Put on your best spring bonnet and join the Easter parade of craft fairs, egg hunts, bunny photo ops, garden affairs and other seasonal activities. Events are free unless otherwise noted.
EGG HUNTS
>> Makiki Easter Egg Hunt & Community Food Drive: 9 to 11 a.m. today, Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St. Egg hunts for keiki up to age 12, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, arts and crafts, keiki activities and used-book sale (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to support Makiki Community Library; book sale continues noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Bring a canned-good donation for St. Clement’s Food Pantry. Call 536-7765.
>> First Assembly of God: Egg hunt with prizes, keiki activities, food and more. Visit firstaog.com.
* Kapolei: 9 to 10 a.m. today, Kapolei Community Park, 91-1049 Kamaaha Loop; and 11 a.m. to noon, Onelauena Shelter, 50 Belleau Woods St.
* Red Hill: 9 a.m. March 26, First Assembly of God Red Hill, 3400 Moanalua Road.
* Wahiawa: 10 a.m. March 26, First Assembly of God Central Oahu, 300 Wilikina Drive.
>> Department of Parks and Recreation.
* Kalakaua District Park: 10 a.m. today, for ages 12 and under.
* Koko Head District Park: Today, games and activities begin 9 a.m., egg hunt at 10 a.m., for ages 12 and under. Call 395-5314 or 395-3407.
* Manoa Valley District Park (new gym): Sunday, crafts begin 9:30 a.m., egg hunt at 10 a.m., for ages 12 and under.
* Halawa District Park: 10 a.m. Sunday, with craft projects, for ages 12 and under. Call 483-7852 or 483-7850.
* DeCorte Park in Kalihi Uka: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, for all ages.
* Makakilo Community Park: “Easter Bash,” 9 to 11 a.m. March 26, for ages 10 and under.
>> Kapolei Commons Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, 4450 Kapolei Parkway (grassy lawn to the left of entrance); registration for egg hunt begins at 9:30 a.m. and is limited to 250 keiki per age group. Egg hunt at 10 a.m. for 2-year-olds; 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and 4; 11 a.m. for ages 5 and 6; 11:30 a.m. for ages 7 and 8; and noon for ages 9 and 10. Adults not allowed in the area except to assist keiki with special needs. Additional activities include photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloons, glitter tattoos, crafts and carnival games. Visit thekapoleicommons.com.
>> Watanabe Floral’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt: March 26, 1607 Hart St. (parking lot in back). Egg hunt for keiki up to age 4 at 2 p.m. and for ages 6 to 10 at 2:20 p.m., plus activities at 1 p.m., including keiki ID and name tags, games, miniature golf, popcorn, giveaways and more. Call 832-9360 or visit watanabefloral.com.
>> Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii’s Easter Egg Hunt: Staggered egg hunt for three age groups (ranging from 4 to 12), 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 27 at the park’s Island Adventure Golf Course, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei; registration at 9 a.m.; water park rides open from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a basket; the most creatively decorated basket (for three separate age groups) receives a free season pass. All egg-hunt participants receive a discounted admission coupon for the day. Call 674-9283 or visit wetnwildhawaii.com.
SPRING PICTURES
>> Kahala Mall: Through March 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, between Champs and Macy’s. Call 732-7736 or visit kahalamallcenter.com.
>> Pearlridge Center: Through March 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Uptown Center Court. Bunny takes daily breaks from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 203-2366 or visit pearlridgeonline.com.
>> Royal Hawaiian Center: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. March 27, Helumoa Hale Guest Services. Call 922-2299 or visit royalhawaiiancenter.com.
>> Windward Mall: Through March 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Center Court. Bunny takes daily breaks from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 951-7827 or visit windwardmall.com.
* Pet Photo Nights: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Animals must be on a leash or in a cage. Enter through one of the mall’s two main ground-floor entrances. Sponsored by Koolau Pets.
Craft and gift fairs
>> Waipahu Community of Christ’s annual craft fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church, 94-130 Mokukaua St. Quilts, pottery, art, baked goods, photo booth, plants, shave ice and more, including $12 steak plate lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Email joho2@aol.com.
>> 808 Craft and Gift Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Moanalua 99 (99 Ranch Market), 1151 Mapunapuna St. Additional dates include April 17 and May 15. Call 479-5525 or visit 808craftandgiftfairs.com.
>> Wiki Wiki One-day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. More than 90 tables of vintage items including aloha shirts, Hawaiian and estate jewelry, art, dolls, furniture, toys, comics, Asian antiques, Niihau shell lei, sports cards, movie posters and more. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. Admission: $4.50; early entry at 9 a.m. $15. Visit ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html.
>> Aiea Elementary School Craft & Gift Fair: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2, 99-370 Moanalua Road. Over 150 crafters and vendors, fresh produce, plants, food trucks and more. Sponsored by 808 Craft and Gift Fairs. Call 479-5525 or visit facebook.com/808craftandgiftfairs.
>> Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo, plus Crafters Clearance Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Crafts, gift items, craft supplies and more. Email nanstar@hawaii.rr.com.
>> The Pit Stop … Shop. Dine. Dash: 5 to 9 p.m. April 12, Aloha Stadium bus lot, and April 15, May 20 and June 17, 4 to 8 p.m. at Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, 400 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Food trucks, crafters, new and used items, fresh produce, wholesalers, made-in-Hawaii treasures and more. Sponsored by 808 Craft & Gift Fairs. Call 479-5525.
>> Taste of Hongwanji Bazaar: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway. Entertainment, games, food, handcrafted items, plant sale, baked goods, fresh produce, rummage sale and more, including “Favorite Island Cookery” cookbooks. Call 536-7044.
>> Waipio Shopping Center Spring Swap Meet & Craft Fair: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, 94-1044 Waipio Uka St., Waipahu. Household items, slightly used items, clothing, jewelry, handmade gifts. Accepting vendors through April 15. Visit shopwaipio.com.
ARTS & CRAFTS
>> Easter egg keepsake: 1 to 3 p.m. today, HouseSmart Ben Franklin Crafts, Mapunapuna. Students will cut and decorate a duck egg with Eileen “The Egg Lady” Tokita. Cost: $35 (materials included). To register, call 833-3800 or 728-9477.
>> HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts: Visit benfranklinhawaii.com.
* Enchanted Lake (1020 Keolu Drive, 261-4621): Craft demos include Easter baskets, noon to 12:30 p.m. March 27; washi tape, noon to 12:30 p.m. March 28; fairy garden, noon to 1 p.m. March 29; straw lei making, noon to 12:30 p.m. March 31.
* Mapunapuna (2810 Paa St., 833-3800): Easter keepsake egg, today, free demo at noon, class from 1 to 5 p.m. ($35); one-stroke flower painting class, 2 to 4 p.m. March 27 ($15); fans demo, 1:30 p.m. March 28; lei making demo, 1:30 p.m. March 30; punch-art treat bags demo, 1:30 p.m. March 31.
* Market City (2919 Kapiolani Blvd., 735-4211): Demos include wood painting, noon today, March 29 and 30; lei making, noon Sunday and March 31, and 1 p.m. March 27; spring cone treat bag, noon March 27; card making, 11 a.m. March 30; bow making, 11 a.m. March 31.
* Pearl City (850 Kamehameha Highway, 455-1909): Deluxe ribbon leis workshops, 10 a.m. Thursday and March 31 ($5); bunny macaron workshop, 2 p.m. March 26 ($7); hand-lettering demo, 2 p.m. March 29 and 31.
Events
>> Butterflies!: The traveling exhibit, featuring hundreds of live butterflies and self-guided tours, runs through March 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Court. Cost: $4, free for keiki under age 2 with paying adult.
>> Easter Bunny Celebration: Noon to 2 p.m. today, Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Waterfront Stage. Photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, balloon making, bouncy house, rides on small mechanical stuffed animals, crafts and games to support Salvation Army. Call 396-0766 or visit hawaiikaitownecenter.com,
>> Spring Hop-penings: 10 a.m. to noon today, Mililani Shopping Center, 95-221 Kipapa Drive and 95-390 Kuahelani Ave. Free pony rides, games, photos with the Easter Bunny (for a fee or bring your own camera), make-and-take crafts, petting zoo and more. Visit mililanishoppingcenter.com.
>> Market City Shopping Center’s Easter Celebration: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., lower-level parking lot (next to HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts). Make-and-take crafts, face painting, popcorn and cotton candy, KUMU radio’s prize wheel and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Call 469-4764.
>> Cat Fanciers Association Championship and Household Pet Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach. Hosted by Hawaii Hulacat Club. Cost: $5, $3 for seniors ages 65 and older and keiki under age 10. Call 294-4304 or 234-0282 or visit marketcityhawaii.com.
>> Ewa Beach Lions Club’s Easter Bash and Food Drive: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Pohakea Elementary School, 91-750 Fort Weaver Road. Egg hunt, games, popcorn, cotton candy, door prizes and more, including a visit by the Easter Bunny. Donate a canned good or food item and receive an Easter treat. Call 864-4634.
>> “The Tiny Tree”: Honolulu Theatre for Youth play by Annie Cusick Wood explores common traits between tiny trees and tiny children. Free performances at public libraries: 10:30 a.m. today, Kapolei (693-7050); 2:30 p.m. March 31, Mililani (627-7470); 10:30 a.m. April 9, Aina Haina (377-2456); 10 a.m. April 14, Pearl City (453-6566); 10:30 a.m. April 16, Kailua (266-9911); 10 a.m. April 18, Liliha (587-7577); 10 a.m. May 17, Kalihi-Palama (832-3466); and 10:30 a.m. May 27, Salt Lake-Moanalua (831-6831).
>> Keiki story time: “When Spring Comes,” by Kevin Henkes, 11 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. Call 949-7307.
>> Hawaii Kai Carnival: Located on Kalanianaole Highway (between Hawaii Kai Drive and Keahole Street) across from Maunalua Bay parking lot. With E.K. Fernandez rides, games, food, entertainment and more. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. today ($1 from noon to 5 p.m., $2 from 5 p.m. to closing); noon to 10 p.m. Sunday ($1 from noon to 5 p.m., $2 from 5 p.m. to closing); 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday ($2); noon to 11 p.m. March 26 ($1 from noon to 5 p.m., $2 from 5 p.m. to closing); and 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 27 ($1). Visit ekfernandezshows.com.
* Easter special: $1 admission and discounted rides on March 27, with a Backyard Circus and Puppet Parade for keiki at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., and entertainment by Kapena at 7 p.m.
* Discounted rides today, Sunday and March 26 from noon to 5 p.m. and all day March 27.
>> Easter Benefit Tea: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Queen Emma Summer Palace, 2913 Pali Highway, Emmalani Hale. Hosted by Tea at 1024. Proceeds to be used for garden improvements. Cost: $45. Call 595-6291 or visit daughtersofhawaii.org.
>> Zac’s Rabbits: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Kapolei Public Library. Learn about the different breeds and meet some of Zachary Johnson’s long-eared rabbits from Zac’s Rabbitry. Call 693-7050.
>> Oahu Civic Orchestra’s Spring Concert: Music by 60-piece community orchestra, 7 p.m. Monday, Chaminade University, Eiben Hall, 3140 Waialae Ave. Call 734-2925.
>> Story time with Mermaid Malia: “The Brave Mermaid.,” 10 a.m. Thursday, Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St. Call 693-7050.
>> “The Witness”: 7:15 to 9:20 p.m. Thursday to March 26, Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. A drama about Jesus Christ and, on March 26 only, a potluck (no meat or seafood). Call 524-1352.
>> “A Spring Celebration”: Presented by Hawaii Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Kaimuki High School auditorium, 2705 Kaimuki Ave., with guest conductor Lt. Patrick K. Sweeten, fleet bandmaster for the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band. Donations welcome. Call 226-2055 or email hawaiiconcertband@gmail.com.
>> Free car wash: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26, 76 Gas Station, 2105 S. King St.Refresh Ministries hosts its fourth annual event to “give back to the community this Easter season.” Donations will not be accepted. Visit refreshhawaii.org.
>> Bay View’s Spring Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, Bay View Golf Park, 45-285 Kaneohe Bay Drive; registration for egg hunt begins 9 a.m., with bounce houses, food booths, craft fair, games, health and wellness area and more. Call 235-8787.
>> Egg-citing Easter: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, Salt Lake Shopping Center, 848 Ala Lilikoi St. Visit by the Easter Bunny (professional photos for a fee or bring your own camera); egg hunt (limited to the first 300 keiki); pony rides; petting zoo with bunnies, chicks, goats and pot-bellied pig; prize giveaways; and more. Visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
>> Spring Festival of Fun: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, Wahiawa Shopping Center and Wahiawa Town Center, 935 California Ave. (Longs Drugs parking lot). Xtreme Fun keiki rides, Easter Bunny photo booth and egg hunt for ages 3 to 10. Call 221-2774.
>> OC16 Spring Fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26, Kapolei Shopping Center, 590 Farrington Highway. Kutmaster Spaz hosts this event featuring carnival games and prizes, visits from the Easter Bunny and Spring Fairy, crafts with Joy Shimabukuro of “Joy of Crafting” and entertainment by Da Braddahs, Pas de Deux and “Brown Bags to Stardom” winners. Visit kapoleishopping.com.
>> Sunset Mele on the Rooftop Easter Celebration: March 26, Hawai’i Convention Center, Kalakaua Ballroom. Easter Bunny visit from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., entertainment by John Feary & Friends at 5 p.m., keiki hula halau at 6 p.m. and screening of “Hop” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring low beach chairs, mats and blankets; food will be sold. Parking is $5. Find Hawai’i Convention Center on Facebook for details.
>> An Easter to Remember: 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 27, Still & Moving Center, 1024 Queen St. Egg decorating (eggs provided or bring your own), storytelling, egg hunt and vegetarian potluck. To register, call 397-7678 or visit stillandmovingcenter.com.
>> Festivities at Turtle Bay Resort: Easter buffet brunch with prime rib, ham, kalbi and more, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27, Kuilima Ballroom. Includes egg hunt for keiki ages 10 and under at 1 p.m. and photos with Easter Bunny from 1 to 3 p.m. (for brunch attendees only). Cost: $69, $35 for ages 4 to 11. Call 293-6000 or visit turtlebayresort.com.
>> Star of Honolulu’s Easter Champagne Brunch Cruise: Noon to 2:30 p.m. March 27; departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. Onboard festivities include egg hunt and prize giveaways for keiki, Hawaiian cultural activities, brunch buffet and coastline views during whale-watch season. Cost: $69, $10 for keiki ages 3 to 11 (per paying adult), $42 for additional keiki. Kamaaina and military rates available. For reservations, call 983-STAR (7827) or visit starofhonolulu.com.
>> “Honu by the Sea”: Performance at 2 to 3 p.m. March 27, Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove. Johnson Enos’ Broadway-style musical fantasy show tells the story of a Waikiki beachboy who meets a magical sea star that grants his wish to spend a day under the sea. Call 922-2299 or visit royalhawaiiancenter.com.
>> Fairy Grandmother’s Magical Storytime: 4 p.m. March 30, Makiki Community Library. Magic show with puppets, audience participation. Call 542-3334.
>> Borrow-mania: Through March 31, Aiea Public Library. Grades 6 and under earn a “mystery sticker packet” for each borrowed book. If the packet contains an Easter egg sticker, the child wins a prize. Call 483-7333.
>> Boys & Girls Club Family Fun Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, Ewa Beach Boys & Girls Club, 91-884 Fort Weaver Road. Hula and taiko drum performances, craft fair, keiki games and jumpers, plant and white elephant sales, prize drawings and more. Call 689-4182 or 668-7598.
>> Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 9 and 10, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. Celtic Pipes Rock, food, keiki activity area, athletic and Scottish dance competitions and more. Admission: $1. Call 265-1141.
>> Salt Lake Elementary School PTA Fun Fair: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, 1131 Ala Lilikoi St. Games, rides, entertainment, food trucks, craft fair and silent auction.
>> Aiea High School Family Fun Fair: 4 to 9 p.m. April 22. Petting zoo, craft fair, face and hair painting, Xtreme rides and inflatables, food, pony rides, entertainment, games. Call 382-7713 or email ahsfff@yahoo.com.
>> New Baby Expo 2016: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 and 15, Neal Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall. Local crafters showcase unique mother and baby products, guest speakers on parenting topics, infant/toddler play area and keiki activity area. Call 239-7777 or visit newbabyexpo.com.
GARDEN & FLOWERS
>> Kunia Orchid Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Leilehua High School gymnasium, 1515 California Ave. Sponsored by five orchid clubs, with more than 20 plant vendors, food booths, interactive display on invasive species, and ikebana and bonsai displays. Call 342-0251.
>> Hawaiian Anthurium Society Plant Show: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. Displays of award-winning anthuriums and sale of anthurium plants, orchids, cut flowers, lei, haku lei, corsage and floral arrangements. Call 591-8411.
>> The Secrets of Growing Hono Hono Orchids classes: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 29, Foster Botanical Garden (requires garden admission); March 31 at Wahiawa Botanical Garden (free); and April 7 at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden (free). For reservations, call 522-7066.
>> Succulent Vertical Box class: 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 29, Foster Botanical Garden. Cost: $25, plus garden admission. For reservations, call 522-7066.
>> Free Xeric Seed of the Month: Through March, visitors to Halawa Xeriscape Garden (99-1268 Iwaena St.) receive one free packet of ilima seeds, while supplies last. New seeds and seedlings offered each month. Visit facebook.com/bwshonolulu.
>> 1,000 Tree Giveaway: 8 a.m. to noon April 24, Manoa Valley District Park Pavilion. Hosted by Manoa branch of Outdoor Circle and Malama Manoa. Choose from dozens of fruit, shade and endemic trees; taro; aloe; monstera; spider lilies; and more. Arborists available to offer advice. Call 222-5235 or visit outdoorcircle.org or malamamanoa.org.
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