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Breakdancers and hip-hop fans will gather in Wailuku Town on Friday, Aug. 7, for the 12th edition of Uptown Getdown, a 1-on-1 breakdancing competition held as part of Wailuku First Friday, according to event organizers. The competition will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Market Street, with check-in for competitors beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]

Four Maui Nui organizations are among 30 statewide recipients of nearly $900,000 in cultural funding awarded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through its Kūkulu Ola program, the agency announced Thursday. The grants, which run through the end of the year, support community organizations that perpetuate Hawaiian cultural practices, offer educational programming, preserve cultural sites and […]

Twelve Maui-based organizations have been selected to take part in the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives, two cohort programs aimed at building community-centered visitor experiences and stewardship efforts, the agency announced. The selected groups will join one of two tracks. The Community Stewardship program is designed for Maui nonprofits that care for a […]

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is providing $1 million to support 10 major festivals and sports events statewide through the end of the year as part of its Signature Events program. The events align with Hawai‘i’s brand, enrich Hawai‘i’s communities, create opportunities for resident-visitor interaction and attract attendees from beyond Hawai‘i.

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation invites the community to experience E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula), the free 360-degree immersive film experience presented at Maui Ocean Center’s The Sphere. The next screening will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

The annual Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hō‘olaule‘a returned to Central Maui on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in a vibrant commemoration honoring aliʻi, Hawaiian culture, and community. The parade traveled along Kaʻahumanu Avenue from Mahalani Street to Kahului Beach Road, where crowds of spectators gathered to cheer on participants and celebrate the rich traditions […]

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is now accepting applications to its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives, a set of cohort-based programs that support small businesses and nonprofits in hosting visitors while protecting cultural and natural resources and strengthening community benefits.

The 24th annual Maui Matsuri named NAPA – United Auto Parts and Restaurant Matsu as this year’s Business Award recipients for their commitment to the community, which has been a reflection of core values passed down through generations.

Kick-off summer at Wailuku First Friday on Market Street on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. This free, family-friendly community event will feature Maui-made shopping, food, and live local entertainment in the heart of historic Wailuku Town.

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has launched its search for the leader who will guide the state’s tourism industry into a new era. The organization is now seeking applications for the position of president and chief executive officer of HTA. The application deadline is Friday, June 26, 2026.

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset welcomes Alexanda Witkin, PhD as its guest speaker on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for a presentation entitled: “Aloha in Action:  Supporting Visitors and Preventing Crises in Maui Nui.”

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is now accepting applications to its 2026 Community Tourism Collaboratives, a set of cohort-based programs that support small businesses and nonprofits in hosting visitors while protecting cultural and natural resources and strengthening community benefits

March visitor statistics released Thursday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism showed statewide visitor arrivals declined 1.7% in March 2026 compared to March 2025, while visitor spending declined 1.6% to $1.96 billion.

The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will host the 24th annual Maui Matsuri across two events this month at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, beginning with a Children’s Festival on Saturday, followed by the Japanese Festival on May 23.

At the Kewalo site, the restoration project builds on previous efforts by DAR and partners from Kuleana Coral Restoration to save live corals after an anchor-damage event in 2024. The project also provides a new educational experience for recreational divers and operators. 

Runners and walkers from across the US and beyond took off at sunrise from staggered start lines in the Maui Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K races in Kāʻanapali on Sunday. Participants traveled the scenic out-and-back course, passing energetic aid stations before finishing among cheering spectators.

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center invites the community to celebrate Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole at the Prince Kūhiō Maui Hoʻolauleʻa on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Hui No‘eau’s Solo Artist Exhibition 2026: Jane Mount & Michelle Schwengel-Regala is on view now through May 15, 2026. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

The Seattle Seahawks will host two free girls’ flag football clinics for high school athletes on Hawai‘i Island, in partnership with the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association and the Hawai‘i State Department of Education.

Hawai‘i public high school seniors graduating in 2026 with an interest in tourism management can apply for the Hawai‘i Tourism Ho‘oilina Scholarship, a four-year scholarship providing $12,000 a year toward a Bachelor of Science in travel industry management at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business.