THURSDAY
Zoo Lites: See life-size light sculptures of animals at the Honolulu Zoo, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 4. Admission is $3 adults, $1 children. Call 926-3191.
FRIDAY
Aquarium After Dark: See how the reef changes as day turns to night, on a flashlight tour of the Waikiki Aquarium 7 to 9 p.m. Costs $7 adults, $6 children. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
SUNDAY
New Year's Traditions: Families learn about Hawaiian, American, Japanese and other celebrations in the islands, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hawai'i Nature Center. Costs $7. Reserve at 955-0100.
CONTINUING
"Spiders!" on display: Enter the world of the eight-legged, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Jan. 1 at Bishop Museum. Admission is $14.95 general, $11.95 youths, seniors and military. Call 847-3511.
Tropical plant nature walk: 10 a.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Free. 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. Reservations:681-5461.
LOOKING AHEAD
Vacation Adventures: Honolulu Zoo has day camps for children ages 5 to 11, Monday through Jan. 3. Mornings focus on animals and conservation, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; afternoons inspire artistic pursuits, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Costs $120 mornings, $70 afternoons or $170 for both. Call 971-7195.
Family Fishing Days: Catch and release tilapia at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 4 and 5. Admission is free. Bring bamboo poles with barbless hooks, bait, walking shoes, bug repellent, rain gear and a picnic. Reservations, 233-7323.
Drama for kids: Starting Jan. 11. Honolulu Theatre for Youth will hold IMAGINE sessions at Kailua and Kilauea district parks, Saturdays through Feb. 22. Sessions are 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for grades K-2, and 3 to 4:30 p.m. for grades 3-6. Registration costs $75 for grades K-2, $95 grades 3-6. Call 839-9885. Enrollment deadline is Jan. 6.
Hula Bowl Bike Ride: Take a 20-, 30- or 50-kilometer ride to Aloha Stadium on Jan. 19 to raise funds for the American Lung Association of Hawaii. Deadline to register is Jan. 8. The Bike Ride starts 7:30 a.m. from Kmart on Salt Lake Blvd.
Entry fee of $25 includes a Hula Bowl game ticket and T-shirt; funds go to programs to help Hawaii children with asthma. Riders who collect donations are eligible for incentive prizes. Entry forms at the association office, at bike shops or in Spoke-n-Words, the Hawaii Bicycling League publication. Call 537-5966 for information.
Late registration of $30 will be accepted at packet pick-up on Jan. 19.
