St. John’s Church 878-1485
FRIDAY Sept 30
St. Johns Kula Festival
8992 Kula Highway
Saturday, October 1st
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This annual fundraising event will have lots of ono food, baked goods, children’s games with free face painting, plants, flowers, farm fresh produce, gift shop, crafters, silent auction and live entertainment all day long. $1 with children under 10 free. For info, to volunteer or donate to the auction call 878-1485.
Kula Country Farms 878-8381
Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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 Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA), 244-8760
28th Annual Garden Party
Sunday, October 2nd
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Yokouchi Family Estate, Wailuku Ages 21+
Enjoy top notch entertainment, a Chefs’ Festival with gourmet cuisine from Maui restaurants, fine wines, silent and live auctions at MAPA’s biggest fundraiser of the year benefiting its educational performing arts programs. For tickets, call 244-8760
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents The 11th Annual MAUI ‘UKULELE FESTIVAL
Sunday, OCTOBER 2
1:00 – 6:00 pm
A & B Amphitheater · Gates open 12:30 pm
FREE ADMISSION!
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the lawn as acclaimed ‘ukulele musicians fill the air with island music! This year’s lineup includes Richard Hoopi‘i, Aidan James, Willie K, Arlie-Avery Asiu, Kamakakehau Fernandez, Paula Fuga, Seabury Hall Hawaiian Ensemble, Nick Acosta, Nelly and Daniel Baduria, the Hula Honeys, the Kolohe Ukulele Club, Alika Nako‘oka, and Derick Sebastian. There will also be a performance by Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka. Renowned ‘ukulele advocate and teacher, Roy Sakuma, and one of Maui’s favorite on-air personalities, Alaka‘i Paleka, will serve as emcees to help us celebrate Hawai‘i’s beloved instrument. Fine ‘ukulele will be featured as door prizes, and the festival also features displays of made-in-Hawaii arts and crafts and ‘ono-licious island foods available for purchase. It’s a beautiful day for the whole family – visitors and residents alike, and best of all, admission is FREE!
FREE ‘Ukulele Workshop — Saturday, October 1, 10 am – 11:30 am, McCoy Studio Theater
Conducted by Roy and Kathy Sakuma for students of all ages. Students should bring their own ‘ukulele, notepaper and pencil. No advance registration required.
5th Friday Returns to Lanai for September Town Party
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced today a special incentive to urge Maui residents and visitors to support Lanai businesses by attending the upcoming 5th Friday Town Party in Lanai City on September 30th.
To accommodate the special Friday event, OED has teamed up with Expeditions Ferry and the Lanai Chamber of Commerce to provide round-trip ferry and ground transportation between Maui and Lanai, including a special late-night ferry that departs Manele Harbor at 9:45 p.m. Expeditions’ last ferry to Maui on a regular day is at 6:45 p.m.
The 5th Friday Lanai Package includes a round-trip ferry ride between Lahaina Harbor and Manele Harbor, round-trip ground transportation between Manele Harbor and Lanai City, and an event passport. Visiting participating business and collecting stamps for the passport gains entry into a free prize drawing. Details can be found at www.fifthfridaylanai.com.
Residents and visitors can choose to depart from Lahaina on the Expeditions ferry at 9:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. or 3:15 p.m.; however, departure from Manele Harbor is limited to 9:45 p.m. only.
The cost for the package is $60 per adult and $50 per child and can be booked at http://goo.gl/dGb43S. A discounted price is also available for kamaaina who already have a ticket booklet from Expeditions; please visit the above website for more details.
The Friday Town Party event, which runs from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m, will feature over 30 vendors and participants. There will be food booths and restaurants serving up special local favorites as well as several music and entertainment venues.
Carden Academy of Maui 573-6651
Family Pau Hana with Uncle Wayne and the Howling Dog Band
Carden Academy of Maui Courtyard
October 5th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The first Wednesday of each month, join us for a free community event to sing, dance, and play, or sit back and relax with friends at this one-of-a-kind evening out for the whole family.
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Let’s Fish & Poi Together
Saturday, October 1st
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate our island’s love for fresh fish and poi, featuring our islands best Chef’s!
Groove to Moove
Every Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bring your walking shoes and get Mooving together towards a healthier community.
QKC D*NC*
August 6, September 6, October 1
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Teen dance featuring Live DJ & Teen Talent Contest with Great Prizes, scheduled the 1st Saturday of every month!
Maui Mall 877-8952
Free Zumba ever Sunday at 9:00 AM
Free Hula every Sunday at 11:00 AM
Whole Foods Market Arts & Crafts Fair Every Sunday, 10:00 AM
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
11:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Go behind-the-scenes with a marine naturalist to explore the Aquarium lab and discover what it takes to care for the marine animals at Maui Ocean Center. Learn about sharks and turtles and enjoy the unique opportunity to feed the marine life at Turtle Lagoon and Hammerhead Harbor. Limited availability; Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Cost is $14.95 plus Aquarium admission. Reservations: www.mauioceancenter.com or (808) 270-7012
Talk Story & Hula Lessons with Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana
Tuesdays, 11:45 AM
Maui Ocean Center’s Hawaiian Cultural Advisor Kahu Dane Maxwell and ‘Ohana (family) will conduct a talk story session and hula lesson at the end of the Open Ocean tunnel. This activity is complimentary with aquarium admission and appropriate for all ages. Schedule subject to change.
Wet Naturalist
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
See, touch, and learn about Hawaii’s marine invertebrates with a marine naturalist! Encounter Hawaii’s tide pool critters during a fun, interactive presentation. A marine naturalist will conduct the presentation from within the Discovery Pool or Tide Pool exhibit with sea cucumbers, sea stars, urchins, and other critters. Included with Aquarium admission.
Exploration Station
Thursdays and Sundays
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Featuring a monthly, rotating- themed Exploration Station at Maui Ocean Center’s Living Reef! Speak with a marine naturalist and learn about turtles in August, marine debris in September, and marine invertebrates in October. Station features include interactive displays, microscopes, and small live animals depending on the theme. Included with Aquarium admission.
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
Forget weiner dogs! Riki Inzano promotes her private party bookings creating “ Gourmet” balloon animals & jewelry! All ages entertainment. Special requests & challenges welcome!
