Events

Learn the ancient art of Kapa making with Kumu (teacher) Page Chang of Pūkoʻa Studios.

Kapa is the traditional fabric of Hawaiʻi. It is made primarily from the paper mulberry, called "wauke." Wauke is grown and harvested locally in Hawaiʻi. The outer bark of the stalk is stripped and the baste, or inner bark, is peeled, pounded over a rock with a tool, and set in water to ferment. Hand-carved wooden tools are used to soften and smooth the bark into a cloth, then dried to create fabric for use in clothing, artwork, adornments, and more.

Participate in this free cultural workshop, offered every month at no additional cost to Sea Life Park Annual Passholders, and as part of the parkʻs general admission ticket. Guests who participate will get to make and take a piece of kapa following their activity.

All demonstrations will be in the Kamani Grove, behind the Hawaiian Reef Exhibit/near the Keiki Playground. Mark your calendars:

• Thursday, March 20 - 10am - 2:30pm
• Thursday, April 10 - 10am - 2:30pm
• Thursday, May 22 - 10am - 2:30pm
• Sunday, June 1 - 10am - 2:30pm | Keiki Sunday Mālama Kai - World Reef Day
• Thursday, June 19 - 10am - 2:30pm

Sunday, June 1, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FREE Admission for all Active Sea Life Park Annual Passholders

General Admission Special!

One FREE Keiki Admission (ages 4 to 12 years-old), with a paid adult ticket.
Children 3 years-old and under always free with a paid adult.

You won't want to miss all the fun activities planned, including:

• Live keiki hula performances by Halau Hula 'O Puka'ikapuaokalani
• Kapa Demonstrations with Pukoa Studios
• Free keiki face painting with our friends from Storybook Entertainment
• Character Visits (it's a fun surprise!) with Storybook Entertainment
• Live, Local Music and Entertainment 
• Free Photo Booth Fun, includes free souvenir photo
• Plus, our daily Animal Habitat Talks, Games, Activities, and More!

There will be appearances by local nonprofit organizations, and festive arts & crafts activities. Food & Beverage available for purchase will include outside food vendors, shave ice truck and more.

Saturdays & Sundays through March 30, 2025 - 9am to 10am

It’s whale-watching season in Hawaii. Gain early access to the park one hour prior to opening time to learn more about these gentle giants with the education team. Afterward, our team will escort guests to Seaside Gardens (located adjacent to Dolphin Lagoon) and are provided binoculars to view the ocean’s horizon where Humpback Whales pass along the Kaiwi Shoreline enroute to the island of Maui.

Location: Meet at Ticket Booth by 8:55am
Cost: $15+tax (Admission not included, please purchase separately).
Ages: Ages 4 and older

• Includes one-hour activity with humpback whale educational talk & viewing through binoculars the ocean horizon from the park. After whale watching, guests are provided a choice of complimentary coffee or hot chocolate and a breakfast pastry.
• Meet our education team at the ticket booth on arrival by 8:55am for 9am start time.

For more information or to confirm, call 808-259-2500 or email reshawaii@sealifeparkhawaii.com

Note: The one-hour activity is available without park admission. However, if you wish to stay and enjoy the park afterward, you'll need to buy a general admission ticket.

Sea Life Park Annual Passholders
The experience is free for active Sea Life Park Annual Passholders which covers the early entrance and whale watching activity. Annual passholders have the option to purchase the breakfast package at a discounted rate of $8.99 plus tax, per person directly from Beach Boy Lanai.

Meet the Artist: Saturday, March 8th from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

March Featured Artist: Taylor Pagano

Location: Conservation Center 

Live Music by: So Cherry in the Beach Boy Lanai

About the Artist:

"Aloha my name is Taylor Pagano. I am a mixed media artist based out of the North Shore of Oahu. I work with the materials that are available to me such as discarded surfboard materials & upcycled wood. I enjoy the process of glassing these found objects to build a canvas the same way a laminator would glass a foam blank to build a surfboard. My work includes these resin pieces as well as pen and ink illustrations and collage influenced by the beautiful place we get to call home."

Upcoming Art in the Park Featured Artists

April Featured Artist: Ricky Thomas

About the Artist: Thomas is from East Oʻahu and shares that most of his influence comes from the Hawaiian islands, his culture and local upbringing.

May Featured Artist: Sarah Farris

About the Artist: Native Hawaiian artist who honors her cultural heritage through blends of pop art and realism.

June Featured Artist: Tristan Schrager

About the Artist: Schrager is self-taught from the island of Oʻahu with a focus in ink illustration, mixed media painting, and graphic design.