‘Ohana Stargazing in Our Kaka‘ako

Enjoy a night under the stars in Our Kaka‘ako! Join us for an evening of celestial wonders and hands-on learning about the art and science of traditional Hawaiian navigation as this signature family-friendly event returns to SALT at Our Kaka‘ako.

• Take in the night sky from the roof of the SALT parking garage through high-powered telescopes provided by the University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy.

• Talk story about Hawaiian constellations, mo‘olelo and the intersection between traditional and modern astronomy with experts from ‘Ohana Kilo Hōkū and the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

• Learn about Polynesian wayfinding through an interactive demonstration on star navigation with the crew of the Kānehūnāmoku, a 29-foot double-hulled sailing wa‘a.
  
• Try your hand at Kilo Hōkū VR, a virtual reality simulation of sailing on the Hōkūle‘a, the famous deep sea voyaging canoe, built in the tradition of Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua, that has sailed around the world and sparked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s voyaging and navigation traditions.

For more information and event updates about activities and experiences visit ourkakaako.com/ohanastargazing.

This event is FREE and open to the community. Tickets are not required.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Our Kakaako, 660 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, United States