Saturday, October 26:  Xterra 10K/Hula Grill Xterra 5K/Kimo’s Keiki K.  The off-road adventurous spirit of XTERRA reaches out to the community with XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs as well as Kimo's XTERRA Keiki K (free for kids twelve and under). Duke's Beach House XTERRA 10K and Hula Grill XTERRA 5K races are open to everyone (the 5K is open for walkers too!) 9 a.m. to Noon. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Maui Resort, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Kapalua, For information call (877) 751-8880…

Sunday, October 27:  Xterra World Championship.  The last in a series of nearly 100 off-road triathlon races held in 16 countries and 30+ U.S. States. The concept is to provide a bona-fide off-road world championship for amateur and pro athletes. For pros there is $105,000 in prize money at stake. Amateurs race for the title of XTERRA World Champion. Also, the fastest male and female age group swim time (from start to timing station between beach exit and T1) receive…

Thursday – Sunday, June 12 – 15: Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. Renowned wine-makers, star-power celebrity chefs and Maui’s own celebrated contingent of Culinary stars will lead panels and journey guests through world-class varietals and fine cuisine over the weekend. Enjoy perennial favorites such as the Festival Golf Tournament, Festival Winemakers’ Dinners and the signature finishing event, the Kapalua Seafood Festival featuring 15 of Maui’s finest restaurants and The Grand Tasting- Kapalua Style. Interactive wine tasting seminars include sampling of…

Thursday – Sunday, June 11 – 14: Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. This celebration of epicurean excellence will convene the finest in food and wine and embrace all things Hawaiian, notably the fabulous culinary bounty on Maui and at the world-renowned Kapalua Resort. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, 1 Ritz-Carlton Dr., Lahaina. For information and tickets call (808) 669-6200 or visit www.kapaluawineandfood.com.

Sunday, November 1:  Xterra World Championship.  Grand finale of the Xterra World Tour of off-road triathlon qualifying events held February-September, 2015 in 32 countries. Other activities include: Free “How to” clinics, Xterra partner’s conference, Xterra Kapalua 5K/10K trail runs and dinners. The sport of Xterra has been recognized by the International Triathlon Union as “Cross Triathlon” and has the potential to become an Olympic Sport. Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Lahaina.  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For information call (877)…

Friday – Sunday, April 14 – 16: Celebration of the Arts.  The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua will convene Hawai`i’s most reputable artisans, educators, cultural practitioners, speakers and entertainers, The theme for the 2017 event is “Wahi Mahalo…A Universal Thank You” in honor of the 25th anniversary of Celebration of the Arts. Most events are complimentary. For the most current information call (808) 665-7084 or visit www.celebrationofthearts.org.

Saturday, October 28:  2017 XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs 3.3/5/10 km & Keiki K.  Duke's Beach House XTERRA 10K, Hula Grill XTERRA 5K, and Leilani’s XTERRA 3.3K races are open to one-and-all (the 3.3km is open to walkers too). All 3.3K/5K/10K competitors will experience the famed XTERRA World Championship run course. Paul Mitchell stylists will be there cutting hair in exchange for a donation to the Challenged Athlete Foundation.  Keiki K is a free fun run for kids 8 and under. Distances are age…