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CRAFT/GIFT FAIRS & PLANT SALES
Spring Bazaar: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, with rummage sale, crafts, cookbooks, plants, food, entertainment, cup-stacking contest and more. Call 536-7044.
Creations of Hawaii’s Color of Easter: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3 and 4, Pearlridge Center Uptown, with made-in-Hawaii crafts and products. Call 735-4510 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.
Hawaiian Anthurium Society’s Spring Plant Show and Sale: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4, Ward Warehouse, offering orchids, ti and landscaping plants, fresh lei, corsages, floral arrangements and a display of prizewinning anthuriums. Email sewbusy808@hawaii.rr.com.
Windward Orchids display and sale: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4, Windward Mall. Call 235-1143.
Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp Expo/Crafters Clearance Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12, Neal Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Suites. Email nanstar@hawaii.rr.com.
Celebrate Spring Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18, Manana Elementary School, Pearl City, with more than 80 vendors, games for keiki, inflatables, food and more. Presented by Parent Teacher Organization. Call 454-5305 or visit www.manana.k12.hi.us.
Pet Festival and Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18, Jefferson Elementary School, 324 Kapahulu Ave. Features produce, plants, food, crafts, wholesale and marketing products and more. Sponsored by Creations of Hawaii. Call 735-4510 or visit bymela. vpweb.com.
Sweet Onion Festival: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25 and 26, Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Highway, Kapolei. Features crafts and merchandise, games, rides, food, entertainment and more. Cost: $3. Sponsored in part by Creations of Hawaii. Call 735-4510 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.
Pearl City Bonsai Club’s Spring Show and Plant Fair: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 2, Pearlridge Elementary School cafeteria (across from the old Kam Drive-in Theater).
Creations of Hawaii’s Mother’s Day craft fairs: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 8 and 9 at Pearlridge Center Downtown and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 at Jefferson Elementary School. Call 735-4510 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.
Creations of Hawaii’s Father’s Day T-shirt Festival & Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20, Jefferson Elementary School. Call 735-4510 or visit bymela.vpweb.com.
Art on the Zoo Fence: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays along Monsarrat Avenue. Meet the artists and find unique artwork and gifts at this outdoor art gallery, which has been ongoing since 1953. Visit artonthezoofence.com.
EGG HUNTS
City Department of Parks and Recreation
» Koko Head Complex: Saturday, Koko Head District Park. Registration begins 9 a.m. with games and crafts; egg hunt at 10 a.m. Call 395-3096.
» Diamond Head Complex: Saturday, Kaimuki Community Park. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 12. Call 733-7351.
» Kalakaua Complex: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kalakaua District Park. For ages 12 and under. Call 832-7800.
» Manoa Complex: Sunday, Manoa Valley District Park’s new gym. Kicks off with arts and crafts at 9:30 a.m., followed by egg hunts at 10 a.m. with five age brackets. Call 988-0580.
» Kalihi Uka Complex: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, DeCorte Neighborhood Park. For all ages. Call 832-7807.
First Assembly of God: For children in grades 6 and under, with prizes, games, giveaways, food and more. Call 836-2300.
» Ewa Beach, 9 a.m. Saturday, Geiger Community Park.
» Red Hill main campus, Saturday, 3400 Moanalua Road; registration begins 9 a.m.
» Hawaii Kai, 10 a.m. Saturday, 189 Lunalilo Home Road (Koko Head Elementary School field).
» Kapolei, 11 a.m. Saturday, Kapolei Regional Park.
» Windward, 9 a.m. April 4, 47-323 Ahuimanu Road, Kahaluu.
» Central, 10 a.m. April 4, 300 Wilikina Drive, Wahiawa.
Makiki Easter egg hunt and food drive: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Makiki District Park, 1527 Keeaumoku St. Enjoy face painting, crafts, activities, egg hunts for keiki (up to age 12) and a used-book sale (proceeds benefit Makiki Community Library). Join the Easter Bunny for free picture-taking (photos will be emailed, or bring your own camera). Donate a canned good to support the Parish of St. Clement’s Food Pantry to enjoy the festivities. Presented by the office of state Rep. Della Au Belatti, area lawmakers and Friends of Makiki Library. Call 393-0594.
Door of Faith Church-Honolulu Easter egg hunt: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sheridan Park, 833 Piikoi St., with bubbles, an obstacle course, Hoop Shoot contest, prizes, giveaways and more. Free. Call 386-3641.
Watanabe Floral Easter egg hunt: April 4, 1607 Hart St. (employee parking lot in back). Kicks off at 1 p.m. with activities such as keiki ID, name tags, games and miniature golf, followed by an egg hunt at 2 p.m., with free giveaways and store discounts. For keiki up to age 10. Call 832-9360 or visit watanabefloral.com.
Kapolei Commons Easter egg hunt: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 4, 4450 Kapolei Parkway. Registration for the egg hunt (with over 7,500 prize-filled eggs) begins 9:30 a.m. for keiki ages 2 to 10 (limit of 200 keiki in each of five age groups, and only parents of special-needs children will be allowed in the area). Free photos with the Easter Bunny and Miss Kitty, glitter tattoos, arts and crafts, face painting, balloons, climbing wall, carnival games, prizes, entertainment and more. Visit thekapoleicommons.com.
Hawaii Polo Club: An egg hunt for keiki will be held April 5 between matches, 68-411 Farrington Highway, Waialua. Gates open 11 a.m. and matches end at 2 p.m. Admission $12 ($10 military) for open-field seating area, $25 for clubhouse. Call 439-6394, ext. 101, or visit hawaii-polo.org.
SPRING PICTURES
Easter Bunny photos: Through April 4 at the following shopping malls. Bunny takes daily breaks from 2 to 3 p.m.
» Kahala Mall, Spring Photo Garden. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Photo packages start at $20. Visit kahalamallcenter.com.
» Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Photo packages start at $21.99. Visit pearlridgeonline.com.
» Windward Mall, Center Court. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Keiki receive free bunny-ear headband and activity pack. Photo packages start at $20. Call 951-7827 or visit expressionshawaii.net or windwardmall.com.
ARTS & CRAFTS
HM HouseMart (Ben Franklin Crafts) demonstrations
» Easter treat bags, 11 a.m. Tuesday and noon Saturday, Mapunapuna (833-3800)
» Easter Bunny treats, 3 p.m. Tuesday and noon March 31, Mapunapuna
» Egg decorations, 11 a.m. Thursday and March 30, Mapunapuna; and 11 a.m. March 31, Enchanted Lake (261-4621)
» Cabbage bunny pins, 3 p.m. Thursday, Mapunapuna
Easter crafts all-store event: Saturday, HM HouseMart (Ben Franklin Crafts) at the following locations: 10 a.m. to noon at Enchanted Lake (261-4621) and Pearl City (455-1909), and 1 to 3 p.m. at Market City (735-4211) and Mapunapuna (833-3800). Make-and-take fees vary by project. Visit benfranklinhawaii.com.
Keiki Explorer Club: "Creating Natural Dyes From Plants" workshop, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 4, The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa. Explore various plants and other materials utilized by Hawaiians to make dyes. Bring hard-boiled eggs. Cost: $20 per keiki/parent team, $10 per additional person (ages 5 and older). To register, call 524-8427 or visit thegreenhousehawaii.com.
Decorate an Egg the Xeriscape Way Workshop and Easter egg hunt: 10:30 a.m. to noon April 4, Halawa Xeriscape Garden. Keiki create unique and nature-inspired Easter egg designs (while also learning about conserving water through xeriscaping) and hunt for prize-filled Easter eggs. For keiki ages 2 to 12. Bring four to six hard-boiled or blown eggs to decorate, an Easter basket and an optional brown-bag lunch. Cost: $8 per family; discount for members. Register by 2 p.m. April 3. Call 748-5363 or email workshops@hbws.org. Visit boardofwatersupply.com.
45th Annual Aloha Show: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 31 through April 7, Honolulu Hale, 550 S. King St. Sponsored by Association of Hawaii Artists. Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. April 7. Call 393-1040.
FAMILY FUN
Butterflies exhibit: Through April 4, Pearlridge Center, Downtown Center Court. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $3; one keiki under age 8 admitted free with each paying adult. Call 488-0981 or visit pearlridgeonline.com.
Butterflies, Bobo Birds and a Special Butterfly Conservatory Tour: Two sessions Saturday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with Dancetta Feary. To register, call 554-3307.
Hop Into Spring reading program: Through April 11, Aiea Public Library, 99-374 Pohai Place. Children in grades 6 and under are encouraged to read books in exchange for plastic eggs; if there’s a bunny sticker in the egg, a prize will be awarded. Call 483-7333.
Easter concert: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Windward Mall, Center Court. Pali View Baptist Choir performs Easter melodies. Call 235-1143.
Easter Egg-citement at Mililani Shopping Center: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, 95-221 Kipapa Drive and 95-390 Kuahelani Ave. Enjoy free pony rides, make-and-take crafts, games and activities, and visit the Easter Bunny for photos (bring your own camera, or professional photos available for a fee). Bring a canned good donation for Salvation Army. Visit mililanishoppingcenter.com.
Market City’s Easter celebration: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, lower-level parking lot next to Ben Franklin Crafts. Features face painting, balloons, popcorn, a visit from the Easter Bunny and prize giveaways. Visit marketcityhawaii.com.
Let’s Learn About Rabbits: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. Rabbit breeder Zachary Johnson shares information about bunnies and brings a few of his furry friends for a meet-and-greet session. For all ages. Call 693-7050.
Keiki story time: 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. Features best-selling children’s book "Duck & Goose," by Tad Hills. Call 949-7307.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center’s Easter Bunny arrival: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, 333 Keahole St., waterfront stage. Activities include face painting, balloons, bounce house, rides on small mechanical stuffed animals, crafts and games, all free with a donation to benefit Kaimuki YMCA. Expressions Portrait Design will provide a photo with the Easter Bunny (with a donation) and the option to purchase additional copies. Call 396-0766.
Egg-citing Easter Celebration: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aloha Stadium, North Plaza (gates 6 and 7). Bring a canned-good donation to enjoy fun family activities such as face painting, balloon twists by Balloon Monsoon, a keiki play zone, dunking booth, train rides, arts and crafts, contests (jump rope, hula hoop and hot dog eating) and photos with the Easter Bunny (bring your own camera). Keiki ages 5 and under are invited to the Easter Eggsploration area on the grassy pavilion to collect eggs and spring goodies (limited to first 100 keiki; pre-registration recommended online at eventbrite.com). Cost: Free for ages 11 and under. Parking: $1 per person. Call 483-7133 or visit alohastadium.hawaii.gov.
City Department of Parks and Recreation’s Easter Egg-stravaganza: 4 to 7 p.m. April 2, Windward Mall, Center Court, with crafts and activities. Call 235-1143.
Spring Fling at Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center: Two workshops April 4, 9 and 10:30 a.m., 111 Ohe St., Kakaako. Enjoy games, crafts, egg hunt in the courtyard (limit 12 eggs per child) and a visit to the Discovery Center. Cost: $15 (ages 1 and older); discount for members. Register by Friday. Visit discoverycenterhawaii.org or call 524-5437.
A Hoppy Easter Event: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, Salt Lake Shopping Center, 848 Ala Lilikoi St. Bunny Bonanza features activities, make-and-take bunny crafts, games, prize giveaways and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Bring a camera or pay for professional photos. Donate canned goods or cash to Salvation Army and receive a wristband for entry to all activities such as pony rides and petting zoo. Visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
Spring Festival of Fun: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 4, Wahiawa Shopping Center and Wahiawa Town Center, with music by students from Wahiawa Middle School at 10:30 a.m. and Leilehua High School at noon, trackless train rides, make-and-take crafts for keiki and Easter egg hunts for ages 3 to 10. Call 221-2774.
Kids World: April Edition: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, Windward Mall. Festive keiki activities and a spring craft. Call 235-1143.
Spring Is in the Air: Noon to 2 p.m. April 4, Kapolei Shopping Center, 590 Farrington Highway. Check out Dancetta Feary’s popular Butterfly House to observe and feed live monarch butterflies, with free activities, make-and-take crafts and photos with Keoki Cottontail (bring your own camera). Visit inkapolei.com.
Moanalua Community Church’s Spring Celebration: Noon to 4 p.m. April 5, Pearl Harbor Chapel, 4867 Bougainville Drive. Features a visit from the Easter Bunny and free egg hunts and relays for families, with bounce houses, carnival games and food for purchase. Bring beach mats, towels or chairs to relax on the lawn. Email mccucc@gmail. com.
Spring Extravaganza: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11, Aliamanu Elementary School, 3265 Salt Lake Blvd., with craft fair, rummage sale, silent auction, door prizes, games, live fishpond game, shave ice and food, plus entertainment from 11 a.m. to noon. Call 421-4280.
Moanalua Elementary School’s Aloha Aina Day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11, 1337 Mahiole St., featuring keiki activities, craft fair, recycling drive, keiki swap meet, teen boutique and over 80 vendors. Call 479-5525 or email hawaiiantreasures4u@hawaii.rr. com.
Trinity Lutheran School’s Spring Fling: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11, 1611 California Ave., Wahiawa, with entertainment, games, craft vendors, bake sale, food and more. Call 621-6033.
EASTER BRUNCH AND MORE
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dave & Buster’s, Ward Entertainment Complex. Includes Power Card and tasty breakfast spread, face painting, balloons and photos with the Easter Bunny (photo packages for a fee). Bring a canned good or nonperishable food item to support the Hawaii Foodbank and receive a free gift. Cost: $18.99, $12.99 for ages 3 to 10, free for ages 2 and under. For reservations, call 589-2215 or visit ticketbud.com.
Easter fun at Tony Roma’s: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 2 at the Westridge location, 98-150 Kaonohi St. Diners can enjoy balloon twists with Suzette and free Easter goodie bags for keiki ages 10 and under. Call 487-9911.
Day-Before-Easter potluck brunch: 1 to 2 p.m. April 4, Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Vegetarian menu, no meat or seafood. Call 469-7193 or email browntiger35@aol.com.
Kailua High School’s Easter imu: Prepare an Easter feast by purchasing space in the school robotics team’s imu. Drop-off time is 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 3 with pickup April 4 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per tray. Payment deadline is Friday. For details, call 728-7389.
Easter Buffet Feast: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5, MAC 24/7, Hilton Waikiki Beach, 2500 Kuhio Drive. Enjoy prime rib, cherry-glazed honey ham, crab-encrusted salmon with sherry cream sauce, shrimp cocktail, eggs Benedict with smoked turkey, pancake station and more. Cost: $45 for adults, $21 for ages 4-12; $3 valet parking. Reservations recommended; call 921-5564.
Easter Sunday Brunch: From 9 a.m. April 5, Moana Surfrider, Waikiki, serving sashimi, shrimp and Pacific oysters with mango cocktail sauce, prepared-to-order omelets, prime rib, roasted suckling pig, Hong Kong-style steamed snapper and more. Cost: $69 for adults, $35 for ages 6-12 (15 percent kamaaina discount). Reservations recommended; call 921-4600.
Easter at St. Christopher: April 5 at St. Christopher’s Church, 93 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua. There will be breakfast seatings at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., the latter of which features a keiki Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Call 262-8176 or visit stchristopherkailua.org.
Easter Champagne Brunch Cruise: April 5; departs at noon from Aloha Tower Marketplace. This 2 1/2-hour adventure aboard the Star of Honolulu features an egg hunt and prize giveaways for keiki, Hawaiian cultural activities, brunch buffet and whale sightings. Cost: $68 for adults, $10 for ages 3 to 11 (kamaaina rates available). Call 983-STAR (7827) or visit starofhonolulu.com.