Ongoing Events
Maui Ocean Center's Night at the Reef:
Central Maui
This monthly program allows visitors to explore and discover the Maui Ocean Center's exhibits at dark.
From 6pm-8pm guests are given the opportunity to ask staff and volunteers questions as well as take part in the many presentations. Complimentary coffee and cookies are served. Other drinks are available for purchase.
http://www.mauioceancenter.com
(808) 270-7000
McGregor Point Lookout Free Whale Watching
McGregor Point on Pali Hwy.
The Pacific Whale Foundation has a naturalist on site from 8:30-3:30 daily to give free information about Maui's ocean and seasonal whale watching. Look for the Ocean Outreach Van parked in the parking lot.
Upcoming Events
April 2008
Earth Day Celebration
April 19
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
Come celebrate Earth Day 2008, Year of the Reef, at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Listen to live entertainment from Grammy award winners Uncle Richard Ho'opi'i and George Kahumoku Jr. as you enjoy the many displays of Hawaiian art and crafts, food, and demonstrations. Conservation groups will be on hand to talk to visitors and hold presentations.
East Maui Taro Festival
April 26-27
Hana Ball Park, Hana
Celebrate the Hawaiian staple at the 14th annual Maui Taro Festival. Event includes live entertainment, demonstrations, and food.
May 2008
May Day Celebration
May 1
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea
May Day is Lei Day! This special Hawaiian Holiday celebrates the long island tradition of making and wearing lei's. Come explore the many gorgeous lei's and flowers. Lei making classes and demonstrations will be available.
(808) 875 4100
The Brothers Cazimero Concert
May 2
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater
Robert and Roland Cazimero perform live for the annual Maui Lei Day concert.
http://www.mauiarts.org
(808) 242 SHOW
Kapalua Jr. Vet/Sr. Tennis Championship
May 4-6
Kapalua Tennis Club, Kapalua
This singles and doubles tennis competition is held for men and women between the ages of 35-70.
(808) 665 9112
Mother's Day
May 11
Seabury Hall Craft Fair
May 10
Seabury Hall Campus, Makawao
Seabury Hall, located in beautiful Upcountry Maui, is holding its 35th annual craft fair. Over 100 artists and crafters will be on the grounds. A wide variety of food, entertainment, games flowers and produce will also be available.
www.seaburyhall.org
(808) 572 7235
International Festival of Canoes
May 18-31
Front Street, Lahaina
This festival focuses on the ancient art of carving canoes. Master carvers from all over the Pacific will be on hand to give demonstrations. At the end of the two weeks one of their canoes will be launched. Not only will you learn about the culture of the ancient Hawaiians but you'll have a fun time enjoying all the food, entertainment, activities, and parade.
June 2008
Kapalua Clambake Pro-Am Golf Tournament
June 4-6
Kapalua Bay and Plantation Golf Courses
22nd Pro-Am Golf Tournament ends in a clambake feast and award ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Kapalua.
World Ocean Day
June 6-13
Maui Ocean Center, Ma'alaea
The Maui Ocean center is dedicating this week to highlight the importance of our world's oceans. Seminars, activities, and presentations will take place.
http://www.mauioceancenter.com
Maui Film Festival
June 11-15
Wailea
This annual film festival includes film premiers on an outdoor screen, celebrity appearances, seminars, gala events, and more.
(808) 572 FILM
Upcountry Fair Days
June 14-15
Eddie Tam Community Center, Makawao
The 28th annual Upcountry Fair is located in beautiful Makawao. Featuring local entertainment, fresh farm produce, games, paniolo BBQ, 4H competition and livestock auction.
(808) 242 2278
Father's Day
June 15
Slack Key Guitar Festival
June 22
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
Come to the 17th annual Slack Key Guitar Festival and enjoy free entertainment from the greatest slack key guitar musicians.
(808) 226 2697
Kapalua Food & Wine Festival
June 26-29
Kapalua Resort
The 27th annual Kapalua Food & Wine Festival is an event no one should miss. Winemakers, sommeliers, and gourmet chefs from all over the world gather in Kapalua to share their expertise with the public. Enjoy the many wine tastings, seminars, cooking demonstrations, gourmet foods, entertainment and more!
http://www.kapalua.com/recreation/events/kwff/
(808) 665 9160
July 2008
4th of July Fireworks
July 4
Front Street, Lahaina
Enjoy this 4th of July in Lahaina for fireworks and music! Starting at 5pm, live bands will play a variety of patriotic songs on the lawn in front of the Lahaina Library. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8pm over the water.
Makawao 42nd Annual 4th of July Rodeo
July 4
Upcountry, Makawao
Don't miss the largest paniolo competition in Hawaii. This weekend of events starts off with a parade at 9am on 4th of July and continues with dancing, a rodeo, entertainment and more. Nowhere else will you get to see real Hawaiian cowboys at their best!
Kapalua Junior Tennis Tournament
July 11-14
Tennis Club, Kapalua
Open to boys and girls from 10-18 years of age, this tennis camp offers participants in singles and doubles an opportunity to learn new skills needed for tournament events.
(808) 665 9112
Maui Summer Classic Youth Basketball Tournament
July 14-20
Lahaina
Boys and girls basketball teams from all across the US come to Lahaina to play in this tournament and claim their division trophy. Grades 6th through 12th are eligible to participate.
