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Your Maui Events Guide: July 17–23

Planning your week on Maui or just looking for something new to experience? Here’s a curated lineup of events and activities happening across the island, from community celebrations and live music to unique local experiences.

Friday, July 17
The weekend kicks off with Lahaina Homecoming, a meaningful three-day gathering centered on connection, culture, and community. Running through July 19, the event brings together storytelling, cultural programming, and local engagement. As part of the weekend, the Office of Economic Development is also hosting a career fair at Lahaina Cannery Mall from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Music lovers can head to Kapalua for the Maui Songwriters Festival Summer Series at The Ritz-Carlton. This evening showcase features country artist FILMORE alongside Akoni Palomino from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

If you’re looking for something more laid-back, enjoy a free outdoor movie night in Makawao at the Mayor Eddie Tam Memorial Complex starting at 7:00 p.m., part of National Recreation Month.

Over in Wailea, Henry Kapono will be performing a complimentary live set at The Shops at Wailea from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., offering a great sunset soundtrack.

Earlier in the day, explore Maui’s local agriculture scene at one of the Friday farmers markets. Popular options include Napili Market in the morning and Hāna Market in the afternoon.

Saturday, July 18
Lahaina continues its weekend of community-focused events with Lahaina 3rd Saturdays, a gathering designed to support healing and resilience while highlighting local businesses, artists, and cultural practitioners.

For something more playful, try Maui Goat Yoga in Kula at 9:30 a.m., where a lighthearted outdoor class is paired with the company of miniature goats.

As the day winds down, Wailuku’s nightlife picks up with a throwback and R&B party at da Playground Maui starting at 9:00 p.m., offering a lively dance scene.

Sunday, July 19
Cap off the weekend with live island reggae as Rebel Souljahz take the stage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. The show begins at 2:00 p.m. and is a great option for an afternoon of music.

Monday, July 20
Head over to Lanā‘i for a family-friendly activity at the Lanā‘i Park Complex. From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., participants can build and decorate birdhouses as part of a parks and recreation initiative.

Tuesday, July 21
Experience Hawaiian culture in a unique format with Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience at the Maui Ocean Center. This immersive show combines traditional music with a 360-degree visual presentation inside the Sphere Theater, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22
Midweek brings consistent favorites, including Wailea Wednesdays at The Shops at Wailea. Enjoy live performances from local musicians like Kason Gomes from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Later in the evening, the Napili Kai Beach Resort hosts its weekly slack key guitar concert at 7:30 p.m., offering an intimate and authentic Hawaiian music experience.

Thursday, July 23
For a more self-guided day, take advantage of Maui’s natural beauty. Consider hiking the Pipiwai Trail, exploring the iconic Road to Hāna, or visiting one of the island’s many farm tours, which are especially popular during the summer season.

Park Maui

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Park Maui’s new parking program at Kamaole Beach Parks I and III in Kihei will launch July 15 and is designed to prioritize Hawaii residents, according to The Maui News. The paved lots will remain free seven days a week for residents with a Hawaii driver’s license, while nonresidents will pay $10 per day, $50 per week, or $150 per month. The system uses license plate–based technology for ticketless parking, and on weekends and county holidays, parking in the paved lots before 10 a.m. will be reserved for residents, though the beach parks stay open to everyone. Kamaole II and the dirt lot across from Kamaole I are excluded from the initial rollout due to ongoing road repairs, with the dirt lot remaining free for beachgoers and nearby businesses until it’s later added to Park Maui, as reported by The Maui News.

Wettest June

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Maui just experienced its second wettest June in 107 years, with an average of 9.3 inches of rainfall—about 5.9 inches above normal—according to reporting by The Maui News and the Hawaii Monthly Climate Summary. The article notes that 83% of Maui’s land area saw at least abnormally wet conditions, and 16% experienced extreme wetness or worse, with portions of Maui and Kahoolawe receiving nearly double their usual June rainfall. Puu Kukui in the West Maui Mountains recorded the county’s highest monthly total at 36.55 inches and the highest daily total of 6.31 inches on June 2, marking its wettest June since 2005. Statewide, June was the third wettest in 107 years, while Oahu and Kauai saw much more typical rainfall, underscoring just how exceptional Maui’s summer rains were, as highlighted by The Maui News.

Events This Week

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Theater & Performing Arts
Maui OnStage presents William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged) from July 10–26 at the Historic Iao Theater in Wailuku—a fast-paced, 90-minute comedy.
On July 13, Maui OnStage also hosts The Sunshine Boys, Neil Simon’s classic comedy, for a one-night performance.

Outdoor Markets & Food Trucks
South Maui Gardens in Kihei offers daily food trucks, local vendors, and a relaxed outdoor setting throughout the week.
On July 16, their Artisan Market Day features handmade goods from local artists and small businesses.

Live Music & Entertainment
Likkle Jordee headlines a reggae and dancehall night with DJ BoomSHOT on July 10 at da Playground Maui in Wailuku.
Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience takes place July 14 at the Maui Ocean Center, featuring an immersive blend of live Hawaiian music and visual storytelling.
On July 11, Pizza Madness in Kihei hosts Second Saturday Trivia, a casual, family-friendly game night.

Sports & Outdoor Events
The Manduke Baldwin Memorial Cup returns July 12 at the Maui Polo Club in Makawao, featuring a cowboy polo match followed by high-goal arena play.

4th Of July Around Maui

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Fourth of July 2026 on Maui: Key Events and Experiences

Maui’s Fourth of July in 2026 offers a mix of fireworks, rodeo action, coastal cruises, and resort festivals spread across Wailea, Maʻalaea, Kaʻanapali, and Upcountry Makawao. With America250 adding extra significance to this year’s holiday, visitors and residents have several ways to build a full-day celebration.

Wailea Fireworks and Evening in South Maui

Wailea hosts Maui’s primary confirmed public fireworks display for 2026, launched from offshore barges along the South Maui coastline on Saturday, July 4. The show is scheduled for 9:00 PM and runs about 10 minutes, visible from Wailea Beach, the coastal path, and oceanfront restaurants and resorts.

Mulligans on the Blue in Wailea features a holiday “Space Rock” concert from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, giving guests live music and a built-in vantage point for the 9:00 PM fireworks that follow. Grand Wailea layers in family-friendly programming around the holiday, including lawn and pool games, outdoor movies, and luʻau-style experiences, with the Wailea Community Association fireworks visible just steps from the resort.

Maʻalaea Harbor Fireworks Cruises

Maʻalaea Harbor is the main launch point for sunset and fireworks cruises that position guests offshore to watch the Wailea display from the water. Pacific Whale Foundation runs multiple dedicated Fourth of July sails, with catamarans departing around 6:00–6:30 PM for roughly 2.5-hour cruises that cover sunset and the 9:00 PM fireworks window.

Sail Trilogy offers a fireworks cruise departing closer to 7:30 PM, catering to guests who prefer a slightly later boarding while still timing the trip for sunset and the show. Aliʻi Nui adds premium options, including a cocktail cruise and an adults-only dinner cruise with elevated food, bar service, and limited capacity, aimed at guests looking for an upscale holiday experience on the water.

Makawao Stampede Rodeo in Upcountry Maui

Upcountry Maui celebrates the holiday weekend with the Makawao Stampede Rodeo at the Oskie Rice Event Center, one of the island’s longest-running paniolo gatherings. The Bull Bash on Friday, July 3 opens gates at 3:00 PM, with a pre-show concert at 5:00 PM and bull riding starting at 7:00 PM.

Saturday, July 4 is framed as the first Saturday night performance, with doors open from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and pre-rodeo entertainment from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM before main arena events kick off at 7:00 PM. Sunday, July 5 hosts the Championship Rodeo, beginning at 11:00 AM with food booths, craft vendors, and pre-rodeo music before the competition continues into the afternoon.

Westin Maui America250 Celebration and Drone Show

On West Maui, the Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Kaʻanapali marks the Fourth of July and America250 with an expanded celebration running July 1–6, 2026, centered on the Hōkūpaʻa Lawn. The July 4 schedule includes morning keiki activities such as face painting and airbrush tattoos, followed by an oceanfront lawn barbecue and DJ entertainment.

In the afternoon, the resort hosts its signature “Flowerworks” helicopter orchid drop over the pool deck, where thousands of orchids are released for guests to catch and weave into lei. The evening program features live music from the Adrian Trevino Band and a fire knife dancing showcase, leading into a synchronized drone light show over Kaʻanapali Beach around 8:30 PM as an eco-conscious alternative to traditional fireworks.