Hospice Maui 446-8234
ALZHEIMER’S CONFERENCE: HFA’s Annual Living with Grief Teleconference
Thursday, November 5th
8:00 am to 11:00 am
UH Maui College, Ka‘aike Bldg., Rm 105BCD
Hospice Maui presents a free candid and compelling discussion moderated by nationally recognized, Frank Sesno, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University.
Dine Out for Hospice Maui
Island Wide, All Day
Tuesday, November 10
Family Friendly Everyone is Welcome
Join us for the 6th annual Dine Out for Hospice Maui, one of Maui’s most community spirited fundraising events. Visit www.HosiceMaui.org for details. Help meet the growing need for hospice care by simply dining out on November 10th.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, November 14
10 am to 1 pm at Hospice Maui
An annual event to support those who are grieving this holiday season.
Maui Humane Society 877-3680
Tommy Bahama Shop for a Cause and Adoption Event
2435 Kaanapali Pkwy. C-1 | Lahaina
Saturday, November 7th
11:00AM-3:00PM
Whole Ohana
Hosted by Tommy Bahama, 10% of the day’s sales will benefit the Maui Humane Society’s Wings of Aloha Program. WOA flies pets to the mainland where partners are waiting with open arms. Meet adoptable furry friends onsite.
Holiday Pet Fair
Maui Humane Society, 1350 Mehameha Loop, Puunene
Saturday, November 28th
11AM-2PM
Fun for the whole ohana
Get in the Howl-iday spirit at the Holiday Pet Fair! Featuring photos with Santa Paws, live music, food trucks and pick your price adoption specials. Stroll the pet expo presenting holiday crafts and gifts for your furry friends.
2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival
www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com
Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development/808-270-7710
Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului
Saturday, November 7, 2015
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Maui County’s largest products show offering a wide variety of made in Maui County products–foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, gifts, collectibles and more; plus demonstrations, a fashion show, food trucks, and prize drawings.
Montessori School of Maui 573-0374
2933 Baldwin Ave. Makawao
Dinner Project
November 13, 2015
6pm-9pm
Ages 21 and over
Join us for a delectable culinary experience created by one of Maui’s top chefs complete with exquisite wine pairings. All proceeds support an enriching Montessori education for the school.
Holiday Fair
December 4, 2015
8am-5pm
All welcome!
The Montessori School of Maui PTO is hosting their annual Holiday Fair on the school campus. Come and celebrate the wonder and joy of the Holiday Season featuring made in Maui crafts, gifts and much more.
Queen Ka’ahumanu Center 877-4325
275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului
Santa Arrives
November 14
Visit QueenKaahumanuCenter.com for details and schedule.
ThanksGIFTING Night
November 26
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center gives back with hourly giveaways at center court starting at 8 p.m.
Black Friday, Good Fortune
November 27
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Black Friday fun kicks off at 6 a.m., with giveaways for the first 500 shoppers and bargains throughout the mall.
Pet Photos with Santa
November 30 and December 7 & 14, 5-8pm
Families are invited to bring their pets along for Santa photos.
Gingerbread Decorating for Kids
December 5
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center Free gingerbread decorating for kids 10 a.m. to 1pm.
Holiday Entertainment
December 1-24
Enjoy free holiday entertainment and special events at center stage all month long.
Holokai Club
First Saturday of every month
10:00am – 12:00 noon
Grades K-5
Come to create, learn, play and connect through imaginative themed activities. Experience a new keiki adventure every month. Free for children Grades K-5.
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!
9th Annual Hui No’eau Wailea Food & Wine Celebration
November 14 / 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Hotel Wailea
Let’s toast to Hui No’eau and community visual arts education on Maui! Guests will enjoy selected wines by Chambers & Chambers while sampling generous tastes created by top chefs from local South Maui restaurants.
Maui Mall 877-8952
Maui Academy of Performing Arts
November 20, 6:40-7:20
2nd Annual Holiday Kick-Off and Shop-n-Fly Promo
November 28, 11am-1pm
Iao School Choir
December 1, 6:30pm
King Kekaulike Jazz Band & Choir
December 2, 6:30pm
Kalama School Choir
December 3, 6pm
Kalama Bell Band
December 4, 6pm
Easter Seals Annual Gingerbread House Build-Off
December 5, 11am
Maui Academy of Performing Arts
December 5, 6:40-7:20
Doris Todd Memorial Christian School Band
December 7, 6pm
Iao School Band
December 7, 7pm
Maui Waena Band
December 8, 6pm
Maui High Band Winter Concert
December 9, 7pm
King Kekaulike Symphonic Band & King Kekaulike Jazz Band
December 10, 6:30 pm
Maui High Chorus
December 11, 6-7pm
Baldwin High School Concert Band & Chorus
December 16, 6:30pm
Maui Community Band
December 17, 6:30pm
Tuba Christmas
December 19, 3:30pm
Na Keiki Nakamae
December 19, 5pm
Free Zumba every Sunday at 9am
Free Hula every Sunday at 11am
Maui Ocean Center 270-7000
Maui Ocean Treasures Sidewalk-Cyber Sale
Sidewalk Sale: November 21, 9am-3pm in front of Maui Ocean Center
Cyber Sale: November 18-21 online
The Maui Ocean Treasures gift store will host its semi-annual Sidewalk-Cyber Sale offering a 60% discount or more on select items. On November 21, visitors can browse an array of items along the outskirts of the Aquarium from 9am-2pm. From November 18-21, a special Cyber Sale will go live exclusively at shop.mauioceancenter.com granting shoppers early access to the sale collection.
Aquarium admission is not required to shop.
Fins & Flippers Tour Upgrade
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in November and December
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 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 November and December 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 November and December
11:45am
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.
Turtle-rrific Thursday
Thursdays – November 5 and 19, December 3 and 17 at 2pm
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.
Wet Naturalist
Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – November and December
1:30-4:30pm
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.
12 Days of FISH-mas
December 14-25
9am-5pm
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!
Kula School PTA 876-7610
28th Annual Kula Harvest Festival
Kula School Grounds
November 21, 2015
Saturday, 9:00am -3:00pm
All ages
Spend the day in the country! Join us for our 28th Annual Harvest Festival, With live entertainment, talented local artisans and crafters, Ono food, games, Silent Auction, and Country Store. Come join us for a FREE, Family Fall Fair!
St Joseph Christmas Craft Fair 572-6235
Saturday, November 21st
7am – 2pm
Local vendors and crafters will have amazing items available for the gift giving season. As an extra treat, Santa will be landing his sled for a visit at noon for the children. Enjoy an array of ethnic foods, baked good items, live entertainment and so much more!
Maui OnStage 242-6969
Historic Iao Theater
68 N. Market Street, Wailuku
November 27 – December 13, 2015
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.
Kula Fields Farm Shop & Cafe 280-2099
2505 Kula Hwy. Just past Omaopio Rd.
Winter Wonderland Walk
November 27, 28, 29
December 4 – 6, 11 – 13, 18-20 & 23-25
5:00-9:00pm
A near half mile trail decorated and illuminated with holiday cheer – Tickets are $8 for adults and children over 12yrs., $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 Farmshop.
Visit with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 19th from
10:00am- 2:00pm
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 Farmshop for delicious gifts, living Christmas trees that can be planted and enjoyed for years to come, & unique holiday decor.
Maui Historical Society 244-3326
E Pulama Mau O Maui Annual Christmas Bazaar
Bailey House Museum, 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Saturday, November 28, 2015
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Annual Christmas craft fair and bazaar at the museum with special exhibits, food, live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, silent auction, and children’s activities.
Haleakala Waldorf School 878-2511
30th Anniversary Holiday Faire
Upcountry Kula
4160 Lower Kula Road (across from the Kula Post Office)
Saturday, December 5th
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.
Grand Wailea 875-1234
`Tis the Season of Aloha Treelighting Ceremony
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 5 p.m.
Holiday entertainment, a Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui (BGCM) keiki performance, and cookies and cocoa make for a beautiful Maui holiday scene. Visit the unveiling of the BGCM gingerbread village and make a holiday tree ornament for $1 to benefit BGCM.
Santa Arrives by Outrigger Canoe at Grand Wailea
Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 9 a.m.
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 Pops Orchestra 878-6500
Maui Pops Orchestra “Holiday Pops”
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Castle Theater
Sunday, December 6, 2015
3:00 p.m.
All ages
The annual Holiday Pops brings favorite holiday music and a wonderful guest pianist, Bernard Walz to entertain with a variety of upbeat pieces. The orchestra will also perform music of Mannheim Steamroller and more!
Maui Pops Orchestra “Broadway Diva Pops”
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Castle Theater
Sunday, January 24, 2016
3:00 p.m.
All ages
Our annual Broadway spectacular this year features soloists Julia Murney & Emily Rozek with guest conductor, Randall Fleischer performing well-known selections from Wicked, My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera, Titanic, and more with the Maui Pops!
Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
Winter Concert
H.P. Baldwin Auditorium
Sunday, December 13, 2015
3:00 pm
Students from grades 3-12
Holiday concert featuring String Classes (violins and violas) and the Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings to enhance the holiday spirit. FREE
Maui Mompreneur 757-4739
www.facebook.com/mauimompreneurnetwork
Maui Mompreneur Winter Showcase
Elleair Ballroom @ Maui Beach Hotel
Sunday, December 13, 2016
9:00am – 2:00pm
All Ages
Indoor craft fair showcasing local mom-owned businesses.
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.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center 242-SHOW
Shanghai Circus
MACC – Castle Theater
January 18 – 19
4:00 pm & 7:30 pm each day
These highly skilled, rigorously trained and multitalented acrobats will enthrall you as they bend and twist with graceful movement to form living sculptures. Matched with innovative choreography, radiant lighting, enchanting scenery and powerful music, this beautifully orchestrated presentation of traditional Chinese acrobatic acts will leave you spellbound!
Maui Preparatory Academy 665-9966
10th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Hyatt Regency
21+
This celebration will include dinner, dancing and auction. The 10th Anniversary Gala is being held to raise funds for Maui Prep’s Financial Aid Program. Please plan to attend this significant event. Call Maui Prep at 665-9966 to offer a donation, purchase tickets, or get more information.
Pacific Whale Foundation 249-8811
Run and Walk for the Whales
Saturday, January 30, 2016
The race includes a 2.5 mile walk, 5K run, 10K run and half marathon run. It’s a fundraiser to support humpback whale research in Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific, marine education programs for local schoolchildren, as well as conservation programs.
Ocean Camp on race day for children ages 4 to 12. The program takes place from 6 am to 10 am at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center in Ma’alaea.
Surfing Goat Dairy 878-2870
Evening Chore Tour
3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula
On going 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
On going event
Saturday’s
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.
“ 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!
