Mahalo for Making the 5th ʻOhana Fest a Meaningful Day for Families

Hoʻoikaika Partners, allies and community members joined together to make the 5th annual ʻOhana Fest: A Journey to Mālama ʻOhana a special day for 301 adults and keiki.

We are so grateful to UHMC for co-hosting the event, held on campus for the first time! There were 31 agencies in attendance, a keiki zone hosted by Child & Family Service, face painters, and a reading of the Mayor’s Proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Maui County. The Maui Waena Intermediate School’s media students are making a compilation video of the day’s events and Maui News ran an article in advance of the event.

The ʻŌpio Talent Show emceed by Sista Val was a big hit! A team of 7 dancers each received a $100 gift card for the top prize thanks to the generosity of Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui, as did the second and third place winners. All the remaining youth received a $20 gift card for participating.

2025 ʻOhana Fest Participating Agencies

Mahalo nui loa to all the Participating Agencies.

Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center
Maui District Health Office, WIC/Public Health Nursing
Maui Economic Opportunity
Maui Family Support Services
Maui Humane Society
Maui Police Department
Maui Youth and Family Services
Parents And Children Together
Pediatric Therapies Hawaiʻi
Piha Wellness and Healing
Pili Kaiāulu, Corp.
Project Vision Hawaiʻi
State of Hawaiʻi – Department of Education
Royal Family Kids Maui
UHMC Allied Health – Nursing
Village of Hope Maui

Mahalo nui loa to all the agencies that donated raffle prizes including: Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, Child & Family Service, Early Childhood Resource Center, Keiki O Ka ʻĀina, Maui Humane Society, PACT and UHMC!

A Journey To Mālama ʻOhana

This year, we placed a greater emphasis on providing experiential activities for families, so there will be opportunities for hands-on play, crafts, and other engaging activities. While giveaways were appreciated, our primary focus was on creating interactive experiences where families could connect with their keiki, your agency, and one another.

Agencies, please join us in making this a special day for our community and the families we serve. Register your agency by April 11, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us here.

Mahalo for participating in ‘Ohana Fest 2025. See you next year!

ʻOhana Fest 2025

Saturday, April 26

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Great Lawn at UH Maui College
310 W Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI 96732

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hoʻoikaika Partnership is hosting the annual ʻOhana Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

There will be free entertainment, food, and lots of fun for the whole family. Enjoy the music and entertainment. Join us for games, crafts, cultural activities. Come and learn about community resources and information.

ʻŌpio (Youth) Talent Show

Saturday, April 26

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

UH Maui College, on the Great Lawn

The 2025 ʻOhana Fest will feature an ʻŌpio (Youth) Talent Show for ages 5-17, with prizes for elementary, intermediate, and high school. All talents are welcome—singing, music, dance, comedy, poetry, magic, cultural acts, and more! Join and get a chance at winning a prize!

Questions or concerns, please contact us here.
Click here to download the flyer.

Emcee: Sista Val
Judges: Community Engagement Committee

This registration form must be completed by a parent or guardian by April 11, 2025 at 5 pm.

*Participants must arrive no later than 10:30 am on show day.

Smiles Miles

Saturday, April 26

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
275 W Kaʻahumanu ave, Kahului, HI 96732

Enjoy FREE dental screenings and cleanings, along with exciting giveaways. There will be fun keiki activities and passport adventures, a Family Fun Walk, and arts and crafts. The Maui Fire Dept. will offer Keiki ID and car seat safety. Don’t miss out on health and wellness resources, plus so much more!

This FREE event is for all ages, so bring the whole ‘ohana for a day of fun, learning, and wellness!

The Funders of ʻOhana Fest 2025

Our work at Hoʻoikaika Partnership is made possible through the generous funding from our donors including those listed below. Maui Family Support Services is the fiscal agent for Hoʻoikaika Partnership.