Maui Map/Events

February

• Chinese New Year - early February, lion dances on Front Street, fireworks, food and more.

March

• Whalefest Week - mid-March, a celebration of the humpback whales who visit Maui during the winter months.
• Run to the Sun - ultra-marathon runners take the volcanic challenge and run 37 miles from sea level to Haleakala's summit.

April

• Buddha Day - an annual celebration of the birth of Buddha involving a flower festival pageant.
• Annual Trash Art Show - works of art made from garbage.
• Banyan Tree Birthday Party - late April, a weekend of festivities to celebrate the birthday of Lahaina's huge Banyan Tree.

May

• Annual Lei Day Celebration - May Day, lei making contests, arts and crafts, entertainment and more.
• Annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair - mid-May, crafts, demonstrations and entertainment.
• International Festival of Canoes - mid to late May, heritage festival featuring master canoe carvers.

June

• Annual Pohai Na Keiki Nalu - mid-June, shortboard, longboard and bodyboard events.
• Annual Maui Film Festival at Wailea - mid-June, movie screenings and premieres under the stars.

July

• Pineapple Festival - early July, held in Lanai, performances by Hawaiian musicians, fishing tournaments, pineapple cooking contests, entertainment and more.
• Fourth of July - July 4th, traditional celebrations take place in Lahaina and Kaanapali.

August

• Maui Onion Festival - early August, celebrating all things onion.
• Admission Day - early August, Hawaiian state holiday in honor of the island's becoming the 50th state.

September

• Aloha Festivals - parades and events celebrating Hawaiian culture.
• Maui Marathon - mid-September, runners speed from Maui Mall to Kaanapali.
• Maui County Fair - late September, entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits and a parade.

October

• Halloween in Lahaina - October 31st, giant costume party with about 20,000 attendees.

November

• Hawaii International Film Festival - mid-November, cinematic festival featuring filmmakers from Asia, the Pacific Islands and the US.

December

• Festival of Lights - early December, festivities, parades and tree-lighting ceremonies.
• Lighting of the Banyan Tree - early December, the huge tree is lit with thousands of sparkling lights for the holiday season. Entertainment, crafts fair and Santa appearances make this an event to remember.

             All events listed are subject to change without notice.