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FARMERS MARKETS
SERIOUSLY SANDWICH SUNDAYS! - More than just a sandwich! Made with sweet bread, American cheese, kalua pig, jalapeño-bacon macaroni and cheese, and Alabama-style white bbq sauce on the side. Sundays, 10am. Down the Hatch (Lāhainā); 808-661-4900; DTHmaui.com BRUNCH AT THE BEACH - Enjoy your favorites, like banana-mac nut pancakes and focaccia eggs Benedict, plus new offerings. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Hula Grill (Kā‘anapali); 808-667-6636; Hulagrillkaanapali.com WHAT MAUI EATS - Experience a local favorite—Sunday brunch at Ko. Sundays, 11am-2pm. Fairmont Kea Lani (Wailea); 808875-4100; Korestaurant.com
BREAKFAST & COFFEE TOUR -
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Participants connect with both the agricultural history of coffee and the “seed-to-cup” process by strolling through the orchard and experiencing sights, sounds, and smells of a real roasting operation. BYOB. MondaysFridays, 8:30-11:30am. Oʻo Farms (Kula); 808-856-0141; Oofarm.com
COCONUT FARM TASTING TOUR -
Discover the life cycle of coconut trees. Learn how to open and taste coconuts at varying stages of maturity, as well as their health benefits and creative culinary applications. Monday-Saturday, 9am, 11:30am & 2pm. Punakea Farms (Lāhainā); 808-269-4455; Punakeapalms.com FARM LUNCH TOUR - Connect to the land as you sit down to a gourmet lunch prepared with fresh natural products. BYOB. MondaysFridays, 10:30am-1:30pm. Oʻo Farms (Kula); 808-856-0141; Oofarm.com HALIʻIMAILE DISTILLERY TOUR - Located in the heart of Maui’s pineapple region, they 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, MondayFriday. Maui Pineapple Tours (Haliʻimaile); 808-665-5491; Mauipineappletour.com EXOTIC FRUIT ADVENTURE - Explore an organic farm near Hāna aboard Kawasaki 4WD “Mules.” Mondays & Fridays. Ono Organic Farms (Nāhiku); 808-268-1784; Onofarms.com WILD FOODS HIKE - Forage with confidence. Internationally-recognized wild food forager Sunny Savage has taught thousands about wild foods. Tuesdays, 10am-12pm. 808206-8882; Support@sunnysavage.com; Sunnysavage.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 (Kula); 808-878-6058; Mauiwine.com MALA ‘TIL MIDNIGHT - Indulge in “the Kitchen Assassin” Chef Alvin Savella’s raw fish & Wagyu menu. Enjoy selections like spicy ahi poke salad, sashimi, and “the Assassin burger.” Plus select cocktails. Fridays & Saturdays, 10pm-midnight. Mala Tavern (Lāhainā); 808-667-9394; Malatavern. com/late-night-menu
MAUI DRAGONFRUIT FARM TOURS -
Offering multiple tours, like a tropical fruit tasting adventure, along with zipline and aquaball combo tour packages. Contact for availability. Maui Dragon Fruit (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. Call for availability. Surfing Goat Dairy (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 (Wailea); 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, 808-2445911; Mauihui.org
FARMERS MARKETS
HĀNA FARMERS MARKET - Fridays, 3-5pm. (Hāna); Hanafarmersmarket.com FARMERS MARKET KĪHEI - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 7am-4pm. (Kīhei); 808-875-0949 FRESH FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8am-4pm. (Kahului); Queenkaahumanucenter.com KŌ MAHIʻAI MĀKEKE - Saturdays, 8am12pm. (Kīhei); 808-359-9103
KUMU FARMS AT THE COUNTRY MARKET
- Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-5:30pm. Maui Tropical Plantation (Waikapū); 808-244-4800; Kumufarms.com LA‘A KEA COMMUNITY FARM - TuesdaysSaturdays, 10am-5pm. (Pāʻia); 808-579-8398; Laakeavillage.org LĀHAINĀ JODO MISSION - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4-7pm. (Lāhainā).
LIPOA STREET FARMERS MARKET -
Saturdays, 8am-12pm. ( Kīhei); 808-298-5813
MAUI HUB ONLINE FARMERS MARKET -
Open for shopping from noon Saturdays to 11:55pm, Tuesdays. Home delivery & drivethru pickup options available for South, West, Central, Upcountry Maui and Haʻikū. Grocery delivery: Fridays & Saturdays each week. Mauihub.org MAUI SUNDAY MARKET - Sundays, 4-8pm. Kahului Shopping Center parking lot. (Kahului); Mauisundaymarket.com MAUI SWAP MEET - Saturdays, 7am-1pm. (Kahului); 808-244-2133; Mauihawaii.org NAPILI FARMERS MARKET - Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8am-12pm. (Napili); 808-6335060; Napilifarmersmarket.com
ONO ORGANIC FARMS FARMERS
MARKET - Mondays & Thursdays, 8am4pm.. (Hāna); 808-344-6700.
POʻOKELA FARMERS MARKET -
Wednesdays, 8am-12pm. (Makawao); 808419-1570 SOUTH MAUI GARDENS - Thursdays, 9am1pm. (Kīhei); Southmauigardens.com
UPCOUNTRY FARMERS MARKET -
Saturdays, 7-11am. (Pukalani); 808-572-8122; Upcountryfarmersmarket.com
WAILEA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET -
Tuesdays, 8-11am. (Wailea); 808-760-9150
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COMMUNITY
HĀNA 4EP OUTREACH EVENT - DEC 2.
4EverPets distribution of pet food and flea/ tick medicine, as well as other pet supplies as available. MHS veterinarians will also be on hand to provide vaccinations, microchips, and basic first aid to dogs and cats. The Humane Enforcement Officer will be offering log licensing. 12-4pm. Hāna Farmer’s Market (Hāna); Mauihumanesociety.org
MOBILE ADOPTION EVENT - DEC 10-11.
The Maui Humane Society will bring adoptable dogs and kittens to meet hotel guests and the public. In addition, the mixologist will create a special Cocktail of the Month in honor of MHS, with partial proceeds from the sale of the drinks to benefit MHS. 11am-2pm. Andaz Hotel (Wailea); Mauihumanesociety.com SHOP THE STREET - DEC 11. Showcasing Maui’s small businesses at 4 pop-up locations: Rooted In Wailuku, Wailuku Food Trucks, Maluhia Collective, and Friends and Faire. 10am-2pm. Wailuku Town. SINGING FOR WORLD PEACE - DEC 11. Come and enjoy an afternoon of singing songs like: Love Can Build A Bridge, Heal The World, Peace Train, Imagine, and many more! Light refreshments. Limited to 15. Text reserve your spot. 12pm. Baha’i Center (Makawao); 808-871-0866.
KĪHEI’S 4TH FRIDAY TOWN PARTY - DEC
23. Come to the South Shore of Maui for a town party, with live entertainment, fun activities for keiki and teens, plus local eats and retail shops. 6-9pm. Azeka Shopping Center Mauka (Kīhei); Kiheifridays.com TOMMY BAHAMA MOVIE NIGHT - Bring your family, friends and your beach chairs and enjoy complimentary movies. Go online for movie schedule. Mondays-Fridays, 6:30-9pm. Whalers Village (Kaʻanapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.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 (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com
A LOOK AT MISSIONARY LIFE IN A
HAWAIIAN VILLAGE - A recognizable landmark in the heart of historic Lāhainā. Built between 1834-35 in what was then referred to as the “missionary compound.” Tours begin every half hour. Self-guided: WednesdaysSaturdays, 10am-4pm; Candle Lit: Fridays, 5-8pm. Baldwin Home Museum (Lāhainā); 808-661-3262; Lahainarestoration.org MAUI GHOST WALK - Soak up the haunted history. Discover colorful characters, haunted beaches, fairies, Hawaiian kings, and more! Daily, 5:30pm. Kamehameha Iki Park (Lāhainā); Americanghostwalks.com/hawaii
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
MAUI MAUKA CONSERVATION
AWARENESS TRAINING - DEC 1. Suzanne Conlon, Biological Technician at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, will discuss Keāliaʻs unique wetland birds, public access to visit the refuge, and ongoing restoration efforts. 123pm. Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge (Kīhei); Mauimauka.org
SUMMER IN DECEMBER HAWAII CE
PROGRAM - DEC 9-11. This year’s Univ. of Western States Chiropractic program brings you 20 hours of continuing education over four diverse courses in a hybrid format with five hours of asynchronous online learning before you travel, on your own schedule. Drs. Moreau and Harger return with a grand rounds learning format that provides interactive sessions with presenters and colleagues. 10am-7pm. Wailea Beach Resort, Uws.edu/continuing-education/hawaii HULA LESSONS - Learn hula and the importance of preserving Hawaiian culture, language, history and stories through this sacred dance. Mondays 11am-12pm. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com
HANDS-ON HONEY BEE WORKSHOP -
Learn about the life cycle of the beehive and the important role that honey bees play in agriculture. Fridays-Sundays, 10am. Maui Bees (Kula); 808-359-8012; Mauibees.com ʻUKULELE LESSONS - During a lesson with Uncle Ron, you can easily learn the basics of the ʻukulele: chords, finger placement, and a few simple tunes. Fridays, 10:30-11:30am. Whalers Village (Kā‘anapali); 808-661-4567; Whalersvillage.com ʻUKULELE LESSONS - Strum, sing and play. Fridays, 3-4pm. The Shops at Wailea (Wailea); 808-891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com PAPA HULA - Discover the art of Hawaiian hula. Lessons include an overview of the music and instruments, the costume, and meaning of dance movements. Fridays, 4-5pm. The Shops at Wailea (Wailea); 808891-6770; Theshopsatwailea.com
KEIKI KINE
TINKER TUESDAYS! - DEC 6. In this fun after school program, keiki can use their creativity and imagination! Materials, toys and tools will be available to learn, create, explore, collaborate, and share. 2:30-3:30pm. Lāhainā Public Library, Librarieshawaii.org/events KEIKI CLUB - DEC 17. Learn about the vast sea life of Hawaiʻi with one of Maui Ocean Center’s marine naturalists. Enter to win giveaways and enjoy family friendly festivities! 10-11am. Queen Kaʻahumanu Center (Kahului); 808-877-3369; Queenkaahumanucenter.com
ULTIMATE TODDLER TRAMPOLINE TIME
- Bring your keiki to burn off that energy while having tons of fun. Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-12pm. Ultimate Air Trampoline Park (Wailuku); 808-214-JUMP; Ultimateairmaui.com KEIKI NATURE DAY CAMP - Come join accredited educators and experienced camp counselors in a day of gardening, arts & crafts, outdoor games, fire-building, nature skills and more. Select Saturdays, 9am-3pm. Laulima Garden ʻOhana (Haʻikū); Laulimagardenohana.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS
BODY IN BALANCE CLASSES - Barre Sculpting & Toning, Aerial Yoga Hammock, Functional Barre, Functional Flexibility and more. Contact for schedule. Body in Balance at Emerald Plaza (Lāhainā); 808-661-1116; Bodybalancemaui.com
SUNDAY SUNSET RESTORATIVE YOGA
& SOUND BOWLS - Slow gentle movement designed to restore the body and calm the nervous system. Receive healing powers of the sound bowls, reconnecting body and mind to its harmonic vibration. Sundays, 5pm. Wailea Healing Center (Wailea); Eventbrite.com OUTDOOR YOGA - Breathe ocean air as you practice gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques. Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8-9:15am. Waipuilani Park (Kīhei); 808-214-2766; Easyyogamaui.com MIND BODY CYCLE - This is a full-body cycling class to get physical in a sociallyengaging and exciting atmosphere! Mondays & Tuesdays, 5:30pm; Fridays, 8:30am. Enjoy the Ride Maui at Emerald Plaza (Lāhainā); 808-667-7772; Enjoytheridemaui.com
YOGA FOR CANCER WARRIORS AND
SURVIVORS - Designed to strengthen and lengthen while connecting mind, body, and breath. For participants of all abilities and all stages of treatment. Mondays, 6-7pm. Imua Physical Therapy (Kīhei); 808-879-0077; ImuaPT.com
EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT CLASS -
Anyone afflicted with Parkinson’s, as well as caregivers are welcome to attend. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11am. Risa Pascal (Kahului); 808-281-1224; risa.pascal@gmail.com SACRED PLANT MEDICINE YOGA - Join Bre Wolfe and experience plant medicine. Tuesdays, 4pm. Wailea Healing Center (Wailea); Waileahealingcenter.com THE MANIFESTATION WORKOUT - Learn fundamentals of yogic principles, designed to synergize your body’s energy with your creative intentions. Access to virtual classes is available as well. Wednesdays, 9:3010:30am. Wailea Healing Center (Wailea); Joiefullee.com BELLY DANCING - Get fit and feel fantastic with Jade Rose while waking up the dancer within. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Wailea Healing Center (Wailea); 808-205-2005; Waileahealingcenter.com SELF CARE SUPPORT GROUP - Join Sandra Diaz, LCSW, on a self-care journey. Each group will include rejuvenating mindfulness practices Thursdays, 5-6pm. Mindful Living Group (Kīhei); 808-206-9371; Mindfullivinggroup.org SPIN REVOLUTION - High intensity class followed by a military boot camp-inspired segment! Bring a yoga mat. Fridays, 5:30pm. Enjoy the Ride Maui at Emerald Plaza (Lāhainā); 808-667-7772; Enjoytheridemaui.com
LOCAL SPORTS
MAUI PADDLE & CANOE CLUBS - Paddling enthusiasts can join clubs across the island to share their love of rowing and the water. A dozen clubs for various skill and experience levels can be found on the North Shore and East, West, and South sides. A list of clubs with contact information can be found at: Mauipaddle.com PICKLEBALL - Games are played at the following locations: Wailuku’s War Memorial Complex (upper tennis courts), Fridays-Sundays, 7:45-11am; Tuesday & Thursdays, 4:30-8:30pm; and a novice/ beginner only session on Wednesdays, 7:45-10:30am. Lāhainā Civic Center, daily, 7-11am & 4-9:30pm. The Napili Park courts are available daily, 7am-7pm (no set pickleball times). Waipuilani Park in Kīhei, daily, 8am-noon & 4-7pm. Kula Community Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8am-noon. Eddie Tam Gym in Makawao, Wednesdays, 9-11:30am. Everyone from beginners to experienced players are welcome.