On Saturday, September 6, 2025, we invite you to join us for Lights for Lahaina – Day of Illumination, a heartfelt community event honoring Lahaina’s enduring spirit through remembrance, connection, and aloha. Co-presented by Aloha Amplified, Inc. and Mālama Maui ‘Ohana Foundation, this gathering invites residents and supporters to come together in a shared space of healing and hope.
Held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the evening begins with LIGHTS IN THE PARK, a warm and welcoming community gathering held in the public park near the historic Banyan Tree in the heart of Lahaina. Rooted in reflection and togetherness, this ʻohana-style event invites guests to bring lawn chairs, mats, or blankets and enjoy a variety of relaxed, family-friendly activities—lantern-making, hā (breath) exercises, stargazing, and storytelling by moonlight. There will also be local entertainment, keiki performances, food booths, and informational stations highlighting Lahaina’s ongoing recovery.
This special evening coincides with the Full Harvest Moon, rising in the sign of Aquarius. As the moonlight casts its glow over Lahaina, it adds a deeper sense of illumination and shared intention to the gathering.
Around sunset, participants will have the opportunity to join the LIGHT MARCH, a guided procession to Puʻunoa Beach led by cultural practitioner Kamaunu Kahaiali‘i Kahu i na mea ike Hawai‘i. This memorable walk offers space to reflect, breathe, and reconnect—with the land, the past, and one another. Along the route, sites of historical and personal significance will be remembered, honoring the people and places that shape Lahaina’s story.
Together, through light and shared intention, we illuminate a path forward grounded in love, memory, and resilience.