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Celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back

The 10th annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, celebrating a decade of family programming and charitable giving. A sunset screening of the original Toy Story, ahead of the anticipated release of Toy Story 5 in June.

Ninth Annual Children’s Festival Raised $60K

Source: hawaiipacifichealth.org; Hundreds of children and their families spent a day filled with fun at an ocean-themed Ko Olina Children’s Festival. It featured games, activities, food and a screening of “Moana 2” on the grand lawn at the resort’s Ulua Lagoon.

Festival Raises $60K

Source: kitv.com; The Ko Olina Children’s Festival raised $60,000 for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. The ninth annual festival was held at the Ulua Lagoon where hundreds of keiki participated in activities, and screening of Moana 2.

A Saturday of Fun for All Ages

Source: spectrumlocalnews.com; Ko Olina Resort welcomes the return of the 9th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival with music, culture and fun for keiki from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the resort’s Grand Lawn, Ulua Lagoon #4.

Brothers Set to Perform at Children’s Festival

Source: alohastatedaily.com; Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm are a duo of brothers set to perform at the Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, May 10. They have a personal connection to the medical center, which will benefit from the festival.

Video: 2025 Fun for the Whole Family

Source: kitv.com; The festival returns this Saturday May 10, 2025 with activities, events, and entertainment for the entire 'ohana!.

Live Music, Ocean Awareness Activities & Family Fun

Saturday May 10, 2025, bringing families together. This annual event benefits Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children, supporting critical healthcare services for Hawaii’s keiki.

Festival Raises $60,000 to Support Cancer

Proceeds will support the Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Since the festival began in 2014, it has raised $450,000 for Kapi‘olani.

Festival Brings in $60k for Cancer Care

Source: khon2.com; Families headed to Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, to attend the 8th annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival, raising $60,000 for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children.

Video: Festival Raises $60K for Kapi'olani Medical Center

Source: kitv.com; Ko Olina Children's Festival raises $60K for Kapi'olani Medical Center

Insider Guide to Childrens Festival

Source: honolulumagazine.com; Everything you need to know about this beachfront bash on Saturday, May 11. Hands-on learning opportunities, fun food and, of course, the highly anticipated Disney character appearances.

Video: Festival Kicks Off Soon

Source: kitv.com; Kicking off on Saturday, May 11, at 3 p.m. and located on the beach fronting Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, family and friends are invited to join!

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Video: Array of Interactive 'Bug-ey' Activities

Source: hawaiinewsnow.com; Fun-filled afternoon of interactive exhibits, creative workshops, live performances, food stands and more.

Give Yourself Butterflies

Ko Olina Children’s Festival returns on Saturday, May 11, 2024, with an array of “bug-ey” activities and exhibits guaranteed to engage young minds and foster a love of nature.

Midweek: Festival Raises $50K for New Cancer Center

Source: midweek.com; Proceeds will help Kapi‘olani expand its cancer care through the new Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Festival Raises $50,000 for Kapiolani Medical Center

More than 700 children and their families enjoyed a fun-filled evening on the beach at Ko Olina in support of an important cause. The event raised $50,000 for the new Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center.

Video: Children's Festival Raises $50,000 for Cancer

Source: kitv.com; Thousands of ohanas came to support a new cancer treatment center and have fun at Ko Olina Resort.

Video: Your ohana is invited to the Ko Olina Children's Festival on May 20th

This event has something for the whole family to enjoy and all proceeds go towards supporting a good cause.

Tips for the 2023 Ko Olina Children’s Festival

From when's your chance to see Disney characters to which activities to hit first and what you’ll find to eat, we asked organizers for tips to this big family event on O‘ahu.

Festival Returns with a Dazzling Array

Grab your slippahs and head to the beach for the 7th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival, Saturday, May 20, 2023. Festival will feature arts & crafts and fun family activities.

Super Finish for the Ko Olina Children’s Festival

Funds from this annual festival support Kapi‘olani’s efforts to provide health care services and specialized programs for women and children regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

Ko Olina Children's Festival to Offer Family Activities

An event for the entire ohana is happening this weekend. The 6th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival will offer arts and crafts, music and superhero booths for a great cause. Watch Video

Live Performances, Fun-Filled Activities at the 6th Annual Ko Olina Childrens Festival

Meet Hometown Heros from HPD, HFD & Ocean Saftey, performance by the Tonga Sisters, prize giveaways, and a feature film at sunset.

Featuring Disney Pixar's Incredibles 2 as Sunset Feature Film

The 6th Annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival kicks off on Saturday, April 27. Family-friendly afternoon is filled with arts & crafts activities, superhero booths and a sunset movie on the beach.

Ko Olina Launches Ticket Sales, Special Room Rates for The 6th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival

Exclusive room rates available at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort O’ahu.

Community Raises $65,000 for Kapiolani Medical Center

Donation presented to Kapi'olani at the event, which is the highest amount raised in the event's five-year history.

Food, Fun and Film at the Ko Olina Children's Festival

An afternoon and evening of movies, activities, musical entertainment and more the whole ohana will enjoy.

5th Annual Ko Olina Childrens Festival to Showcase "Coco" as Sunset Finale Feature Film

Ko Olina Resort is gearing up for the 5th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Ko Olina Launches Ticket Sales for the 5th Annual Ko Olina Children's Festival, Saturday, September 22, 2018

Family-friendly movies from Disney•Pixar and a sunset finale feature film on the beach.

Festival Raises $55,000 for Kapiolani Medical Center

Drawing more than 2,000 people for a day of family-friendly movies from Disney•PIXAR and special live performances by talented keiki, including Miss Hawai'i Outstanding Teen Maia Mayeshiro.

TGIF Photos - Ko Olina Children's Festival 2017

Featured food vendors, dance and musical performances, keiki golf lessons, face painting, balloon artists and a live sand art exhibit on the beach.

Children's festival returns to Ko Olina

The fourth annual Ko Olina Children's Film and Music Festival is slated for Sept. 23, and will feature a range of entertainment and activities.