Category: Tourism

Lahaina O-Bon Festival Returns Aug. 14 After Temples Lost in 2023 Fire

The West Maui Buddhist Council is hosting a combined O-Bon Festival on August 14, 2026, at Lahaina Jodo Mission, continuing a cultural tradition despite all three of Lahaina’s Buddhist temples being destroyed in the 2023 wildfires. The free community event runs 5–9 p.m. and is open to residents and visitors. The Lahaina O-Bon Festival takes […]

HTA Releases 2026–28 Tourism Management Plans Targeting Stressed Hotspots

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has published new three-year Destination Management Action Plans for all major islands, identifying high-traffic sites under strain and outlining community-guided steps to manage visitor impact. Maui’s plan focuses on the Hāna Highway corridor and Ke’anae Peninsula. HTA’s 2026–28 DMAPs cover Maui, Moloka’i, Lāna’i, O’ahu, Kaua’i, and Hawai’i Island, each targeting specific […]

Free Kids Fishing Tournament Planned Aug. 22 at Kā’anapali Golf Course

The Pilikahakai Foundation is hosting a free catch-and-release fishing tournament for West Maui children ages 5–15 on August 22 at Kā’anapali Golf Course. The family-friendly event runs from 8–11 a.m. and includes prizes and outdoor activities. The inaugural Kā’anapali Keiki Fishing Tournament takes place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kā’anapali Golf […]

Maui Musician Marty Dread Performs at Kapalua, Drops Two Reggae Albums

Maui-based reggae artist Marty Dread is releasing two new vinyl albums featuring Jamaican music legends and is set to perform at The Ritz-Carlton, Maui Kapalua. The releases include collaborations with members of The Wailers and Bob Marley’s engineer. Marty Dread will perform at The Ritz-Carlton, Maui Kapalua on Friday, August 8. His album ‘In Your […]

Coqui Frog Spread Threatens More of Maui as Control Resources Shrink

The Maui Invasive Species Committee has cut field staff and shifted strategy, asking some Haiku residents to treat coqui infestations themselves. Locals warn that without more resources, the loud, invasive frogs could spread beyond their current 6-square-mile range into other parts of Maui. MISC field staff has dropped to just two workers and a supervisor, […]

Free Hula Festival Returns to Kāʻanapali Beach Aug. 21–22, 2026

The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival will be held at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on August 21–22, 2026, featuring two days of free hula performances, cultural workshops, and local vendors. The event marks the festival’s return to Lahaina at the resort’s reimagined Kāʻanapali Beach property. The two-day festival runs Friday evening (5:30–9 p.m.) […]

Flow & Glow Wellness Event Coming to Kāʻanapali Beach Aug. 16

Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics is hosting a morning wellness event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on August 16, 2026, featuring oceanfront yoga and a free vendor market. The event is open to both residents and visitors. The Flow & Glow Wellness Event takes place Sunday, Aug. 16 at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in […]

Maui June Visitors Up 1% But Average Stay Drops Sharply

Maui saw modest year-over-year gains in visitor arrivals and spending in June 2026, though the average length of stay fell nearly a full day compared to last year. Domestic travelers offset declines in Japanese and Canadian visitors. Maui welcomed 229,197 visitors in June 2026, a 1% increase over June 2025, with spending rising to $516.4 […]

Maui Jazz & Blues Festival Set for Kapalua, Aug. 31–Sept. 6, 2026

The Maui Jazz & Blues Festival returns to The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua for a week of live performances featuring Grammy-winning artists and local musicians. Most nightly events at Alaloa Lounge are complimentary, with the main event on Sept. 5. The festival runs Aug. 31–Sept. 6, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on the island’s west […]

Hawaiian Theater Production ‘Lele Wale’ Brings Lahaina Tribute to Westin Maui

A Hawaiian theater production honoring the 2023 Lahaina wildfire victims will perform at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on August 7–8, 2026. The show is part of Festivals of Aloha and features an island-wide cast including Lahaina residents who lived through the fires. Lele Wale will hold four performances at the Westin Maui’s Haleakalā […]