Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival, May 10

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is proud to partner with Maui Matsuri to host the 23rd Annual Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Court.

Themed “Kodomo No Tame Ni” (For the Sake of the Children), this event celebrates the cultural legacy of Maui’s Japanese community through multi-generational learning, cultural traditions, and joyful family experiences. The Maui Matsuri began in 1999 on Market Street in Wailuku and remains the only Japanese festival on Maui, made possible entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers.

The Maui Matsuri Children’s Festival invites families to enjoy a free day of multicultural entertainment, including a Chinese Lion Dance and a Cultural Parade, as well as keiki crafts, STEM demonstrations, and hands-on activities for the entire ʻohana. Participating groups include Zenshin Daiko, Baldwin High School’s Bayanihan Folk Dance, Kalama Intermediate School and ʻĪao Intermediate School STEMworks, Kosrae Maui Group, Maui Music Mission and more.

“We’re very excited to host the Children’s Festival once again this year,” said Kauwela Shultz, General Manager of Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. “This event is one of our favorites because it brings families together in a space where culture, tradition, and education are celebrated.”

The celebration continues with the Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College on Saturday, May 24. For more information, visit mauimatsuri.com