Dino day off

Four-year-old Emily Barcco, left, and Christian Barcco, both formerly of Kapoho, explore a “dig site” at the Jurassic Tour Dinosaur Exhibit Thursday at Kona Commons.

Right: A child tumbles down an inflatable slide at the Jurassic Tour Dinosaur Exhibit Thursday at Kona Commons. The free excursion was created “as a brief respite from the constant stress and anxiety from the ongoing volcanic activity,” according to a Red Cross press release.

Youngsters got a dino treat Thursday when the Hawaii Red Cross, partnering with Kona Commons, Roberts Hawaii and Jurassic Tours, coordinated a free excursion for about 90 lava evacuees.