aloha ʻāina
Celebrating 20 years of ʻĀina in Schools Program
Connect with community partners and explore ways to care for our environment
Play! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, silent disco, bike rodeo, parkour, archery, disc golf, crafts, face painting, and more!
Support Local. Shop made-in-Hawaiʻi specialty products, food vendors, and a homegrown plant sale.
CARNIVAL GAMES
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PLANT SALE
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'ĀINA ACTIVITIES + CRAFTS
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BIKE RODEO
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SILENT DISCO
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ARCHERY
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BOUNCE HOUSES
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FACE PAINTING
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DISC GOLF
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PARKOUR
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FOOD VENDORS
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SHOP LOCAL MAKERS
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CARNIVAL GAMES 〰️ PLANT SALE 〰️ 'ĀINA ACTIVITIES + CRAFTS 〰️ BIKE RODEO 〰️ SILENT DISCO 〰️ ARCHERY 〰️ BOUNCE HOUSES 〰️ FACE PAINTING 〰️ DISC GOLF 〰️ PARKOUR 〰️ FOOD VENDORS 〰️ SHOP LOCAL MAKERS 〰️
Event Details:
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2026
1 - 6 PM
Waiʻalae Elementary School
1045 19th Ave, Honolulu, HI
Come enjoy the Fun Fair! Entry is free however, some games, activities, and snacks require scrips.
Scrips pre-order is now closed but can be purchased day-of on campus at the Scrips Booth using cash or credit card.
Featured ʻāina booths & activities
FREE to explore
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Local i'A
Our local fish monger will be teaching gyotaku (fish printing). Bring a clothing item in need of refreshing or any other textile you want to print.
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Aloha Tree Alliance
Play games that promote watershed protection through planting native plants and removing invasive species.
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City and County of Honolulu, Refuse Division
Play a sorting game and learn how to reduce waste by recycling.
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Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation
Snack on samples and collect recipes of ʻĀINA in Schools healthy snacks.
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Livable Maunalui Hui
Dig into the history of Maunalua & the native plants and animals that call it home (such as the ʻalae ʻula).
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NiU NOW!
Weave and craft using niu (coconut) materials.
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Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee
Come check out the OISC booth to learn about Oʻahu’s top invasive species, examine real specimens, and grab a free Little Fire Ant test kit!
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Trees for Honolulu's Future
Play Kumulāʻau – the card game all about the trees of Hawaiʻi!
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FWS Plant Sale
Bring a piece of the ʻāina home from our plant collection.
*Accepting cash and digital Zeffy Tap-to-Pay for purchases.
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Upcycled Mosaic Mural
Help create a vibrant mural out of marine debris and raise awareness of plastic pollution. All materials provided.
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Waiʻalae ʻAlae ʻUla T-Shirt Vote
Cast your vote for your favorite ʻAlae ʻUla t-shirt design.
Scroll to see which activities and snacks require scrips.
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Bounce Houses
3 scrips
Choose between a keiki bounce for little ones or a challenging obstacle course for bigger kids.
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Hawaiʻi Dance Bomb Silent Disco
3 scrips
Grab a headset and dance to your own beat at our family-friendly air conditioned disco zone.
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Disc Golf
2 scrips
Try your hand at putting with frisbees into disc golf baskets — fun and friendly for all ages.
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Archery with Khanate
2 scrips
Test your aim with beginner-friendly archery.
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Face Painting
2 scrips
Become a roaring tiger, a sparkling princess, or your favorite superhero at the Face Painting Booth!
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Bike Rodeo with Hawaiʻi Bicycling League
1 scrip
Have fun safely building your cycling skills on the coned obstacle course on 20th Ave from 2-5p. Kids bikes and helmets provided!
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ʻAlae ʻUla Headbands
1 scrip
Craft your own ʻalae ʻula headband to celebrate Waiʻalae’s new mascot.
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Carnival Games
1 scrip each play
Collect stamps on your game card — fill it up to win prizes!
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FWS Snack Stands
1–5 scrips
Pizza, Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit Cups, Freshly Popped Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Shave Ice, Canned Water, Juices + Sodas — at the snack stands.
20th AVENUE EVENTS
Kaimukī Fire Station is visiting the fair! Come get up close to check out a fire truck between 1:30-3:30p.
Bike Rodeo — a coned off obstacle course — provided by Hawaiʻi Bicycling League from 2-5p. Hone your cycling skills! Bikes and helmets provided.
Hawaiʻi Bicycling League is offering free bike parking all day, adjacent to the Cattle Gate.
Food Vendors selling ono treats & drinks. Accepting their own form of payment (cash and/or credit).
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
HULA MOUND
2p: Hawaiʻi Dance Bomb Hip Hop
3:30p: Waiʻalae Keiki Hula with Kumu Kaleihōmai
ʻĀINA B COURTYARD
2:30p: James Veile’s Read-aloud of All About the ʻAlae ʻUla
Free Keiki Fun & Games Provided By . . .
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Calvary by the Sea
ʻĀina crafts + games
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Circus Olina
Hula hoop and juggling workshops!
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Cub Scouts Pack 10 Kaimukī
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Girl Scouts
Play a fun girl scouting activity!
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Kalani HOSA
Learn CPR + Calculating blood pressure
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MAGMA Robotics
Come for a chance to drive some robots! Members of the Kalani HS robotics team will showcase our competitive robots + talk about opportunities to immerse yourself in STEM.
Food Vendors & Local Makers
Accepting cash and/or credit
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Phở Heaven
Cooking up fried eggroll, pan fried chicken wonton, stir fry noodle, chicken salad
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Brahi Bites & Bowls
Açaí bowls and Brazilian snacks
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Chaya
Delicious variety of milk teas, fruity drinks, matcha drinks, and more, with fun boba and jelly toppings.
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Chubby Fries & Wings
Chicken wings and loaded fries
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French Ohana
Sweet & savory crepes, quiches, croque-monsieur sandwiches
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Kaolis Kakes
Bring home some homebaked goods
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Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Water Refill Station
BYO Bottle - Carry a reusable water bottle to use at our water refill stations.
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Little Vessels Donuts
Mini Donuts and Donut Sticks
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Makau'ia
Local style kalua pig + smoked meat bowls
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Henna by Aria
All natural Henna + Jaugua tattoos starting at $5!
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Sugarcane
Assorted locally made accessories, home decor, and jewelry.
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Cute and Crafted
Stickers, keychains, greeting cards, post-it notes, badge reels, gift tags
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Death by Scrapbooking
Vintage + scrapbooking stickers
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Empty Mind Crochet
Handmade crochet plushies, jewelry, and accessories — inspired by Hawaiian culture and wildlife
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Grey Shells Jewelry
Handmade seashell jewelry with local Oahu shells + shell stickers
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I am Tanukis
Papergoods, stickers, home goods, original art
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Joys & Delights Co.
Top knot headbands, ear headbands, scrunchies, keychains + bows
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Kalama Jewelry
Handmade natural, minimalist jewelry
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Keiki Kreationz
Paint your own plaster kits
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Lava Socks + Hats
Cowboy hats and embellishments, haku headbands, and socks.
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Le Ohana Boutique
Keiki clothing and playwear. Weathered aloha wear that combines function into aloha-wear.
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Paintings by Shannon
Cute and fun original acrylic paintings
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Purple Panda Princess
Handcrafted leis, cards, stickers & keychains
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Secret Creative Club
Children's books, tote bags, kids tees featuring original, cute, and quirky designs.
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Studio 3511 Photography
Fine art prints, cards and wall decor featuring Hawaiʻi's skies and oceans
studio 3511 photography captures your fun + joyful moments with outdoor portrait photography sessions.
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3D Prints and Creations by Flobee
3D printed custom local motif items: pens with matching keychains, purse leis/phone wristlets, desk accessories, glassware, coasters, etc.
Hawaiʻi Bicycling League Bike Valet
Want to get to the event without the hassle of driving around trying to find parking? With FREE bike valet services by the Hawai‘i Bicycling League, you get to enjoy parking right next to the festival entrance on 20th ave that's safe, secure, and convenient – in a way that's better for our planet (not to mention your pocketbook!). HBL will watch over your bike while you enjoy the event worry-free! No need to bring or use a bike lock, our valet will be secure and supervised. Find bicycle parking & complimentary valet services on 20th Ave from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Everyone who bikes to the fair will receive 2 FREE scrips as a thank you.
You can help our community thrive!
GO GREEN: Bike or walk to the Fun Fair.
HELP US REDUCE WASTE: Carry a reusable water bottle to use at Kōkua Refill Stations. Recycle HI-5 cans in blue bins across campus.
GET CREATIVE: Bring a clothing item or textile to upcycle at our Gyotaku fish print booth.
SHARE WHAT YOU CAN: We continue to collect plant donations for our Plant Sale. Check the flyer for more information.
Mahalo for Your Support!
