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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!
Breezy trade winds are in place with windward and inland showers expected tonight and early morning through Monday. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday evening—avoid them if rough water concerns you. East-facing shores will see building swell Sunday as Tropical Storm Fausto approaches. Tuesday and Wednesday the storm moves in with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas on the windward side. Forecasters are still narrowing down the exact track, so check updates this weekend. By Thursday normal trades return.
Leeward beaches work through Monday if you stay clear of the high surf. Plan indoor activities or protected bays for Tuesday and Wednesday when the storm passes through.
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Trade winds are bringing showers to the windward side and inland areas, mostly at night and early morning through Monday. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday—avoid them if you're not comfortable in rough water.
Tropical Storm Fausto arrives Tuesday and brings heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf on east-facing shores through Wednesday. The storm is moving fast, so rain won't linger in one spot for days. Forecasters are still narrowing the track, so watch for updates this weekend. Impacts could shift depending on whether it passes north or south of the islands.
Leeward beaches work through Monday if you avoid the high surf. Plan indoor activities or protected bays for Tuesday and Wednesday when Fausto moves through.
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Right now you've got breezy trade winds with showers mainly at night and early morning on the windward and inland sides. Conditions stay stable through Monday with the same pattern—showers mostly after dark, trades during the day.
High surf is running through Saturday at 6 PM on south-facing beaches. Starting Sunday, east-facing shores will see advisory-level surf building as Tropical Storm Fausto approaches from the southeast. Tuesday and Wednesday the storm moves near the islands with heavy rain and gusty winds on the windward side. It's moving fast at 15 miles per hour, so rain won't sit in one spot for days, but forecasters are still refining the track—updates this weekend will clarify the exact impacts.
Stick with leeward beaches through Monday if you're comfortable in the current surf. For Tuesday and Wednesday, plan indoor activities or protected bays on the lee side while the heavy rain and wind move through.
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Breezy trade winds this morning with scattered showers on the windward side and inland—mostly at night and early morning. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday; skip them if rough water makes you nervous.
Tropical Storm Fausto moves near the islands Tuesday through Wednesday with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf on the east-facing shores. The storm's moving fast, so rain won't linger in one spot. The exact impacts depend on whether it tracks north or south—forecasters are still pinning down the track, so check updates this weekend.
Plan leeward beaches or protected bays through Monday. Once the trades return to normal Thursday onward, conditions settle back to typical.
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