Culture and Activities

ALL CULTURE AND WESTIN FAMILY ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - MAHALO FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING

ALL CULTURE AND WESTIN FAMILY ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - MAHALO FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING

CULTURE AND ACTIVITIES

Come and join us at Pu’uhonua o Nanea cultural center to learn more about ‘Ukulele, Basic Hawaiian Language, Fresh Flower Lei Making, Kukui Lei Making, Lauhala Weaving and our Historical Walking Tour of Lāhaina. For details and information, please contact concierge at 662-6400.

KIDS CLUB (AGES 5 – 12)

Created with our kids’ well-being in mind, Westin Family engages our youngest guests at every turn, encouraging exploration and creating a sense of wonder. Join us for inspired activities that help kids connect with their environment and learn about their destination, enriching your family's experience here in Hawaii.

Full Day (includes lunch & snack)

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

$90 + tax per child

$85 + tax per additional sibling

$95 + tax per child non guest

$90 + tax per additional sibling non guest

Half Day

9:00 am – 12:30 pm (includes lunch)

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm (includes snack)

$60 + tax per child

$65 + tax non guests

Activities

Monday Morning: Learn and design ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs (rock carvings that tell a story)

Monday Afternoon: Be creative with water colors

Tuesday Morning: Lau printing (Hawaiian leaf printing)

Tuesday Afternoon: Learn about the honu (green sea turtle) while making your very own

Wednesday Morning: Fish printing

Wednesday Afternoon: Wacky Water Wednesdays!

Thursday Morning: Spin art

Thursday Afternoon: Design your own picture frame to remember your unforgettable Maui vacation

Friday Morning: Create your own coloring book

Friday Afternoon: Cool down at the pool from a busy week

Saturday Morning: Create a unique watercolor painting

Saturday Afternoon: Bring the beach home with you by collecting shells and sand to put in a bottle

Sunday Morning: Take a walk to the beach and try to catch some papa'I (crabs)

Sunday Afternoon: Design your own papa'I (crab)

Please contact the concierge at 808.662.6400 to make a reservation.

CHILDREN'S NIGHT OUT (AGES 5 – 12)

Westin Family Activity Center

24 hour notice required

$65 + tax per child (includes dinner)

Tuesday: Learn the constellations (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

Wednesday: Learn how to make slime (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

Thursday: Nocturnal animals (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

KILO HOKU'S STELLAR NAVIGATION

Come and meet Kala Baybayan Tanaka who grew up playing around voyaging canoes. She learned sailing and navigation from her dad and other mentors in Polynesian Voyaging Society. She has participated in several voyages on Hokulea, Hikianalia, and Mookiha o Piilani. Be inspired to learn about the star compass and the history of voyaging.

Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Star Compass Lahaina Courtyard

TIE DYE

Design a variety of items with a colorful twist. We have a variety of fun souvenirs that you and the family can tie dye. Bring the family down to Westin Family Kids Activity Center in the Hula Wing!

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 am

Bandana: $5

Windsock: $10

Bucket Hat: $10

Westin Nanea T-shirt: $20

Beach Wrap: $25

COCONUT PAINTING

In the Westin Family Activity Center, you will have the opportunity to paint an actual Maui coconut. This is a great souvenir to remind you of your Westin Nanea vacation!

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 am

BATH BOMBS

Come to Westin Family Activity Center and make your very own bath bombs to use in your heavenly bath tub. These also make great gifts for loved ones back home.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 pm

Small: $8

Large $10

GLASS ETCHING

Create a unique mason jar with a variety of designs available in the Westin Family Activity Center.

Mondays at 3:00 pm and Saturdays at 1:00 pm

$12

PUKA SHELL

In The Westin Family Activity Center, you will learn the meaning of the word Puka. Puka is the Hawaiian word for "hole", and these naturally occurring holes are in the middle of shells. Given these are natural shells, it provides an easy and fun process to make jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm; Saturdays at 11:00 am

Charm: $8

Bracelet: $12

Necklace: $18

CERAMIC PAINTING

Come into The Westin Family Activity Center and pick out a wide range of ceramics to paint and take home.

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00 am

$8 – $20

ALOHA COASTERS

Have fun choosing from a variety of shells to design your own resin coaster. This is a fun activity for the family, and also makes a great gift idea to take home.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 am

$12

CANDLE MAKING

These decorative candles are a fun activity for guests of all ages in The Westin Family Activity Center.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 pm

$12

ISLAND SOAP

You will be making a mold of your choice from organic glycerin soap. There is a variety of molds, fragrance, and color to choose from in The Westin Family Activity Center.

Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:00 pm; Sundays at 11:00 am

$5 – $15

CANDY LEI

Come satisfy your sweet tooth by making a candy lei in The Westin Family Activity Center.

Every Sunday at 9:00 am

$12

FRESH FLOWER LEI

Learn how to create and appreciate a lei with our cultural specialist in the Pu'uhonua O Nanea Activity Center.

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:00 am; Wednesdays at 11:00 am

$12

KUKUI LEI MAKING

Learn many uses of the Kukui, also known as the candlenut tree, and our Hawai’i state tree. In the Pu'uhonua O Nanea Activity Center, make a kukui lei, stringing them onto a ribbon that represents enlightenment.

Tuesdays at 9:00 am; Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm

$12

BASIC HULA LESSONS

Learn the native dance of Hawaii with basic steps and a song with our cultural specialist in the Pu'uhonua O Nanea Activity Center.

Tuesdays at 1:30 pm and Fridays at 11:00 am

Complimentary

BASIC 'UKULELE

Learn to play the state instrument of Hawaii and have a song to sing in the Pu'uhonua O Nanea Activity Center.

Mondays at 11:00 am; Wednesdays and Sundays at 9:00 am

$5

LAUHALA BRACELET

The Lau from the hala tree had several uses, one was making the sails that we used on our voyaging canoes. In this class you will learn to weave a bracelet using this versatile plant in the Pu'uhonua O Nanea Activity Center.

Every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 pm

$7

BOTANICAL CULTURAL TOUR

Our property is home to many of our native plants and shrubs. We take you on a tour of the area fronting the lobby where these plants are and educate them on their many uses in the Pu'uhonua O Nanea Activity Center.

Every Sunday at 11:00 am

Complimentary

MO' OLELO LELE

Take a tour with one of our cultural specialists in historic Lahaina town.

Every Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 am

$35