Free Community Skate Jam Coming to Pukalani on Sept. 26

Kalama Park Kihei Maui — Free Community Skate Jam Coming to Pukalani on Sept. 26 | Maui Tom's News

Maui County Parks and Recreation and One Love Skate are hosting a free Skate Jam at Upcountry Skate Park in Pukalani on September 26 from 3–6 p.m. The event is open to skaters of all ages and skill levels, with contests, food, music, and prizes. The free event runs 3–6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, […]

Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Lahaina Golf Course Sept. 19

Hawaiian coastal town aerial view — Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Lahaina Golf Course Sept. 19 | Maui Tom's News

The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free public concert at Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, featuring Hawaiian guest artists in an event billed as a tribute to Lahaina and its community. It marks the orchestra’s first Maui appearance in over a decade. The free ‘Mele for Maui’ concert takes place Saturday, Sept. 19 […]

Maui County Fair Returns Oct. 1–4 After Six-Year Break

Big Blue — Maui County Fair Returns Oct. 1–4 After Six-Year Break | Maui Tom's News

The Maui County Fair is making its return this October at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku, featuring food, entertainment, cultural showcases, and various competitions. The four-day event is backed by $1.5 million in county funding and could draw significant visitor and local attendance. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4 at […]

Maui Named Alternative Destination as Kauaʻi Recovers from Hurricane Lowell

Maui Beach Hotel Kahului — Maui Named Alternative Destination as Kauaʻi Recovers from Hurricane Lowell | Maui Tom's News

Hawaii Tourism Authority is directing travelers with near-term Kauaʻi plans to consider Maui, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, or Hawaiʻi Island instead, as Kauaʻi focuses on hurricane recovery. Maui’s tourism pipeline may see an uptick from redirected visitors. The Hawaii Tourism Authority officially named Maui as a recommended alternative for travelers who had planned trips to Kauaʻi following […]

Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Kaanapali on Sept. 19

Hawaiian Monk Seal, Ka’anapali Beach, Maui August 15, 2025 — Free Hawaii Symphony Concert Coming to Kaanapali on Sept. 19 | Maui Tom's News

The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra will perform a free outdoor concert at the Royal Lahaina Resort on September 19, celebrating Maui’s culture and the resilience of Lahaina, Kihei, and Kula communities. The event features well-known Hawaiian artists, a local market, and food trucks. The free ‘Mele For Maui’ concert runs 6:30–9 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort […]

Youth Hula Competition Moves to Pukalani, Adds Worldwide Livestream

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The 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition is relocating from Kāʻanapali resort ballrooms to Kamehameha Schools Maui in Pukalani on Oct. 9–10, 2026. The event will be livestreamed globally for the first time. Hula O Nā Keiki moves to Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Pukalani campus after outgrowing Kāʻanapali hotel ballroom capacity. The Oct. 9–10 event […]

99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions

Maui Sunset Kihei Maui condos — 99th Maui County Fair Set for Oct. 1–4 with Contests and Exhibitions | Maui Tom's News

The 2026 Maui County Fair returns October 1–4 with competitions and exhibitions open to all ages, including student contests, fiber arts, animal shows, and more. Several entry deadlines fall in mid-to-late September. The 99th Maui County Fair runs October 1–4, 2026, featuring a wide range of contests, exhibitions, and competitions. Key entry deadlines begin as […]

Kahului Mall Hosts Free All-Ages Gaming Fair This Saturday

Samanea saman (Monkeypod) Aerial view Queen Kaahumanu Center Mall at Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. October 25, 2014 #141025-2599 Image Use Policy Also known as Albizia saman. — Kahului Mall Hosts Free All-Ages Gaming Fair This Saturday | Maui Tom's News

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului will hold its first-ever FANCON gaming fair on September 12 from 2–8 p.m., offering free family-friendly activities including board games, esports, cosplay, and live entertainment. The event is part of the mall’s broader shift toward community programming following significant retail vacancy. FANCON is a free, all-ages event running September 12 […]

Paradise & Lahainaluna High Schools Unite for Wildfire-Community Football Game

Ocean front buildings coastal — Paradise & Lahainaluna High Schools Unite for Wildfire-Community Football Game | Maui Tom's News

Paradise High School (CA) is traveling to Maui to play Lahainaluna High School in the inaugural Unity Bowl, a symbolic football game connecting two communities rebuilt after devastating wildfires. The game is scheduled for Saturday night at Lahainaluna. The Unity Bowl pairs Paradise, CA (2018 Camp Fire) with Lahaina (2023 wildfire) in a first-of-its-kind community […]

Four Seasons Wailea Opens Hawaiian Royal Heritage Garden for Guests

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The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has unveiled ‘The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama,’ a botanical courtyard honoring Queen Lili’uokalani developed with Hawaiian cultural practitioners. The self-guided experience features six educational stations and plants historically connected to the monarch. The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has opened a new permanent cultural attraction in its interior courtyard honoring […]