XTERRA Adventure Fest Maui
The XTERRA Adventure Fest Maui is an Off-Road Adventure event on the island of Maui featuring Off-Road Trail Runs begins August 20, 2016. The event consists of a 5k and 10k trail run and also a Keiki 2k run.
Race Information:
**Packet pick up start-6:30am Race Day @ event site in Kapalua
**Event start time-8am first event
**All Keiki doing 2k trail run will receive medals
**Top 3 in each age division get a medal for 5k/10k/
Grand Opening Celebration of the Kalakupuna Playground
10:00 am
Kalakupua Playground Upcountry
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Youth Art Exhibit 2016
August 6 – 21
This unique exhibition showcases the work of nearly 250 Maui youth participating in the Hui’s summer art camps. This exhibition is an explosion of vibrant creativity that shows us all the extraordinary possibilities unlocked by visual arts education.
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Plantation Festival at Queen Kaahumanu Center
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center announces the inaugural Plantation Festival scheduled for Saturday, August 20 from 9:30am – 2:30pm.
The event will consist of cultural booths that will include visual cultural education elements and an ethnic menu. Ongoing cultural entertainment includes a festival fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary cultural designs. A plantation history walk will display historical facts and photos, and for the keiki, an art contest is scheduled and interactive plantation keiki games is scheduled. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate with the Plantation Passport, a guide through the many cultural booths. Passports should be stamped by each cultural organization in order to be eligible for QKC discount coupons and an opportunity to win the Las Vegas vacation grand prize.
“We are delighted to bring the community together for this inaugural event in celebration of our multicultural community”, says Toni Rojas, Marketing Director & Co-Chairperson. “Lynn Araki-Regan, our co-chairperson was excited to work with us on this celebration and brings a wealth of ideas and energy to ensure a memorable and successful event”, says Rojas. Cultural community organizations have contributed to the components of the event and a final pre-event meeting will be scheduled in early July.
The Plantation Festival is sponsored in part by the County of Maui, HC&S, and Queen Ka’ahumanu Center.
For more information about the festival visit queenkaahumanucenter.com/events or call 856-8109.
Cultural Connection Mondays
2nd & 4th Monday of every month
9:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Enjoy Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian crafting & Hawai’i history.
Kama’aina Nights
Every 3rd Friday of the month
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A locally grown Hawaiian concert series.
Classic Cars & Hot Rods
3rd Saturday of every month
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Friends of classic cars & hot rods join us at the Ka’ahumanu Ave parking lot, Bring the family!
Groove to Moove
Every Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bring your walking shoes and get Mooving together towards a healthier community.
Maui Mall 877-8952
Free Zumba ever Sunday at 9:00 AM
Free Hula every Sunday at 11:00 AM
Whole Foods Market Arts & Crafts Fair Every Sunday, 10:00 AM
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Turtle-rrific Thursday
August 18
2:00 PM
Join a team of aquarists at Maui Ocean Center and meet the Hawaiian green sea turtles! The team will measure, weigh, and examine the health of the turtles during their routine checkup. Learn about green sea turtle biology, behavior, diet, and more. Included with Aquarium admission.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Go behind-the-scenes with a marine naturalist to explore the Aquarium lab and discover what it takes to care for the marine animals at Maui Ocean Center. Learn about sharks and turtles and enjoy the unique opportunity to feed the marine life at Turtle Lagoon and Hammerhead Harbor. Limited availability; Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Cost is $14.95 plus Aquarium admission. Reservations: www.mauioceancenter.com or (808) 270-7012
Talk Story & Hula Lessons with Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana
Tuesdays, 11:45 AM
Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana (family) will conduct a talk story session and hula lesson at the end of the Open Ocean tunnel. This activity is complimentary with aquarium admission and appropriate for all ages. Schedule subject to change.
Wet Naturalist
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
See, touch, and learn about Hawaii’s marine invertebrates with a marine naturalist! Encounter Hawaii’s tide pool critters during a fun, interactive presentation. A marine naturalist will conduct the presentation from within the Discovery Pool or Tide Pool exhibit with sea cucumbers, sea stars, urchins, and other critters. Included with Aquarium admission.
Exploration Station
Thursdays and Sundays
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Featuring a monthly, rotating- themed Exploration Station at Maui Ocean Center’s Living Reef! Speak with a marine naturalist and learn about turtles in August, marine debris in September, and marine invertebrates in October. Station features include interactive displays, microscopes, and small live animals depending on the theme. Included with Aquarium admission.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
Evening Chore Tour
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Ongoing event
Monday-Saturday
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
All age levels are appropriate
Assist in our evening chores. Learn to hand milk a goat, then help with the evening feedings and learn more about our award winning cheeses and how they are made. $12 for kids $15 for adult
Grand Dairy Tour
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Ongoing event
Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
All age levels are appropriate
A two-hour hands-on visit and tasting experience you will love. Bring your family and friends! Be a goat herder for the day, even try to milk a goat. Includes a tasting of the many different varieties of our cheeses. $25 Reservations required.
MAPA’s Nutcracker Auditions
registration, scholarships and rehearsals.
Riki’s Complimentary “Balloonology” Entertainment Riki Inzano, 879-8918
Pizza Madness in Kihei
Weekly/Ongoing Thursday Eves.
Sunset/6:30-ish to 8:00 PM
Forget weiner dogs! Riki Inzano promotes her private party bookings creating “ Gourmet” balloon animals & jewelry! All ages entertainment. Special requests & challenges welcome!
