Cultural festival · Kīhei, Maui
World Whale Day Parade 2026
Hosted by Pacific Whale Foundation
- When
- Feb 15, 2026Time TBA
- Where
- Kīhei, MauiGet directions
- Host
- Pacific Whale Foundation
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go. Historical dates reflect advertised schedules; a past date alone does not confirm the event took place.
Date
- Sunday, February 15, 2026, Time TBA
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Maui
While you’re out for World Whale Day Parade 2026, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
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About cultural festivals
Hawaii's cultural festivals gather food, performing arts, craft, and community across a weekend or longer. Many trace to the islands' Japanese, Okinawan, and broader Asia-Pacific communities and feature taiko, hula, bon dance, and street-food booths.
Some are free block parties and some are ticketed convention-center markets. Come for the performances and stay for the food booths, craft vendors, and local-product marketplaces.
- Check admission before you go — marketplace and convention-center events may charge entry.
- Parking fills early — rideshare or transit is usually easier.
- Schedules and venues can shift year to year; confirm before you go.
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