WEDNESDAY
Barnes & Noble: Join the American Girls Club 7 p.m. at the Kahala Mall bookstore.
At noon Saturday, author Sandi Takayama shares the escapades of "The Musubi Man." Then, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dr. Douglas Chang from Aloha Animal Hospital brings a live bird to show what penguins look like and what they eat.
THURSDAY
Kaimuki Library: Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 27. Call 733-8422.
Aina Haina Library: Kids enjoy read-aloud sessions with drawings for prizes, 3 p.m. Thursdays in the auditorium. Co-sponsored by McDonald's of Aina Haina.
Zoo by Moonlight: The Honolulu Zoo opens for tours when the moon is full, 7 to 9 p.m. daily through Sunday. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children, at cashier's office; purchase tickets in advance.
FRIDAY
Night reef walk: Explore the shore with Waikiki Aquarium staff, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Costs $8 adults, $7 children. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
SATURDAY
Whale Watch Weekend: Learn why the humpback whales come to Hawaii, see a training session at Sea Life Park then ride aboard the Navatek in search of the ocean giants, Saturday and Sunday. The morning sessions cost $25 for ages 10 to 12, $35 ages 13 and up. Call 259-6476.
KidCare Photo ID: Junior League volunteers take free photos of children to provide parents with IDs in the event their child is missing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The safety program will be near the Izod store at Waikele Center. Call Jean Hamakawa at 537-8846 or 676-5656.
Borders: Madeline visits the Waikele Center bookstore after story time, 11 a.m.
SUNDAY
2nd Chance Family Fun Festival: The Richards Street YWCA has a free introduction to activities to get young hearts pumping for fun, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There'll be demonstrations on fitness, aquatics, martial arts and in-line skating, hula and music performances and more. Bring swim suits, workout clothes, towels and lunch. Call 538-7061 ext. 250.
Frog Frenzy: Children ages 6 to 10 explore Moleka Stream and look for frogs in different stages of their life cycle, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hawai'i Nature Center. Costs $7. Call 955-0100.
African Cultural Safari: African animals, food and garments await families at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, 1 to 5 p.m. Children can play Anansi the Spider's Amazing Maze and other games and enjoy art tours, music, stories and dance. Free. Call 532-8726.
LOOKING AHEAD
Hawaiian Islands Swim Team: Boys and girls ages 5 through 8 can learn to swim with the team, 4 p.m. daily at the Kalihi Community Center Pool. The first two weeks are free. Call 247-3056.
