Events

Join Us for Our Unique and Exciting Year-Round Events!

Sea Life Park offers incredible family-friendly fun all year-round. Visit this page often to check back on upcoming events including our NEW Fall Ho'olaule'a at Sea Life Park on Sunday, September 15th, and coming up soon our Halloween Under the Sea Ho'olaule'a activities and events October 19 - 20, 2024. Lots of marine animal games, activities, ono food, and fun for the whole family!


September Calendar of Events

NEW Inaugural Fall Ho'olaule'a at Sea Life Park

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fall Ho'olaule'a at Sea Life Park

Join us for a family day full of fun and activities. Our inaugural Fall Ho'olaule'a is a special day where Keiki 4 to 12 years-old are offered FREE admission to the park, with a paying adult.

Kamaaina and Military discounts are available for adult ticket purchases. Keiki 3 and under are always free with an adult. 

Special guests in the park that day include:

  • Keiki hula kahiko and auana performances by Halau Hula 'O Puka'ikapuaokalani
  • Kapa Demonstrations with Puko'a Studios
  • Live music by Danny Roy
  • "Mermaid" in our Hawaiian Reef pool
  • Free face painting for the keiki by Storybook Entertainment
  • Free souvenir photo and photo booth fun by Party Pictures Hawaii
  • Activities & games with the Sea Life Park Education Department
  • Delicious plate lunches, snacks and beverages available for purchase at the Beach Boy Lanai.
  • Special guest vendors in the park will be selling shave ice, treats, and Hawaiian Honey Cone soft serve available for purchase.

   

Kapa demonstration

Visit Kumu Page with Puko'a Studios to learn about the Hawaiian art of kapa making.
 

Hula halau photo

   Halau Hula 'O Puka'ikapuaokalani

Mermaid photo

Look for our "mermaid" in the Hawaiian Reef pool.

Art by Patrick Ching

   

Painting with Patrick Ching

Saturday, September 21 

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join beloved local artist Patrick Ching for a special "Painting with Patrick" event at Sea Life Park.

Everyone from keiki to kupuna are invited for this fun painting experience. Patrick will draw sea animals and guide you through the painting process.

This activity is free with paid park admission. 

About Artist Patrick Ching

Born on Oʻahu, Ching has spent a lifetime teaching people about nature through his art. He studied printmaking at the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, as well as ceramics at Leeward College. He has volunteered for many wildlife organizations, eventually becoming a ranger for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Kīlauea Lighthouse on Kauaʻi. He has observed sea turtles and monk seals while living on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary even named him its 2021-2022 sanctuary artist in residence. 

Artist Patrick Ching

October Calendar of Events

Under the Sea Halloween Ho’olaule’a

October 19 & 20, 2024

Join us for weekend of games, interactive activities, and special storytellers on site. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to be here for all the fun festivities!

  • Magical mermaid in the Hawaiian Reef pool.
  • Mysteries of Hawaii Storytelling with Lopaka Kapanui at the Reef Theatre (near Hawaiian Reef & Keiki Playground).

Be sure to check back frequently for more updates and activities as they become available!

Halloween Costume Contest - Saturday, October 19:
  • Keiki Under 5 years-old: Top 3 Winners receive a prize
  • Keiki 6-12 years-old:  Top 3 Winners receive a prize
  • Teens 13-17 years-old: Top 3 Winners receive a prize
  • Best Group Entry: All ages. Must be 3-5 people for any one group. One Group Winner, all in winning group receive an individual prize (max of 5 pax per group entry.

Costume contest only on Saturday, October 19th at the Hawaii Ocean Theatre (Across Sandy Shores). Costume contest will start at 11am.

   

Green Sea Turtle