A nice museum that provides insight into the history of Hawaii and people who helped it become what…read moreit is today. Museum is free but you need to pay an entrance fee to tour the grounds outside. Very peaceful and a nice escape from the hustle and bustle outside

This is an absolutely hidden gem. Out your guide was phenomenal, as he explained each location we…read moresaw in such great detail and to where the story was told. Many tours are just names and facts, but this was totally different. Being able to walk from location to location was very insightful. The check in staff was incredibly polite. What a great way to break up vacation with local history and also to another part of the island.

Worked here for our company's annual day of service…read more Open every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. Tucked way up in Waianae Valley, this cultural learning center is educational for ohana. They can work in kalo (taro) patches, both dry and wet, pound kalo to poi, make kalo flatbread, and make kukui nut tops. It's a fun, family friendly activity, while learning about the environment and hearing a legend or two. Most enjoyable volunteer community activity! Woo hoo!

Wow, what a hidden secret gem. Great to hang out in air condition comfort. Media room and…read morelibrary. Free admission to check out Taiwan cultural pieces of art. Nice quiet low key, no frills kind of place. If you have time to kill and can read Chinese you have free access to all the vcd movies, music, magazines and books. Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 4pm Lunch breaks : 12 to 130( dark) 3 stars and given 2 extra for the free access to media and books!

Sibyl is in charge of this library- delightful and friendly as usual…read more call ahead to confirm but hours have changed : open 10am to 12pm break time- 2hrs open again 2pm to 4pm Tidy and neat with updated magazines from Taiwan. Small computer access children's periodical room Display of wood carvings ancient ceramics jewelry for headress costume ancient royalty cosplay calligraphy old scrolls policies and village pictures Taiwan cultural costumes of indigenous peoples. Fancy embroidered costumes and huge life size puppets on display. Good job in displaying and upkeep of organizing the room Sibyl! Sybil grew up in Taiwan and answered all my questions related to Taiwan. On my travel bucket list!

Flores de Mayo Filipino Fiesta…read more.. A celebration of culture is held at the Filipino Community Center a place that I've never been and happy to have a chance to see the festivities and events that embrace the Filipino culture that with scheduled conflict I almost can never make it though this year as I did have the time off took full advantage of the situation and what a fun filled day it was. In the lot and down the street is filled with food trucks and various vendors offering all types of foods from halo halo to a full plate lunch has my taste buds going into overdrive and didn't know where to begin. I did ended up starting with items from the Filipino Street Food tent as the event was just getting started so much so that some of the items weren't ready yet so it was the Hot Dog and Longanisa as I dove into my yummy meaty choices was hearty bite of deliciousness I moved out to the street and got the Halo Halo from the Halo Halo Place and got their "The Halo Halo" as it was voted the best Halo Halo topped with a scoop of ube ice cream is a light and refreshing treat and see why it's the favorite. To then Corn Onoz Hawaii with their Cheeto Z as it's coated with the vibrant and full of kick Flamin Hot Cheetos with Mahalo as their finishing sauce on top was too cute and creative :) along with entertainment it was indeed a festive event that I'm so glad to have experienced. Thank you!

Five stars. Had a…read moreChristmas party here in the main hall. The parking lot was spacious and free parking. The interior courtyard area was nice and clean. The main hall was very nice and huge! The overall facility was superb. The food was catered out, I believe, so it'll be separate from this review. It was excellent anyway though. Service and ambiance was epic too!

We have enjoyed our lessons with Matt at the Kaneohe studio. He makes everything fun and relaxed…read more We have a new passion. What a truly wonderful experience for adult learners. Mahalo!

Love the staff here, they're always helpful and friendly. The only down side is when the Chinese…read morerestaurant has a party, parking gets too congested.

Lots of variety to choose from Very over priced…read more More expensive than our high end stores and not all high priced stuff has good quality. There are unique items that you won't find wise where. I like the cultural things. It's very over crowded and the lines to get there were over a mile and hours long

This is the 2nd time I went to MIH (Made in Hawaii) and this time was better (personally for me)…read more Here are two tips I highly recommend BEFORE you attend. 1. Plan to go later in the day I went around 2:00ish and the line to get in was only 5 minutes long. I also bought my tickets ahead time to expedite the process of getting checked in. 2. DO YOUR RESEARCH I highly recommend researching which vendors are going and what booth they will be at. Once you get that information, look at the map and make a route. Then once you hit all the places you want to go to you can explore. I feel like people get so overwhelmed from not knowing where to go.. So honestly, just research ahead of time and make your life easier!! I kind of wish they made time-slots like during COVID time to avoid overcrowding, but I guess to each their own.

Update on Mae Mae family night last night . Every first…read moreFriday in May is the annual Family night . Lots of game booths and mini EK Fernandez rides also lots of food trucks . Inside the cafeteria there's craft fair going on . Also you can bid on the silent auction that they have . The only disappointment this year was their bake shop . Looks like every year there's less and less bake goods available. Probably there's not enough donations on bake goods . Overall the Family night is always a success for Mae Mae elementary school

Since moving to upper-Liliha over 15 years ago, I pretty much have been coming to the Maemae School…read moreFamily night every year. This one-day event is usually held sometime between late-April to early-May. Rain or shine I am here and still amazed of the community support for this event. Many alumni come here to support the school as well as the residents who live in this district. On the school ground this event has many games, rides, food booths, bake shop, country store, silent auction, face painting, school logo shop and more! Wait a minute, did I say food booths? One of my former classmates has been volunteering for the Family Night for many years now and she has been at the Spam musubi. This year they made over 1200 Spam musubis!!!!!! Holy Cow, that's a lot of Spam peeps! In the past I have volunteered at the Family Night for many years when my niece and nephew attended here but now that they have both graduated, I now come here to enjoy this event. The weather this year wasn't that great as it RAINED RAINED and RAINED pretty much all morning to the afternoon. Eventually it stopped so I came by at about 6pm to find muddy grounds! But it sure didn't keep the peeps away as there were many people in attendance. When you go late they have bargains and announced 50% off at the bake shop. I was tempted to buy some goodies but made a promise to myself and my personal trainer to eat in moderation so with my will power I passed on this great deal. Last year I was able to purchase produce and plants discounted heavily but also passed this year as there weren't many things left of my interest. For the silent auction there were a lot of gift certificates and cool items. I put a bid on an umbrella I really wanted only to lose to a very aggressive lady who ended up purchasing 4 of the 5 locally made umbrellas. There was one left and I almost bought it as the staff thought no one bid on it but come to find out it was won by fellow Yelper Ashley S.! Overall, this is a great event to support the school in my district and look forward to this every year.

The memory of being parked at Magic Island, the perfect spot at 7:20pm with unobstructed views from…read morea distance. At times, I rode the city bus into Waikīkī to be on the beach or better yet, on resort property to watch the pre-show at the Hilton Super Pool. That was me, years ago when I used to live on O'ahu. To watch fireworks at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, on a Friday night at 7:45pm. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ It's 2026, many years later and now residing on the Big Island of Hawai'i where I was born and raised. Traveling to O'ahu recently, I decided to select overnight accommodations specifically on a Friday night at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. To enjoy the fireworks show. Staying on-site gave me zero logistical hassles, walking right from my hotel room avoiding pre 'n post show traffic on the roads and sidewalks. By watching the fireworks from the comfort of a private balcony/lanai, it allowed me to avoid crowds and skip the time of securing a spot on the beach or within the resort property. Dining reservations were made months in advance. It's 7:24pm and there's a massive crowd already on the beach fronting the Hilton Hawaiian Village for the 7:45pm fireworks show. If you're not a registered resort guest, take the time to secure a spot here. Then, venture on-property to enjoy the resort offerings for a cocktail or snack, enjoy live entertainment or shop at one of the many boutiques. The open shoreline in-front of the resort provides perfect, unobstructed views. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ It's 7:45pm. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ As the controlled explosions, those brilliant colors fill the sky above the Hilton Hawaiian Village, a sense of emotion comes over me. Filled with nostalgia, I began to remember watching fireworks while growing up in my hometown with my family. Along with those special summer trips to Disneyland. A tear began to roll down my cheek as the visual spectacle continued. Once I passed the emotional stage, my adrenaline started to kick-in with the booming sounds. As I began to anticipate what colors, what flashes of light and shapes will appear before me. A thrilling high, a deep euphoria from fireworks in the Waikīkī sky. My eyes, frozen in-position as the sensation of wonder begins to pull me out of my worries. Brilliant chrysanthemums, electric blues and pinks, ruby reds and golden yellows bursts in the horizon, as flares rain down sparks and create a dazzling light show. The deep, echoing booms resonate across the sand and water, followed by a "crackle" and "hiss". Amplifying this visual, multi sensory experience. It captures my attention, sparks wonder and amazement. A smile appears, I can't believe I'm actually here. Watching it live with such an amazing viewpoint, I've waited years for this. As each firework shell is mounted on the white sand beach in-front of the balcony I'm perched on, a feeling of gratitude comes over me as the dazzling display comes to an end. What a spectacular finale. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Watch the show from a distance, time your arrival accordingly to obtain that perfect viewing spot. Or venture into Waikīkī and join the crowd on the beach hours before as you take a dip in the ocean, then venture on resort property to explore. Become a registered guest at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and enjoy the fireworks show from your balcony, from exclusive viewing areas for resort/dining guests. The sensory combination of light and sound, allow it to capture your emotions and trigger childhood memories. Like it did for me. As the sky transitions from darkness to brilliant bursts of color, let it symbolize a new chapter of hope, unity and fresh beginnings. Right here at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, every Friday night at 7:45pm. (photos and videos of the fireworks were taken from my iPhone)

Watching the weekly Friday fireworks show from Magic Island is totally worth it and gives you a…read morefantastic panoramic view. We sat on the rocks by the water facing the Hilton hotel, and while the show only lasted 5 minutes, someone right next to us played Katy Perry's "Firework" to set the mood. I can easily see why locals prefer heading to the island instead of the crowded Waikiki beaches, especially since the crowds here were minimal. If you decide to go, keep in mind that parking can be tough with people constantly circling the lot, so it is definitely best to take an Uber or just walk over.