OCTOBER 

2-5   MAUI COUNTY FAIR
War Memorial Complex, Wailuku
(808) 270-7626
Arts & crafts, ethnic foods, amusements, rides and grand orchid exhibition

4  WIDE ANGLE, A Multi-Media Fashion Extravaganza
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 242-7469, or (808) 268-9884
A fashion show with exquisite models, unique fashions, fire dancing, and Hawaiian entertainment.

4-11   ALOHA FESTIVALS
Island of Lana`i
(808) 852-7690 or (808) 565-7600
A cultural celebration of the music, dance and history of Hawai`i

6-12   RED BULL KING OF THE AIR
North Shore of Maui
310-460-5254
Showcase of the world's most progressive kiteboarders in what is regarded as the premier kiteboarding event of the season.

10-19   ALOHA FESTIVALS
Island of Maui
(800) 852-7690
A cultural celebration of the music, dance and history of Hawai`i

11-12   LANA'I VISITING ARTIST 
The Lodge at Ko'ele, Lana`i
(800) 321-4666
Tim Goodell, Executive Chef/Whist-Los Angeles and Aubergine, Orange County.  A special dinner menu and cooking demonstrations

12   MOLOKA'I HOE CANOE RACE
Hale O Lono Harbor, Moloka'i
(808) 259-7112
Men's 41 mile Moloka'i to Oahu 6-person championship outrigger canoe race

15   ALOHA FESTIVALS: E KUI LIMA HOOLAULEA
Embassy Vacation Resort, Kaanapali
(808) 661-2000
Hoolaulea featuring food, music, art, and dance, with a special appearance by the Aloha Festivals Royal Court and King's Guards

17-18   OKTOBERFEST AT KA'ANAPALI BEACH HOTEL
Ka'anapali Resort
(808) 661-0011
Dance music, German buffet and beer garden

18   KUÔU HOME O WAILUKU HOÔOLAULEÔA
Market Street, Wailuku
(808) 270-7414
Cultural festival with food booths, crafts and displays

18-19   INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Lahaina Cannery Mall
(808) 661-5304
Ethnic performances, cooking demonstrations and Hawaiian games

26   XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Wailea Marriott Resort
(877) 751-8880 or (808) 879-1922
Internationally acclaimed off-road multi-sports championship 1.5K ocean swim, 30K mountain bike course, and 11K trail run

31   HALLOWEEN IN LAHAINA
Front Street, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
Costumed fun for everyone on L`ahaina`s Front Street; dubbed "Mardi Gras of the Pacific"

NOVEMBER 

HUMPBACK WHALES RETURN TO MAUI'S WATERS

1   FRIENDLY ISLE ULTRA-MARATHON
Kualapu`u, Moloka'i
(808) 553-5471
Coffee tours, tasting, baking, triathlon, 100K ultra-marathon

1 -2   MAUI TAP EXPERIENCE
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 572-2235
Tap Workshops for all Ages and Levels of Ability, Performance and Live Concert with special guest stars.

7-9   HULA O NO KEIKI
Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
(808) 661-0011
Youngsters compete solo in ancient and modern hula

8   14th ANNUAL TERRY FOX RUN/WALK
Four Seasons Resort Maui
(808) 874-8000
Annual 10K run/5K walk to benefit cancer research

14-15   I LOVE LAHAINA
Lahaina Cannery Mall
(808) 661-5304
Entertainment and activities for kids

20-22   Maui Orchid Society's Fall Show and Plant Sale
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
(808) 877-3369, ext. 25
Featuring a variety of rare and exotic orchids to view and purchase

24-26   EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Lahaina Civic Center
(312) 755-3507
or (808) 667-DUNK (3865)
Top college teams vie in this pre-season tournament.  Teams include Chaminade, Central Michigan, Dayton, Hawai`i, Ohio, San Diego, Santa Clara and Villanova

28   SANTA ARRIVES AT QUEEN KA'AHUMANU CENTER
Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului
(808) 877-3369, ext. 25
Santa arrives to herald the start of the most joyous season of all

29-30   11th ANNUAL ICE CARVING EXHIBITION & COMPETITION
Lahaina Cannery Mall
(808) 661-5304
Ice carvers from Hawai`i and Japan showcase their talents

DECEMBER
 

WHALE WATCH CRUISES BEGIN

1   GALA TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
(808) 669-6200
Holiday celebrations include special dinners, brunches, life-size gingerbread house, and children's hula performances

4   FESTIVAL OF TREES
Lahaina Cannery Mall
(808) 661-5304
Decorated trees on display for all to enjoy

5   NA MELE O MAUI
Ka'anapali Resort
(800) 245-9229 or (808) 661-3271
Annual festival to perpetuate Hawaiian culture includes children's song contest and arts and crafts fair

6   SANTA COMES TO LAHAINA
Lahaina Cannery Mall
(808) 661-5304
Entertainment, crafts, and photos with Santa

6   HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF THE BANYAN TREE
Front Street, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
Art displays, crafts, food and entertainment

6 - 7   CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLAGE
Whalers Village, Ka'anapali Resort
(808) 870-6830
Holiday festivities and photos with Santa

13   ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE
Kaunakakai, Moloka'i
(808) 567-6180
Begin the holidays on the island of Moloka'i with a light parade

13-14   CHRISTMAS AT THE VILLAGE

Whalers Village, Ka'anapali Resort
(808) 870-6830
Holiday entertainment and photos with Santa

13 thru Feb 15, '04
FROM BENTO TO MIXED PLATE:
AMERICANS OF JAPANESE ANCESTRY IN MULTICULTURAL HAWAI'I
Schaefer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 242-2787
Exhibition tracing Japanese American identity in Hawai`i

22  SANTA PADDLES INTO WAILEA BEACH
Wailea Marriott Resort
(808) 879-1922
Santa arrives by way of Hawaiian outrigger canoe at Wailea Beach