Happy weekend, Maui! In today’s happening-today edition: Makahiki grant funding, the Kamehameha commemorative parade, and a wild estate with waterfalls + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Funding for cultural projects: Applications are open for Maui County’s 2027 Makahiki Grant Program, offering $850,000 for community-led projects celebrating Makahiki values. Applicants include organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, and businesses -- see how to apply.
Golf for a good cause: Credit Unions of Maui will host 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on July 25 at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course, benefiting Maui Junior Golf Association. Teams and sponsors can register now -- learn more about registration.
Maui transportation plans shift: Maui residents can comment on 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program revision, reviving the Lahaina Bypass at $200 million and adding a Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, with feedback due June 24 -- see what’s being proposed.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Camp-ready wheels, Maui: When you want a no-fuss overnight upcountry this week or a spur-of-the-moment Hana mission, Epic Maui Camping outfits Nissan Xterra SUV campers with the gear you actually need, from mini to complete kits. Friendly, local owners share legit campsite tips so you can do it right, not roadside.
Weeknight lifesaver: When you need legit plate-lunch vibes without the nap, Tin Roof Maui hits with mochiko chicken, pork belly bowls, and dry mein that actually tastes like home. Chef Sheldon Simeon keeps it simple, local, and really ono... the kind of takeout that rescues weeknights and work lunches alike.
Oceanfront muni fix: Skip the resort scene and sneak in a round at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course, where a few makai holes flirt with the shoreline, leagues keep it lively, and you can cap it with a plate at the on-site restaurant or a quick grab from the pro shop.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎺 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade & Ho‘olaule‘a @ Queen Ka'ahumanu Center (Kahului) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Ka‘ahumanu Avenue trades traffic for pā‘ū riders, then it is ho‘olaule‘a time at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. It is more commemoration than spectacle, honoring Kamehameha I and his lineage, so expect lei, respect, and plenty of small talk, not confetti.
🎨 Father’s Day Paint Party @ Maui Tropical Plantation (Wailuku) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – If you've been waiting for a Father's Day plan that is not golf or grilling, Whale Party at Maui Tropical Plantation is it. Island Art Party guides the whole crew through a Maui-inspired whale and ocean scene, quality time, no Allen wrench required.
🎤 Jamie Lawrence @ deVine Wine Lounge (Kihei) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Jamie Lawrence is back onstage, the hometown favorite who can hush a loud room and still make you laugh between songs. Expect familiar favorites, a couple new gems, and that sweet spot of good music, good company, and zero need to shout over your drink.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration @ Barnes & Noble - Maui Marketplace (Kahului) | Saturday (6/20) – Summer’s here, so let the kids flex those library cards at a party that makes bedtime easier. The first Summer Reading Celebration brings crafts, bookish fun, and enough wholesome chaos to tire them out, while you sip coffee and feel smugly virtuous.
🍽 Father’s Day 2026 @ Mala Ocean Tavern (Lahaina) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Give Dad what he really wants this Father’s Day, oceanfront grub he does not have to grill. Māla Ocean Tavern rolls out brunch, lunch, dinner, Father’s Day specials, and handcrafted cocktails in Lahaina, with Maui favorites, warm hospitality, and smugly perfect sunset views.
🐎 Maui Mountain & Ocean on Horseback @ Kahoma Village Loop (Lahaina) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Skip the beach parking circus and saddle up for a private ride through Lahaina’s lush valleys and ironwood forests, climbing to ridgelines with knockout views of Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i. It’s quiet, scenic, and blissfully car-free. Not your childhood pony loop, your back will forgive you.
🎥 Best of Wailuku Film Festival @ One Cameron Way (Kahului) | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Whether you camped out at every panel or just want the good stuff, the Best of Wailuku Film Festival caps things with audience-choice Hawaiʻi and watersports shorts and features in historic Wailuku. Bold regional voices, cross-cultural stories, and filmmakers you can actually talk story with. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Maui report Weather forecastToday — High: 67°F — Low: 51°F — Precip: 16%
Isolated rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Isolated rain showers before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 67°F — Low: 50°F — Precip: 7%
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Later: Isolated rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildBehind the gates of 3264 Keha Drive, this Maui Meadows estate spans nearly three-quarters of an acre with waterfalls, a koi pond, and sweeping 180-degree views over Wailea, Kaho’olawe, and Lana’i. The multi-structure layout includes a main home, guest suites, and a rental, while the pool, sauna, steam room, outdoor bar, and smart solar setup keep island living effortlessly luxe.
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