Maui Events Calendar - Maui, Hawaii

There’s always something to do in Maui. Below is a list of the best events in Maui.
Be sure to call ahead to confirm dates, times and other important information.

January 2004

17. 3rd Annual Korean Festival. The 3rd Annual Korean Festival will treat locals and visitors alike to some of Korea's and Hawaii's best kim chee, tae kwon do, music, dance food, products, and art. There will be games for children and food booths from Hawaii's most popular Korean restaurants. Event dates: January 17-18, 2004, Kapiolani Bandstand, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. It also will be held at the Maui War Memorial Complex on January 24, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Korean Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Andre Lee (808) 951-7788

24. Chinese New Year in Lahaina. LahainaTown welcomes the Lunar New Year with colorful lion dances beginning at Wo Hing Temple on Front Street. In the evening, the 800 block of Front St. is closed to vehicle traffic; watch Chinese martial arts demo's, hear traditional drums, gongs, cymbals and firecrackers set-off every hour. Booths for ethnic food, crafts, calligraphy, massage and more. Free admission; 6 to 9 pm. Call Lahaina Visitor Center, 808-667-9193. Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

24. 1st Annual Korean Festival. Some of Korea¡¯s and Hawaii¡¯s best kim chee, tae kwon do, music, dance, food, products, and art. There will be games for children and food booths. This is a first for Maui. Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Maui War Memorial. Entertainers from Maui, Honolulu and Korea. Contact: Alvin Koo (808) 942-3977

February 2004

14. Maui's Whale Day Celebration. Free, all-day family celebration of Maui's humpback whales, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m at Kalama Park (by the big whale statue) on South Kihei Road, Kihei. Hawaiian entertainment & craft fair. Enjoy great food by Maui restaurants and a Silent Auction. There are informational displays about whales, the ocean and Maui's natural environment. Includes fun for kids and a Wild and Wonderful Whale Regatta (Maui's own version of the rubber ducky race). Call (808) 249-8811 or 1-800-942-5311. Part of The Great Maui Whale Festival. Contact: Anne Rillero (808) 244-8390

March 2004

13. Ocean Arts Fest Lahaina. Lahaina celebrates Humpback Whales with a Marine Arts Festival at Banyan Tree Park from 9am to 5pm, Sat/Sun. Local artists display their best ocean and marine-life themed art for sale; Hawaiian musicians and hula troupes entertain. Kids learn & have fun with art activities, games and Creature Feature exhibit in the Visitor Center; all free. Call Lahaina Visitor Center at 808-667-9193. Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainaTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

April 2004

25. Earth Day Celebration and Free Ocean Discovery Cruises. To celebrate Earth Day, Pacific Whale Foundation will be offering free one-hour Ocean Discovery Cruises. Sightings of whales, dolphins, sea turtles and false killer whales are all possible. In addition to the free cruises, there will also be an Earth Day Celebration at the Pacific Whale Foundation Marine Resource Center at The Harbor Shops at Maalaea, complete with special discounts. Advance reservations are required for the free cruises. Parties are limited to 6 people or less. Call 249-8811 or 1-800-942-5311. Part of The Great Maui Whale Festival. Starting from 9 a.m. Contact: Anne Rillero (808) 244-8390 ext 116

May 2004

15. International Festival Of Canoes Cultural Events. Master Carvers from nations across the Pacific come together with Hawai'i carvers to create real canoes from wood logs, daily 9am-5pm (at 2 parks on Front Street). Demos of old-style surfboard, drum making, house thatching, cultural arts lessons and crafts fair held in Banyan Tree Park. Parade down Front St., followed by seaside ceremony and Haw'n music concert at Lahaina Library Pt. on May 28. Watch ceremony & launch of completed canoes-surfboards on May 29 with island food and music festival at Kamehameha Iki beach park. Free admission. Call Lahaina Visitor Center, 808-667-9193. Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainaTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

June 2004

19. Lahaina's King Kamehameha Day Festivities. Honoring King Kamehameha the Great, the annual Floral & Pa'u rider parade begins at 10am from the 900 block of Front St. to the Banyan Tree. An awards ceremony and cultural craft fair with Hawaiian music and hula follow. Held at Banyan Tree Park, Free, 9am to 5pm. Call Lahaina Visitor Center, 808-667-9193. Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainaTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

July 2004

4. Old Fashioned 4th of July. Come to LahainaTown for a fabulous fireworks display over the ocean at 8pm. Front Street restaurants & lounges will feature specials (no parking available along the 800 block of Front St. from sunset to 9pm). On Maui, call Lahaina Visitor Center at 667-9193. In the Kaanapali resort, families will enjoy an afternoon of fun activities with Magic Shows and Hula performances on stage, face painting and contest games for kids, all at Whalers Village, free. Paid parking. Call K.B.R.A., 661-3271, on Maui for schedule.
Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainaTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

August 2004

7. Whalers Village Maui Onion Festival . It's the 15th annual celebration of the "sweetie" Maui Onion with a weekend of fun, food, and cooking. Watch chef demo's as well as an onion-eating contest (adult & kids), amateur and professional cooking competitions; explore the farmers market; enjoy kids' games and live music. Held outdoors at Whalers Village in the Kaanapali Resort. Free admission; paid parking. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. On Maui, call 661-4567. Contact: Shelley Kekuna, Kaanapali Beach Resort Assoc 1-866-FUN-N-SUN

September 2004

10. A Taste of Lahaina & Best of Island Music. Maui's largest culinary festival celebrates 13 years of tasting dishes from the best Maui County restaurants. Listen to continuous music with Hawaii's current & legendary musicians on stage. Kids will love the Fun Zone with Xtreme inflatable rides & games; parents can enjoy the beer & wine garden. Held at new mountainside ballpark (old Wainee Camp) off Honoapiilani Hwy. behind soccer field and Lahaina Aquatic Center; free parking. Admission is $3 (kids 6 & under free); 5 to 10pm; youth group fundraiser. Call Lahaina Visitor Center, 808-667-9193. 'Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainaTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

October 2004

31. Halloween in Lahaina. Mardi Gras of the Pacific is more than just a night on the town in costume. Lahaina's Halloween includes Haunted Houses for kids, Costume Contests with great prizes for all ages, Children's Costume Parade, food, crafts, activities, live music and fun on Front Street, which is closed to vehicle traffic from 4pm to 2am. Contact Lahaina Visitor Center, 808-667-9193. Contact: Theo Morrison, LahainaTown Action Committee (888) 310-1117

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