Does your kid have Broadway dreams? Jan. 19 auditions will be held by Disney for roles in the stage versions of “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Frozen.” Find details at http://disneyonbroadway.com/casting/
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We Three Kings
Learn about the Puerto Rican holiday Three Kings Day at Hawaii’s Plantation Village 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 5. www.hawaiiplantationvillage.
Mother-Daughter Holiday Tea
The holidays may be over but there’s still time to take part in Lisa Rose Doll House’s Special Mother Daughter Holiday Tea trhough Jan. 7. $80 covers two girls and two moms; $30 for each additional couple. Dress-up time, refreshments, desserts and lemonade are part of the party. Make a reservation at https://www.lisarosehonolulu.com/make-a-reservation
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Happy New Year’s Eve!
The end of the year is a time for reflection… on our fave movies of the year past. Here is Common Sense Media’s list: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/best-family-movies-of-2018?utm_source=NEW+121418+DEFAULT&utm_medium=email
Elf it up
Everyone loves Will Farrell’s Christmas classic movie “Elf.” It will be screening at noon on Dec. 22 at Pearl Highlands and Dole Cannery theaters for just $5 per ticket. https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/holiday-classics-series
Classical concert
Central Union Church will perform Handel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Give the kids a bit of historical context for the grandeur of the holiday.
Wahiawa party
Wahiawa Town Center & Wahiawa Shopping Center are joining together to put on a fun holiday event 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. There will be photos with the man in red and Xtreme Fun rides as families watch the Wahiawa parade go by on California Avenue at 6:30 p.m. www.wahiawashoppingcenter.com
History lesson
Consider taking the kids for a trip back in time at the Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Center. Visitors can experience the attack on Battleship Row, explore the deck of the Arizona prior to the attack and tour the Arizona Memorial through the VR headsets. The experience costs $4.95 and is available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For a preview, visit http://vimeo.com/274758762.
Calling all teen artists
Xtreme 7D Dark Rides is running a contest for Hawaii high schoolers to create a digital mural for both their locations. Entires should be eye catching and photo ready. Send your entry to xtreme7dmural@gmail.com by Nov. 30. The winner will be announced Dec. 3. For more rules and details, visit xtreme7d.com/mural-contest.