FRIDAY
Berenstain Bears: Visit with mom and dad Berenstain, 7 p.m., and also noon Saturday and Sunday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.
Waikiki stroll: Explore Waikiki beach at sunset, 6-7:30 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Cost: $6 adult, $5 child. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
SATURDAY
Stories and crafts: Children 3-years-old and up welcomed, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hawaii State Library, Edna Allyn Room for Children. Register at 586-3510.
CONTINUING
Aina Haina Library: Storytime at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through July 30. There will be new guest readers every week. Call 373-4898.
Hawaii State Library: Children's Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through July. Call 586-3500.
Honolulu Zoo programs: Tours by day and by moonlight, art classes and camp-outs through August, including children's Explorers programs and a parents-toddlers program. Call the Education Office at 971-7188.
"Ocean Planet": What intriguing things are hiding in our oceans? Bishop Museum will unlock the ocean's secrets in an exhibit being held through Oct. 5. Admission: $6.95-$14.95. Call 847-3511.
Preschool storytime: Children ages 3-5 can listen to stories, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Kaimuki Public Library. Call 733-8422.
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.
Waikiki Aquarium: Brochures for classes, seaside and Keiki Time activities and study tours are available. Registration by mail is required. Write to: Education Department, Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815. Or call 923-9741.
LOOKING AHEAD
"Rainbow Cave": Act One, a children's musical theater, presents a summer musical about the adventures of the Aluli family, 10:15 a.m. July 23-25, and 7 p.m. July 25. Cost: $2. Information, 261-0457.
Shark overnighter: Jerry Crow, Chris Lowe and Brad Wetherbee lead a night of shark exploration, 7 p.m.-8 a.m. July 25 and Aug. 8, Waikiki Aquarium. Participants get to construct and test their own shark models. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by an adult. Cost: $20 adult, $18 child. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
Balloon animals: With Balloon Monsoon, 3 p.m. July 26, Mililani Public Library. Call 627-7470.
Hawaii Kai Library: "The Magic of Merlinski" with Dennis Dobies, 6:45 p.m. July 28. Call 397-5833.
