Cool Stuff
Cool Stuff
Barnes & Noble: The Goosebumps Club meets 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kahala Mall bookstore.
Borders: The Drama Club for ages 8 to 14 works on a skit for Halloween, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Waikele bookstore. Rehearsals, costumes and set design are the concerns this night.
Savanna to the Sea: Discover what African savannas and Hawaiian coral reefs have in common, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost for the zoo and aquarium expedition is $8 adults, $7 children. Register by mail. Call the Waikiki Aquarium at 923-9741.
Family Fishing Days: Bring bamboo poles, barbless hooks and bait for catch-and-release of tilapia at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the Kaneohe garden is free, but call 233-7323 for reservations. Don't forget lunch, walking shoes, bug repellent and rain gear.
"Friends, Fun & Fitness": Central YMCA has an open house with activities for all ages, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes are free for this day only. Call 941-3344.
Teddy Bear Fair: Bring your bear for a checkup at the Teddy Bear Hospital, and enjoy games, rides and stories and clowns, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu, 1822 Keeaumoku St. A live, 7-foot teddy bear will pose with you for photos. Admission is free. Call 532-1111.
Expression Session: Children ages 5 to 12 exercise their artistic ability while their parents tour the galleries of the Contemporary Museum, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Costs $10 general. Reserve at 526-1322.
"Children and Youth Day & Week": Bishop Museum hosts displays, demonstrations, activities and entertainment by the Makaha Sons, Frank DeLima, Leon & Malia and others, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the museum grounds. The theme of the day is "Healthy, Safe & Fun!" Admission is free. To arrange for Child Safety Seat check-ups, call Camilla Taft at 586-5940. Also, teens talk about the critical issues they face, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum. They'll conduct interviews and presentations for broadcast on public access television. Call 956-4136, 834-0007 or 973-9618.
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.