By The Maui News

WAILUKU – Imua Family Services is thrilled to announce their 3rd annual Butterfly Festival set to take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku. Coinciding with World Peace Day, the event will be a special occasion to celebrate community, the beauty of nature and peace around the world. Now in its third installment, Imua’s Butterfly Festival has become a beloved community event that brings together families, friends, and nature enthusiasts to enjoy a day filled with activities, play, and fun. Attendees can look forward to butterfly releases, sculpture viewing, live music, garden walks, and opportunities to play together.

“This year’s festival is especially meaningful as we celebrate World Peace Day alongside our love for butterflies,” says Dean Wong, Executive Director of Imua Family Services. “Butterflies symbolize transformation and hope – a perfect pairing with the message of peace and unity we aim to promote on World Peace Day.”

Highlights of the Butterfly Festival will include:

-Butterfly Release: Share in a heartwarming butterfly experience with the release of butterflies to symbolize peace and new beginnings.

-Live Music & Entertainment: Families will be treated to lively music throughout the day by local musicians Marty Dread & Pat Simmons, Jr.

-Kids Activity Zone: Engage in an array of interactive activities, including animal experiences, face painting, crafts, and the Digital Bus mobile Science Van.

-Peace Day events: Rally Around Peace and other activities in partnership with the Teran James Young Foundation.

-Food Offerings: Savor a diverse selection of local food vendors and refreshments!

The Imua Butterfly Festival is intended for families with young children between birth and age eight. Online pre-registration is required for a nominal $5.00, which covers the entire family. The festival highly recommends taking advantage of the free shuttle service, which will run continuously between the Maui Lani Safeway parking lot and the front gate of Imua Discovery Garden for the duration of the event.

Imua Family Services extends its deepest gratitude to all sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who make the Butterfly Festival possible. Together, we can create a brighter future for families and children in Maui County. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit https://discoverimua.com/butterfly.