The 11th Annual Wai‘anae Coast Keiki Spring Fest is slated for Friday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wai‘anae District Park. The Kamehameha Schools-sponsored event connects Waiʻanae Coast keiki and their parents with educational, developmental, and health service providers in their community.
The free fest features activities for parents and their keiki up to five years old. Parents can get information on financial aid, have their keiki participate in hearing and vision screenings, and get a keiki I.D. Attendees can also enjoy door prizes and more, including a book mobile and demonstrations by the Honolulu Fire Department.
“Kamehameha Schools works closely with the Waiʻanae community to identify strategies and solutions to improve education outcomes for Native Hawaiian learners,” said Kalei Kailihiwa, KS Waiʻanae coast region director. “We enjoy being able to kōkua each year and spend a heart-felt day with our community members. The event has touched the lives of nearly 10,000 people and the community is invited to celebrate every year.”
History of Keiki Spring Fest
Ten years ago, members of a community group, coordinated by ALU LIKE, Inc. (Ho‘owaiwai Nā Kamali‘i) challenged themselves to create an event on the Wai‘anae Coast that would carry on the tradition of the Spring Fest in Kapolei.
With the blessing of Pūlama I Nā Keiki (the creators of the Kapolei event) and the wisdom of their lessons learned, the group began planning the first Wai‘anae Coast Keiki Spring Fest.
The small planning committee of Wai‘anae community service providers chose April as the ideal month for the event because it’s “The month of the young child” and “Child abuse and neglect prevention month.”
Keiki Spring Fest
WHAT:
A KS-sponsored event that connects Wai‘anae Coast keiki and their parents with educational, developmental, and health service providers in their community.
WHEN:
Friday, April 15
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Wai‘anae District Park
85-601 Farrington Hwy.
Waiʻanae, HI 96792
COST:
Free!
DETAILS:
For more information on the KS-sponsored Keiki Spring Fest, please contact Ka Wahi Kaiaulu-Wai‘anae Neighborhood Place at 696-4598.
Have a fun-filled day with your keiki at this year’s Waiʻanae Coast Keiki Spring Fest!
The April 15 fest is for parents and their keiki up to five years old, and will feature games, door prizes and more!
Event parking is free in designated areas surrounding Waiʻanae District Park. Click to enlarge.
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