Visiting Maui during Christmas season offers a unique blend of festive cheer and tropical paradise, making it an unforgettable holiday experience. The island transforms into a vibrant celebration, with a blend of themed activities such as Santa sailings, Christmas luaus, and local holiday markets.
Visitors can enjoy the warm weather, typically ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s, perfect for beach outings and outdoor dining. Many restaurants offer special holiday-themed dinners featuring local cuisine, allowing guests to savor unique flavors while enjoying stunning ocean views.
Below we have put together a list of some festive Maui events happening this December.
December 8th: Maui Pops Orchestra – Holiday Pops
Listen to your favorite holiday songs performed by Maui’s most talented orchestra! A great concert for all ages that is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.
December 15th, 21st, 23rd: Santa Sail
Set sail on a themed Christmas voyage along the Maui coastline looking for humpback whales with Santa and his elves. Sip on hot chocolate, listen to Christmas books, and snack on delicious food.
December 14th & 15th: The Nutcracker
Attend this full-length ballet featuring an ensemble of Maui’s most talented ballerinas aged three years old an up! Hosted at Maui’s most impressive performing arts venue, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, this show is bound to be a memorable one!
December 16th: Grand Wailea Tree Lighting
The Grand Wailea is Maui’s largest resort. Join visitors and locals for the annual tree lighting ceremony that is hosted along the property’s entryway. Attendees are usually treated to live musical performances, hot cocoa, warm cookies, and a display of holiday lights.
December 21st: Hanau Ke Ali’I, A King is Born (Holiday Hula Performance)
A collection of more than 100 skilled hula dancers will perform choreographed sequences to their favorite Christmas songs and stories. They will be joined by award-winning vocalists and popular local musicians.
December 24th: Santa Arrival on Wailea Beach
Another fun holiday tradition on Maui takes place on Christmas Eve each year. Santa, along with his paddling elves, arrives on Wailea Beach via outrigger canoe. Take pictures with Santa right there on the white sand beach!
December 27th: Kihei 4th Friday
Hosted on the fourth Friday of every month, this town party in Azeka Mall welcomes dozens of local vendors, popular food trucks, a collection of beautiful classic cars, and an entertainment stage. We anticipate the largest crowds of the year and some fantastic live musical acts during this festive street party.
December 31st: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
Celebrate the New Year under the Maui stars while sailing on a luxury catamaran. The three-hour cruise includes an open bar, fireworks viewing, and lite bites.
January 2-5: Sentry Golf Tournament
The world’s top professional golfers head to Maui every early January to compete in the first PGA event of the year. Attend the Sentry and walk the fairways of Kapalua alongside your favorite players.