Friday - Sunday, November 13 - 15:  Hula O Na Keiki.  Enjoy a weekend of Hawaiian cultural festivities at Maui's only children's competition. The weekend's festivities include continuous live Hawaiian entertainment, cultural demonstrations and workshops, an arts and crafts fair, and delicious food. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina. For information and event schedule call (800) 262-8450 or visit www.hawaiiculture.com.

Friday – Sunday, April 15 – 17:  Maui Steel Guitar Festival.  The festival features performances, presentations, workshops and kanikapila (jam sessions) focused on the Hawaiian steel guitar and its importance in the Hawaiian music genre. In addition, an ongoing series of cultural activities such as hula, lei making and ukulele takes place throughout the weekend. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  Free admission.  For more information and schedule call (808) 283-3576 or visit www.mauisteelguitarfestival.com.

Friday, November 11: Hula O Na Keiki.  Enjoy Hawaiian cultural festivities at Maui's only children's competition. The festivities include continuous live Hawaiian entertainment, cultural demonstrations and workshops, an arts and crafts fair, and delicious food. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina. For information and event schedule call (808) 667-0139 or visit www.kbhmaui.com.

Sunday, March 5: Hinamatsuri – Girl’s Day Festival.  Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day) is when people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of girls.  Enjoy this tradition and celebrate with a big brunch feast, hinamatsuri doll collection, Maui Taiko drums, Japanese calligraphers and crafts, and so much more.  Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  For information call (808) 661-0124 or visit http://www.kbhmaui.com/.

Friday, April 28: Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival.  This free event features master Hawaiian steel guitar players from around the world performing and teaching the only instrument thought to be indigenous to Hawai`i.  Open stage performances take place both days, with music performed by Hawaiian steel guitar bands from Hawai`i, the US mainland and Japan. Saturday workshop topics will include Beginning Hawaiian Steel Guitar, Steel Guitar Tips, Steel Guitar Styles, Hawaiian Style Singing, and Hula.  Kanikapila (jam sessions) follow evening…

Saturday, September 16: 16th Annual Richard Ho`opi`i Leo Ki`eki`e Falsetto Contest.  The competition showcasing Hawai`i’s finest amateur male falsetto performers. Contestants belt their most exquisite high-register voices in hopes of capturing the title of champion. Don’t miss a live performance by Richard Ho`opi`i, special guests and a tribute to Sheldon Brown.  Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina.  5:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Admission is $60 and includes buffet dinner, festival ribbon and entertainment.  For tickets and information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-richard-hoopii-leo-kiekie-falsetto-contest-tickets-36803432056.

Saturday, March 4: Hinamatsuri – Girl’s Day Festival.  Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) is when people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of girls. Celebrate this tradition with a big brunch feast, Hinamatsuri doll collection, Maui Taiko drums, Japanese calligraphers and crafts, and more. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0124 or email dining@kbhmaui.com.

Friday – Sunday, April 13 - 15: Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival.  Festivities in Ka`anapali include open stage performances on Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., two days of ho`olaule`a pageants with six presentations each night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., kanikapila jam sessions for the public hosted by master steel guitar players each night at 9:30 p.m., steel guitar workshops on Saturday, cultural activities, a silent auction, and vintage steel guitar exhibit courtesy of Geri Valdriz. Sunday’s festival…

Saturday, March 5:  Hinamatsuri – Girl’s Day Festival.  Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) is when people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of girls. Celebrate this tradition with a big brunch feast, Hinamatsuri doll collection, Maui Taiko drums, Japanese calligraphers and crafts, and more. Ka`anapali Beach Hotel, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Reservations are required for brunch. For information and reservations call (808) 661-0124 or visit www.kbhmaui.com.

September 04, 2019 - September 07, 2019: Kauluhiwaolele Maui Fiber Arts Conference.Kaanapali Beach Hotel is proud to host Kauluhiwaolele, its second annual Maui Fiber Arts Conference, from September 4-7, 2019. Led by master weaver Pohaku Kahoohanohano from Kahakuloa, Maui and Gayle Miyaguchi, Kaanapali Beach Hotel's Cultural Resource Specialist, the conference draws master weavers from all over Hawaii to share their expertise during the four-day event. Participants will be immersed in weaving, developing and honing skills and techniques in this ancient…

November 08, 2019 - November 09, 2019: Hula O Na Keiki (29th Annual). Kaanapali Beach Hotel is proud to host its 29th annual Hula O Na Keiki – Maui's only children's solo hula competition. This year's event will be held November 8-9, 2019 in the Kanahele ballroom. Children ages 5 to 17 compete in kahiko (traditional) and auana (modern) style hula, as well as oli (chant) and costume. The competition encourages its young participants to develop a deeper understanding and…

February 14, 2020: Valentine's Day Dinner Buffet. Treat your sweetheart on Valentine's Day to a special dinner buffet at the Kā’anapali Beach Hotel. Dine on hand-carved prime rib, fresh seafood, pasta dishes, and our Chef's award-winning Ko'ala Lamb chops. Top off the evening by indulging in our irresistible selection of chocolate dipped strawberries, mini tarts and cheesecakes, or tiramisu! Dinner includes a glass of champagne or house wine and a long stem rose for your Valentine. Join us on Friday,…