Aug. 26 – Sept. 2

Maui is home to so much to see and do. Whether you are looking for a night out dancing with your friends, an art class, outdoor activity or some food, knowing what’s happening around the island is crucial to making sure we’re not missing an opportunity to fully experience the joy of the Valley Isle.

Here at The Maui News, we will be listing the Top 10 Events happening each week to help encourage community engagement and provide valuable information to our readers.

Please let us know of any events you have coming up on the island and we’d be happy to share. Mahalo for your continued readership.

1. Karaoke Night at Aumakua Kava Lounge (Mondays; 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Paia): Take the office crew out for a pau hana and some live music during this weekly karaoke night at the Aumakua Kava Lounge in Paia. Located at 149 Hana Hwy Unit 3B, Paia, HI 96779.

2. Maui’s Farmer’s Market (Tuesdays; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Kahului): Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, you may find fresh, local produce, vegetables, fruits, berries, melons, baked goods, plants, fresh-cut flowers, gourmet foods, including honey, and so much more at the Queen Kaahumanu Center. Enjoy rotating food booths and discover the flavor of the day. Queen Kaahumanu Center is located at 275 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732.

3. Coconut Husking at The Shops at Wailea (Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wailea): Pick up a new hobby and learn the art and ways of coconut husking with demonstrations of traditional and modern methods at the Shops of Wailea. Shops of Wailea is located at 3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI 96753.

4. Free Group Run Kihei (Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Kihei): Need some exercise? Check out a group run with the Valley Isle Road Runners. Meet at Kalama Park for a 2 mile or 4 mile run. Run followed with a gathering at the Kihei Food Trucks. Kalama Park is located at 1900 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753.

5. Free Hawaiian Music Series in Lahaina (Thursdays, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Lahaina): Support Hawaiian music with the heartwarming return of the Free Hawaiian Music Series at the Lahaina Civic Center Amphitheater. For 16 years, the free concert series took place on the Baldwin Home lawn. After the devastating fire of August 8, 2023, the series had to relocate. Now, with support from the UH Maui College and Maui Historical Society at Hale Ho’ike’ike at the Bailey House the series is back on the island’s west side with the talented Joshua Kahula. Hosted by the Lahaina Restoration Foundation. The Lahaina Civic Center is located at 1840 HI-30, Lahaina, HI 96761.

6. Kokua for Maui (Fridays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Ka’anapali): Shop and show aloha for Lahaina small businesses and artisans who were impacted by the August 2023 wildfires. With live musical performances and support for beloved Lahaina businesses, Kokua for Maui will bring the community and visitors together to celebrate the magic that defines our island home. Located at ​​Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa at 2605 Ka’anapali Parkway, Lahaina, HI 96761.

7. Waikulu Distillery pairing at the Kula Lodge (Fridays, 6 p.m., Kula): The Kula Lodge located in the bucolic upcountry area of Maui will be hosting an “Indulge Your Senses” meal pairing with Waikulu Distillery. $99 a person. Includes a 5-course meal featuring local ingredients – mauka to makai. Call Kula Lodge at (808) 878-1535 for more information. The Kula Lodge is located at 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790.

8. Free Wailuku Street Murals & Town History Tour (Sat., Aug. 31; 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Wailuku): Join the Maui Walking Tours LLC on a historic Walking Tour through Wailuku. Learn about the importance of this region originally referred to as Na Wai Eha and dating back over 1000 years. Along the walk we will stop at close to a dozen street murals that help to further tell the story of Wailuku’s past. Meet on the paved courtyard that fronts the Wailuku State Office Building – 54 S. High Street. Tour lasts about 80-90 minutes. Capped at 20 spots, so be sure to sign up at MauiWalkingTours.com to claim your spot.

9. Maui Street Market (Sun., Sept. 1; 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Kahului): Established in June 2019, the Maui Sunday Market, held each Sunday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., has been attracting locals and visitors alike and features local food, vendors and fun. Located at 150 Hana Highway in Kahului.

10. Kihei Walking Tours (Mon., Sept. 2; 5 p.m.- 6 p.m., Kihei): Get a breath of fresh air with another historic walking tour in Kihei. Happening every Monday. Start at the Kihei Library located at 35 Waimahaihai St, Kihei, HI 96753.