
Makawao Stampede
Bring the family for a full weekend of activities at the Makwao Stampede. It starts Friday, June 30th at 9 am with qualifiers. The rodeo qualifier is free at Oskie Rice Arena. Later in the day, gates reopen at 4 pm with vendors, food trucks, and activities. The concert will begin at 5pm with the Bull bash at 7 pm. On Saturday, July 1, the gates open at 9 am with entertainment and the popular Roselani Ice Cream eating contest at noon which is open to all ages. The Championship Performance closes out the weekend on Sunday with gates opening at 10 am and entertainment at 11 am.
- Oskie Rice Event Arena, Makawao
- Friday, June 30 – July 2
- General admission $20, kupuna $20, kids (5-12) $10, under 5 free
- Buy tickets here for Saturday and here for Sunday events.
Notable: The Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network’s 2023-2024 Hawaiʻi Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) applications are now open. Apply today to become a leader in your community and an agent of change for our keiki! Learn more and apply today at https://www.hawaii-can.org/plti.

Finding Nemo Jr.
Get ready to explore the big blue world with MAPA’s Summer Musical Theatre Camp Production of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. Based on the beloved Pixar film, this family-friendly event performed by camp participants will immerse audiences in the epic journey of father and son clownfish, Marlin and Nemo. This vibrant underwater world, featuring new music from the composers of Frozen and Coco, will come to life in MAPA’s Living Room (2050 Main St, 3rd floor, Wailuku), June 29-July 9, 2023.
- MAPA’s Living Room (2050 Main St, 3rd floor, Wailuku
- June 29-July 9, 2023
- For tickets, visit https://mauiacademy.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events
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Empty the Shelters
- Maui Humane Society, Puunene
- July 6 – 31, 2023