Activities on Maui in March
There are plenty of activities on Maui in March. First of all, the annual humpback whale watching season is still in full swing off the shores of our beautiful Ma’alaea Surf Resort. Officially, the peak whale watching months are January, February and March. There is still time to get it on the fun! A whale watching cruise is probably the most popular way to view these wonderful creatures. Secondly, for the more adventurous a kayaking whale watching excursion is also a great way to see these magnificent creatures. Last but certainly not least, the views from our Maalaea Surf Resort located directly on Sugar Beach aren’t bad either!
Arts and Cultural Events
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center
In March, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center has a full slate of activities on Maui. There are eighteen different events scheduled this month. The list below features some of the highlights. Visit the Maui Arts & Cultural Center website for show-times and additional information.
March 1stthrough 8th
Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm– Here is your chance to see double Grammy Award winner, Corinne Bailey Rae. From Leeds, England, singer, songwriter and musician, Corinne shot to stardom with her self-titled #1 UK debut album which featured the global hits “Put Your Records On” and Like A Star”. Tickets range from $35-$125.00.
Sunday, March 3 at 3:00pm – Ebb & Flow Arts celebrate its twentieth anniversary season with a ranging concert of new music and film. The Ensemble is comprised of Ignace Jang, violin; sung Chan Chang, cello; and Robert Pollock, piano. This show will feature works by Korean composers and accompanying film features. Tickets are $30.00 a piece.
March 9ththrough 15th
Saturday, March 9at 7:30pm – You won’t want to miss Tavana, a one-man band from Honolulu who uses electronic drum triggers, his feet and accompanying guitar, banjo, lap steel, or ukulele. He soulfully sings island-inspired rock and blues songs. His 2017 album “Aloha Spirit” was nominated for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Best Contemporary Album of the Year. Tickets range from $30-$65.00.
March 16ththrough 22nd
Saturday, March 16at 7:30pm – Stop what you’re doing and check Jake Shimabukuro. Jake has been at the forefront of the reinvention of the ‘ukulele. He includes elements of jazz, blues, rock, pop, classical and flamenco in his playing. Tickets range from $15-$85.00.
Thursday, March 21at 7:30pm – Ustad Zakir Hussain is the world’s best known Indian Tabla player. For this performance he will be accompanied by sitar virtuoso, Niladri Kumar who is an Indian classical and fusion musician. Both are known for their experimentation and improvisational play. This should be quite a night! Tickets range from $35-$65.00.
Additional
St. Patrick’s Day
This annual celebration is growing in popularity all across Maui. Lots of places throughout the island are throwing parties and offering specials.
Diamond’s Ice Bar and Grill – Features fish and chips, Shepards Pie and corn beef and cabbage. Located at 1279 S. Kihei Rd. Begins at 11 am. For more information call 808 874-9299
Mulligan’s on the Blue – Spend St Patrick’s Day at Maui’s only Irish owned and operated restaurant and bar!. There will be live entertainment all day. Located at 100 Kaukahi St, Wailea. Opens at 11 am. For additional information call 808 874-1131.
Weekly Events
Friday
Maalaea Surf Resort Donut Friday
Let’s start Friday of right! If you’re a new Maalaea Surf Resort Guest, or even if you’re not, you are invited to Donut Friday! This Maalaea Surf favorite runs Friday from 8-9:30 a.m. out around the big pool! Grab your favorite donut and a cup of coffee and meet our other owners and guests. It is a great chance to chat up our property manager Malea as well!
Town Party
You like to party, right?! On Maui, if it’s Friday, there is a party somewhere! Every Friday, there’s a town party sponsored by Maui County. The party rotates to a different town each Friday evening. These events are great fun for both visitors and residents alike. They feature local food, entertainment, live music and shopping from local vendors.
First Friday – Wailuku Town Party (Central Maui)
Second Friday – Lahaina Town Party (West Maui)
Third Friday – Makawao Town Party (Upcountry)
Fourth Friday – Kihei Town Party (South Maui)
Saturday
Maui Swap Meet
On Saturday you might enjoy checking out the Maui Swap Meet located in Kahului at the University of Hawaii, Maui College. It is free, and has over 200 vendors. This activity features handmade island crafts, jewelry, artwork and much more.
Paradise Speedway Maui
On nearly every first Saturday of the month Paradise Speedway holds car races on Maui. The racing starts at sundown and features seven different classes of racing. Some of the classes include youth class, 4 cylinder bomber class, 4 cylinder modified/truck class, street stock class, super street class and more. Looking for something different to do on Maui? I would definitely check this event out!
March Weather on Maui
The island of Maui is made up of a number of different sub-climates. Depending on where you are the weather can be very different. Each area has its own general weather pattern. The Maalaea Surf Resort is located in the central valley of Maui surrounded on either side by huge mountainous regions. The valley is usually sunny.
Temperatures range from the low 60’s in the evenings to the mid-80’s during the day. The ocean temperature is approximately 75 degrees. If your planning a trip to the Haleakala Crater be sure to bring layers of warmer clothing as at 10,000 feet the summit temperatures can drop below freezing.
At the Maalaea Surf Resort our average daytime high in February is 83 degrees with a low at night of 61 degrees. We typically have 3 days of rain.
