Maui, HI
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Maui Marathon and Half Marathon
When: 09/14/2008
Maui Marathon and Half Marathon in Kaanapali
For Information: 1-808-871-6441 www.mauimarathon.com
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Taste of Lahaina & Best of Island Music Festival
When: From 09/19/2008 to 09/20/2008
Maui's largest culinary event showcases popular restaurants in Maui County offering "tastes" of signature dishes. Highlights include a beer and wine garden with preferred seating and specialty drinks, and kids" fun game and ride area. Best of Island Music festival features continuous live entertainment on stage with Hawaii's current and legendary musicians. Benefits Maui youth groups. Paid admission for adults; kids 12 and under get in free. Lahaina Recreation Park II behind the soccer field. Hours: 5 to 10 pm.
For Information: 1-888-310-1117 www.visitlahaina.com
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Halloween in Lahaina
When: 10/31/2008
The Legend of Halloween, celebrated since 1990, is more than just a night on the town in costume! Over 20,000 revelers come to Front Street on Halloween night, which is closed to vehicle traffic from 3:30 to 11:30pm. Annual children's costume parade down Front Street at 4:30 kicks-off the evening. Other features include Halloween-themed crafts and activities, and food & beverage booths under the Banyan Tree which raise funds for nonprofits. Live music is performed on two stages while revelers dance in the street. LahainaTown presents the Maui Tacos Halloween Costume Contest in Banyan Tree Park, beginning at 7pm. Restaurants and shopping centers offer costume contests throughout the evening. Free admission.
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Maui Invitational NCAA Basketball in Lahaina
When: From 11/24/2008 to 11/26/2008
Celebrating the 25th Annual EA SPORTS Maui Invitational!
For Information: www.mauiinvitational.com
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Holiday Lighting of the Banyan Tree
When: From 12/06/2008 to 12/07/2008
At 6:30 pm on Saturday, Lahaina's historic Banyan Tree is lit up with thousands of Christmas lights for the entire holiday season. Santa Claus makes an appearance, island-style, and community choirs sing Christmas carols. See the World Culture Exchange Hula performances on stage. Kids are invited to play in real snow at the "snow zone" and families can take photos with a Hawaiian snowman. Enjoy a holiday arts and crafts fair along with Hawaiian musical entertainment. Tenants of the Old Lahaina Courthouse host children's holiday art activities and cookie decorating workshops. Saturday hours: 11am to 7pm. Sunday hours: 9am to 5pm with craft fair and music only. Free admission.
