Maui Mall 877-8952
Visit with Santa
Nov 28-Dec 21
Every Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving. Stop in and get your picture taken with him, all keiki will receive a special gift from Santa.
Kalama School Choir
December 4, 6-7pm
Kalama Bell Band
December 5, 6-7pm
Maui High Chorus
December 6, 6-7pm
Iao School Band
December 9, 6pm
Montessori Hale O Keiki 874-7441
MHOK Movie Night
Friday Dec 5th at 6 p.m.
Entire Family
Free Movie Night 6 p.m. at Hotel Wailea. Fundraiser for financial aid.
Hospice Maui
Holiday Open House – Expression, Remembrance, & Healing
Hospice Maui
Saturday, December 6th, 2014
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to the entire family
This free program is open to the public and is designed to help families
and children through the holidays by offering an opportunity for
creative expression and healing through art.
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Santa Arrives
November 15
Visit QueenKaahumanuCenter.com for details.
Up All Night/Black Friday
November 27th & 28
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Black Friday fun kicks off at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving night with hourly giveaways at center court until 6 a.m. Plus BlackFriday bargains throughout the mall.
Pet Photos with Santa
December 1st and 8th, 5-8pm
Families are invited to bring their pets along for Santa photos.
Gingerbread Decorating for Kids
December 6
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Free gingerbread decorating for kids 10 a.m. to noon.
Montessori School of Maui 573-0374
Holiday Fair
2933 Baldwin Ave. Makawao
December 5, 2014
8am-5pm
All welcome!
The Montessori School of Maui PTO is hosting their annual Holiday Fair on Friday, December 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the school campus. Come and celebrate the wonder and joy of the Holiday Season featuring made in Maui crafts, gifts and much more.
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 572-6560
Hui Holidays
November 24 – December 24
Open EVERY Day!
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Twinkling with holiday charm, the Hui’s gallery will be filled to the brim with works in jewelry, ceramic, print, fiber, photography, glass, and painting. With holiday ornaments, Hui Print Calendars, and many more handmade items added to the mix, you’ll be sure to find a special gift for everyone on your list. Interested in submitting artwork for Hui Holidays 2014, email Keri Meyer at [email protected].
Maui OnStage 242-6969
Historic Iao Theater
68 N. Market Street, Wailuku
November 28 – December 14, 2014
ELF The Musical
ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Haleakala Waldorf School 878-2511
29th Anniversary Holiday Faire
Upcountry Kula, 4160 Lower Kula Road (across from the Kula Post Office)
Saturday, December 6th
9am – 4pm
Maui’s most festive holiday event with live entertainment all day, ‘ono food, traditional hand’s on crafts, puppet show for the children, silent auction and over 75 of Maui’s best artisans! 10am elf parade—all children dressed as elves receive a FREE gift! $3 adults, children under 12 FREE. Proceeds support the school’s programs and Tuition Assistance Program.
Maui Humane Society 877-3680 ext. 14
Holiday Pet Fair
Saturday, December 6
11am to 2pm
All Ages
Take a pet holiday photo with Santa Paws and purchase gifts, crafts and treats to give to your loved ones with all proceeds to benefit homeless pets. Food vendors, 50% off adoptions, discounted micro-chipping, nail trims, demos, giveaways and more!
Kula Fields Farm Shop & Kupu Cafe 280-2099
Visit with Santa
2505 Kula Hwy. just past Omaopio Rd.
Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1- 4pm
Santa will pay a special holiday visit to the gardens by cruising in on his hot-rod sleigh to delight kids and adults alike. Enjoy gourmet coffee, heavenly hot chocolate, decadent chocolates and scrumptious pastries at the Kupu Cafe. Check out the Kula Fields Farmshop for delicious gifts, living Christmas trees that can be planted and enjoyed for years to come, & unique holiday decor.
Luana Fukumoto 757-4739
Maui Mompreneur Winter Showcase
Maui Beach Hotel Elleair Ballroom
Saturday, December 6th (one day)
9 am – 1 pm
All ages
Indoor Craft Fair featuring local mom-owned small business vendors.
Maui’s Winery Hosts First Annual Upcountry Lighting of the Tree
Free Admission, Community Invited to Historic Event Celebrating 150 Years of Forestation Efforts in Ulupalakua
What: Annual Upcountry Lighting of the Tree
When: Sunday December 7th, 2014
Where: Winery Grounds, Ulupalakua Maui
Admission: Free Admission. All Are Welcome. Families Encouraged.
Included: Tree Lighting, Caroling, Holiday Crafts for Kids, Treats & Eats, Sparkling Wine
4:30 – 7:30 (lighting at 6:15)
Toast, Discounted Holiday Shopping, and Outdoor Movie Showing of Polar Express
Maui Friends of the Library
Used Book Sale
Whole Foods Market – Maui Mall entrance
Sunday, December 7th
9 am – 3 pm
all ages
Large variety of previously-loved books at BARGAIN prices! Every keiki at the sale gets a kids’ book for free! Benefit for Maui libraries.
Maui Pops Orchestra
“Holiday Pops”
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 pm
All ages
Our annual holiday concert includes vocalist Doug LaBrecque, who has had leading rolls in numerous Broadway shows and appears with some of the world’s finest orchestras. The Maui Pops Chorus will add holiday spirit to this fun-filled family event.
Island Art Party 419-6020
Family Art Party!
1279 S. Kihei Rd. #109 Kihei, HI 96753
Ongoing
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Age 8 and up
Feed your child’s love of art by creating a FUN painting at Island Art Party! We provide all materials and our instructors teach easy, step by step methods.Perfect for parent-child outings and birthday parties. No experience is necessary.
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Fins & Flippers Tour Upgrade
Tuesdays & Fridays in Dec.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in Jan.
11:30am & 1:30pm
Join a knowledgeable Ocean Naturalist and discover fascinating facts about sharks and sea turtles. The tour also includes a behind-the-scenes visit to the Aquarium’s wet laboratory and chance to observe the feeding habits of sharks and sea turtles. $10 per person plus admission. Call (808) 270-7088 for reservations.
Story Time Saturdays
December., January
Saturdays at 11:30am
Children ages 3-12 are invited to a captivating story time followed by a fun ocean-themed craft! Story Time & Craft Hour is hosted by an Ocean Naturalist and takes place in Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiians and the Sea Exhibit. Complimentary with Aquarium admission.
Talk Story & Hula Lessons with Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana
Tuesdays, Dec., Jan. at 11:45am
Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana (family) will conduct a talk story session and hula lesson at the Hawaiians and the Sea exhibit. This activity is complimentary with aquarium admission and appropriate for all ages. Schedule subject to change.
Turtle-rrific Thursday
Thursdays- Dec. 4 & 18, Jan. 1 & 15 at 2pm
This interactive program is hosted by Maui Ocean Center’s curatorial team at the Turtle Lagoon. 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. This activity is included with Aquarium admission.
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.
Maui Children’s Bookstore
Holiday Pop-Up Event at Whole Foods this SUNDAY + A Festive First Friday!