South Side Maui Annual Events

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Jeanne Cooper

After two decades of visiting Hawaii as a travel writer and wife of a triathlete, Jeanne now shares news and views of the islands from her home base on the Kohala Coast.

Explore all that Maui’s South Shore has to offer each month, from swanky art exhibitions showcasing local artists, to pubs that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, to an islandwide festival. 

*Things change, so please check in with the organizers of these events for details.

Feature Photo: Courtesy of Festivals of Aloha on Facebook

January

The entrance to Lahaina Galleries, with stone exterior, wide doors and lots of lighting.
Photo: Courtesy of Lahaina Galleries on Facebook

In a place as culturally rich as Maui, art is abundant too. Admire the creations of local artists, as well as some from around the United States too, during the Annual Art of Aloha exhibit. The event is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to RSVP.  

March

An outdoor patio for the Dog & Dog Irish Pub with a decal on the window that has their name and green tables and benches.
Photo: Courtesy of Dog & Duck Irish Pub on Facebook

A taste of Ireland is here on Maui — join the Dog & Duck Irish Pub for St. Patrick’s Day, complete with drink and food specials that honor its Irish roots. You can also expect some other fun surprises throughout the celebration.  

October

A large group of performers all wearing black stand on a lawn with booths with white tents in the background.
Photo: Courtesy of Festivals of Aloha on Facebook

The islandwide cultural celebrations for Festivals of Aloha include three nights at the Four Seasons Resort Maui, including the first female falsetto contest in Hawaii, a hula showcase of Maui’s most prestigious troupes and a Hawaiian music concert. Park for free and take a shuttle to the resort from the Wailea Event Center off Wailea Ike Drive.

November

Luau for Te Au Moana, with performers wearing beads, headdresses, skirts and holding feather fans.
Photo: Courtesy of Wailea Beach Resort on Facebook

Thanksgiving is often recognized for the delicious meal it yields, but why not make it even more memorable with a luau setting? Te Au Moana puts on a Thanksgiving Day Luau at the Wailea Beach Resort each year, with a multi-course, family-style dinner complete with elevated classics like a citrus herb roasted turkey, as well as some other options like grilled kalbi short ribs.

December

The lobby of the Grand Wailea is decorate for Christmas, with two lit Christmas trees, garland, poinsettias and ornaments hanging up.
Photo: Courtesy of the Grand Wailea Maui on Facebook

The only thing that can make a Christmas tree lighting even better is one on the tropical paradise that is Maui. Come to the Grand Wailea’s own tree lighting, complete with live entertainment to kick off the evening and a countdown leading up to the official ceremony.  

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