Saturday, March 19:  29th Annual Ho`omau Hawaiian Music Concert.  A benefit concert for Pūnana Leo `O Maui, Hawaiian Language Immersion Preschool.  Enjoy Hawaiian music, crafters, demonstrations, live & silent auction, keiki zone, food, and `awa bar.  This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free event.  Maui Nui Botanical Garden, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului.  9 a.m. to sunset. $10 presale, $15 at the gate, 10 years & under free.  For information call (808) 281-6799 or visit www.hoomau.com.

Saturday, March 25: Ho`omau 2017.  Maui's premier Hawaiian cultural event in Central Maui. The event features some of the most popular and talented Hawaiian musicians in the state. Hoʻomau 2017 will be celebrating its 30th year and offering silent and live auctions, children activities, crafters, food, and cultural demonstrations throughout the day.  Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku.  9 a.m to 6 p.m.  Cost $10 presale, $15 at the gate; children 10 and under are free.  For tickets…

Saturday, March 24: Ho`omau 2018.  Maui’s premier Hawaiian cultural event in Central Maui. The event features some of the most popular and talented Hawaiian musicians in the state. Ho`omau 2018 will be celebrating its 31st  year and offering silent and live auctions, children activities, crafters, food, and cultural demonstrations throughout the day.  Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku.  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Cost $15 presale, $20 at the gate; children 10 and under are free.  For tickets…

Saturday, September 8: La `Ulu 2018 (Breadfruit Day).  This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific `ulu varieties for sale, a multi-grower Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula.  Foods and drinks for sale at this event will include `ulu horchata, Pono Pies, `ulu kalo burger on `ulu naan bread, Maui Tropsicles including `ulu flavors, vegetarian `ulu curry, `ulu hummus and `ulu chips, Insalata Italiana di `Ulu (Italian `ulu salad), `ulu pa`i`ai with…

Saturday, March 30:  Ho`omau 2019.  Maui’s premier Hawaiian cultural event in Central Maui. The event features some of the most popular and talented Hawaiian musicians in the state. Ho`omau 2018 will be celebrating its 31st  year and offering silent and live auctions, children activities, crafters, food, and cultural demonstrations throughout the day.  Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Wailuku.  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Cost $15 presale, $20 at the gate; children 10 and under are free.  For tickets…

September 07, 2019: La Ulu: Breadfruit Day At Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will host the 3rd annual La Ulu: Breadfruit Day! This free community event will include food booths, breadfruit cooking demonstrations, Pacific ulu varieties for sale, Hawaiian plant sale, free cultural activities, Hawaiian music and hula! For more information and to get involved, visit www.mnbg.org/LaUlu.html.

September 21, 2019: Uses of Ti Leaf. Ti leaf (Cordyline fruticosa) is as versatile as it is beloved. It has a variety of uses, from rain capes, sandals and hula skirts, to thatches for houses, plates, food wrappers and whistles. Explore the uses of the ti plant with cultural practitioner, Koʻi Lum. Cost: $50, or $25 for current garden members. Call 249-2798 or email info@mnbg.org for reservations. This workshop is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

December 07, 2019: Living Wreath Making with Native Hawaiian Plants. Native plants provide more than just food and habitat for wildlife: they also provide great beauty all year long! Learn to make a living wreath from Native Hawaiian Plants in time for the Holidays with MNBG Executive Director, Tamara Sherrill and ohana. Cost: $50, or $25 for current garden members. Call 249-2798 or email info@mnbg.org for reservations. www.mnbg.org