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Chinese Kite Festival & Kite Flying
April 6, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, April 6 & 7:
Chinese Kite Festival & Kite Flying. Celebrate the wide world of kites and national kite month in Lahaina during this annual family fun event! On Friday at Wo Hing Museum & Cookhouse, 858 Front Street, Lahaina, check out displays of ancient and modern kites from around the world; kites are available for purchase. Enjoy presentations on Ancient Chinese Kites and Sport Kites, then join a community kite making project. There are hands-on craft activities for kids, and Chinese food available for sale. Go fly a kite on Saturday at an open space park on Honoapi‘ilani Hwy. Kids and teens can make free-form kite structures. At 11 a.m., the community’s Chinese serpent kite will take to the air in a kite flying demo. Colorful kites in all shapes will be flying high. Bring your own kite to fly and get tips from the pros until 2 p.m. Festival times are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. both days. For information call (808) 661-5553 or visit http://lahainarestoration.org/.