Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School’s 18th Annual Pumpkin Festival
The Emmanuel Lutheran School’s 18th Annual Pumpkin Festival will be held on Friday, October 23rd for one night only. There will be a Pumpkin Patch filled with hundreds of pumpkins for purchase, game booths, a Kids’ Store, and jumping castles. Celebrate all things fall at this family-friendly event where there is something for everyone. The pumpkin smoothies are delicious! There will also be live entertainment, ‘ono food, crafters, a silent auction, a Used Book Fair, and a Country Store filled with homemade items. The festival runs from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. on the school campus at 520 W. One St. in Kahului. Entrance to the event is free!
Kula Country Farms 878-8381
Pumpkin Patch
September 26th onwards
Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm ; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm
October is Pumpkin Patch Season and it is open season on pumpkins and gourds of all sizes for eating or decorating! Special events include the famous walk-through corn maze, pumpkin pie, pumpkin carving, and costume contests. The farm will also feature a Country Music Center, Halloween crafts, delicious goodies, pumpkin carving supplies, local crafters and food vendors and more!
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Reserve for the FINAL Sleep with the Sharks of the Year!
Friday, October 23
7pm-9am (following day)
For ages 6-13. Must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Reservations are required (808) 270-7075
Happening this Friday!
Celebrate Halloween early with a spook-tacular Aquarium sleepover! Roll out your sleeping bags next to the Open Ocean Exhibit filled with large sharks, rays, and other predators of the deep. Lay alongside the Sea Jellies cylinder and watch the ghost-like jellyfish eerily drift in the water column. Take the Creepy Creatures Scavenger Hunt to discover warty frogfish, slithering eels, toothy sharks, and more bizarre sea critters that lurk in Hawaiian waters!
Explore the Living Reef together after dark and enjoy ocean-themed activities, hands-on marine life lessons, plus much more! This sleepover activity includes marine naturalist guided activities, movie time snacks, continental breakfast, a souvenir decal, and all day admission to the Aquarium the next day! For kids ages 6-13. Each child must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.
Be sure to reserve early as space runs out quickly!
Family Sleep with the Sharks: Night at the Aquarium
Date: Friday, October 23, 2015
Time: 7pm – 9am (next day)
Cost: $75 plus tax per person.
Aquarium Member discounts are available.
Fins & Flippers Tour Upgrade
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in October
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 October 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 October 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.
Bark in the Park Event
Bark in the Park will be held at the Keopuolani Park in Kahului on Saturday, October 24th, at 9am.
Registration Information:
Before October 24th you can register at the Maui Humane Society at 1350 Mehameha Loop in Puunene.
On October 24th, you can register onsite starting at 7:30am
Pre-Race packet pick up will be held at the Maui Humane Society Shelter at 1350 Mehameha Loop in Puunene on Friday, October 23rd from 1pm-3pm. Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 21st at 11:55PM, but day of registration will be held at the marked registration table in Keopuolani Park from Starting at 7:30am. Day of packet pick up will also take place at the registration table beginning at 7:30am.
Event Times: Run and walk waves begin at 9am. The Pet Expo will start at 8am and run until 12 noon.
Run/Walk Start Times: Runners and walkers participating in one 1.5 Mile loop will start at 9am. Runners and walkers participating in the 5K will start at 9:30am.
The Course: Walkway/path along Keopuolani Pkwy.
Arrival: Registration and packet pick up begin at 7:30am. If you are unable to pre-register or pick up your packet before the morning of the 24th, it is recommended that you arrive no later than 8am.
Parking: The park can be accessed by Kanaloa Avenue. and there are two parking lots on Keopuolani Parkway. Volunteers will be onsite to direct you.
Awards:
10am
1st place 1.5 Mile Finishers
1st place 5K Finishers
Contests open to all participants:
10:30am
Best Costume
Pet/Owner Look Alike
Pet Expo:
Stop by the pet expo from 8am-12 noon and check out the cool pet friendly products, services and businesses Maui has to offer.
Maui Dog Agility: Will be onsite performing demonstrations starting at 10:30am. “Taste of Agility” will follow where participants will have the opportunity to teach their pet how to navigate an obstacle with the guidance of Maui Agility members.
Food and Beverage: will be available for purchase from Tutu’s Shave Ice. Water stops will also be available.
Uncle Wayne
Saturday, October 24th, 3-5pm
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
