The delicate flowers bloom earlier here than the showy display in Washington, DC. We spotted some of the pink blossoms last week. The official tours are not running this year, but if you want to go for the drive, go down California Avenue where you may find some sakura trees across the street from Leilehua High School, then you’ll see a few others just down the road. Afterwards, stop by beautiful Wahiawā Botanical Garden for a small hike or to sit in the shade for lunch.
- Read more about the Wahiawā sakura trees from Hawaiʻi Public Radio.
- Wahiawā Botanical Garden: 1396 California Ave.
- Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
- honolulu.gov
BAMkids Film Festival
There is a bright side to the cancellation of big in-person events; virtual events that allow us to participate in national festivals without an airplane ride (and long lines at the public restrooms). This weekend is the start of the first all-virtual and on-demand BAMkids Film Festival. For the price of taking a family of three to the regular movie theater, popcorn not included, you can stream six programs of short films from around the world including Kapaemahu¸the legend behind four giant stones in Waikīkī by Hawaiʻi’s own Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu. Itʻs in the series called “Stronger Together.” Each group of movies is categorized by age range, from 3 to 11 years, for easy browsing. Unfortunately, since the hosting group, BAMkids, is based in Brooklyn, most of the accompanying free workshops will only work for very early risers (we’re talking about 4 a.m. HST) but we did see the festival’s dance party and stop-animation workshops occur at more reasonable hours for Hawaiʻi families.
- All ages
- $5 per series of shorts or $30 for an all-access pass
- Films are available for streaming Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 28.
- bam.org/bkff2021
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