8 pm on Luxury Row in Honolulu.  The exhibit will continue for an entire month and be open from 10 am to 10 pm daily. …
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Octoberfest Street Festival, Sept. 30

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Welcome October to 2011 this Friday at the annual Octoberfest Street Festival, hosted by the ARTS district and the Boston Beer Company, on Nu’uanu Avenue and Hotel Street.  The event will include performances by several live bands, including the Royal …
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Snooze in the Honolulu Zoo

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  The Honolulu Zoo offers unique activities… like the family-friendly event “Snooze at the Zoo” on certain Saturdays each month (next event is June 4). See the zoo in a whole new, magical atmosphere.  The zoo offers pizza, tours and campfire time with s’mores, …
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