Local Events

Maybe you’re interested in German culture. Maybe you just enjoy a nice brew. Either way, you’ll love these Oktoberfest celebrations:

Renewable Energy Alaska Project is celebrating 15 years of advancing clean energy in the Last Frontier. Since inception, REAP’s advocacy in Alaska has led to over 70 renewable energy projects and weatherization of over 50,000 homes.

School will be back in session before we know it. We can’t stop summer from ending, but there are plenty of ways to make the most of those days we have left.

On Saturday, July 20, the Alaska Zoo is joining forces with Papa Murphy’s Pizza to host a Superhero Day at the Zoo. Costumes are encouraged as zoo visitors come out to meet their favorite heroes from Enchanted Alaska, enjoy pizza-themed animal enrichment and participate in special Critter Chats and up-close animal encounters.

Chase the sunshine to Fairbanks this summer for not-to-be-missed solstice festivals.

On the longest day of the year, Anchorage gets 22 hours of daylight. Plan on packing in as many activities as you can.

Come June 21, Alaska will revel in more sunlight than any other state. If you’re looking for a new way to kick off the summer, venture outside the state’s largest communities of Anchorage and Fairbanks, hit the road and have some fun under the midnight sun at one of these summer solstice events across the Last Frontier.

See what the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is like when it turns from public aquarium into the next hot spot for a party, all for a good cause. The center will host its Wine by the Water fundraiser, and all the proceeds will help fund wildlife response, education and marine research.

Spring brings some of Alaska’s not-to-be-missed events. Whether you’re after family fun or a long night of laughs, these four activities should definitely be on your radar:

It’s no secret that Fur Rondy is one of Alaska’s favorite winter traditions. Over a dozen eccentric main events and 100 other activities occur during Anchorage’s largest, oldest winter festival. Ever been chased by a reindeer? Or gone bowling on an ice-covered river? During Fur Rondy, the streets of Anchorage become a unique spectacle for all to enjoy. Here are some events:

The Anchorage Fur Rendezvous festival is right around the corner. The annual festival is full of uniquely Alaska events that are sure to shake off any remaining winter blues. Check out these must-see events from the first half of the festival:

On Dec. 21, Alaska will say goodbye to about four hours of daylight and hello to the return of some of that vitamin D we’ve been missing.

It turns out Santa likes skiing as much as most Alaskans, and he will spend the last few hours before his journey around the world on the ski hill in Juneau. Eaglecrest Ski Area will be holding a torchlight parade for Santa on Christmas Eve.

PrideFest (June 9-16) is an entire week of events celebrating the LGBTQ community. From entertainment to deeply important educational events, here are some things that have us excited:

Visit Girdwood for Alyeska Resort’s 41st Annual Spring Carnival and Slush Cup, marking winter’s end with a series of competitions, concerts and more April 13-15.