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WHAT MAUI EATS - Experience a local favorite Sunday brunch at Ko. $89; half-off for keiki; Free keiki 5 and under. Kamaʻaina receive 25% off (Hawaiʻi ID required). Sundays, 11am-2pm. Fairmont Kea Lani (4100 Wailea Alanui, Wailea); 808-875-4100; Korestaurant.com BREAKFAST & COFFEE TOUR - Greeted with French-press coffee to start your day up the misting forest of Waipoli. Participants will connect with both the agricultural history of coffee and the “seed-to-cup” process. BYOB. $55-125. Mondays-Fridays, 8:3011:30am. Oʻo Farms (651 Waipoli Rd., Kula); 808-856-0141; Oofarm.com
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COCONUT FARM TASTING TOUR -
Discover the life cycle of coconut trees and their unique evolution to become the most productive food crop on earth. Learn how to open and taste coconuts at varying stages of maturity, as well as their health benefits and creative culinary applications. Seasonally fresh native fruits will also be offered. $4055. Monday-Saturday, 9am, 11:30am & 2pm. Punakea Farms (225 Punakea Lp., Lāhainā); 808-269-4455; Punakeapalms.com OʻO FARM LUNCH TOUR - Providing breathtaking bi-coastal views of the island. Connect to the land as you sit down to a gourmet lunch prepared with fresh natural products. BYOB. $55-125. Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm. Oʻo Farms (651 Waipoli Rd., Kula); 808-856-0141; Oofarm.com HALIʻIMAILE DISTILLERY TOUR - In the heart of Maui’s pineapple region, start with local ingredients and distill in small batches, using unique stills, to create authentic Hawaiian spirits. Tours begin every half hour between 11am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Maui Pineapple Tours (883 Haliʻimaile Rd., Hali’imaile); 808-665-5491; Mauipineappletour.com MONDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT - Industry workers can enjoy live music and receive 20 percent off all food and 50 percent off all beverages (industry proof required). Mondays, 1pm-close. Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar (115 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia); 808-578-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com EXOTIC FRUIT ADVENTURE - Explore an organic farm near Hāna aboard Kawasaki 4WD “Mules.” Stop to pick and sample a variety of tropical fruit right from the tree. At the end of the tour, pack a large box of fruit to take home. Mondays & Fridays. $375. Ono Organic Farms (149 Hāna Hwy., Nāhiku); 808-268-1784; Onofarms.com WINE TASTING - Experience an historic winery where wines are made from estategrown grapes, pineapple, and raspberries. Enjoy wine by the glass, wine flights, wine cocktails and pupus. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Maui Wine (14815 Piʻilani Hwy., Kula); 808-878-6058; Mauiwine.com TACO TUESDAY - Tuesdays, 1pm-close. Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar (115 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia); 808-578-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY - Cool off on the North Shore, all bottles of wine are $20. Wednesdays. Pāʻia Bay Coffee Bar (115 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia); 808-578-3111; Paiabaycoffee.com MALA ‘TIL MIDNIGHT - Indulge in “the Kitchen Assassin” Chef Alvin Savella’s raw fish & Wagyu menu. Enjoy selections like spicy ʻahi poke salad, sashimi, and “the Assassin burger.” Plus select cocktails too! Fridays & Saturdays, 10pm-12am. Mala Tavern (1307 Front St., Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern.com/ late-night-menu
MAUI DRAGONFRUIT FARM TOURS -
Offering multiple tours like tasting tropical and fruit adventure, along with zipline and aquaball combo tour packages. Contact for availability. (833 Punakea Lp., Lāhainā); 808264-6127; Mauidragonfruit.com GRAND DAIRY TOUR - Enjoy an authentic Maui goat farm experience from feeding, hand milking a goat, and learning all about the cheese-making process. Then dig into over 20 varieties of gourmet goat cheeses for the ultimate goat cheese farm tasting experience. Call for availability. $39-49. Surfing Goat Dairy (3651 Omaopio Rd. Kula); 808-878-2870; Surfinggoatdairy.com
FOODIE WORKSHOPS
COCONUT HUSKING - See demonstrations of traditional and modern methods of coconut husking. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm. The Shops at Wailea (3750 Wailea Alanui Dr.); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com MAKAʻAKA LOʻI - Kumu Penny will teach keiki all about the different aspects of kalo (taro), from how to make a loʻi (taro patch) to caring for and cooking kalo. She will also show how to make poi pounders from pohaku (stone) the traditional way. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Maui Hui Malama, 808-244-5911; Mauihui.org
FARMERS MARKETS
HĀNA FARMERS MARKET - Fridays, 3-5pm. (Mill Place, Hāna Hwy., Hāna); Hanafarmersmarket.com FARMERS’ MARKET KĪHEI - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 7am4pm. (61 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-875-0949
FRESH FARMERS MARKET -
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8am-4pm. (275 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); Queenkaahumanucenter.com KŌ MAHIʻAI MĀKEKE - Saturdays, 8am-12pm. (1819 S Kīhei Rd., Kīhei); 808-359-9103
KUMU FARMS AT THE COUNTRY
MARKET - Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation (1670 Honoapiilani Hwy., Wailuku); 808-2444800; Kumufarms.com
LA‘A KEA COMMUNITY FARM -
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm. (639 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia); 808-579-8398; Laakeavillage.org LĀHAINA JODO MISSION - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4-7pm. (12 Alamoana St., Lāhainā).
LIPOA STREET FARMERS MARKET
- Saturdays, 8am-12pm. (95 Lipoa St., Kīhei); 808-298-5813
MAKAWAO FARMERS MARKET -
Mondays-Saturdays, 8am-5pm. (3654 Baldwin Ave., Makawao); 808-2805516; Makawoafarmersmarket.com
MALIKO COUNTRY FARMS -
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9am-2pm. (2250 Hāna Hwy., Haʻiku) MAUI SUNDAY MARKET - Sundays, 4-8pm. Maui Street Market food truck park. (150 Hāna Highway, Kahului); Mauisundaymarket.com MAUI SWAP MEET - Saturdays, 7am-1pm. (310 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., Kahului); 808-244-2133; Mauihawaii.org
NAPILI FARMERS MARKET -
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-12pm. (4900 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy., Napili); 808633-5060; Napilifarmersmarket.com
ONO ORGANIC FARMS FARMERS
MARKET - Mondays & Thursdays, All Day. (149 Hāna Hwy., Hāna); 808-248-7779.
POʻOKELA FARMERS MARKET -
Wednesdays, 8am-12pm. (200 Olinda Rd., Makawao); 808-419-1570 SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Thursdays, 9am-1pm. (35 Auhana Rd., Kīhei); Southmauigardens.com
UPCOUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
- Saturdays, 7-11am. (55 Kiopaa St., Pukalani); 808-572-8122; Upcountryfarmersmarket.com
WAILEA VILLAGE FARMERS
MARKET - Tuesdays, 8-11am. (100 Wailea Ike Dr., Wailea); 808-760-9150
COMMUNITY
A LANAʻI WHITE GOODS, METALS AND E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT - OCT.
1. Lanaʻi residents may drop off their items at this one-day event. Items accepted are refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, air-conditioning units, tires, batteries, household appliances, metal, propane tanks, TVs, computers, printers, copiers, and monitors. Business and commercial accounts will be charged a fee. For more information, call Refrigerant Recycling Inc. at 808-351-3504. For information about electronics recycling, call the County E-cycling hotline at 808-2806460. 8am-1pm. Pūlama Lanaʻi Fleet Yard (Lanaʻi Ave., Lanaʻi); Mauicounty.gov
EMPTY THE SHELTER ADOPTION
EVENT - OCT. 3-9. Join the BISSELL Pet Foundation and participate in this nationwide adoption promotion to find homes for the many animals. Adopt your new furry-family member by donation only for all cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs! 11am-4pm. Maui Humane Society (Mehameha Lp., Puʻunene); Mauihumanesociety.com
HANA 4EVER PETS OUTREACH EVENT -
OCT. 7. Dr. Fitzpatrick will be administering vaccinations (for dogs, cats, and rabbits) and microchips and the 4EverPets Team will be distributing food and flea medicine. 124pm. Hana Farmer’s Market (29 Hāna Hwy); Mauihumanesociety.com
GO GREEN RECYCLING - OCT. 15.
Important service for residents of West Maui allows residents to responsibly dispose of bulky items like air conditioners, batteries (lead acid only), washers, dryers, microwaves, refrigerators, tires, scrap metal, and electronics. Appointment-required. Behind Lāhainā District Court (1870 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy.); MalamaMauiNui.org/GoGreen PETCO ADOPTION DAY - OCT. 21. The Maui Humane Society welcomes the community to check out some adoptable pets and answer any questions. There will be kittens, bunnies and guineas ready to walk straight into your heart and your ʻohana! 12-2pm. Petco (50 Hoʻokele St., Kahului); Mauihumanesociety.org
MICROCHIP AND
WELLNESS CLINIC - OCT. 29. More details page 9. 9am-4pm. Maui Humane Society (Mehameha Lp., Puʻunene); Mauihumanesociety.com WILDLIFE WEDNESDAYS - Join naturalists from the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center and learn all about humpback whales, honu, monk seals and more Maui wildlife. Wednesdays, 10am-12pm. Whalers Village (2435 Kaʻanapali Pkwy., Kā‘anapali); 808661-4567; Whalersvillage.com