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We went to the Spenard Farmers Market to see what kinds of vendors there were, hoping to find something to eat. There weren't too many, but thankfully we found Concoction Breads and Provisions.
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| Sourdough Cinnamon Roll |
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| Matchadoodle |
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| Strawberry Sprinkle |
School may be back in session, but summer fun isn’t over just yet. Through August 30, Cirque du Soleil ʻAuana is inviting Hawaiʻi families to squeeze in one more unforgettable night out with Keiki Nights, an exclusive kamaʻāina offer featuring $25 keiki tickets with the purchase of one kamaʻāina adult ticket.
Available through the end of August, the Keiki Nights offer gives local families one more opportunity to make memories together before the summer season officially ends. ʻAuana brings Cirque du Soleil’s signature acrobatics to life through the rich cultural traditions of Hawaiʻi, taking audiences on a spectacular journey through island stories, artistry and natural beauty.
“We’ve received an immense amount of support from our local families since we launched in December 2024, and this is our way of giving back and making it easier for families to enjoy an evening together,” said Ray Mark, Director of Marketing at Cirque du Soleil ʻAuana. “We want parents to have one more reason to bring their keiki out for an unforgettable night of entertainment and memories.”
Recently named one of the top three best family attractions in Hawaiʻi by USA TODAY 10Best, ʻAuana offers a one-of-a-kind experience for audiences of all ages, combining jaw-dropping acrobatics with music, hula, comedy and storytelling.
ʻAuana performs exclusively at the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, with shows Wednesday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Keiki Nights offer is available in addition to ʻAuana’s standard kamaʻāina rate of up to 30% off tickets, giving local families even more ways to experience the show. Restrictions apply.
To take advantage of the Keiki Nights offer, guests can book here. Additional offers are available at cirquedusoleil.com/auana. For the latest show updates, follow ʻAuana on Instagram and Facebook.
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| Ono Onion Rings |
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| ‘Ahi Poke |
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| Korean Fried Chicken Wings |
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| 808 Giant Pretzel |
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| *Jordēn’s Fiyah Nachos |
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| BBQ Bacon Smashburger |
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| 808 Smashburger |
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| Blackened Chicken Club |
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| Loco Moco |
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| *Manakoto Mango |
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| Kona Coffee Ice Cream Pie |
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| Flourless Chocolate S’mores Cake |
Have you heard of the Great Big Game Show? Located in Ala Moana Shopping Center, it's an hour-long interactive entertainment experience where you compete as contestants on a TV-style soundstage complete with your very own gameshow host! You only need 2 contestants to play and each group will be split into two teams to compete in various mini-games. Every game show includes 5 or more mini-games and with over 17 rotating mini-games, it'll be a different experience each time you visit.
For our group of 11, we decided to play girls versus boys. Sora was our amazing game show host and explained the rules of each game. She kept our games super fun with her high energy and enthusiasm. The hour went by quickly thanks to all the fun we were having, and Sora captured all our best moments in a Highlight Reel we received the next day. That gift was a very nice touch and so fun to watch. Our group had the best time with one of my friends calling it five-star fun! Definitely recommend for groups that enjoy a little competition.
The Great Big Game Show recommends their games for ages 6 and up. A paying guardian (18+) must participate with anyone 14 or younger, and anyone under 18 will need an adult to sign their waiver. Children ages 4 and under are welcome to tag along free of charge, but call them before booking as each game has a maximum player capacity of 14 contestants. Currently they are running a $35 ticket (regular $45.99) Back to School promotion with code BTS35. Offer ends 8/31 and play by 9/30/26
Thank you to the Great Big Game Show for hosting Hawaii Mom Blog! All opinions are honest and entirely my own.
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| Gyudon |
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| Andagi |
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| Smash Burger from The Clubhouse at Mililani |
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| Olomana Bros Onolicious Beverages Ocean Breeze Lemonade |
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| Olomana Bros Onolicious Beverages Pickled Mango Lemonade |
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| Takoyaki from The Clubhouse at Mililani |
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| Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers from Waialua BBQ |
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| Kona Ice |
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| Garlic Truffle Fries from The Clubhouse at Mililani |
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| Chow Fun from The Clubhouse at Mililani |
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We did a mini crawl through Wahiawa, and a visit to Wahiawa wouldn't be complete without a stop at Sunnyside!
I'm not a huge pie person, but I am very fond of Sunnyside's pies because my former boss used to bring them to the office frequently. |
| Lechon Kawali |
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| Loco Moco |
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| Chocolate Cream Pie |
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| Pear-Peach Pie |
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| Summer Special Hiyashi |
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| Ebi Katsu |
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| Pork Gyoza |
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| Chicken Katsu Curry Don |
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| Beef Sukiyaki Don |
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Kimchi Chashu Fried Rice |
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| Takoyaki |
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| Tanaka Garlic Volcano |
