HMSA offers free spring break activities for members statewide

HONOLULU - The Hawaii Medical Service Association announced today a new statewide spring break program that will offer free activities and experiences for HMSA members. The program promotes local activities and supports homegrown experiences and continued learning for children and their families during this year's spring break period.

A limited number of activity admissions for HMSA members and their families will be available on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island from March 17 to 23. Many activities require reservations, while others will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited availability, members are encouraged to carefully review the details for each activity and follow the instructions.

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. Check with the attraction to confirm their rules and preferences before your visit.

Please note that many activities require reservations and are only available on select dates. Refer to the details below:

Kauai

• Anaina Hou Mini Golf (Kilauea)
  Free round of golf for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  Available date: Sunday, March 17, 10 a.m.-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 kamaaina ID and HMSA card are presented.
• Smith's Kauai Fern Grotto (Kapaa)
  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.

Oahu

• Hawaii 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.
• Heeia Fishpond walking tour (Kaneohe)
  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, 9-10 a.m.
  Reservations required: Email [email protected] with the number of people for the reservation and confirm that you or someone in your party is an HMSA member.
• Hawaiian Railway Society ride (Ewa 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 you or someone in your party is an HMSA member. Hawaiian Railway Society will call you back to confirm your reservation.

Maui

• Maui Ocean Center (Maalaea)
  Free admission available for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  Available date: Friday, March 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with last entry at 3 p.m.
  No reservation required.
  
  Maui Ocean Center does not manage the parking. Register your 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.-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).

Hawaii Island

• Hawaii Keiki Museum (Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa 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.
• Imiloa Astronomy Center (Hilo)
  Free admission available for the first 100 HMSA member participants.
  Available date: Wednesday, March 20, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  No reservations required. Free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 808-932-8901 before your visit to see if there are available spots.

About HMSA

Caring for the people of Hawaii is our promise and our privilege. Working together with employers, partners, and physicians and other health care providers, we promote well-being; develop reliable, affordable health plans; and support members with clear, thoughtful guidance.

HMSA is the most experienced health plan in the state, covering more than half of Hawaii's population. As a recognized leader, we embrace our responsibility to strengthen the health and well-being of our community.

Headquartered on Oahu with centers statewide to serve our members, HMSA is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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