The best family-friendly activities in Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated August 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Battleships of World War II Departing from Waikiki Area

Join us on a powerful historic journey starting with the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 that catapulted the U.S. into World...

7 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$122.99
Kukui Nut Airport Lei Greeting (Maui, Kahului Airport, OGG)

Lei kukui is a type of permanent seed lei known as lei hua. This lei is a great option for those who prefer not to...

5 minutesFree Cancellation
5 minutesFree Cancellation
5 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$47.38
Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri

Experience Pearl Harbor like never before with our official licensed guides. Skip the lines and enjoy priority access to the USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri,...

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$157
Beautiful 90 Minute Catamaran Sunset Sail with Drinks!

The nightly Sunset Sailing trip is a gorgeous 90-minute sail with complimentary drinks. Experience sailing, sightseeing, delicious cocktails, the beautiful Hawaiian Sunset, and perhaps if...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$56.36
Sunset Stand Up Paddle with Photos and Turtles
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Likely to Sell Out

Paddle along the historic Anahulu stream, home of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. These enormous and friendly sea creatures swim peacefully along the river. They...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
Private Paddleboard (SUP) Whale Watch: All Skill Levels Welcome
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Likely to Sell Out

Our Private Tours are always Private and Customized to suit everyone's abilities in your family/group. Whale Watching on a Paddleboard is the BEST and most...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$189
Deluxe Arizona Memorial Bowfin Submarine and Honolulu City Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

This tour is a great half-day Pearl Harbor Tour. This tour takes you to the heart of Honolulu, where the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center is...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$116.25
Surf with ALOHA SURF SCHOOL
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Likely to Sell Out

Come join our elite team of surfers as we teach you the ancient sport of he'e nalu or surfing. Hawaiian's introduced the world to surfing!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$120
Two Site Snorkeling Adventure featuring the Molokini Crater

Experience the vibrant underwater world at Molokini Crater, a renowned marine preserve just a short boat ride from Kihei. With over 25 years of expertise,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$174
Hilo and Volcano National Park Tour for Cruise Passengers at port

Travelers coming on a cruise ship to Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$230
Night Zipline: 3 Zipline Adrenaline Adventure

Coral Crater’s Night Zipline Adventure offers a thrilling way to experience the jungle after dark. Soar across three ziplines as the sun sets and the...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$142
Self-Guided Kayaking Tour in Kailua Bay and Popoia Island

Meet in Kailua at the Active Oahu storefront where friendly staff will help you load your kayaks and gear. From there drive a few minutes...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$82
Two-hours handmade ceramic class, make your own souvenir Honolulu

Never tried working with clay? This is the perfect opportunity—especially while you’re on vacation! Our hand-building ceramic workshop gives you a hands-on introduction to pottery,...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$95
Cat Café Maui Experience – Relax with Rescue Cats

A cat café is a warm and inviting space where you can come to play, relax and rejuvenate, and maybe fall in love with the...

50 minutes
50 minutes
50 minutes
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$25
Maui Jungle Hiking Adventure with Waterfalls

Discover the enchanting jungle of Maui on a 2-mile round trip hike that promises a blend of adventure and natural beauty. Navigate through towering bamboo...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$165
Polynesian Wood Carving on Maui

This is a charming, insightful and a even little bit suspenseful experience as he takes a raw piece of wood to a finished carving before...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (8)
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$25
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