36 Hawaii Parent NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 New Infant & Toddler Center Opens in Iwilei Hale Pa’ani o na Keiki is a new child care center in Iwilei serving children from 6 weeks to 35 months. The center offers small class sizes and age-appropriate activities including sensory play, exploration, and interactive learning. New Exhibit Opens at Bishop Museum Opening November 21, Under/Ground transforms Bishop Museum’s Castle Memorial Building into an immersive subway station, complete with a life-sized train visitors can enter. The all-ages exhibit features murals, sculptures, and installations inspired by street art and hip-hop culture. Hawaii FCU Opens Waipahu Branch Hawaii Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch at Waipahu Town Center. The full-service location offers personal and business banking, consumer and mortgage lending, and financial education resources. Winter Solstice Marks the First Day of Winter Winter officially begins Monday, December 21, with the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. After the solstice, daylight hours gradually begin to increase as we head toward spring. Damien Memorial School Fall Open House Explore Damien Memorial School at its Fall Open House on November 7 and learn about academics, student life and admissions for grades 6–12. Maryknoll School Admission Open House Visit Maryknoll School’s PK–12 Admission Open House on November 8 to tour the campus and learn about academics, student life and admissions. Waikiki Aquarium Holiday Closures Planning a holiday visit? Waikiki Aquarium will close early at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and will be closed December 13 for the Honolulu Marathon and December 25 for Christmas Day. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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