Sunday, October 27: 
Xterra World Championship.  The last in a series of nearly 100 off-road triathlon races held in 16 countries and 30+ U.S. States. The concept is to provide a bona-fide off-road world championship for amateur and pro athletes. For pros there is $105,000 in prize money at stake. Amateurs race for the title of XTERRA World Champion. Also, the fastest male and female age group swim time (from start to timing station between beach exit and T1) receive a XTERRA Vortex Full wetsuit.  Ritz-Carlton, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Kapalua.  For information call (877) 751-8880 or visit www.xterraplanet.com.

Thursday, October 24: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert. Chairs are limited and blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. The Baldwin Home Museum is located in the heart of Lahaina, on the corner of Front and Dickenson Streets, Lahaina. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Monday, October 20: 
Fall Harvest Festival.  Great food, craft fair & Farmer’s Market, pony rides, petting zoo, haunted house, face painting, balloon animals, keiki Halloween costume contest (ages 0-12, begins at 1pm), carnival games, arts & crafts, silent auction, bake sale, shave ice, food trucks, vendors & more!  Haku Baldwin Center, 444 Makawao Avenue, Makawao. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 572-9129.

Saturday, October 18: 
Hawaiian Moonlight.  George Kahumoku Jr. and friends volunteer their talent, and organize stage performances of Hawaiian music as their way of “giving back” to the Bailey House Museum. Bring your blanket or a low back beach chair and enjoy the evening listening to music under the moon and stars. Limited seating is available for kupuna on a first-come first-seated basis.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku. 7 to 10 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Saturday, October 12: 
Play Along with `Ukulele Mele.  `Ukulele players of all abilities are invited to bring their `ukulele to workshops led by “master of multiple genres and strumming styles” Mele Fong at Bailey House Museum in Wailuku. $10.00, includes admission to the museum.10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Bailey House Museum, 2375 Main St., Wailuku.  For information call (808) 244-3326 or visit www.mauimuseum.org.

Every Friday: 
Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum.  Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 Senior Citizens (65+), Military and Kama`aina/children 12 & under free.  For information visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Every Friday:
Maui Friday Town Parties. Enjoy food, live entertainment, shopping and art. Many retailers, galleries and boutiques operate extended hours and highlight special promotions. Crafters, artisans and culinary wizards add their creativity to the event.  6-9 p.m.  October 4 – Wailuku, on Market Street; October 11 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 18 – Makawao, on Makawao and Baldwin Avenues; October 25 – Kihei, on South Kihei Road, Azeka Shopping Center.  For more information visit www.mauifridays.com.

Thursday – Sunday, October 3 – 6:
Maui County Fair and Parade.  The 91st Maui County Fair starts off with an old fashion county parade starting at 4:30 p.m. along Ka`ahumanu Ave., turning on Kanaloa Ave. into the fairgrounds at the War Memorial Complex. The fair will feature rides, entertainment, food and craft vendors, dancers and so much more!  Admission $7.  War Memorial Complex. 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku.  For information call (808) 242-2721 or visit www.mauifair.com.

Every Wednesday & Thursday, 1 – 4 PM:
Helping paws VISITOR volunteer program at the Maui Humane Society Shelter in Pu`unene in central Maui on Mokulele Highway between Kihei and Kahului. FOR MAUI VISITORS ONLY (not residents).  Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter doing such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Participants are requested to arrive by 1 p.m. and recommended to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting “mussed” or dirty. Children aged 10 to17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration of the volunteer session. For more information contact volunteer@MauiHumaneSociety.org; call (808) 877-3680, ext. 14; or visit www.mauihumanesociety.org.

Every Wednesday: 
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert.  Host and slack key guitar master George Kahumoku, Jr. is joined by renowned slack key masters who are true ambassadors of their music, their culture and their land for an evening of traditional Hawaiian songs and authentic “talk-story”.  October 2 – Owana Salazar; October 9 – Sonny Lim; October 16 – 10^th Anniversary Celebration! George Kahumoku, Bobby Ingano, Richard Ho`opi`i; October 23 – Ledward Ka`apana; October 30 – Dennis Kamakahi. Seating is limited. Dinner/Show packages are available. Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili. 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (888) 669-3858 or visit www.slackkeyshow.com.