Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
Our Kaka‘ako’s Keiki Street Festival presented by American Savings Bank returns this year just in time to kick off spring break. Explore, dance, snack and play from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the blocked-off streets spanning from Keawe St. down Auahi St. to Cooke St. Think: Honolulu Night Market, but specifically designed for children ages 5 to 15 and their families, with food vendors, retailers, live entertainment and hands-on activities.
Click to the information you want to explore:
- Where to Park
- What to Do
- Entertainment Schedule
- Giveaways
- Tips
SEE ALSO: 7 Things to Do During Spring Break on O‘ahu
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
Where to Park
The good news is that there are plenty of parking options, but you’ll have to pay.
Flats at Pu‘unui parking garage at 440 Keawe St.
Salt at Our Kaka‘ako parking structure at 333 Keawe St.
At these two locations, you’ll need validation from an Our Kaka‘ako shop or restaurant. Keiki Street Festival organizers and vendors will not be providing validations. It’s free for the first hour, $1 for the second hour, $3 for the third hour and $3 per half hour or fraction thereof for the fourth hour.
Shops at Keauhou Lane parking structure at 555 South St.
Here, you can park for free for the first two hours with validation and a minimum purchase of $5 from a Keauhou Lane shop or restaurant.
Waterfront Plaza parking garage at 500 Ala Moana Blvd.
Just a block away, the special event parking flat rate will be $3. Visit the Our Kakaʻako first aid tent at the corner of Keawe St. and Auahi St. to pick up a Waterfront Plaza validation sticker. Remember to pay at a parking payment machine before returning to your vehicle or leaving the garage. Only credit and debit cards are accepted.
Coin-operated metered parking is also available.
SEE ALSO: Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2024
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
What to Do
Keiki Street Festival will follow a similar format to last year with local retailers, kid-friendly food vendors and lots of interactive activities, including the fan-favorite petting zoo. This year, they’ve added even more fun with live entertainment, a butterfly dome, an inflatable rock climbing wall, a larger-than-life inflatable sports arena, a keiki bike and scooter zone and more. Heads-up: the petting zoo and butterfly dome require entry fees.
Burn some energy with free fitness classes from Orangetheory Fitness. Spots are limited, so sign up now. Keiki can also participate in a keiki mele class with local artist Dillon Pakele, a regular performer at Honolulu Night Market, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water booth. No registration is required.
Little fashionistas won’t want to miss the keiki fashion show from Alikaleo Park featuring the new kids’ wear brand’s vibrant designs and super-soft fabric with UPF 40+ sun protection built in. Items from the collection will be available for purchase at the Alikaleo Park booth. Keiki can also shop for Jibbitz for their Crocs from Timbreezy Boutique, friendship bracelets from Kailua Beads and jumbo cookies stuffed with surprises from These Stuffed Cookies.
Even the pickiest eaters will find something from the wide variety of food vendors, and there will be no shortage of treats on hand including mochi donuts, elevated funnel cakes, small-batch ice cream and Noms gummy candy. Cue the sugar high! Parents can keep up with the chilled, canned coffee drinks from Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water.
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
Shopping & Dining
Here are the vendors confirmed so far.
Food & Beverage
- Aloha Donut Co.
- Bite Size 808
- Cake’d in Grace
- Celine’s Best
- Chubby Fries & Wings
- Da Mochi Guys
- Dipped by Dee
- Dragon Tea Girls
- Free Spirits
- HI.Shack
- Hometown BBQ
- Jenny’s Birria
- Kealoha Seafoods
- Little Sparrow
- ReecieB’s & Olomana Bros
- Sage Creamery
- Sama Sama
- Soul Fusion Hawai‘i
- Str’Eats of Aloha
- Waialua BBQ
Retail
- Alikaleo Park
- Chyler’s
- Eclectic Collection
- Hāna X Swimwear
- Hawai‘i Candy Factory – Noms
- Henna Happens
- Honolulu Baby Co
- I am Tanukis
- Itsy Bitsy Keiki
- Just a Little Hawaiian
- Kailua Beads
- Ken’s Korner
- Nicole West
- Onepa‘a Hawai‘i
- These Stuffed Cookies
- Timbreezy Boutique
- Toys & Things HI
- Universal Appeal Productions
Activities & Services
- Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i
- HiClimb
- Kamehameha Publishing
- Kūlaniākea
- Magical Touch
- My Treehouse Club
- Nalo Keiki Paniolo
- Orangetheory Fitness
- Paradise Monarchs
- The Heartbeat Movement
- Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
Entertainment Schedule
The main stage will be at Coral St. and Auahi St. Here’s the tentative lineup:
11:05 a.m. Opening Aloha
11:15 a.m. Live Music with David Asing
11:45 a.m. Hula Show with ‘Akahi Productions
12:30 p.m. Keiki Fashion Show with Alikaleo Park
1:15 p.m. Interactive Parent + Me Show with My Treehouse Club
2 p.m. Circus Show with Magical Touch
2:45 p.m. Dance Performance with The Heartbeat Movement
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
Giveaways
You don’t need to RSVP to attend the event, but if you register online in advance, you’ll be entered to win one of four Golden Tickets providing free access to specified paid activations and free designated event parking. Winners will be chosen on Friday, March 15, and notified via email. Each Golden Ticket will provide access for one keiki to the following event activations free of charge:
- Nalo Keiki Paniolo Petting Zoo
- Paradise Monarchs Butterfly Dome
- Small face painting design at the Magical Touch booth
American Savings Bank will also have a prize wheel and sticker scavenger hunt at their booth where you’ll have the chance to win exclusive merch and gift cards.
Photo: Courtesy of Our Kaka‘ako
Tips
- Sign up for updates. Text KEIKI to (808) 545-4835 to receive SMS text updates with the latest event news, entertainment lineup, vendor announcements and to vote for your favorite activity.
- Make a plan. Check the entertainment schedule and map in advance so you don’t miss your must-dos.
- Safety first. There is a designated safe meet-up spot at the corner of Keawe St. and Auahi St. in case you become separated from your keiki.
- Bring bikes or scooters. To participate in the keiki bike zone, you’ll need your own set of wheels and a helmet.
- Use a stroller or wagon. They’ll come in handy when keiki get tired and to stash your purchases. Note there is no stroller parking.
- Snap a pic. The best photo ops will be at the Our Kaka‘ako Photo Booth on Coral St., in the petting zoo holding a baby animal or on the inflatable climbing wall.
- Find the bathrooms. Keiki don’t give you much warning, so you’ll find a portable bathroom trailer on the corner of Auahi St. and Cooke St. Public restrooms in Our Kaka‘ako shopping centers will also be available for use.
- Seek shade. If it’s sunny or rainy, your best bet for taking cover is under the large, tented seating area in front of the main stage or in The Barn.
Keiki Street Festival, Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auahi and Keawe St., ourkakaako.com,@ourkakaako
