Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
LET’S celebrate the holidays TOGETHER!
QKC presents the 24 days of Christmas with an array of family fun entertainment, activities, gifts & more!
Santa Photo’s
December 1 – 23, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
December 24, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Families with children and adults with special needs are invited to take a photo with Santa without the holiday crowds. Appointments may be made in advance through QKC.
Let it Snow!
December 2 – 23
Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
6:30 PM & 8:00 PM
Join us for a magical winter wonderland experience with snowfall, holiday music, keiki snow flake wands and free Starbucks hot chocolate served by our Jingle Ambassadors. For a list of “snow” music themes, visit queenkaahumanucenter.com.
Mrs Claus Keiki Kraft Saturdays
December 23: Holiday Gift Wrapping(bring your own gift to wrap)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Keiki ages 12 & under are invited to join Mrs. Claus for an afternoon of holiday craft making. Reservations not required.
Karaoke Star Saturdays
4th Saturday of Every Month
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grab your friends or go solo for QKC’s Karaoke Night with KJ (Karaoke Jockey) Dean Sakurai of Star Tracks Karaoke Maui. All ages welcome.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Hui Holidays
November 20 – December 24, 2017
Open Daily, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shop late! December 20 *See keiki workshop offerings on each of these late night shopping events! 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, handblown glass work, locally made beauty products, holiday ornaments and more!
Makawao Public Library
A Christmas Carol: A Dramatic Reading @ Makawao Public Library
Friday, December 22, 2017, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Mark has presented “A Christmas Carol” on stage for large audiences on Maui and in Philadelphia, and his reading at Makawao Library will be a lively, family-friendly version for the cozy upcountry setting.
Sponsored by Maui Friends of the Library, this free program is recommended for adults and young people age 8 and up.
No reservations needed. Call 573-8785 for more information. Makawao Public Library, 1159 Makawao Ave.
Maui Mall 877-8952
mauimall.com
Holiday in Paradise at Maui Mall
November 24 – December 31
All week; Monday-Sunday
Join us at Maui Mall as we celebrate Holiday in Paradise! Enjoy the lovely holiday decorations and surprise treats for the whole family!
Grand Wailea 875-1234
Santa Arrives by Outrigger Canoe at Grand Wailea
Saturday, December 24, 2017, at 9:00 AM
Santa and friends arrive by Hawaiian outrigger canoe at Wailea Beach fronting Grand Wailea. See Santa paddle in aboard his decorated canoe with candy canes for everyone. Children may visit with Santa to whisper their wishes making for a perfect photo opportunity.
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Story Time & Craft
Every Saturday in November, December, and January
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Enjoy the perfect keiki activity at Maui Ocean Center, The Aquarium of Hawaii! Join a marine naturalist for a weekly story time and craft hour in the Hawaiians and the Sea exhibit. For more info, call (808) 270-7000 or visit www.mauioceancenter.com. Complimentary with Aquarium admission. Appropriate for all ages.
Explore Station
Sundays and Tuesdays in November, December, and January
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dive deeper into the wonders of Hawaii’s marine world at Maui Ocean Center’s Explore Station! Join a marine naturalist to learn about sea jellies in November, coral reefs in December, and humpback whales in January. Complimentary with Aquarium admission. Appropriate for all ages.
Culture and Native Plant Guided Walk
Wednesdays – November, December, and January
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Explore the flora of Hawaii and discover the connection between Hawaii’s plants, marine life, and culture. Tour the Aquarium’s landscape and learn about the history and traditional uses of native Hawaiian and Polynesian plants. Complimentary with Aquarium admission. Appropriate for all ages.
Ti Leaf Lei Demonstration
Fridays and Sundays – November, December, and January
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Learn the art, history, and cultural significance of lei making with Cultural Practitioner Ko‘i. Includes a hands-on demonstration and a free lei for each participant. Complimentary with Aquarium admission. Appropriate for all ages.
The Keiki Playhouse 268-7267
427 Ala Makani St, Unit 101, Kahului
Winter Specials throughout the season! Check our website or call for details.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
Evening Chore Tour
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
Ongoing event
Monday – Saturday, 3:15 – 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
Saturday’s 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.
Kula Country Farms 878-8381
Located on Kula Hwy. across from Rice Park
Tuesday & Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kula Country Farms is a 4th generation farm, known for their strawberries, local produce, farm animals, Children’s Garden, Farm Golf and Flower U-Pick. Stop by and visit us!
Akaku 808-871-5554
Akaku Upstairs Thursday Salon Series
Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Media salons created for Maui Nui Community – Come and learn a new art medium, hear storytellers or watch a film screening. Every Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
“ Balloonology” entertainment with Riki Inzano 879-8918
Pizza Madness in Kihei
Weekly/Ongoing Thursday Eves.
Sunset/6:30-ish to 8:00pm
Forget weiner dogs! Riki Inzano promotes her private party bookings creating “ Gourmet” balloon animals & jewelry! All ages entertainment. Special requests & challenges welcome!
Sand Sculptures
See new sand sculptures by Art by Riki ongoing at our new ‘showcase sandbox” on the beach walk in Wailea! You might even see the artists in action!