Event Listings

World Ocean Day Event Schedule

  • Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720

Event Highlights:

  • Kahakai, the Inflatable Whale: Meet Kahakai, our friendly inflatable whale, and learn about the wonders of the ocean.

  • Keiki Activities: Engage in hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark curiosity and a love for science.

  • Informational Booths: Explore various booths offering valuable information on ocean conservation and marine life.

  • Educational Science Activities: Hosted by Keiki Labs, featuring interactive experiments that make learning about the ocean fun and engaging.

  • Signature Home Science Activity Kits: Available for purchase, these kits allow you to continue the learning and fun at home.

Additional Information:

Many organizations are participating in this event. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire young minds and foster a love for science and the ocean. Bring the whole family for a day of fun and learning!

For more information, contact the Mokupāpapa Discovery Center at 808-498-4709 or visit their website: https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/mdc/

Hawaii Keiki Museum - Explorers: Earth, Sea, and Stars Workshop

  • Date: Monday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM– 12:00 PM each day
  • Location: Hawai‘i Keiki Museum, Kings’ Shops, Waikoloa Village, HI

What to Expect

Day 1: Monday, June 9 – Learning the Big Island

  • Craft Your Own Big Island Map: Create a 3D map to explore the island’s geography and natural features.
  • Hands-On Agricultural Adventure: Learn about local crops and animals through interactive mapping and clay modeling.
  • Fizzy Volcanoes & Sweet Eruptions: Engage in a fun science experiment simulating volcanic eruptions with safe, edible materials.

Day 2: Tuesday, June 10 – The Water Cycle

  • Water Cycle in a Bag: Visualize evaporation, condensation, and precipitation through a simple experiment.
  • Rain Clouds in a Jar: Simulate precipitation to understand how rain forms.
  • Water Filtration Device: Build a simple system to learn about water purification methods.

Day 3: Wednesday, June 11 – Ocean Exploration

  • Ocean Layers in a Bottle: Explore the density and polarity of oil and water to understand ocean layers.
  • Ocean Currents Simulation: Visualize how warm and cold waters create ocean currents.
  • Water Pressure Fun: Discover how water pressure increases with depth in the ocean.

Additional Information

Limited spots are available—register now at https://hawaii-keiki-museum.square.site/rock-cycle.

For more information, contact the Hawai‘i Keiki Museum at 808-315-8862 or visit their website: https://hawaiikeikimuseum.github.io/.

Past Events

YAS Fest 2025

  • Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location: Kalākaua Park

What to Expect

  • FREE Science and Art Activities: Explore the fascinating world of colors and light.
  • Science Home Activity Products: Engaging products available for purchase.

Note: Activities available until supplies last—arrive early!

Keiki Fest 2025

  • Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location: TIKIMAMAS, 92-9122 Hawai’i Belt Rd, Ocean View

What to Expect

  • FREE Hands-On Science Activities: Fun experiments to spark curiosity.
  • Explore the Hawai’i Keiki Museum: Special exhibits and interactive displays.

Note: Activities available until supplies last—come early!

Workshop at Hawaii Keiki Museum

  • Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2026
  • Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location: Hawaii Keiki Museum, Waiākea Village

What to Expect

  • Collaboration with HKM: A workshop focusing on light and the science behind rainbows. This topic beautifully aligns with the Hawaiian symbol of hope while fostering curiosity in young minds.
  • Hands-On Activities: Participants will create color wheels and build their own rainbow telescopes as budding engineers. More details to follow!

Keiki Fest

Date: July 7, 2024

Location: 92-9122 Hawai’i Belt Rd, Ocean View, HI 96737

World Ocean Day

Date: June 8, 2024

Location: 136 Kalakaua St, Hilo, HI 96720

‘Ohana Fun Festival 2024

Date: May 18, 2024

Location: 78-6780 Ali‘i Drive Kailua-Kona, HI 96740