June

Wildlife Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Join naturalists from the Hawaii Wildlife Discovery Center every Wednesday and learn about humpback whales, monk seals and more Maui wildlife. 10 a.m. to noon. Whalers Village, (808) 661-4567

John Cruz "Island Style" Series
First and third Wednesdays 
Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer-songwriter John Cruz has built his career telling stories through songs about everyday people and experiences. His ongoing "Island Style" series celebrates the ties that bind. 7 p.m. ProArts Playhouse, proartsmaui.org

Kanikapila Thursdays
Second and fourth Thursdays
Maui artists perform live music, and families can participate in giant yard games. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Hana Farmers Market
Fridays
Locally grown produce and products from East Maui. Free. 65-and-over shopping starts at 2:30, general admission from 3 to 5 p.m. Hana Town Center, (808) 378-0084

Kihei Fourth Friday
Fourth Fridays
A monthly community street party with food trucks, entertainment, crafters and kids' games.
6 to 9 p.m. Free. Azeka Shopping Center, kiheifridays.com

Upcountry Farmers Market
Saturdays
Locally grown produce, fish, prepared food and products. Free. 7 to 11 a.m. Kulamalu Town Center, (808) 572-8122

QKC Keiki Club
Third Saturdays
Monthly crafting and creativity activities for kids presented by Queen Kaahumanu Center and Handmade Gifts & Decor. 10 to 11 a.m. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Maui Sunday Market
Sundays
An evening marketplace with local food and product vendors and live entertainment. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. Kahului Shopping Center, (808) 871-1170

Maui Improv Monthly Showcase
Last Sundays
Beginner and experienced performers improvise live theater on stage. 6:30 p.m. ProArts Playhouse, proartsmaui.org

Spectacular Polynesian Hula Show
Fourth Sundays
Polynesian dance and hula at QKC's center court. 1 to 2 p.m. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
6/5
Tommy Emmanuel CGP (certified guitar player) is a world-renowned acoustic guitarist known for playing multiple parts simultaneously. Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC), mauiarts.org

King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
6/8
A floral parade through the heart of Kaunakakai starts at 6 p.m. and ends with a hoolaulea at Molokai Community Health Center. Kaunakakai, (808) 658-1888

World Ocean Day
6/8
Celebrate World Ocean Day with family-friendly activities, a coral feeding demonstration and marine naturalist presentations. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maui Ocean Center, mauioceancenter.com

Spectra Fest 2025
6/9-13
This community festival includes live-painted murals with Hawaii Walls, a film screening, educational workshops by CreativeMornings and concludes with a celebration and urban market at the Branches at Royal Lahaina Resort. Free. Lahaina, spectrafoundation.org

Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pau Parade & Hoolaulea
6/21
Maui honors the Kamehameha lineage. Pau parade begins at 9:45 a.m. and runs along Kaahumanu Ave. Hoolaulea featuring hula, Hawaiian music, food, keiki activities, exhibits and crafters and artisans. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Queen Kaahumanu Center, (808) 877-3369

Coral Spawning Night
6/27
Witness the phenomenon of coral spawning, which coincides with the lunar cycle. Rice coral spawning stations will be set up throughout the aquarium along with various activities and diver presentations. 6 to 9 p.m. Maui Ocean Center, mauioceancenter.com

Makawao Parade
6/28
Now in its 57th year, this annual parade celebrates the spirit of Makawao town with a procession of pau riders, community groups, classic cars and rodeo royalty. Makawao, makawaoparade.com

Ki Hoalu Guitar Festival
6/29
Hawaii's top slack key guitar musicians perform in a laid-back setting with local food favorites. Free. 3 to 7 p.m. MACC, mauiarts.org

July

Makawao Rodeo
7/4-6
This annual rodeo celebrates paniolo culture with traditional rodeo competitions such as barrel racing, calf roping and bareback bronco riding, all with a few Hawaiian twists. Oskie Rice Arena, (808) 757-3347

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 
7/10-13
World-famous winemakers, master sommeliers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders come together for a series of tastings, festivities and gourmet meals at this nationally acclaimed food and wine extravaganza. Various locations, kapaluawineandfoodfestival.com

Paddle Imua 2025 
7/13
A race that benefits children with special needs on Maui, beginning from Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park. The race is open to multiple watercraft including stand up paddle, OC1, surf ski, windsurf and more. Kanaha Beach Park, discoverimua.com

Molokai Holokai
7/18&19
A celebration of ocean sports and community featuring a race from Maui to Molokai with festivities to welcome the paddlers on day one, and family-friendly events, cultural demonstrations, live entertainment and more on day two. Various locations, molokaiholokai.com

Sharks After Dark
7/19
The Masquerade Ball edition of Sharks After Dark, Maui Ocean Center's 21-and-older nights, features live music, dancing under the stars, specialty food and beverages, diver presentations and more. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Maui Ocean Center, mauioceancenter.com

Jim Jefferies
7/25
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies returns to Maui with all-new material as part of his Son of a Carpenter Tour. MACC, mauiarts.org

Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships
7/27
The world's premier open-ocean paddleboarding race features a 32-mile course across
some of the state's roughest seas. Starts at Kaluakoi Beach on Molokai and finishes at Oahu's Maunalua Bay, molokai2oahu.com