CRAFT & GIFT FAIRS
Mother’s Day Artist Sale: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 11, Hawaii Potters’ Guild, 2480 Bingham St. Find unique pottery at this sale. Call 941-8108.
Manana PTO’s seventh annual Celebrate Spring Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12, Manana Elementary School campus in Pearl City. Over 80 vendors, keiki games, inflatables and more. Call 454-5305 or visit manana.k12.hi.us.
Arts and Flavors of Hawaii Food and Products Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 428 Kawaihae St. With over 20 vendors offering handmade gifts, specialty foods, plants, boutique clothing and jewelry, live music, balloons and more. Parking is available on the street and in unmarked stalls within the lot. Visit facebook.com/artsandflavorsHI.
Creations of Hawaii: Call 735-4510, ext. 2, or visit bymela.vpweb.com. Find handcrafted items at the following events:
» 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18-19, Pearlridge Center, Uptown, lower level
» 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19-20 and April 26-27 at second annual Sweet Onion Festival, Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei
» 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 9-10 at Pearlridge Center, Downtown
Hawaiian Anthurium Society Spring plant show and sale: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19, Ward Warehouse, with a display of prize-winning anthuriums and sale of orchids, ti leaves, landscaping plants, lei, corsages, floral arrangements and more.
Spring Swap Meet and Craft Fair: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26, Waipio Shopping Center, 94-1040 Waipio Uka St. Find an eclectic mix of household goods, slightly used and new items, handmade gifts and more.
Pearl City Bonsai Club’s annual plant show and fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3, Pearlridge Elementary School cafeteria.
Mother’s Day Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 (in conjunction with Family Fun Fair), Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive.
Waioli craft sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10, Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Road. Features a collection of handcrafted silk scarves, bags, kimono vests, jewelry, fine-pieced clothing and more. Free. Call 524-9594.
Mother’s Day Mini Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10, Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center, 46-047 Kamehameha Highway.
Moanalua 99 Craft and Gift Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. third Sunday monthly (except April 20 and June 15), Moanalua 99, 1151 Mapunapuna St. Find Tupperware, stationery, handcrafted items and more. Call 479-5525 or 255-8759, or email M99craftfairs@gmail.com.
EGG HUNTS
Honolulu Department of Parks & Recreation:
» Koko Head Complex: 9 a.m. April 12, Koko Head District Park. Call 395-3407.
» Diamond Head Complex: 9:30 a.m. April 12, Kaimuki Community Park. Call 733-7350.
» Manoa Complex: 9:30 a.m. April 13, Manoa Valley District Park. Call 988-3136.
» Halawa Complex: 10 a.m. April 13, Halawa District Park, with make-and-take craft project. Call 483-7850.
» Kalihi Valley Complex: 12:30 p.m. April 13, Kalihi Uka Community Park.
Royal Egg Hunt at Iolani Palace: 9 a.m. to noon April 13, 364 S. King St. Keiki collect hidden eggs while learning about palace history. Bring a basket. Also features a coloring contest (check website for a printout), free tours and a costume contest. Call 522-0822 or visit iolanipalace.org.
First Assembly of God: Call 836-2300.
» Ewa Beach, 9 a.m. April 12, Geiger Community Park
» Main campus, 9 a.m. April 19, 3400 Moanalua Road. For ages 12 and under, with games, free food and a stage show.
» Windward, 9 a.m. April 19, 47-323 Ahuimanu Road, Kahaluu. For ages 12 and under, with hot dogs, shave ice and family fun.
» Central, 10 a.m. April 19, 300 Wilikina Drive, Wahiawa. For all ages, with games, prizes, face painting, a bouncer, shave ice and more.
» Hawaii Kai, 10 a.m. April 19, Koko Head Elementary School, 189 Lunalilo Home Road. For ages 12 and under, with games, entertainment, shave ice and hot dogs.
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Easter egg hunt: April 20 following the 10 a.m. service, 98-939 Moanalua Road, also with Hometown Nazareth activities. Email info@stnickschurch.org.
Kennedy Theatre Easter Egg Hunt and performance: April 20, with 2 p.m. performance of "The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip" by Theatre for Young Audiences, followed by egg hunt on the grounds for show attendees. Tickets $5-$20. Call 956-2598.
SPRING PICTURES
Easter Bunny photos:
» Kahala Mall: Through April 19, Easter Photo Garden (near Macy’s). Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and till 6 p.m. Sundays. Bunny takes daily breaks from 2 to 3 p.m.
» Pearlridge Center: At Downtown Center Court through April 19. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and till 6 p.m. Sundays, with a daily break from 2 to 3 p.m. Call 203-2366 or visit pearlridgeonline.com.
» Windward Mall: At Center Court through April 19. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and till 5 p.m. Sundays. Visitors receive a free pair of bunny ears and coloring book. Packages start at $20. Call 235-1143 or visit windwardmall.com.
Easter Photobooth for dogs: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5-6, 12-13, 18-19, Hawaii Doggie Bakery, 2961-C E. Manoa Road. Free doggie photos in the Easter Garden by presenting a bakery receipt or ticket from Three Dogs and a Girl (pet grooming and spa) from March or April, or make a monetary donation to Poi Dogs & Popoki to support its new Big Fix Van. Call 783-7390 or visit hawaiidoggiebakery.org.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Kailua Art Spring classes: Fees include materials. For location and details, call 220-1984 or email kailuaart@hotmail.com.
» Saturday, Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies!, 9 to 11 a.m. Keiki ages 5 and older learn to draw and paint the furry animals. Cost: $25.
» April 5, Animal Babies pastel workshop, 9 to 11 a.m. Keiki ages 6 and older learn to draw their favorite spring animals and add blending, texturing and shading techniques for a frame-worthy artwork. Cost: $25.
» April 12, Spring Animals in Clay, 9 a.m. to noon. Keiki ages 6 and older learn techniques in hand-building and working with clay to create sculptures that will naturally dry in terra cotta, or paint with acrylic to add splashes of color. Cost: $35.
» April 19, Spring Portraits in the Garden, 9 to 11 a.m. Keiki ages 5 and older draw and paint their portraits in an imaginary garden. Cost: $25.
Lei-making demonstrations: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Hobby Company, Harbor Center, 98-027 Hekaha St., Aiea. Free demonstrations on money lei, Tuesday and April 1 and 8; Easter egg lei, Thursday and April 3 and 10; and ribbon lei, Monday and April 7 and 14. Call 487-2473 or visit hobbyco.co.
Ukranian Easter egg decorating: 10 a.m. to noon April 7, Foster Botanical Garden. Learn to use Pysanka method of drawing a botanical design, waxing and dyeing a blown egg. Cost: $5, plus garden admission. For reservations, call 522-7066.
EVENTS
Butterfly Conservatory: Mingle with hundreds of fluttering butterflies in a living-habitat exhibit to learn about their life cycle and common plants critical to establishing a butterfly garden at home, with activities revolving around the native Kamehameha butterfly. Through April 19, Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and till 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $3, free for keiki under age 8 with a paying adult. Visit pearlridgeonline.com.
Kailua Fun Fair: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Kailua Elementary School, 315 Kuulei Road, with food, games, activities, rides and more. Call 266-7878.
Wahiawa Spring Festival of Fun: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Wahiawa Shopping Center and Wahiawa Town Center, 925 California Ave. (Longs Drugs parking lot). Features keiki train rides and Plant-and-Take Seedling Project, with entertainment by Wahiawa’s young musicians. Call 221-2774.
Crazy Carnival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Town Center of Mililani, with entertainment by Balloon Monsoon, Stevo the Clown and Periwinkle, Royal Hawaiian Caricatures, Asian Lion Dance Team, YMCA Mililani Dancers and more, and a psychic fair and magic by Curtis Kam. Call 625-0108 or visit towncenterofmililani.com.
Spring Twilight Concert: April 2, Foster Botanical Garden. Performance by Celtic Pipes & Drums of Hawaii at 5:45 p.m., followed by Melissa Cox and Michael Tanenbaum at 6 p.m. Free. Call 522-7064.
Some Bunny’s Hungry Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 8 to 11:30 a.m. April 5, Sacred Hearts Academy Student Center, 3253 Waialae Ave. Fundraiser for school’s Class of 2016 Project Graduation. Cost: $20 for ages 4 and older. Register by Wednesday. Visit goo.gl/52zmbi.
130th Anniversary Wellness and Multicultural Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5, Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School, 2759 S. King St., with games, bouncers, face painting, keiki ID, a dunk tank, multicultural and wellness booths, and entertainment by Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association, Washington Middle School dancers and others. Call 973-0085 or visit kuhio.k12.hi.us.
Spring Fling: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5, Kalaheo High School activity field (near Kapaa Quarry Road exit), with a craft fair, food, entertainment, plant sale and more. Proceeds benefit PTSA’s Dollars for Scholars college scholarship fund. Call 469-5788.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 8 to 10:30 a.m. April 12-13, Dave & Buster’s, Ward Entertainment Complex. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, egg hunt, balloon twisting, face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny (packages sold separately). Each paying guest receives a Power Card. Donate a canned good or nonperishable food item for a free gift. Cost (includes tax and gratuity): $17.99, $11.99 for ages 3 to 10. For reservations, call 589-2215.
Spring Sp-egg-tacular: 10 a.m. to noon April 12, Mililani Shopping Center. Enjoy free Pony Egg-spress rides and make-and-take crafts for keiki, stop by The Pet Hale’s Pet Exhibit Tent, go on an Easter egg clue hunt for treats and visit the Easter Bunny for a free treat and picture-taking (bring your own camera or have professional photos taken for a fee). Also accepting canned goods and school supplies for The Salvation Army. Visit mililanishoppingcenter.com.
Easter Bunny Celebration: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12, Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Marina Courtyard and stage area. Features keiki activities, petting zoo, games, face painting and photos with the Easter Bunny (bring a camera or have a professional photo taken for a $5 fee). Keiki ages 12 and under will be treated to free crafts, coloring books and bunny ears, while supplies last. Visit the Hawaiian Humane Society display that includes on-site pet adoptions. The Salvation Army will be accepting canned goods and monetary donations. Visit hawaiikaitownecenter.com.
Egg-citing Easter Celebration: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13, North Plaza (gate 6-7) at Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace. Featuring Easter Bunny photos (bring a camera), face painting, keiki inflatable playzone, train rides, arts and crafts, and an Easter Eggsploration. Egg hunt limited to first 500 registrants; preregister at goo.gl/jsv1vE. Bring canned goods for Salvation Army. Parking is $1 per person; 11 years and under free. Call 483-7133 or email Samantha.l.Spain@hawaii.gov.
‘Ohana Sundays at Shirokiya: Easter Celebration: 1 to 4 p.m. April 13, Ala Moana Center, with face painting, balloons, temporary tattoos, photos with the Easter Bunny ($3-$5; cash only), Easter bag decorating and "trick or treating" at cashier stands from 2 to 4 p.m. (look for the balloons). Call 973-9111 or visit shirokiya.com.
Central Union Church Spring Choral Concert: 4 p.m. April 13, 1660 S. Beretania St., with performances by Central Union Chancel and Oratorio choirs and soloists.
Eggstravaganza at Honolulu Zoo: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., opens April 18, 151 Kapahulu Ave. Vote for your favorite zoo-themed display made from eggs and other materials by Architects Hawaii Ltd. staff. Zoo admission is $14, $6 for ages 3-12 ($8/$4 for kamaaina and military).
24th annual Children’s Painting Contest and Exhibit: View winning entries created by students in grades K-6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18 and till 5 p.m. April 19, Ward Warehouse, Kaka‘ako Conference Room, second floor. Sponsored by MOA Hawai‘i.
Kapolei Commons’ Easter festivities: 10 a.m. to noon April 19, 4450 Kapolei Parkway on the lawn (across from Down to Earth). Kicks off with an egg hunt, limited to 200 kids per age group (begins with 2-year-olds and continues every half-hour, ending with the final group of 9- to 10-year-olds at noon). Free photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a coloring contest, prizes and more. For ages 2 to 10. Visit thekapoleicommons.com.
Easter and spring celebration: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19, Salt Lake Shopping Center, 848 Ala Lilikoi St. Features free activities, pony rides, a bunny and chick petting zoo, crafts, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera or have professional photos taken for a fee). The Salvation Army will be collecting canned goods and monetary donations. Visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
Spring Festivities: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19, Ward Warehouse, Kaka‘ako Conference Room, second floor. Activities include floral arranging, a bontamae tea ceremony and healing jorei experience. Call 591-8411.
Spring Is in the Air: Noon to 2 p.m. April 19, Kapolei Shopping Center, 590 Farrington Highway. With balloon art, crafts, activities, photos with Keoki Cottontail, and outdoor fun with giant bubbles and a butterfly house for keiki to crawl in for an up-close encounter with live monarch butterflies. Free. Visit inkapolei.com.
Easter brunch cruise: Noon to 2 p.m. April 20 aboard the Star of Honolulu, with an egg hunt and prizes for keiki, Hawaiian cultural activities (lei making, hula and ukulele lessons) and a roast beef buffet. Departs from Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. Cost for kamaaina and military: $52.65 ($65 general), $31.59 for ages 3 to 11 ($39 general), free for under age 2. Visit goo.gl/6TnS78.
Spring book sale: Through April all books on religion and spirituality will be half-off at Hawaii Kai Community Library (lower level of the public library), 249 Lunalilo Home Road. Hours are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call 397-0515.
Mother’s Day Family Fun Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, with free rides, games, activities, and also find gifts for mom at the craft fair.
