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2025 Events and Festivities
As winter transitions toward spring, there will be lots to celebrate on the island of Maui. Live music, dance, fresh local food, and even a unique fundraiser, 5K - all are available for those visiting in March.
Here are our picks for the best events and festivals in Maui in March 2025.
Polynesian Show at the Shops at Wailea
This biweekly event offers an exciting glimpse into Polynesian culture. Admission is free, and the show takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
The Polynesian Show features mesmerizing hula performances and other traditional Polynesian dances, and all brought to life with vibrant live music.
The Shops at Wailea are more than just a shopping destination—they’re a hub for unique cultural experiences. From coconut husking demonstrations to ukulele lessons, there’s always something happening. Check their event calendar (linked below) for the latest details and updates!
March is one of the final months to catch peak whale watching on Maui. The warm, shallow waters between Maui and Lanaʻi continue to host hundreds of humpback whales. Shore-based viewing remains excellent from spots like McGregor Point, and boat tours offer unforgettable close encounters before the whales begin their migration back to Alaska.
When: Through March 2026
Where: Auʻau Channel, West Maui, South Maui
More Info: Pacific Whale Foundation
Maui Open Studios continues from February into early March, with additional weekends of self-guided artist studio tours. Visit artists in their creative spaces across the island and discover original works of art, from paintings and sculptures to handcrafted jewelry.
When: Through March 1, 2026
Where: Various Studios on Maui
More Info: Maui Open Studios
March 2026 on Maui offers the tail end of whale season, the continuation of the art scene with Open Studios, and beloved cultural celebrations like the East Maui Taro Festival. It’s a beautiful time to visit the Valley Isle as the island transitions into spring.
Music, exercise, education, culture, and more - all of it can be found this coming March on the island of Maui. We hope you found this introductory guide to be helpful. Mahalo, and best wishes for your upcoming visit!
Trades are breezy right now with scattered showers on the windward side and mountains; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Tomorrow stays breezy with the same pattern.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is still uncertain. If it comes closer, expect heavier rain over a longer stretch; if it stays farther out, impacts will be shorter and lighter. Winds will increase late this week, with potential gusts over 70 miles per hour on the highest summits.
Plan your leeward beach time and snorkeling for today through Tuesday. Save summit drives and offshore water sports for after Saturday, and check updates daily as this develops.
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Trade winds are pushing across Maui right now and staying breezy through tomorrow. Windward slopes and peaks will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. Rough seas mean a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain. Late this week, winds will increase across Maui, with summit gusts potentially exceeding 70 mph on Haleakala. The Big Island—especially Hilo and Puna—faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding if the storm tracks close.
Leeward beaches and snorkeling work best today through Tuesday. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are kicking today with moderate wind and rough seas. Windward slopes will see scattered showers; the leeward side stays mostly dry. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The track remains uncertain, but the Big Island faces the highest risk of heavy rain and flooding, especially in the Hilo and Puna areas. Summit winds could exceed 70 mph late in the week. Check forecasts daily as the situation develops.
Leeward snorkeling and beach time work well through Tuesday. Save summit drives and windward hikes for today or tomorrow, and avoid offshore water sports and high elevations Thursday through Saturday.
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Trades are steady now with scattered showers on the windward side and ridges; the leeward coast stays mostly dry. Through Tuesday it stays breezy with rough seas around Maui and the Big Island, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday evening.
A tropical disturbance southeast of the islands is likely to become a tropical storm by mid-week and approach the state Thursday through Saturday. The exact track is uncertain. Winds will increase across the eastern islands late this week, with potential for summit gusts over 70 mph on Maui and the Big Island if the storm intensifies.
Get your beach and snorkel time in today and tomorrow on the leeward coast. Avoid summit hikes and offshore water sports Thursday through Saturday as conditions deteriorate. The track could shift significantly—check updates daily.
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