Kapalua Restaurant Week Runs Oct. 26–Nov. 6 with Deals at 7 Spots
Seven Kapalua Resort restaurants are offering special set-price menus from $45 to $85 per person during a 12-day dining promotion. The event spans October 26 through November 6, 2026. Seven West Maui restaurants at Kapalua Resort are participating, including Sansei, Banyan Tree, The Plantation House, and The Restaurant at Kapalua Bay. Menu prices range from […]
Lahaina Interim Marketplace ‘Ulu o Lele Opens Nov. 10 with Free Concert
The County of Maui and Hawaiian Council will open ‘Ulu o Lele, a temporary marketplace for local businesses, at the former Outlets of Maui site on November 10. The free public event runs from 1–8 p.m., with a Common Kings concert to follow. The ~3-acre interim marketplace is designed to restore commercial activity in Lahaina […]
West Maui’s Olowalu Fire Station Pushed to Fall 2027 After Steel Tariff Adds $300K
A planned fire station in Olowalu, West Maui has been delayed and faces a $300,000 budget shortfall due to tariffs on Canadian steel. The nonprofit behind the project is continuing to seek donations and government funding with a target opening of fall 2027. Steel tariffs have added more than $300,000 to the already $3 million […]
Lahaina Restoration Foundation Annual Meeting Set for Nov. 6 in Lahaina
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation will hold its 2026 annual meeting on November 6 at Lahainaluna High School, providing updates on historic preservation and post-fire rebuilding efforts. The free public event includes an open house at the Hale Pa’i Printing Museum and a fundraising opportunity for the Pioneer Mill Smokestack. The free event runs 5:30–7:30 p.m. […]
Free Halloween Spooktacular Event Set for Oct. 31 at Lahaina Cannery
Lahaina Cannery is hosting a free, family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular on October 31 from 4 to 10:30 p.m., featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest, local vendors, and live entertainment. The event is open to all ages, including a new adult costume contest category this year. The free event runs Halloween night from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at […]
Kapalua Golf Owner Sues Maui Land & Pineapple Over 300%+ Water Rate Hike
TY Management, which owns two Kapalua Resort golf courses, has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Maui Land & Pineapple of fraudulently quadrupling irrigation water rates by disguising capital repairs as routine maintenance costs. The rate increases also affected agricultural customers and Maui County’s non-potable water accounts. TY Management alleges Maui Land & Pineapple disguised nearly […]
Annual Hawaiian Falsetto Contest Returns to Four Seasons Wailea Oct. 23
The fifth annual Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Haʻihaʻi Falsetto Contest, the first female falsetto competition in Hawaii, will be held October 23 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. The event is part of the Aloha Festivals and celebrates traditional Hawaiian music. The contest takes place October 23 in the ballroom of the Four […]
Free Hawaiian Cultural Festival Returns to Four Seasons Wailea Oct. 23–25
Multiple sources report that Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea will host its fifth annual Festivals of Aloha from October 23–25, 2026, offering free cultural programming open to both resort guests and the broader community. The three-day event features Hawaiian music, hula, and artisan markets, with this year’s lineup highlighting the Mākaha Sons’ 50th anniversary. […]
Free Monthly Community Event Returns to Lahaina on Oct. 17
Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns October 17 at Lahaina United Methodist Church, offering free cultural activities, live music, and local vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is organized under the Maui Economic Recovery Commission as part of ongoing Lahaina community healing efforts. The free, family-friendly event runs 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Maui County Hosts Free Water Efficiency Summit for Property Managers in November
Maui County’s Department of Water Supply is hosting a free two-day summit on November 9–10 focused on water conservation strategies for hotels, resorts, and condominium associations. Property managers and operations staff are encouraged to register at mauiwaiwise.com, though space is limited. The free Maui WaiWise Stewardship Summit runs November 9–10 and targets hotel, resort, and […]