Maui Events by the Mauian

Outdoor Markets

Maui Swap Meet, Kahului

Next to Post Office on Pu'unene Avenue Sat., 7 am - 12 noon

Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului

Tues. and Fri., 7 am - 3 pm

Maui Mall Shopping Center Craft and Farmer's Market

Every Tues., Wed. and Fri.
8 am - 5 pm

Free Hula Shows

Maui Mall, Kahului

Sat. and Sun., 1 pm - 2 pm

Lahaina Center

Every Wed., 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Aloha Friday Hula Show
Every Fri., 6 pm - 7 pm

Lahaina Cannery Mall

Keiki Hula Shows:
Every Sat. and Sun., 1 pm - 2 pm
Polynesian Dancing:
Every Tues. and Thurs., 7 pm - 8 pm

Whalers Village, Kaanapali

Hawaiian, Polynesian and Tahitian
Performances. Every Mon., Wed.,
and Sat., 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Kaanapali Beach Hotel

Nightly, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Art Nights

Friday Night is Art Night

Lahaina
7 pm - 10 pm
Gallery shows, demonstration artists, strolling musicians, art in action, refreshments

Free Lei Making Classes

Whalers Village, Ka'anapali
(808) 661-4567
Every Tues. & Fri., 12pm - 2pm

22nd Maui Oceanfront Marathon

January 22, 2012 5:45am - 1:00pm

Events include: Early Start Marathon at 4:30 AM; Marathon start at 5:45 AM; Half Marathon & 10K at 6:45 AM; 15K at 7:20 AM; and the 5K at 8:20 AM. Registration at the Pioneer Inn on Saturday 10 - 5 PM

28th 13th Annual Maui Chinese New Year Festival

January 28, 2012 9:00am - 2:00pm

KAHULUI – The sights and sounds of Chinese New Year take center stage at Maui Mall from 9 am to 2 pm, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 when the Year of the Dragon makes its auspicious debut. Free family event!

Lion Dancers from the Maui Chinese Martial Arts Society start things off at 10 am. Also enjoy the Keiki Chinese Costume Contest and free Good Luck Lion photos for kids in Chinese Attire by Photography by Irvin.

4th Run & Walk for the Whales

February 04, 2012 6:00am - 12:00pm

Please contact Pacific Whale Foundation for specific start times for each race event.
Runners and walkers, adults and kids, residents and visitors are invited to take part in one of Maui's largest fun runs and walking events. The Run and Walk for the Whales course includes ocean views -- you might even see a whale or two breaching in the distance! Choose from the 5K walking course, 5K running course, half marathon running course and 2K running course for kids. Starting line and post-run festivities at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui. Sponsored by Pacific Whale Foundation, this event is part of the Maui Whale Festival and is a benefit for marine education programs for Maui schoolchildren. To register online, visit www.active.com or go to www.mauiwhalefestival.org for a downloadable entry form.
For information and to register by phone, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1

18th Maui's Parade of Whales

February 18, 2012 9:00am - 10:00pm

Maui's Parade of Whales is the official launch of "World Whale Day." The parade runs from 9:00 am to 10 am. The parade theme is "World of Whales." The parade travels along South Kihei Road, beginning at Alanui Kealii Drive and moving northward, past Kalama Park to end at Kihei Public Library on Waimaihaihai Street. The public is invited to view the parade and join in the fun. Pacific Whale Foundation also invites community groups and organizations, musicians and dance groups to sign up in advance to be a part of the parade! Visit www.mauiwhalefestival.org to register your group for the parade.
For info, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival

March 10, 2012 9:00am-4:00pm

Lahaina celebrates the annual migration of Pacific Humpback whales with ocean arts festivities. Thursday and Friday evenings (7 to 9pm) feature marine biologist educational presentations and videos in Campbell Park, located next to The Wharf Cinema Center. On Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm in Banyan Tree Park, artists display their best marine-themed art for sale, while Hawaiian musicians and hula troupes entertain. Enjoy a kids ocean art contest, whale photo displays, and a Creature Feature touch pool exhibit by Maui Ocean Center. Free admission.
www.visitlahaina.com/events_calendar.html

Haiku Hoolaulea & Flower Festival

March 31, 2012 9:00am-4:30pm

The event is free and Haiku’s largest celebration and fundraiser of the year. The Haiku Hoolaulea success benefits Haiku Elementary School’s art & enrichment programs such as Physical Education, Music, Art, and Creative Movement. Every year we have popular attractions where the community as well as visitors can enjoy live entertainment, great food, the PTA’s farmer’s market and a variety of local grown plants for sale. There is a free lei & floral design contests, “Made on Maui” arts & crafts, a huge silent auction, the Haiku historical display, plus kids’ games galore! Of course we also have our usual fare of PTA Food, shave ice, and cotton candy. We are excepting donations for the Haiku School PTA Farmer’s Market, Bake Sale, Silent Auction and Food which is all tax deductible. Call 575-3004 for more information.

Come see what all the excitement is about.

MAUI 5K

April 22, 2012 7:00am-11:00am

There will be a 5K run and a 1 Mile run/walk beginning at the Maui Ocean Center. The proceeds from this event will be given back to the schools participating in the event for their physical fitness, play and athletic programs.

Contact Info

Arlene Emerson
(808) 271-4057
Maui Ocean Center
192 Ma'alaea Road
Wailuku, HI 96793

4th Annual Henry Kaleialoha Allen Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival

April 20, 2012 to April 22, 2012 9:00am-10:00pm, Daily

Friday, April 20 - 2pm-10pm - exhibits, activities, arts & crafts, workshops, performances, jam session Saturday, April 21 - 9am-10pm -ongoing event activities, star-studded concert starts at 7pm Sunday, April 22- 9am-1pm - ongoing event activities, brunch featuring festival performers takes place 9am-1pm.

Honoring one of Hawaii's Living Legends of Hawaiian Music, Henry Kaleialoha Allen, the festival also features well-known steel players from around the world, Hawaiian cultural enrichment specialists, and guest performers. Allen and other legendary players perform all weekend and participate in classes and presentations that are free and open to all who are interested.

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