Beloved Community Event Returns with a Paniolo Theme, a Special Sunset Screening Toy Story, and 100% of Proceeds Supporting Hawaiʻi’s Keiki at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children
KO OLINA, HAWAI‘I— Ko Olina Resort will host the 10th annual Ko Olina Children’s Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026, celebrating a decade of family programming and charitable giving. The milestone year includes a paniolo-themed lineup of activities and a sunset screening of the original Toy Story, ahead of the anticipated release of Toy Story 5 in June.
As in past years, 100 percent of festival proceeds will benefit Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children, the state’s only full-service children’s hospital. Since the festival began in 2014, Ko Olina has contributed over $500,000 to support neonatal, pediatric and emergency services, as well as Kapiʻolani’s Martha B. Smith Cancer & Infusion Center.
Event Details
Date: Saturday May 9, 2026
Time: 3:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Keikai Place Lawn, Ko Olina Resort, Oʻahu
Theme: Paniolo
Sunset Movie: Toy Story (Original)
Ticket Information: Tickets are now available for purchase starting at $27.50 for keiki and $40 for adults. Pre-sale adult tickets include event parking ($15 per vehicle value). Special rates for active military are also available.
Festival Room Rate:
Ticket holders can book a special Festival Room Rate at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Visit koolinachildrensfestival.com
10th Anniversay Highlights
This year’s festival will feature a range of activities (full list forthcoming), including:
- Paniolo-themed arts & crafts stations and games
- Petting zoo
- Horse rides
- Family-friendly food vendors
- Live entertainment
- Signature sunset movie on the lawn
A Decade Of Impact For Hawaiʻi's Keiki
Over the past ten years, the Ko Olina Children’s Festival has become one of the island’s most meaningful family event–uniting residents, visitors, partners, and cultural practitioners around a shared mission to uplift community health.
Festival proceeds have supported essential pediatric advancements, helping ensure that keiki across Hawaiʻi receive the highest standard of care close to home.
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