Hula Grill Kaanapali 667-6636
Santa Visits Ka’anapali Beach
Hula Grill Maui, Ka’anapali Beach
Friday, December 18 at 4:00 pm
Kids only, Free event
Watch as Santa and his reindeer paddle in by outrigger canoe to sit with the keiki of Maui and hear their Christmas wishes. Mrs. Clause will be on hand giving out goodies to good children and Santa’s elves will be helping in the Cookie Workshop.
Alexander Academy of Performing Arts 878-8970
Holiday of Dance Performance
Old Kula Community Center
Saturday December 19th
3 shows
Ages 3-adult
Studio performance featuring ballet dances from the Nutcracker, jazz, and contemporary pieces with a holiday theme.
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Holiday Entertainment
December 1 – 24
Enjoy free holiday entertainment and special events at center stage all month long.
Kula Fields Farm Shop & Cafe 280-2099
Winter Wonderland Walk
2505 Kula Hwy. (just past Omaopio Rd.)
December 18 – 20
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A near half mile trail decorated and illuminated with holiday cheer. Tickets are $8 for adults and children over 12 yrs., $5 for kids 12 and under and Children under 3 yrs. are FREE. Snacks, beverages and local gifts will be available for purchase in the Farm shop.
Visit with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 19th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Santa will pay a special holiday visit to the gardens to delight kids and adults alike. Enjoy gourmet coffee, heavenly hot chocolate, decadent chocolates and scrumptious pastries at the Cafe. Check out the Kula Fields Farm shop for delicious gifts, living Christmas trees that can be planted and enjoyed for years to come, & unique holiday decor.
Maui Mall 877-8952
Baldwin High School Concert Band & Chorus
December 16, 6:30 PM
Maui Community Band
December 17, 6:30 PM
Tuba Christmas
December 19, 3:30 PM
Na Keiki Nakamae
December 19, 5:00 PM
Maui Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA), 244-8760
November 5 – January 29
Students at Maui preschools and elementary schools are in for a treat this winter when Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ Educational Theatre Tour brings Tea Time for Ogres to schools across the island. Based on the Japanese folktale Momotaro, the 40-minute original musical tells the story of two bullies who learn a valuable lesson about the transformative power of forgiveness and friendship.
Tea Time for Ogres, written by Maui playwright Derek Nakagawa with music by Marti Kluth, features four of Maui’s most talented performers – Dylan Bode, Kirsten Otterson, Derek Nakagawa and Kim Vetterli on keyboard. Classroom teachers have online access to grade-level study guides, with discussion guidelines and lesson plans that connect the concepts in the show to Common Core State Standards. Tea Time for Ogres runs November 5 to January 29. For more information, contact Tina Kailiponi, MAPA Educational Theatre Tour Coordinator, at [email protected] or 808-244-8760.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Hui Holidays
November 9 – December 24
Open EVERY Day!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list! One-of-a-kind handmade gifts by local artists and crafters like paintings, ceramic pieces, hand- blown glass work, locally made beauty products, holiday ornaments and more!
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Turtle-rrific Thursday
Thursday, December 17th at 2:00 PM
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.
12 Days of FISH-mas
December 14 – 25
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dive presentations at 11am and 3pm There will be holiday-themed food and drinks plus lots of Christmas cheer when Scuba Claus and his sidekick Elf make special visits to the Aquarium. Don’t miss these interactive presentations from Scuba Claus at 11am, and Elf at 3pm, at the Open Ocean exhibit. Scuba Claus and Elf will wear special dive masks that allow them to speak with the audience from underwater, so have your wish list ready!
Fins & Flippers Tour Upgrade
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays in December
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
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 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 December at 11:30 AM
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 December, 11:45 AM
Hear from Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Kahu Dane Maxwell. At 11:45am, Kahu Dane Max- well 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.
Wet Naturalist
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in December
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Join a Wet Naturalist at the Tide Pool and/or Discovery Pool for a hands-on presentation about Hawaii’s marine invertebrates! Engage with a marine naturalist presenting from within the exhibit to see, touch, and learn about sea stars, sea cucumbers, urchins and more spineless sea creatures.
Lahaina Animal Farm
Petting Zoo
Monday-Friday petting zoo
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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 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.
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
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 9:00 AM
Free Hula every Sunday at 11:00 AM
