Maui Mall 877-8952
Maui Okinawan Festival
September 19, 10am-3pm
Presented by Maui Okinawan Kenjin Kai, come experience and celebrate traditional Okinawan food, culture demonstrations, martial arts demonstration, entertainment, crafts, and much more.
St. John’s Church 878-1485
St. Johns Kula Festival
8992 Kula Highway
One day, September 19th
Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
This annual fundraising event will have lots of ono food, baked goods, children’s games with free face painting, plants, flowers, farm fresh produce, gift shop, crafters, silent auction and live entertainment all day long. $1 with children under 10 free. For info, to volunteer or donate to the auction call 878-1485.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Mālama Wao Akua
This Saturday is Mālama Wao Akua Keiki Day at the Hui! Join us and representatives from East Maui Watershed Partnership between 10am – 2pm for games and art projects that celebrate the native species of Maui Nui! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy painting native species as well as fun and educational games that teach your keiki about the importance of our watersheds. See you on Saturday!
45th Annual Maui Marathon and Half Marathon
Maui, Hawaii – The 45th annual Maui Marathon and Half Marathon, is scheduled for the weekend of September 18-20, 2015. The race starts at 5 am for both the full and half marathon.
The Maui Marathon is known to be the oldest marathon west of the Rocky Mountains and has been voted the seventh best in the U.S. The event brings in more than 6,000 athletes, spectators, family members and friends to Maui, which has been voted the best island in the world by Conde Nast Traveler for 18 years. It also consists of a Health & Fitness Expo and multiple walking/running sub-events for everyone at different levels. These include the Slappy Cakes 10k, the Maui Tacos 5k, the Run Forrest Run Front Street Mile and the Runner’s Paradise Warrior Challenge.
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Fins & Flippers Tour Upgrade
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in September
11:30am or 1:30pm
Join a knowledgeable marine naturalist and discover fascinating facts about sharks and sea turtles. Go behind-the-scenes and explore the Aquarium lab and discover what it takes to care for the marine animals. Guests will have the rare chance to assist with a feeding at Turtle Lagoon and Hammerhead Harbor. $10 plus Aquarium admission. Appropriate for all ages. (808) 270-7012 for reservations.
Story Time Saturdays
Saturdays in September at 11:30am
Children ages 3-12 are invited to a captivating story time followed by a fun ocean-themed craft! Story Time Saturdays are hosted by a marine naturalist and takes place every Saturday at 11:30am in Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiians and the Sea exhibit.
Talk Story & Hula Lessons with Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana
Tuesdays in September at 11:45am
Visitors to Maui Ocean Center will have an extraordinary opportunity to hear from Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Kahu Dane Maxwell. At 11:45am, Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana (family) will conduct a talk story session and hula lesson at the end of the Open Ocean exhibit tunnel. Schedule subject to change. Appropriate for all ages.
Turtle-rrific Thursday
Thursdays, September 3 & 17 at 2pm
Guests can learn about Hawaii’s beloved green sea turtles in an up close and personal setting. This interactive presentation is hosted by Maui Ocean Center’s curatorial team at Hammerhead Harbor. Guests will learn about the biology, behavior and diet of green sea turtles from the team that cares for the animals on a daily basis.
Lahaina Animal Farm
Petting Zoo
Monday-Friday petting zoo
9:30a.m.-11:00a.m.
The Lahaina Animal Farm Petting Zoo Tour is a “hands on” experience… feed the animals, fish in our pond, go on a treasure hunt, give the pigs a bath, see where chickens lay their eggs, cheer on a tortoise race, and even ride a horse! The cost is $19 per kama’aina ($25 visitor rate); Keiki under 2 years old are FREE.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
Evening Chore Tour
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Ongoing event
Monday-Saturday
3:15 – 4:15pm
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 9am
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.
Riki’s Complimentary “Balloonology” Entertainment Riki Inzano, 879-8918
Pizza Madness in Kihei
Weekly/Ongoing Thursday Eves.
Sunset/6:30-ish to 8:00pm
All ages
Forget weiner dogs! Riki Inzano promotes her private party bookings creating “ Gourmet” balloon animals & jewelry! All ages entertainment. Special requests & challenges welcome!
Maui Mall 877-8952
Free Zumba every Sunday at 9am
Free Hula every Sunday at 11am