Sunday, September 28: Festivals of Aloha – Ho`olaulea. The Banyan Tree Ho`olaulea is a tradition carried on for over 25 years. All day entertainment include Falsetto winners from the Richard Ho`opi`i Falsetto Contest, hula, mele (song), plus cultural crafters and artisans under the impressive Lahaina Banyan Tree Park, 648 Wharf St., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to […]

Every Wednesday & Thursday: 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 1 & 2 – Sean […]

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 […]

Thursday – Sunday, October 2 – 5: Maui County Fair and Parade. The 92nd 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 […]

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 3 - Wailuku, on Market Street; October 10 – Lahaina, on Front Street; October 17 – Makawao, on Makawao […]

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. Dusk - 8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per […]

Friday, October 11: Ke'ala'iliahi 2014 - Never Forgot(ten) Maui`s own Halau Kekuaokala`au`ala`iliahi presents a humble reflection and artful expression of the Wailuku-based halau's first ten years. The halau will share the stage with beloved friends. Silent auction and pre-show activities begin at 4 p.m.  Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. […]

Sunday, October 12: 9th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ukulele musicians fill the air with island music. Frequently featured in the line-up are Herb Ohta San & Nando Suan, Richard Ho`opi`i, Kamakakehau Fernandez, the Hula Honeys and more - including talented senior and student groups. Fine ukulele […]

October 18 – 25: Festivals of Aloha – Hana Ho`olaulea. Hana town comes together through week-long festivities. Each day showcases a different family fun activity, from a parade to kick off the festivities at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 18, and culminating on Saturday, October 25 with a Ho’ike night, a special evening of Hawaiian entertainment, […]

Sunday, October 19: Fall Harvest Festival. The “Fall Harvest Festival” will include pony rides, petting zoo, haunted house, silent auction, farmer’s market & craft fair, food trucks & food booths, face painting, balloon animals, games, arts & crafts, bake sale, beanie baby adoption, a presentation by Maui Tumblers at noon and a keiki Halloween costume […]