2026 ONIZUKA DAY OF EXPLORATION

Welcome to the 10th Annual Onizuka Day of Exploration

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026

📍 University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, Kapolei
91-1001 Farrington Hwy
Kapolei, HI 96707

⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (HST)

FREE public STEM event featuring 100+ interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for students, families, and the community.

🗓️ Event Timeline

7:00–7:30 AM – Helicopter Landing
📍 Main Field (weather permitting)

8:20 AM – Parade of Flags
📍 Great Lawn

8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
📍 Great Lawn

9:00 AM – STEM Booths Open
📍 Great Lawn, Courtyard, Bldg A & C Lanai

10:00 AM – Astronaut Talk
📍 Academy for Creative Media Auditorium

🔬 What to Expect

Hands-on STEM exhibits, robotics, coding, sustainability, Hawaiian culture, career exploration, live science demos, outdoor challenges, and more across campus.

No classroom workshops this year

Featured All-Day Activities:

• Robotics Competition
📍 Multipurpose Ballroom (Bldg C)

• NOAA 45ft Inflatable Whale & Planetarium
📍 Library

• Chess Tournament
📍 Bldg C Upper Stairwell

• Mando Mercs Cosplay Characters
📍 Roaming
🎖️ Scout Participation

• All Scouts report by 8:10 AM
• Wear Class A uniform
• Bring troop/unit flags
• Be prepared to participate in the Parade of Flags

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Accessibility & Parking

• ADA accessible and family-friendly environment
• Most activities on flat, walkable terrain
• Free on-site parking available
• Arrive early for best access and morning events