Sunday, November 1: 
Xterra World Championship.  Grand finale of the Xterra World Tour of off-road triathlon qualifying events held February-September, 2015 in 32 countries. Other activities include: Free “How to” clinics, Xterra partner’s conference, Xterra Kapalua 5K/10K trail runs and dinners. The sport of Xterra has been recognized by the International Triathlon Union as “Cross Triathlon” and has the potential to become an Olympic Sport. Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (877) 751-8880 or visit www.xterraplanet.com/maui.

Saturday, October 31: 
Halloween on Front Street.  Lahaina blocks off Front Street to cars for the biggest Halloween celebration in Hawai`i. Festivities will begin on Front Street with the Annual Keiki Halloween Costume Parade at 4:30 p.m. Following the parade, many shops and restaurants along Front Street will celebrate the night with music, food, costume contests, and a host of activities.  Plan to arrive before 3p.m. for parking.  Parking lots are accessible from Dickenson Street only to Luakini Street. For more information, visit www.lahainahalloween.com.

Thursday, October 29: 
Hawaiian Music Series.  Relax under the stars and enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians. 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 to 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-9309 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Tuesday, October 27: 
Mahina`ai Night.  Join a torch lit guided tour of a walking trail while learning about Kaho`olawe. Then, gather in the KIRC’s Kalamalama traditional hale, where historical artifacts from Kaho`olawe will be on display, and enjoy live entertainment provided by University of Hawai`i Maui College’s Institute of Hawaiian Music. Non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers will be available for purchase.  Kaho`olawe Island Reserve Commission Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Rd., Kihei.  6 to 8 p.m.   For information call (808) 243-5888 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov.

Saturday, October 17: 
Carden Academy of Maui Annual Fall Festival. Enjoy a fun-filled day at this annual fundraiser.  Enjoy a book fair, live entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival games, delicious food, and so much more. Carden Academy of Maui, 55A Makaena Place, Makawao. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (808) 573-6651 or visit www.cardenmaui.org.

Friday, October 16: 
Kokua for Kids: Little Chef, Big Chef.  Celebrating the farm-to-table movement, this fundraising event will feature some of Maui’s top chefs, working with Boys & Girls Club Maui members, using local ingredients in an exciting culinary team competition. Cocktail hour features a host bar from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by live entertainment and a dinner prepared by the Grand Wailea’s team of experts. The night will also include a top-notch catalog of items for a live and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui. Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort, 3850 Wailea Alanui Dr., Kihei. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For tickets and information call (808) 242-4363 ext. 222, or visit www.BGCMaui.org.

Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17: 
Lahaina Plantation Days.  Celebrate West Maui’s plantation roots with entertainment by Hawai`i’s popular musicians and performers, food booths by Maui’s favorite restaurants, multi-cultural demonstrations and food samplings, a beer and wine garden, a MauiGrown Coffee tent, a plantation art gallery featuring works by well known local artists, keiki game zone, and farmers’ market.  Old Pioneer Mill Co. smokestack site next to 277 Lahainaluna Rd., Lahaina. 5 to 10:30 p.m. both days.  Admission is $5, Children 5 and younger are free.  For more information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org.

Thursday, October 15: 
Postmodern Jukebox.  A rotating group of musicians producing covers of pop songs in the styles of jazz, ragtime, and swing, their weekly YouTube videos receive over 200 million views and their constant tours attract a fantastic following worldwide. With their hugely talented guest singers they are sure to wow you and have you dancing in your seats. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Sunday, October 11: 
10^th Annual Ukulele Festival. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed `ukulele musicians fill the air with island music. Fine `ukulele will be featured as door prizes. Also enjoy displays of made-in-Hawai`i arts and crafts, and `ono-licious island foods available for purchase. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, A&B Amphiteater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. 1 to 6 p.m.  For tickets and information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org.

Every Wednesday and Thursday: 
Helping Paws Visitor Volunteer Program.  Do you miss your pet when traveling? Visitors can offer a “helping paw” to homeless animals at the Maui Humane Society shelter, located in Pu`unene (central Maui), on Mokulele Hwy. between Kihei and Kahului. 1 to 3 p.m. Help with such activities as walking dogs, bathing puppies, brushing cats, or playing with puppies and kittens. Arrive by 1 p.m. and wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. For Maui visitors only.  Children age 10 to 17 are welcome when accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration. Advance reservations required.  Register online at MauiHumaneSociety.org, “Get Involved/Volunteer/HelpingPawsVisitorProgram”.