Maui Travel Blog 5 Things To Do This Week On Maui

Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024 – Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024

Maui is open and there a fun activities and events to experience! Below are some special activities and events on Maui you may enjoy.

Maui Ku’ia Estate, Guided Cacao Farm Tour – Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

Explore Maui’s Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Cacao Farm! The journey begins at the Ku’ia Estates Chocolate Factory in Lahaina, the largest chocolate factory in Hawaii. You’ll be driven to the private cacao estate, nestled in the foothills of the West Maui mountains. Featuring over 20 acres of cacao trees, your guides will lead you from “farm to bar.” This interactive and educational tour introduces you to the cacao trees and the hands-on fruit harvesting techniques, finishing with an exclusive 9-piece tasting of award-winning chocolate.

More information and booking can be found here.

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Spa Montage Kapalua Bay, Sound Bath – Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

Envelope yourself in a divinely inspired chorus of healing vibrational sound at the beautiful Spa Montage! Make a day of it by indulging in the Spa/Spa Services beforehand to prepare yourself for the session. The evening will begin with a guided meditation. Sacred metal Tibetan singing bowls, created by Nepalese artisans and infused with blessings by Himalayan Monks, crystal quartz singing bowls, chimes, gongs and more will be used to sweep you away on a transcendent sound journey. During the instrumental sound bath, participants dress comfortably to lay on a yoga mat. Mats are supplied in addition to a limited number of blankets and bolsters. Optional: Bring a pillow, blanket and eye mask for optimum comfort. Ages 12 and up only, please.

More information and registration can be found here.

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Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Native Pollinator Garden Volunteer – Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

Volunteer on Friday, August 2nd from 9-11AM at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge! Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge provides foraging and nesting opportunities for various endangered and endemic bird species. Also located within the Refuge is a Native Pollinator Garden. Visitors are invited to learn about native Hawaiian pollinators and their host plants. We are seeking volunteers to assist in enhancing the visitor experience of the garden. Visitors will be responsible for trimming back plants, removing debris, basic trail maintenance, and more. Knowledge of basic gardening and interest in being outdoors is required. Volunteers will be provided gloves and hand tools.

More information and sign-up can be found here.

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Wailuku First Friday, Festival of Aloha – Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

September’s Wailuku First Friday kick’s-off the two month Hawaiian Showcase “Festivals of Aloha” with entertainment at the Market St. Stage featuring Maui Music Mission, Teohinui and the release party of Hamma House Band for the single “Like Mehk.”

More information can be found here.

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Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Lā ʻUlu – Breadfruit Day – Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

Lā ʻUlu (Breadfruit Day) brings the community together to celebrate all things ʻulu at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens! Learn from experts about ʻulu growing, propagation, varieties, harvest, postharvest handling, using fruits at different stages, and ideas for recipes and cooking. Trees of several different varieties will be for sale.

Culinary offerings from local chefs will be small and $9 or less, plus recipe-ready frozen ʻulu, ʻulu flour, and other products for sale. Free hands-on cultural activities for keiki and makua: learn to make lei with malo ʻulu (leaf bracts), try your hand at ʻulu maika, make poi ʻulu, or watch ʻulu kapa being made.

Free parking at War Memorial Stadium. For more information, visit mnbg.org or call 808-249-2798.