First timers here for the sunflower season which runs from mid June to early July. Kamaaina &…read moremilitary entry was $10 for adults, children under 3 are free. Very scenic and beautiful, makes for instagram-worthy pictures. It was also hot! So don't forget your sunscreen, sun hats, umbrella, etc. we stopped at the concession stand to try their famous lemonade and corn bread. Both were delicious. There's also a petting zoo and a cow train for the keiki. Fun summer activity for the whole family.

Honestly, this is my first time. I never knew there was a pumpkin farm in Waimanalo. I need to…read moreventure out more. I am familiar with Aloun farm. So, all you people out there who have never visited Waimanalo Country Farms, this is your chance. I did the hay ride. You get to hear a live story from the driver. No such thing as prerecording. It's like a historic museum ride about this farm. This farm strictly ran by a family of six generation if I remember correctly. I also got to try their lovely pumpkin pie and sweet tea. They were extremely fresh and good. I like to believe that they made it from scratch since they have all the ingredients.

Hawaii Beer Fest is always a good time. I've been to almost every one of them and I am not even a…read morebeer drinker! It's just a fun time with friends, sampling unlimited beers, seltzers and hard kombuchas (yes I said unlimited). You get a small beer cup that you can refill at whichever vendor you want to try. You definitely get your moneys worth with the amount of beer selection they have. They will also usually have an exclusive beer at the beer fest. This year they had a collab with Beer Lab and created an ube beer which was awesome. Not only is there beer but there are tons of food vendors to go along with your beer. From pickled onions to Texas style bbq. I always love getting the "rim job" from Rim Lickah which is where they add chamoy around the rim of your glass for $1. Unlimited beer, good food, live music... what more could you ask for!? I highly recommend checking out their next beer fest at the Bishop Museum in June! Get VIP if you want to have early access!

Parking $20. Event very poorly executed…read more This was our first beer fest at bishop museum. It was a rainy night and while we were prepared, it was cold, drizzling, windy and poorly executed. No maps, no idea what is being served, no nothing. Lines were long, not moving at all, no guides, and just overall crowded. Most people stood around blocking lines so it wasn't clear who was in line or not. They should have separate the mingle area and not have them blocking lines to get the beer. Food choices were ok but again, poorly executed as some vendors were making it to order and wait times were just long. One vendor was more prepared than most but overall the food wait times were poor as well. Think about this, long beer lines, long food lines, and it's raining. I got 1 beer, 2 food items and just left. Tents should have been spread out more, vendors who wasn't there should have shut down the tent, and should have have a general mingle area. It was so bad that I don't know how people would do it wait in the rain 15 to 20 minutes for a shot of beer. I don't recommend this at all.

This Byodo-In Temple is a must see when visiting Oahu!…read more If you are planning to drive here I highly recommend getting as soon as they open. They have very few parking spots and a majority of them are take by the big tour buses. The parking is $6 dollars and you will need to show proof of parking when entering the temple. Also, the entrance fee is $10 for adults and I believe it was $6 for children. At the entrance you can also purchase food for the fish and birds, which I highly recommend if you are brining little ones. The temple is absolutely beautiful and very well taken care off. Just be respectful when walking around and observing. Also, if you plan to enter the temple you must remove your shoes and they have a rack on the right hand side of the building. There are also people selling local craft and some food as well. Overall this was a wonderful experience and I think it is very family friendly.

An original remake of a traditional Japanese Buddhist temple which is in a cemetery. This is a…read morepretty fun spot to check out and I actually liked how some of the hedgestones before the temple were all black. It was kind of cool. The inside of the temple has a bell that you can ring. Also, there are a ton of koi fish in the pond. A very relaxing spot and it just feels super peaceful here. Even though it's in a cemetery. The temple is literally in the right spot with all the trees and pond covering it.

We went to the first ever Kailua Brunch Fest and had a really fun time... The selection of food was…read moregreat... from delicious stuffed waffles to yummy southern comfort food! There was super entertainment (I particularly liked Brandon Lanham) and fun, free activities for kids. I liked that it's dog-friendly and lots of people brought their pups along. It's really nice to have a fun, casual outdoor spot for brunch on Sundays. I'll definitely be back next month!!

Very cute and small, though there needs to be some minor changes. It was really good for this being…read moretheir first event, but I was underwhelmed. There was entertainment which was good, the thing that lacked the most was the food. Considering they are marketing themselves as a "brunch festival" I thought there would be more food options. There were only about 4-5 vendors and Pinky's didn't have "brunchy" food and Cinnamon's only had two choices, a little plate with meat and potatoes with cheese on top or one red velvet pancake. I may give this event another chance later on when they sort out the kinks.

Always a popular Farmers Market that attracts the local Kailua faithful and courteous tourist…read morecrowd. Great selection of food, drinks, custom local art, fresh produce, hot sauce, homemade local jelly & jams, fresh bread and delightful pastries! With other fun and interesting items. The Aloha Spirit flows throughout the parking lot across from Adventist Health Castle Hospital. Get here before 8 when the selection is great!

Kailua Town Farmer's Market is located at the corner of Kailua Road and Ulukahiki St - across from…read moreCastle Hospital (nka Adventist). From Kalanianaole Hwy, you can just go straight. Open from 8am-12pm, every Sunday. There's a parking lot right after the intersection. You'll see security guards at the front. From the road, you'll see many white tents all lined up, making it appear to be a huge farmers market with many vendors. There wasn't as many vendors as I imagined, but a decent amount with two rows with roughly 25 or so total. Almost all the vendors were selling food or homemade items with only two selling produce. There were several unique food items that looked appealing, but I wasn't here for that. Overall, a solid farmer's market to grab food. Everything was neat and organized. It also had covered eating area and musicians performing that added to the ambiance.

First birthday celebration- Staff is very kind. Performance went well…read more 3 stars, but I wish there was a 3.5 option. Only because they asked gender of celebrant the day of the party. Which I was super busy on. They then came with PINK lions when the celebrant is a boy. If they were unsure of gender, I wish they came with any other color but pink or blue. Maybe red, black, gold, etc. It was one of those turn outs that you look back on & tell yourself "if only", the certain parts of the party that could have been better if only. Otherwise, I would have given this 4-5 stars.

My families school which is the second oldest school on the island founded by Sun Kung Sifu Lum Dai…read moreYong and carried on by my dad Si Gung. Arthur Lee. Upon his retirement it is run by my brother Si Gung Harlan Lee. We teach traditional Chinese martial arts for health and self defense. There are also Chinese lessons to be learned once you advance in the classes. Lion dances is our specialty too with the most gorgeous lions of various colors for any special occasions.

Who doesn't love jets and hot pilots?…read more Ok, you may not be able to meet or get up close with the hot pilots, but you will get to see an amazing display of skill, accuracy, and gut wrenching maneuvers at the Kaneohe Air Show. This 2-day show comes around every couple of years, and it's not to be missed. Admission is free, but the best way is to purchase tickets at one of the chalets so that you can get shade, water, and an unobstructed view of the runway. What's at the air show? Static displays of planes, helicopters, tanks, etc., in air performances throughout the day, EK Fernandez games/rides/food, food booths, beer tent, souvenirs, and of course, the US Navy BLUE ANGELS. It'll be a few years until the Blue Angels return to Kbay, but when they do, keep these tips in mind: 1) Buy tickets for the chalet and buy them early. They often sell out prior to the event. 2) Check the Kaneohe Bay Airshow website for general information, and pay close attention to the list of prohibited items. 3) You will be going through a metal detector and manual bag check at the entrance 4) Bring sunscreen 5) When parking, keep in mind that the closer you park to flight line, the longer it'll take to get out. Use the restroom before heading back to your car after the air show because there will be traffic, and lots of it. 6) The Blue Angels fly last, normally around 3-4 pm, but plan on coming early to the show and staying the entire day, because there will be traffic getting to the parking and at the entrance.

The event was well organized, & had lots of things to see. There are many airplanes, tanks, &…read moreequipments on display that visitors and enter inside and look around. There are carnival rides, and many food vendors. You must purchase scrips to buy food. Blue Angels take off at 3:40pm. Their pre-flight ritual starts at 3pm. Plan to have an hour to look around, and the airshow starts around 10. However, it gets abit boring around lunch time, then the blue Angels comes in to finished the show. Overall, it was a well organized event and a fun day.

What an event well planned in an unused space! Located on the backside of Windward Mall, next to…read morethe Windward Plaza assisted living, the night market has kids venues, lots of food booths! And a whole lot of craft vendors! Great place to bring your family for an evening out. Best to get dropped off or utilize the trolley service at King intermediate or try to find parking around the area. This is such a fun event! Go early because it gets really crowded!

Great place to bring family and support local vendors of crafts and food with some first class…read moreentertainment on a live stage. So many food stalls and trucks to choose from it was difficult to choose which one to eat from in the end we ended up at Kababa Mama's stall, the home of Mama's Smash Burger, only we went for the grilled Chicken Shawarma which was just an outstanding dish, squeeze of lime over tender pieces of chicken thigh, with a layer of Tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, diced tomatoes, pickled onions and finely diced cucumber on grilled pitta bread. For vegetarians they also have a veggie Falafel Smash with Chickpeas, Tzatziki, Feta, Tomatoes, Pickled Onions and Cucumbers. The lines were long and the wait even longer but so worth it. I even grabbed one to go just as the event was closing down, it was that good. The amount of vendors at this event is well worth a visit, lots of choices and quality merchandise. For the last few months the event has been scheduled for the last Friday of the month in the Alaloa parking lot at Windward Mall ( Mauka side of Alaloa St.). As the Mall parking fills quickly they do run a shuttle from King Intermediate, although they are charging for this, which goes towards a worthy cause supporting the school's band.