Outstanding October Events in Maui Nui

Xterra Championship Trail Run Course

The Aloha Festival season starts in early September and runs through October. Molokai and Hana finish the Maui Nui festival schedule in October with their own wonderful parades and cultural events. October in Maui Nui is outstanding with a variety of sporting events starting with a Molokai outrigger canoe race, moving on to the Lanai Triathlon and then on to the all terrain Xterra Championships held at the Kapalua Resort. We finish October with crashing waves and the dare devil antics of amazing windsurfers at Hookipa Beach Park. We also offer you a sneak peak at some other upcoming events for this fall.

October

Fabric to Fashion
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
September 4-October 29
The Schaefer Gallery hosts a free exhibition, “Hawaii’s Alfred Shaheen:  Fabric to Fashion.” A retrospective on the textiles and Aloha wear of Hawaii. For more information, go to www.mauiarts.org

The Garden of Be
Wailuku, HI
September 23 – Oct 2
Maui OnStage presents “The Garden of Be” An original musical fantasy by Tess Cartwright with a unique set and costumes created with recycled materials.  For tickets and more information please go to www.mauionstage.com

A variety of Protea grown in Maui

Maui County Fair
War Memorial Complex, Kahului
September 29 – October 2
89th annual fair opens with the traditional parade on Thursday. The fair will feature arts & crafts, hobbies, concerts/entertainment, ethnic food & beverage, amusement, rides, animal related events and a grand orchid exhibition. For more information, please go to www.mauicountyfair.com

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
October 1
The Castle Theater hosts an evening of opera with the first-ever Hawai‘i appearance of internationally renowned star soprano, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, in recital accompanied by Pianist Terence Dennis. Dame Kiri was born in New Zealand of Maori aristocracy. New Zealand Professor Terence Dennis, a pianist from the University of Otago’s Music Department, will accompany Dame Kiri as she performs selections from composers Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Handel, Liszt, Strauss, and Rachmaninoff. For more venue information, please go to www.mauiarts.org

Wailuku First Friday
Market Street, Wailuku
October 7
Friday from 6-9 pm a street fest featuring live music, arts and crafts, ono food booths, and shopping along historic Market Street. For more information call: 808.878.1888 or www.facebook.com/WailukuFirstFriday.

Robert Cazimero
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
October 8
The McCoy Studio Theater hosts a musical evening by awarding winning singer, songwriter and kumu hula Robert Cazimero. He will play piano and share the songs from his new CD “Hula.” For more venue information, please go to www.mauiarts.org

Molokai Hoe Canoe Race
Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai
October 9th
OHCRA is the organizer of the Molokai Hoe – Men’s Molokai to Oahu canoe race, which is regarded as an outstanding outrigger canoe event worldwide. More than 1,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe are going to be competing in it. For more information, please go to www.ohcra.com

Iao Theatre in Wailuku

Sorry Wrong Number
Iao Theatre, Wailuku
October 10th
Experience an evening reading of the chilling tale, “Sorry Wrong Number”, its part of the monthly free ONO Series. For more info call 808.244.8680 or go to www.mauionstage.com.

Hawaiian Music Series
Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina
October 13
Hawaiian music from 11 am to 12:30 pm on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn facing Front Street, while local seniors create colorful lei on site and dance hula. Free. Information: call 808.661.3262 or go to www.lahainarestoration.org

Molokai Palms at Sunset
 
Festivals of Aloha: Molokai
Molokai, HI
October 13 – 15
On Molokai the festival starts with a ceremonial investiture of the Royal Court at the Mitchell Pauole Center on the 13th at 7pm. On the 14th the Prince and Princess will be honored with local entertainment, an Ulu contest and ono grinds at 7pm in the Mitchell Pauole Center.  The colorful Molokai parade will go through Kaunakakai town on the 15th at 9am, featuring Pa’u riders, the fun will continue with a Ho’olaule’a, awards presentation, entertainment and arts and crafts.  For a more detailed schedule of events, go to www.festivalsofaloha.com

Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues Band
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
October 14
The Castle Theater hosts a musical evening with Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band. They will play a variety of music. The Rodeo General Store will present the preshow dinner. For more venue information, please go to www.mauiarts.org

"if you love me" at the Iao Theatre

If You Love Me
Iao Theatre, Wailuku
October 14-17th
Enjoy an original play by Kealiiwahine Hokoana called  “If You Love Me”; it is part of Talking Story Series. Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 3pm, and Monday, 10:30am. For more information call 808.244.8680 or go to www.mauionstage.com.

Kulanihako‘i: Living Waters

Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
October 15
See the world premiere of a hula drama inspired by Hawaiian myths – Kulanihako’i is about the many facets of water and its relationship to ocean, land and sky. For more info call 808.242.7469 or go www.mauiarts.org.

Festivals of Aloha: Hana
Hana, Maui
October 15 – 22
On Maui, “Heavenly Hana” celebrates with a week of festivities. Starting with the traditional Hana parade and Ho’olaule’a (celebration) from 11 am to 4 pm on the 15th. The parade will go through Hana town preceded by the Hana Royal Court and all its impressive traditions.  October 22 is Ho’iki Night featuring Hawaiian entertainment, floral and lei show and cooking contest at the Hana Ball Park from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  For a more detailed schedule of events, go to www.festivalsofaloha.com

Ukulele Festival: Roy Sakuma performs

Maui ‘Ukulele Festival
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, Kahului
October 16
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of island music, food and crafts. The full line-up of ‘ukulele musicians includes Grammy Award nominees, Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and a mixture of senior players and young rising stars from the community. The event is from 1-6 pm. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.mauiarts.org
 
Plantation Days Celebration
Lahaina Town, Lahaina
October 20, 21 & 22
The event will celebrate the lives and times of the Plantation era.  The first night, Thursday, is a movie night.  On Friday and Saturday, there will be informational displays, food, music, entertainment, and keiki games from the Plantation era.  For more information, visit www.lahainarestoration.org

XTERRA Maui 5km & 10km Races
Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
October 22
The off road adventurous spirit of Xterra reaches out to the community with the XTERRA Maui 5km and 10km Trail Runs. Both races are open to one-and-all (the 5km is open for walkers too!) and benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui County. The race starts at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua at 9am and quickly ascends to the base of the West Maui Mountains and through gulches in the forest. For more information, please go to www.xterraplanet.com/maui


Xterra Championship competitor

XTERRA World Championship
Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
October 23
The XTERRA Championship off road triathlon will start at 9am on Sunday, October 23rd it’s hosted by the Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua for 2011. For more information, please go to www.xterraplanet.com/maui

Slack Key Masters concert
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
October 27
The McCoy Studio Theater is where the Grammy Award Winner George Kahumoku Jr. hosts Slack Key Masters each month and opens the evening show with his musical and storytelling talents. The guest artist for October is Bobby Ingano who has performed and recorded all over Hawaii. For more venue information, please go to www.mauiarts.org

Maui Makani Classic

Maui Makini Classic
Hookipa Beach Park, Paia
October 27 – November 1
The American Windsurfing Tour is hosting the Maui Makini Classic windsurfing competition at Hookipa Beach Park. This beach is famous for its massive North swells; it is not uncommon to see waves over 30 feet. The Classic is scheduled for October 27-29 (with 3 following rain days). It will be the fourth and final stop on the American Windsurfing Tour (AWT) for 2011. For more information, please go to www.AmericanWindSurfingTour.com

Cask of Amontillado
Iao Theatre, Wailuku
October 28-30
Experience the spooky story the “Cask of Amontillado” as an original musical adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s classic tale. For more information call 808 244-8680 or go to www.mauionstage.com.

TriLanai Triathlon
Hulopoe Beach Park and Manele Bay, Lanai
October 29
The 3rd annual TriLanai Triathlon is an exciting off road event, it consists of a ½ mile open ocean swim, 16-mile off road mountain bike ride and a 4-mile road run.  The race starts at 9:30am. For more information, please go to www.trilanai.com

Halloween
Various Venues
October 31
The annual keiki parade will be held on Front Street in Lahaina at 4:30pm. To be followed by various activities, go to www.visitlahaina.com for more Lahaina information. The Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului will provide keiki tricks and treats from 5-8pm. Halloween in Paia will take place on Baldwin Ave, kids can trick or treat staring at 5pm with musical entertainment to follow.

November

Hula O Na Keiki, Kaanapali Beach Hotel

Hula O Na Keiki Festival
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
November 4 – 6
The Hula O Na Keiki, a children’s solo and pair’s hula competition is to educate children in the ways of the Hawaiian ancestors so the culture can be carried forward. Children ages 5 years old to 17 years old will perform a Hawaiian chant and a kahiko (traditional) and an auana (modern) style hula.  A crafts faire and workshops are available at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel during the weekend. For more information, please go to www.hawaiiculture.com

Na Mele O Maui
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului
November 17
This Hawaiian song competition features school groups from Maui, Molokai as well as Lanai. The groups compete for music and language awards in two age categories. For more information, please go to www.mauiarts.org

EA Sports Maui Invitational
Collegiate Basketball Tournament, Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina
November 21-23
The 28thAnnual EA Sports Maui Invitational Collegiate Basketball Tournament has expanded from eight to 12 teams. The total number of tournament games will also expand from 12 games currently played on the island of Maui to a total of 23 games, which include 11 games playedon the U.S. mainland. Championship rounds will be played in Lahaina, Maui from Monday, November 21 to Wednesday, 23. For tickets and complete Tournament information, please visit www.mauiinvitational.com.

DECEMBER

Lanai Annual Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Old Dole Administration Building, Lanai
December 3
This fun-filled event is open to everyone! Come and bring your children to take pictures with Santa and receive a Christmas goodie bag. Relax and enjoy local food, craft booths and activities. Enjoy Lanai style entertainment with lots of Christmas music on the front lawn at the Dole Administrative Building at 2pm to 7pm. For more information, please visit www.visitlanai.net

Christmas Light Parade & Hoolaulea
Kaunakakai, Molokai
December 3
Santa comes to Kaunakakai with the annual Christmas Light Parade, featuring Molokai floats and marching units. Following the parade is the Hoolaulea (festival) with entertainment, contests, holiday desserts and great fun for everyone. For more information, please go to www.visitmolokai.com

Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree
Lahaina Town, Front Street
December 3-4
Lahaina’s historic Banyan Tree is lit up with thousands of Christmas lights for the entire holiday season. Santa makes an appearance, island-style, and community choirs sing Christmas carols. See the World Cultural Exchange Hula performances on stage. Enjoy a holiday arts and crafts fair along with Hawaiian musical entertainment. Tenants of the Old Lahaina Courthouse host children’s holiday art activities and cookie decorating workshops. Free admission. For more information, please go to www.visitlahaina.com

JANUARY 2012

Hyundai Tournament Champions
The Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort
January 5-9, 2012
Kapalua Resort is pleased to welcome this years exciting event at The Plantation Course for the winners-only competition returns to Kapalua. For more information, please go to  www.pgatour.com/hyundai. January 5th is a ProAm day. Free to spectators. The tournament will be the 6-9th January, Paid Admission.

Maui Oceanfront Marathon
Wailea Resort to Lahaina
January 22
The 4th Annual Oceanfront Marathon starts in Wailea and runs along the oceanfront to Kamehameha Iki Park near the Banyan Tree in Old Lahaina Town; it includes 26.2 miles of beautiful oceanfront and mountain vistas. In addition, a Half Marathon, Maui 15K and 5K runs are also available. For more information, please visit www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com

By Lynn on September 25, 2011