2026 Onizuka Day of Exploration
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 967
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
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3561242-0
