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 […]
Free Hawaiian Music Night at Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Nov. 6
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is hosting a free public concert featuring singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young on November 6 from 6–9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge. The event is open to guests and the public with no reservations required. Justin Kawika Young, a Hawaii-born artist with 11 No. 1 Hawaii radio hits, performs at the Kapalua Concert […]
Maui Songwriters Festival Set for Kapalua Ritz-Carlton in January 2027
The 12th Annual Maui Songwriters Festival will take place January 6–9, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, headlined by Lauren Daigle, Brett Young, and The Band Perry. The four-day event features live performances, intimate songwriter sessions, and both free and ticketed events. The festival runs January 6–9, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, drawing music […]
Overnight Stays in Hana Gaining Attention as Alternative to Resort Corridors
A travel review highlights the appeal of spending multiple nights in Hana rather than making a single-day trip, noting quieter conditions in the early morning and late afternoon. The piece spotlights vacation rental accommodations as a key part of the experience. Visitors who stay overnight in Hana can access popular sites like Hamoa Beach and […]
Maui Comic Con Returns Oct. 24–25 at UH Maui College, Free to Attend
Maui Comic Con returns for its annual two-day event at the University of Hawaii Maui College on October 24–25, expecting over 4,000 attendees. The event is free and features guest artists, a cosplay competition, and pop-culture activities. Maui Comic Con runs October 24–25 at UH Maui College and is free for all attendees. Over 4,000 […]
Maui Liquor Control Launches Flexible Umbrella Permits for Entertainment Activities
Maui’s Department of Liquor Control is offering a new umbrella permit that allows licensed establishments to hold live entertainment, dancing, and portable bar activities anywhere on their premises. An open application event is scheduled for October 12–13 in Kahului, with on-site approval available. The new umbrella permit replaces area-specific permits, giving licensees flexibility to host […]
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Tops Maui in 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Rankings
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has been named the top resort on Maui in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, placing second among all Hawaii resorts. The recognition highlights continued high-end traveler interest in Maui’s West Side. The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua earned the No. 1 resort ranking on Maui and No. 2 in all […]
34th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki Children’s Competition Set for Oct. 9-10 on Maui
Multiple articles from Maui Nō Ka ʻOi cover the 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki competition, a long-running cultural event for young hula practitioners returning to Maui this October. The two-day event, presented by OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort, brings together dancers from across the Hawaiian Islands for both performance and cultural examination. Eleven haumāna (students) […]
Maui Named Alternative Destination as Kauaʻi Recovers from Hurricane Lowell
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 […]
Youth Hula Competition Moves to Pukalani, Adds Worldwide Livestream
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 […]