Made in Maui County Festival Draws 7,500+ Across Two-Day Event
The 13th annual Made in Maui County Festival took place Nov. 6-7 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, drawing more than 7,500 attendees and over 140 local vendors. Attendance was on par with the previous year despite a rainy start on Saturday. More than 7,500 people attended the two-day festival, consistent with last year’s […]
Maui Regaining Ground as Visitor Destination Compared to Kauai
A travel blog’s firsthand comparison finds Maui’s pricing and variety more competitive than its reputation suggests, with West Maui — including a rebuilding Lahaina — emerging as a notable value relative to Kauai’s luxury options. Kauai’s high-end resort prices now frequently rival Maui’s, with luxury properties on both islands reaching four figures per night. West […]
Upcountry Winter Fest Set for Nov. 28 in Pukalani with Free Admission
The Kekaulike High School Foundation hosts its annual Upcountry Winter Fest on November 28 from 3–8 p.m. at King Kekaulike High School in Pukalani. The free community event features live music, a craft fair, food trucks, and holiday activities for families. The event runs 3–8 p.m. on November 28 at King Kekaulike High School in […]
Hawaii International Film Festival Brings Cultural Screenings to MACC Nov. 14-15
The 46th Hawaii International Film Festival will screen a series of culturally focused documentaries at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on November 14–15. Films cover topics including Native Hawaiian navigation, the Protect Kahoʻolawe movement, and Lahaina’s history. The festival runs Nov. 14–15 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, with an additional screening at […]
Maui Ocean Center Debuts Hawaiian Limu Exhibit on Nov. 12
Maui Ocean Center opens a new outdoor limu exhibit on November 12, included with regular admission, featuring educational programming, cultural activities, and special food offerings throughout the day. The aquarium also plans to use the exhibit to grow limu seed stock for island-wide restoration efforts. The new outdoor limu exhibit opens November 12 at 9 […]
New Indoor Flying Ride Attraction Opens Dec. 1 at Kāʻanapali’s Whalers Village
Flight of Aloha, a motion-seat simulated flying experience, will open December 1 on Level 3 of Whalers Village in Kāʻanapali. The Native Hawaiian-founded attraction offers four films, including a Lahaina tribute, with tickets starting at $44.99. The indoor attraction features motion seats paired with a curved screen and sensory effects across four films, two set […]
Maui September Arrivals Up 10.5%, but Shorter Trips Cut Total Spending
Maui saw 190,404 visitors in September 2026, a 10.5% year-over-year increase, but total spending dipped 1.5% as average trip length fell nearly 11%. Year-to-date visitor counts and spending remain ahead of 2025 levels. September visitor arrivals to Maui reached 190,404, up from 172,327 in September 2025, driven by stronger air capacity from the continental US. […]
Kaanapali Beach Erosion Worsens: Stark Contrasts Along Resort Shoreline
A firsthand visit to Kaanapali in August found severely eroded beaches at the south end near the Hyatt Regency, while north Kaanapali near Royal Lahaina retained broad sandy shoreline. Erosion has been affecting multiple properties for decades, with conditions varying significantly even between neighboring resorts. The beach in front of Hyatt Regency Maui had almost […]
Free Public Concert at Kapalua Ritz-Carlton on Nov. 6
Justin Kawika Young, lead vocalist of Hawaii supergroup Seven Suns, will perform a free, open-to-the-public concert at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on November 6, 2026. The show runs 6–9 p.m. at the Alaloa Lounge with no reservations required and complimentary valet parking. The Kapalua Concert Series event is free and open to the public on […]
Grammy-Nominated Margo Price to Headline Wailea Songwriters Festival
The 2026 No Ka ‘Oi Songwriters Festival in Wailea will feature country star Margo Price alongside a lineup that includes Lukas Nelson, Riley Green, and Randy Houser. The event is presented by the Heart and Hook Foundation and benefits local Maui nonprofits. The No Ka ‘Oi Songwriters Festival returns to Wailea in 2026 with Grammy-nominated […]