FRIDAY
"World of Whales": Pearlridge Center Dinamation exhibit featuring an "Under the Sea Treasure Hunt Map"; "Whale of Fun Weekends" with face painters, balloon artists and performances; and replicas of whales, a squid and dolphins, on view to Sept. 14. Also, "Secrets of the Sea Ohana Educational Entertainment" with storytelling and games, noon-4 p.m. Aug. 20 and 27. Information, 488-0981.
Gymboree Play Program: Storytime for preschoolers includes a visit with Gymbo the Puppet Clown, 11 a.m., Borders, Waikele. Call 732-4453.
Pyjama storytime: Felix, star of Annette Langen and Constanza Droop's Letters From Felix, will pose for photos, 7:30 p.m., Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.
SATURDAY
Bishop Museum Day at Borders: Activities include a visit with Felix the rabbit, 10 a.m.; crafts, 10 a.m.-noon; storytime with Tom Cummings, 11 a.m.; preserved fish specimens, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; "Mars" with Alika Campbell, 1 p.m.; photo preservation and a look at old Hawaii with Betty Kam, 2:30-4 p.m.; and Gary Halemau, 4 p.m., Waikele. Information, 676-6699.
Keiki storytime: 11-11:30 a.m., Borders, Ward. Information, 591-8995.
"Super Sea Turtles": Discover amazing facts about the green creatures through stories, crafts and animal observations, 9-11 a.m., Sea Life Park. For ages 6-8. Cost: $10. To register, call 259-6476.
Contest: Chinese Jump Rope Contest, 2 p.m., Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.
SUNDAY
Reef explorers: "Day Reef Walks" available: 8-10:30 a.m. For children 5 and over. Participants provide own transportation to field sites. Cost: $8 adults, $7 children. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
MONDAY
Reef explorers: Be a marine scientist, explore shorelines, study marine life, design simple experiments, 8 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays, Aug. 18-22, Waikiki Aquarium. For ages 8-12. Cost: $100. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
CONTESTS
Under the sea: Children 2-14 can win "Ocean Planet" prizes by drawing an underwater ocean scene. Forms are at 7-Eleven stores and must be returned to Bishop Museum by Aug. 31. Call 848-4187.
Spelling bee: Children entering grades 4 through 8 are welcomed to register for Hawaiian Spelling Bee at 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 27, Ward Warehouse Amphitheater. Winner receives a computer for his or her class and a class party. Registration forms available at 545-1771 (Oahu) or (800) 852-7690 (outer islands).
LOOKING AHEAD
"Doze With the Dolphins": Overnight adventure with crafts, games, midnight movies and a morning training session with the dolphins, 7 p.m. Aug. 22 to 10 a.m. Aug. 23, Sea Life Park. For ages 6 and older. Cost: $25-$30. Reservations, 259-6476 for reservations.
