Cool Stuff
Cool Stuff
Zoo by Moonlight: Enter the nightlife at the Honolulu Zoo when the moon is full, 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday. Tours are $7 for adults, $5 children, and must be purchased in advance at the cashier's booth. Call 971-7195.
Barnes & Noble: The American Girl Club creates unique stationery 7 p.m. at the Kahala Mall bookstore.On Saturday, Mike Naehu and Wendy Mah give tips on how to choose the right puppy for your family, at 2 p.m. Find out what a new puppy needs and how to train it properly.
On Sunday, pilot Jim Kerr offers kids the chance to fly with a computer simulation, 2 to 5 p.m. Call Computer Safari at 524-1940 for information.
Salt Lake/Moanalua Library: "Favorite Fairy Tale Friends," a free hour of stories for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Oct. 3. Call 831-6831.
Borders: Gymboree Play Program at the Waikele bookstore presents stories for preschoolers, 11 a.m.Saturday, meet Angellina Ballerina at 11:30 a.m. The Goosebumps Club features Movie Night at 7 p.m. Bring snacks, and your ideas for next month's trick-or-treat party.
On Sunday, Joy Au, author of "Hawaii Sings" and "Bug Hunt," visits, 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunset beach walk: Learn the natural history of waves, beaches and Waikiki on a shoreline stroll, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Costs $6 general, $5 children. Register by mail. Call the Waikiki Aquarium at 923-9741.
Doze with the Dolphins: Family overnighter at Sea Life Park features a late night Reef Tank feeding, a tour by starlight, crafts, games and midnight movies, Friday and Saturday. Costs $20 for ages 6 to 12, $25 general. Call 259-6476.
Bug Bash: Hawai'i Nature Center on Maui takes kids 3 and older on a bug hunt with a craft activity and a delicious bug dessert, 1 to 3 p.m. Costs $5. Call 244-6500, Maui.
Reading the Beach: Discover secrets buried in the sand, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Costs $8 general, $7 children. Register by mail. Call the Waikiki Aquarium at 923-9741.
Slugfest: It's time for some slug appreciation, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hawai'i Nature Center. Costs $5. Reserve at 955-0100.
Tropical plant nature walk: 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Free. Bring walking shoes, insect repellent and rain gear. Call 233-7323 for reservations.
Train rides: Enjoy a 90-minute ride through Ewa 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays with the Hawaiian Railway Society, 91-1001 Renton Road. Costs $8 general, $5 seniors and children. Call 681-5461 for reservations.