anchorage events: Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014
- 05/27/14 03:25 AM
Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 They say that April showers bring May flowers. Here in Anchorage, the showers are continuing through the end of May. But that just means that the flowers are plentiful. Help celebrate these beauties at the Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 this Saturday, May 31st at Town Square Park. What: Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 Where: Town Square Park (544 W 5th St) When: May 31, 2014 12pm to 6pm Cost: FREE admission Contact: Anchorage Downtown Partnership (907) 279-5650 The Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 is a single day of family-friendly fun. Everyone gets in free of charge. And the kids … (2 comments)
anchorage events: Alaska Arbor Day 2014
- 05/13/14 06:57 AM
Alaska Arbor Day 2014 The goal of the Anchorage Garden Club is to promote horticulture in and around the Anchorage area. Officially, Alaska Arbor Day 2014 is May 19th. However, William Tyson Elementary School will be celebrating on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. What: Alaska Arbor Day 2014 Where: William Tyson Elementary School (2801 Richmond Ave) When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:30pm Contact: Anchorage Garden Club (907) 566-0539
At the Alaska Arbor Day 2014 celebration at William Tyson Elementary School in Anchorage, the Anchorage Garden Club will donate trees that will be planted by the children. This allows children to learn about the importance of trees … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage
- 04/29/14 05:40 AM
Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage Have you been dreaming of an Alaska getaway? Are you worried that there isn't enough in your family's budget to plan on one? Put your fears to rest. The Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage takes place May 1st through May 3rd live on KAKM's Channel 7. What: Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage Where: KAKM Channel 7 When: May 1-3, 2014 7pm to 10pm Contact: KAKM Channel 7 (907) 550-8432
During the three day Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage, everyone in Anchorage will have the opportunity to bid live for hotel stays, fishing trips, tours … (3 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Wishes Dr Seuss a Happy Birthday
- 02/18/14 04:37 AM
Anchorage Wishes Dr Seuss a Happy Birthday "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." On March 2nd, Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka, Dr Seuss, would have been 100 years old. The author of such children's classics as 'The Lorax', 'Horton Hears a Who', 'Green Eggs and Ham' and 'The Cat in the Hat' (just to name a few) has continued to be a part of our lexicon even more than 20 years after his death. On March 15th, you are invited to join in as Anchorage wishes Dr Seuss a … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013
- 11/12/13 04:49 AM
Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013 Thanksgiving is just 16 days away. Will you be spending it will friends and family? Have you decided on a menu? Get into the spirit of the season at the Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013. What: Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013 Where: Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park (1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane) When: Saturday, Nov 16, 2013 1:30pm to 3pm Cost: $5 per person Age Appropriate: 3-12 years old Contact: (907) 343-4130 Don't be scared. The turkeys in the Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013 aren't of the fowl variety. Instead, volunteer "turkeys" dress up in paper feathers and run around as your child gives … (1 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Summer City Fair
- 06/18/13 06:22 AM
Anchorage Summer City Fair The 2103 Anchorage Summer City Fair is going on now! Cuddy Family Midtown Park is where anybody who's anybody wants to be. Going on now through the end of June, the Anchorage Summer City Fair is the only carnival in the entire state of Alaska. What: Anchorage Summer City Fair 2013 Where: 201 E 40th in Anchorage When: Everyday until June 30, 2013 Times: 12pm to 9pm Sundays through Thursdays, 12pm to 10pm Fridays and Saturdays At the Anchorage Summer City Fair, attendees will have the opportunity to ride carnival rides, play traditional carnival games and eat lots of fair food. … (1 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Slam'n Salm'n Derby 2013
- 06/04/13 06:24 AM
Alaska is well known for its crab AND its salmon. The salmon are making their run through downtown Anchorage's Ship Creek. That means that it must be time for the Anchorage Slam'n Salm'n Derby 2013! From June 7th through June 16th, the annual Slam'n Slam'n Derby will bring cheers of "Fish On!" throughout the downtown Anchorage area. Beginning at 6am on Friday, June 7th, all fishermen ages six and older are eligible to participate in the derby. Contestants under the age of 16 must have a harvest record card from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). All contestants ages 16+ must … (1 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2013
- 05/21/13 06:18 AM
Spring is in the air. The birds are chirping and the flowers are blossoming. It's time for the Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2013! On Saturday, June 1st, 2013, Town Square Park in Anchorage will be holding its annual Festival of Flowers from 11am to 6pm. This free community festival turns Anchorage into the "City of Flowers" for at least one day this year. Master gardeners will be on hand to impart their gardening wisdom to the masses. Find out how you can create a visual masterpiece with your own home flower garden. You can purchase buds to bring home and plant … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Empty Bowl Project
- 03/05/13 05:50 AM
Anchorage is tackling hunger one bowl at a time. The Anchorage Clay Arts Guild is hosting the Anchorage Empty Bowl Project, their annual fundraiser for local soup kitchen Beans Cafe. This is your chance to warm your tummy and feed others in the process. Beans Cafe began in 1979 when Lynn Ballew realized her dream of creating a safe, peaceful place for Anchorage's homeless to find a warm meal, hot shower and cool company. This is the 19th year the Empty Bowl Project has been in existence. Attendees purchase a handmade ceramic bowl that they get to fill with yummy hot soups … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Sled Dog Races
- 02/19/13 04:52 AM
Alaska is known for many things: snow, beautiful surroundings, the Northern Lights and its Huskies. Two of these things are combined this weekend with the Anchorage Sled Dog Races. Downtown Anchorage will be filled with the running paws and howling "Yaws" of mushers as the World Championship Sled Dog Races race through. Beginning at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 22nd, 23rd and 24th), sled dog teams from all over Alaska, Canada and the lower 48 will compete in this ASDRA (Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association) sanctioned event. You'll quickly see why this has continually been voted as the "Best … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Fur Rondy 2013
- 02/05/13 04:33 AM
Every February, the streets of downtown Anchorage are alive in celebration of a decades old tradition known as the Fur Rondy. In its 77th year, the Anchorage Fur Rondy takes place this year from February 22nd to March 3rd, 2013. What started out as a way to break up the doldrums of harsh Alaska winters in 1935 has turned into an internationally renowned event. Throughout this 10 day event, Anchorage residents and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in several events. These include: Alaska Hold'em - March 2 at 4pm Amateur Photo Contest - February 22-March 3 Frostbite Footrace - February … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Beer and Barley Wine Festival
- 01/15/13 05:49 AM
Sometimes there's nothing better than washing down a good meal with a great beer. Do you like a pale ale, a good stout or a barley wine? Expand your knowledge of suds at the Anchorage Beer and Barley Wine Festival this weekend, January 18th and 19th. The Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival takes place at the Egan Civic and Convention Center. This festival features beer from all over the great Northwest, with a particular concentration on Alaska beers and barley wines. Samples will be available for all interested attendees who are 21 years or older with a valid photo ID. This weekend's … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Wonderland of Toys
- 11/29/12 05:09 AM
Remember what it was like on Christmas morning as a kid? You'd wake up early and run to the Christmas tree, look for your name on the tags and try to figure out what was in them before your parents even woke up. It was almost as fun to open the brightly colored gifts as it was to play with what was inside. The Anchorage Museum understands this well. That's why they have transformed their atrium into the Anchorage Wonderland of Toys. From now through January 13th, the Anchorage Museum will be displaying hundreds of toys for your viewing pleasure. There … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Bonny Sosa Fun Runs in Anchorage
- 09/18/12 05:10 AM
Beginning last week, the Bonny Sosa Fun Runs in Anchorage have started up again. This annual fall event takes place every Tuesday evening through November 6, 2012 and has become a local Anchorage favorite. A healthy lifestyle waits for no one. So, just like the postman, neither rain nor sleet nor dead of night will keep the Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races from happening! Lifelong Alaska resident Bonny Sosa was a fitness advocate in the community. Her positive attitude and zest for life was infectious. When she died of a sudden brain tumor in 2008, the Tuesday Night Races were dedicated to her memory in legacy of the … (2 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Safe and Sound Fair
- 09/04/12 07:03 AM
Are you prepared in case of an emergency? Are your children or the people who watch your children while you work ready to act when a disaster strikes? Everyone will have to opportunity to learn at the Anchorage Safe and Sound Fair on Saturday, September 8, 2012. From 11am to 3pm, the Loussac Public Library (3600 Denali St) will host more than 30 hands-on skill stations teaching attendees how to be prepared for and react to natural disasters and emergencies that they may come in contact with during an outdoor adventure in the Anchorage wilderness. The fair is being sponsored by the Anchorage Emergency … (1 comments)
anchorage events: Alaska State Fair
- 08/14/12 07:01 AM
It's almost that time of year again. The Alaska State Fair arrives in the Anchorage area August 23rd through September 3rd in Palmer, AK. This year's fair is sure to be the most exciting ever. With live music, contests, games, amazing exhibits and, of course, fair food, how can you go wrong? Included in the price of admission to the Alaska State Fair is access to the great pumpkin weigh-off on August 28th, the Alaska Far Away Documentary, Cirque De La Vie (the fair's own version of the world famous Cirque de Soleil), several author events, trick rider shows, a petting zoo, a BMX stunt show, jugglers, lumberjacks, … (3 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Celebrates Juneteenth
- 06/12/12 04:20 AM
This weekend, June 15-17, 2012, Anchorage celebrates Juneteenth. If you are unaware of it, Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the emancipation of the last slaves in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Although it has been celebrated in Texas since 1980, it has spread to other areas of the country as well, including Anchorage. Anchorage's annual Juneteenth celebration occurs on the third weekend of June. Alaska is a multicultural community. So, while this is primarily a celebration of the African American community, Juneteenth allows us to learn more about other cultures in our area. Live performances, including storytellers, games, free food for the kids (ages 2-18), … (1 comments)
anchorage events: Lemonade Day in Anchorage
- 05/01/12 03:51 AM
This Sunday, May 6, 2012, is Lemonade Day in Anchorage. What is Lemonade Day, you ask? It's a fun way to instill an entrepreneurial spirit into kids via their first business...a lemonade stand. Each child that participates in Lemonade Day in Anchorage will receive a backpack containing a workbook that shows them how to create a budget, set a profit-making goal, serve customers, pay back investors and generally give back to the community. Kids who participate will keep any money they earn from the lemonade they sell throughout the day but will also be encouraged to save part of their money and … (0 comments)
anchorage events: Anchors Aweigh Boat Show in Anchorage
- 02/07/12 07:42 AM
Beginning this Thursday, February 9th and continuing on through the weekend until Sunday, February 12th, 2012, the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center will be hosting the Anchors Aweigh Boat Show in Anchorage. The Alaska Marine Dealers Association and the Coast Guard are just a few of the organizations that will be on hand offering safety and education classes throughout the event. Several financial institutions will also be available to discuss payment options for buying your very own boat through one of the many specials going on at the boat show. I know how long the winters here in Anchorage can be. … (1 comments)
anchorage events: Anchorage Folk Festival
- 01/17/12 08:28 AM
If you love folk music, you're going to love the Anchorage Folk Festival. Beginning Thursday, January 19, 2012 and continuing through Sunday, January 29, 2012, musicians from around the world as well as our own state will be performing for the public all around the City of Anchorage. There will also be workshops given throughout the free 10 day event. Several different acts will be performing on various days at the main stage (Wendy Williamson Auditorium, UAA campus, Lake Otis & 36th Ave, Anchorage). Performances will be held from 7pm to 9:30pm on January 19th and 20th, 12:30pm to 6pm and 7pm to 10:15pm … (1 comments)
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