December is filled with fantastic things to do in Maui. Our island is filled with aloha for visitors and locals alike. Check out a couple of our highlights for next week:

MAPA’s Nutcracker Sweets will be performed on Saturday at 2:00 and 7:00 on December 8, 2012. They will be performing at the Castle Theater in Kahalui. Enjoying the Holiday Performing Arts on Island this season is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Get ticket pricing and more information here.

Saturday, December 8, 2012 Grab tickets for the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa’s 6:00 performance – “An Evening with Makana”. This is going to be a spectacular event. “Slack key guitar music, indigenous to Hawaii, has been around longer than the blues, and Makana is considered the greatest living player.” – Esquire Magazine Find out more information here.

If you’re looking for something more rugged this week – how about the MUD BOG & ROCK CRAWLING COMPETITION at the Paradise Speedway Maui? The down-and-dirty action begins Sunday, December 9th at 9:00am. Check out their website at http://paradisespeedwaymaui.com. This is a great way to spend the day outdoors with your family cheering on drivers of all experience levels!

Want to laugh a little this week? How about joining comedian, Gabriel Iglesias for his “Aloha Fluffy” Tour? He’s known for his clean and animated comedy performances, making it a perfect family fun night. He’ll be performing at the Castle Theater on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7:30pm.  Get more information at http://www.mauiarts.org