Visiting Maui and want to learn more about Hawaiian culture? There are many ways you can experience that through shows and activities which are free or low cost. The Hula and Polynesian shows listed here, which are shorter than a luau, and don't provide dinner, offer an alternative to the traditional luau. Here are just some ideas ...
HULA/POLYNESIAN SHOWS
SOUTH MAUI Shops at Wailea Location: 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive Experience: Hawaiian Hula & Polynesian dance Day/Time: Tues & Thur 5:30-630pm Cost: Free
WEST MAUI
Whaler's Village Location: 2435 Ka'anapali Parkway Experience: Papa Hula (Hula Class)
Day/Time: Saturday 11am-12pm
Cost: Free
Lahaina Cannery Mall Location: 1221 Hanoapiilanni Hwy Experience: Hula Show and Classes Day/Time: Hula Show Sun. 1-2pm. Lessons Thursday 2:30-3:30pm Cost: Free https://lahainacannerymall.com/events/
Napili Kai Foundation Location: 5900 Lower Hanoapiilanni Experience: Polynesian Dance & Keiki Hula Show Day/Time: Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Cost: $10/adults, $5/children 6-12, Free for children 6 and under
CENTRAL MAUI
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center Location: 275 West Ka'ahumanu Ave Experience: Polynesian Hula Show
Day/Time: 4th Sunday 1:30-2:30pm
Cost: Free
EVENTS/LESSONS/SHOWS
SOUTH MAUI Shops at Wailea Lei Po'o Making Weaving - Monday 2:30-3:30pm, Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm Ukulele Lessons - Monday 5:30-6:30 Friday 3:00-4:00pm Coconut Husking Demonstration - Tues 2:30-3:30pm Island Wood Carving Demonstration - Tues 4-7pm Polynesian Show - Tues 5:30-6:30pm
Coconut Frond Weaving - Thursday 4:30-5:30pm (first come first served)
Polynesian Show - Thur 5:30-6:30pm Cost: Free
South Maui Gardens
Location: 35 Auhana Road, Kihei
Artisan Market - Thurs 9am-1pm - FREE Movie Night - Monthly 6:30pm - FREE Yoga - Friday 8:30-9:30am Suggested donation $20 Live Music - Mon - Sat - FREE Hula Show - Wed, Fri, Sun 5-7pm $100 https://www.southmauigardens.com
WEST MAUI
Whaler's Village
Movie Night - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 30 minutes after sunset (check schedule) - FREE Coconut Frond Weaving - Friday - 12:00-1:00pm - FREE
Papa Hula (Hula Class) - Saturday - 11:00am-12:00pm - FREE
Wildlife Wednesday at the Discovery Çenter - Wednesday - 10:00am-12:00pm
Ukulele Basics - Friday - 10:30-11:30am - FREE
MUSEUMS/VISITOR CENTERS
Maui Ocean Center
Location: 192 Ma'alaea Road Experience: Ocean Center
Day/Time: Daily - 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Check website https://mauioceancenter.com
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Location: 726 South Kihei Road Experience: Learn about the marine environment and humpback whales
Day/Time: Mon-Fri - 9:30am-2:30pm
Bailey House (Museum)
Location: 2375A Main St, Wailuku Experience: Exhibition and artifact collection of Maui's history. Library, and shop.
Day/Time: Mon-Fri - 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $10 for Adults, $4 ages 5-18 Free ages 1-4, $8 Seniors, $5 Students
Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum
Location: 3957 Hansen Road
Experience: Presenting the history and heritage of the sugar industry.
Day/Time: Mon-Thur 10am-2pm (last admission 1:00pm)
Cost: $10 for Adults, $3 children Free 5 and under $7 Senior/Military Free for Kama'āina
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