5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard. For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com
The Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Maui Community College, at the intersection of Ka'ahumanu Avenue & Wakea. It progresses along Ka'ahumanu Avenue towards Wailuku, turning right on Kanaloa and ending at the Maehara Baseball Stadium.
TBD: Fair Hours: Thu, Oct 2: 5 pm - 11 pm, Fri, Oct 3: 5 pm - midnight, Sat, Oct 4: 10 am - midnight, Sun, Oct 5: 10 am - 11 pm. General Admission: Adults $4.00, Keiki (5-11) $2.00, Children 4 and under are FREE. Pre-Sale/Discount Sunday: Adults $3.00, Keiki (5-11) $1.00
5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard. For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com
Meet 8:30 am Waihe'e School parking lot to carpool. Swim in the Olivine pools, walk the Ohai Loop Trail at Papanalahoa Point near Kahakuloa and visit the Nakalele Blowhole. The Ohai Loop Trail features native plants, including the endangered Ohai along with the more common nehe, ulei, akoko and aalii, plus native seabirds, turtles and whales in season. Bring swimsuit, camera and lunch. Leader: Bob Babson. Limit 18. Call 874-1166 to register.
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. From October 12th through the 18th, upgrade to the Sea Turtle Encounter and go on a one-hour behind-the-scenes guided tour with a Maui Ocean Center Naturalist. This exclusive upgrade is an informative tour through which guests will learn about turtle biology, how to protect them, and how the turtles on exhibit at Maui Ocean Center are cared for. This tour also offers guests the unique, hands-on opportunity of preparing special turtle food and the unforgettable experience of participating in a supervised turtle feeding! Also included is a delicious complimentary lunch from the Reef Cafe. Cost: $15 for adults and children, park admission not included. Reservations: Call (808)270-7089. Reservations are not required, but are accepted up to 24 hours in advance.
This annual televised event is an official 72-hole tournament on the LPGA schedule. The top female players in the world will gather at the Arnold Palmer/Francis Duane designed Bay Course competing for their share of the $1.5 million purse. The Kapalua LPGA Classic also hosts an-18-hole Pro-Am event. Each four-member amateur team is paired with an LPGA Tour professional as they compete in a relaxed "best ball" scramble format for all handicap levels. Join Morgan Pressel, Kapalua Resort's host professional, and fellow LPGA super stars like Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis, Ai Miyazato and Annika Sorenstam at the inaugural Kapalua LPGA Classic.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. For one night only on Maui (and only show in Hawai'i)! Get down to the MACC and celebrate the unforgettable hits by this internationally-renowned music group--still rockin' after 30 years! "I Want to Take You Higher" …"Funky Stuff" …"Jungle Boogie"... "Ladies' Night"… "Celebration"… "Cherish" … "Joanna" ... Wow! Buy Tickets Online: $55, $65, $75, $85. Pre-show food and beverage available starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard; selections brought by Penne Pasta Café.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
For ages 3-5. 9:00 to 10:00 am at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center, at The Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea. Preschoolers can enjoy field trips, activities, songs, and stories with Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine educators. $10/class. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 to register.
Thursdays, 8 weeks, no class Nov 27. Intermediate.
3:30-5:30 pm. Ages 9-12, Thursdays, 8 weeks, no class Nov 24.
6:00-7:00 p.m. Dr. Dale Bonar, Executive Director of Maui Coastal Land Trust, will speak about wetlands and coastal restoration and protection as part of Pacific Whale Foundation’s Making Waves lecture series. At Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center in Ma’alaea Harbor (next to Maui Ocean Center). FREE! Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for information.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Moving and unforgettable dance work that explores African-American history and culture--beautiful and powerful blend of hip hop, jazz, African, ballet, performance art, acting, and sometimes singing! Maui performance includes: "Beautiful Venus and Serena," "Songs of the Disinherited," "Ode to the '60s," and a special youth presentation with local Maui dance students. Watch a video clip! Buy Tickets Online Tickets: $12, $22, $32, half-price under 18. Pre-show food and beverage available starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard; selections brought by Maui Flavors Catering.
5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard. For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
7:30 pm, McCoy Studio Theater. Manhattan Mama presents alternative comedy from the urban club world! This month: The Wau Wau Sisters. … Good Girls go places. Bad Girls go . . . . Everywhere! “I’ve seen you twice now, and you’re REALLY good!” (Prince William) "Like 'The Vagina Monologues' on acid!" (News Weekly) The Wau Wau Sisters, NYC’s bravest and bawdiest burlesque duo, return a sold-out worldwide tour, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Award for "Best International Act" at the Brighton Festival! With their defiant mix of hell-raising humor, jaw-dropping circus skills, and mesmerizing mayhem, the only two-girl circus in the world, and the duo The New York Times calls “irreverent, sacrilegious, foul-mouthed and uninhibited” straddle the hilarious gap between, religious and related, performance art and party, busking and burlesque. Tickets $20 (adult content). Pre-show food & beverage available starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard; selections brought by Star Anise.
8am - 2pm. Open.
10-11 am, McCoy Studio Theater. Taught by renowned 'ukulele teacher and promoter Roy Sakuma. FREE! Participants can register to win a new Kala 'ukulele at the workshop! Register at info@mauiarts.org or call 808-243-4221
2-7 pm, on the lawn. Bring the lawn chairs or roll out a blanket on the lawn to enjoy a full afternoon of music, featuring some of the islands’ favorite ‘ukulele players. Featuring Herb Ohta Sr. (Ohta-San), Manoa DNA, Paula Fuga, Richard Ho‘opi‘i, Uluwehi Guerrero, and more, including local kupuna and keiki players! ‘Ukulele giveaways! Door prizes too! FREE and fun for the family! Pre-show food and beverage available; selections brought by Alexander's Famous Fish, 808 Deli, and more.
Through Volunteering on Vacation, a free program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation, help pull invasive weeds at Haleakala National Park. 7:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. Free transportation from Ma’alaea and Pukalani, free park admission and free Volunteering on Vacation t-shirt. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 to register.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
4-7 pm, Wednesdays, 4 weeks. Ages 13-17.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
For ages 3-5. 9:00 to 10:00 am at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center, at The Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea. Preschoolers can enjoy field trips, activities, songs, and stories with Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine educators. Theme for Oct 22 - Nov 19 is “Shallow, Deep, Deepest.” $10/class. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 to register.
5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard. For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com
6-9 pm, Thursdays, 4 weeks. Intermediate.
6-9 pm, Thursdays, 4 weeks. Open.
Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 1-7 pm, Sun 10:45 am-4:45 pm. $195 pre reg by Oct 10, $225 after. The teachings of “Body Breath and Beat” are about the profound state of well-being that comes from being centered, rooted and grounded in our bodies. The work of “Body School” is to be guided to this grounded state of well-being. From this state of being life opens up.“Body School” is rooted in Gabrielle Roth 5Rhythms Wave Practice. The 5Rhythms are a spiritual dance practice which promotes a fullness of life and freedom in movement.
Meet at 7:15 a.m in front of the Maui Coastal Land Trust Offices, located at 2371 W Vineyard St in Wailuku, adjacent to the Iao Valley Church. The program takes place from 7:15 a.m. to noon and includes four hours of work. With our partner, Maui Coastal Land Trust and group leader Scott Fisher, you’ll visit a remarkable coastal area that’s rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching. It’s also home to some of Maui’s last sand dunes. You’ll help to remove invasive species and clear brush and weed. Bring water, snacks, lunch, and sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and hat/sun protection. Be sure to call at least 24 hours in advance to sign up! From the U.S. Mainland, please call 1-800-942-5311, or call 808-249-8811.
Check in time is 6:15. For people ages 6 and over. 6:30 to 8:00 pm at a South Maui tidepool. Explore a tidepool with Pacific Whale Foundation’s expert naturalists and meet fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii’s tidepools at night. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Reservations required. Co-sponsored by Mana Kai Resort. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 to register.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. The vivacious, award-winning band Te Vaka ("the canoe") joins the traditional rhythms and dances of their Oceanic roots to the global music culture! Log drum rhythms and dance moves indigenous to Tokelau and Samoa are sparked by electric guitar and keyboards and fired up with world beat and funk grooves to give Te Vaka performances a uniquely modern Pan-Polynesian personality! Tickets: $12, $30, $40, half-price kids & teens under 18.
Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 4:00 pm, McCoy StudioTheater. Election year antics from Maui’s own Lee Cataluna! Set in Hilo, newly-elected mayor Lester Perez is not too bright, but his administrative assistant/second-in-command/mistress Sandralene Leialoha Ferreira tries to keep him in line with the aid of her gangster cousin Dukie. The hilarious action takes us from the mayor's office to Jazzmin’s Karaoke Bar and Washerette, complete with whacky assassination attempts and bad plate lunches. Tickets $20, half-price kids & teens under 18
9am - 5pm, price is included with park admission. October 25th through 31st, the public is invited to come celebrate Halloween with the underwater world of the weird at Maui Ocean Center! The oceans are home to a variety of bizarrely fascinating creatures with even stranger abilities and defenses. This Halloween, familiarize yourself with a procession of unusual and freakish marine animals that don't even need costumes to blend in! Throughout the week all programs taking place will be complimentary with aquarium admission, including special candy treats at naturalist presentations, creepy children's crafts, World of Weird Creature Features, and special underwater pumpkin carving demonstrations.
Sat and Sun Oct 25-26, 10am-4pm. Sat Nov 1, 10am-1pm. Intermediate.
1-4 pm. Ages 5-12.
9am-4pm. Want to see archaeological sites of old Hawaii? Come to Honokowai Valley every third Saturday from 9 am to about 4 pm. Ed Lindsey will host a group of volunteers to restore Honokowai Valley. Volunteers will uproot invasive plant species in Honokowai Valley, and may also plant indigenous plants. Sun protection, long pants and closed boots are required. Bring water and snacks. Participants get to experience a private valley full of archaeological sites. In exchange for your efforts, you'll receive a Volunteering on Vacation t-shirt and the satisfaction of joining in efforts to protect Maui's unique environment. Transportation is provided. Participants can meet in front of the North Sugar Cane Train Station, located in Kaanapali on the mountain side of Puukoli Road. For more information about Volunteering on Vacation, contact Pacific Whale Foundation's Reservations Department at (808) 249-8811. From the U.S. Mainland, please call 1-800-WHALE-11. Please call to make a reservation.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. Nā Kumu Hula Nāpua Greig and Kahulu Maluo-Huber along with Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka in an evening filled with both traditional and contemporary hula, oli and mele. Come enjoy the graceful movements and enchanting voices of the `olapa, the dancers, as they present the imagery of our Hawai'i, so finely presented in its beautiful poetry. The hālau will again share the stage with Hawai`i's finest musicians and award winning groups. An evening not to be missed! Tickets: $30. Pre-show food & beverage available starting at 5:30 pm in the courtyard; selections brought by Alexander's Famous Fish.
7:30 - 9:30 pm from Lahaina Harbor. Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a celestial stargazing cruise featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Cruise beneath a beautiful nighttime sky and learn about the stars. Includes hot and cold appetizers, refreshments, and up to 3 alcoholic beverages for each adult with valid i.d. Adults $49.95, children ages 3-12 $34.95. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Departs Lahaina Harbor. Experience a tantalizing taste of the culture and history of Hawaii on this relaxing two-hour sunset cocktail and appetizer cruise. Enjoy local-style appetizers along with Mai Tais, beer, wine, juices or sodas. Includes traditional Hawaiian chant, fascinating live narration about the history of Lahaina, and recordings of Hawaiian music. $49.95 for adults and $34.95 for children ages 3-12. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.
10am-2pm. Children are invited to make creepy crafts in the Undersea Cave. The craft station is appropriate for children ages three and up and will be Halloween-themed.
7:30 pm, Castle Theater. The Maui Pops Orchestra goes to the movies for Halloween, with themes from Harry Potter, the Wild Wild West, and Star Trek, along with a salute to Frank Sinatra. Once again the ever-popular Stuart Chafetz will conduct the orchestra and offer his delightful commentary. The Orchestra musicians will be in costume and the audience is encouraged to come in costumes as well, to help inspire the mood of the festivities! Tickets: $10, $21, $26, $36, ½ price kids 12 & under.
Meet 7:30 am Bank of Hawaii, Pukalani Terrace Shopping Center to carpool to the top where the hike begins. Hike in Sliding Sands trail and hike out Halemau'u Trail. Explore the crater and enjoy the absolutely breathtaking scenery. Strenuous, high elevation 11 mile all day hike. Must be in good condition. Dress warm, rain gear, hiking boots, bring lunch & water. Leader: Bob Babson. Limit 12. Call Bob at 874-1166 to register.
Times and price to be arranged. Anusara Yoga Immersion with Marc St.Pierre & Skeeter.
6-9 pm, Mondays, 4 weeks. Beginner.
Mondays, 6 weeks, no class Nov 24. Intermediate.
7:30 to 9:30 am. Join the growing worldwide trend of "voluntourism" by participating in the Volunteering on Vacation program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation with support from the County of Maui Office of Economic Development and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. In exchange for your efforts, you'll receive a Volunteering on Vacation t-shirt and the satisfaction of joining in efforts to protect Maui's unique environment. Join South Maui Volunteers and group leaders Bob & Lis Richardson to help maintain a new oceanside trail, pick up litter and remove invasive species. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Kihei Boat Ramp in South Kihei. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen and wear closed-toe shoes and pants.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
10am-2pm. Children are invited to make creepy crafts in the Undersea Cave. The craft station is appropriate for children ages three and up and will be Halloween-themed.
8:00 to 10:00 am. Join the growing worldwide trend of "voluntourism" by participating in the Volunteering on Vacation program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation with support from the County of Maui Office of Economic Development and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. In exchange for your efforts, you'll receive a Volunteering on Vacation t-shirt and the satisfaction of joining in efforts to protect Maui's unique environment. You'll help remove invasive species, clear marine debris and plant native species at Kanaha Park. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Wear cool clothing, a hat and good walking shoes--and bring your swimsuit if you wish for a refreshing dip afterwards! Meet at the Canoe Hale at Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.
5:00 and 7:30pm, Castle Theater. Admission is $12 single, $10 with Maui Film Festival Passport. Light dinners, desserts & beverages available 4:30-7:30 pm, Founders Courtyard. For more info: (808) 572-3456 or www.mauifilmfestival.com
For ages 3-5. 9:00 to 10:00 am at Pacific Whale Foundation’s Discovery Center, at The Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea. Preschoolers can enjoy field trips, activities, songs, and stories with Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine educators. Theme for Oct 22 - Nov 19 is “Shallow, Deep, Deepest.” $10/class. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 to register.
8:00 to 10:00 am. Meet at the Canoe Hale at Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului. Join the growing worldwide trend of "voluntourism" by participating in the Volunteering on Vacation program offered by Pacific Whale Foundation with support from the County of Maui Office of Economic Development and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. In exchange for your efforts, you'll receive a Volunteering on Vacation t-shirt and the satisfaction of joining in efforts to protect Maui's unique environment. You'll help remove invasive species, clear marine debris and plant native species at Kanaha Park. Bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Wear cool clothing, a hat and good walking shoes--and bring your swimsuit if you wish for a refreshing dip afterwards! Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
The Legend of Halloween, celebrated since 1990, is more than just a night on the town in costume! Over 20,000 revelers come to Front Street on Halloween night, which is closed to vehicle traffic from 3:30 to 11:30pm. Annual children's costume parade down Front Street at 4:30 kicks-off the evening. Other features include Halloween-themed crafts and activities, and food & beverage booths under the Banyan Tree which raise funds for nonprofits. Live music is performed on two stages while revelers dance in the street. LahainaTown presents the Maui Tacos Halloween Costume Contest in Banyan Tree Park, beginning at 7pm. Restaurants and shopping centers offer costume contests throughout the evening. Free admission.
Ma’alaea departures: 5:30, 6:00, and 6:45. Enjoy a spook-tacular evening cruise for Halloween! This Pacific Whale Foundation cocktail cruise from Ma’alaea Harbor features hot and cold entrees, refreshments, and up to 3 alcoholic beverages for each adult with valid id. Spend 2 hours in Lahaina, then enjoy coffee and dessert on your return voyage. Costumes welcome! Adults $64.95, children 12 and under $59.95. Call 249-8811 ext. 1 for reservations.
8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Learn names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority and County of Maui Office of Economic Development.
curatorial divers will give guests a unique Halloween treat as they carve pumpkins underwater! There will be two carving demonstrations at different times; one in the Open Ocean Exhibit and one in the Black Tip Exhibit. The finished pumpkins will be displayed for all to see in the Undersea Cave.
10am-2pm. Children are invited to make creepy crafts in the Undersea Cave. The craft station is appropriate for children ages three and up and will be Halloween-themed.