HMSA offers free spring break activities for members statewide

The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association (HMSA) announced a new statewide spring break program promoting local activities and supporting homegrown experiences and continued learning for children and their families, March 17-23.

To take advantage of the promotion, one HMSA member per party must present a current HMSA membership card at the time of reservation and entry to the attraction. Interested guests should check with the attraction to confirm their rules and preferences before visiting.

Reservations are required for some activities; first come, first served for others. Details are as follows:

Maui

• Maui Ocean Center (Māʻalaea)
  • Free admission available for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  • Available date: Friday, March 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with last entry at 3 p.m.
  • No reservation required.
  • Maui Ocean Center does not manage the parking. Register vehicle license plate and driver’s license by following the instructions on the parking signs.
• Kula Country Farms (Kula)
  • Special free event: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration required.
  • Local vendors will be on site offering strawberry-flavored foods. A new Little Free Library location will be unveiled at the farm and will launch with read-aloud activities, u-pick (pick your own crops), mini horse rides and a craft tent for families visiting that day. HMSA will donate books and share health and well-being information and resources with visitors.
  • Kula Country Farms is also offering one pint of free strawberries for the first 100 HMSA families (limit one pint per family).

Kauaʻi

• Anaina Hou Mini Golf (Kīlauea)
  • Free round of golf for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  • Available date: Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Reservations recommended: Visit anainahou.org /minigolf-2 to make a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome. Members will be asked to make a payment for the reservation but will be refunded at the time of check-in once a kamaʻāina ID and HMSA membership card are presented.
• Smith’s Kauaʻi Fern Grotto (Kāpaʻa)
  • Free river cruise for the first 50 HMSA member participants.
  • Available dates: Monday, March 18, to Friday, March 22.
  • Reservations required: Call 808-821-6895 for reservations. Reserve a tour on a day of choice.

Oʻahu

• Hawaiʻi Children’s Discovery Center (Honolulu)
  • Free admission available for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  • Available dates: Tuesday, March 19 to Thursday, March 21.
  • No reservations required. Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Call ahead at 808-524-5437 for availability.
• Heʻeia Fishpond walking tour (Kāneʻohe)
  • A free walking tour is available to the first 30 HMSA member participants.
  • Participants must be able to walk half a mile roundtrip.
  • Available date: Wednesday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Reservations required: Email [email protected] with the number of people for the reservation and confirm that someone in the party is an HMSA member.
• Hawaiian Railway Society ride (ʻEwa Beach)
  • Free admission available for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  • Available date: Saturday, March 23, noon or 3 p.m.
  • Reservations required: Call 808-681-5461 by Saturday, March 16, and leave a message with the time of choice (noon or 3 p.m.) and number of riders, and confirm that someone in the party is an HMSA member. Hawaiian Railway Society will call back to confirm your reservation.

Hawaiʻi Island

• Hawaiʻi Keiki Museum (Kailua-Kona and Waikōloa locations)
  • Free admission available for the first 50 HMSA member participants at each location.
  • Available dates: Monday, March 18, to Wednesday, March 20.
  • No reservation required. Call 808-731-6311 for more information.
• ʻImiloa Astronomy Center (Hilo)
  • Free admission available for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  • Available date: Wednesday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • No reservations required. Free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 808- 932-8901 before visiting to see if there are available spots.