Events

NSAA Ski Gear Swap: Saturday October 25th, 2025 ~ 1 – 4 PM Gearing up with affordable winter recreational equipment is easy with NSAA’s annual ski swap. This community event is a perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to buy and sell outdoor gear. There will be more than just Nordic skies! With over 100 consignors […]

Join us Saturday, November 1st at 2pm

Help raise $10,000 for a new kids’ bike pump track at Valley of the Moon Park. We have already raised $10,000! A bike pump track is a circular/oval shaped track of compacted dirt with rollers. For most kids, it’s the place they learn to mountain bike. They are extremely popular. The proposed Valley of the […]

Register for this storytelling event on November 8th

Support the Anchorage Park Foundation on this national day of giving.

Brighter Winter Nights at the Alaska Botanical Garden Select dates December 4th, 2025 - February 22nd, 2026 An exciting winter walk through the glowing garden featuring botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail, and model train! Learn more

Anchorage Nordic Skiing Association's Solstice Tree Tour is a celebration of Winter Solstice, festive holiday trees, and healthy outdoor fun for all ages (as well as skiers and non-skiers) and is an Anchorage winter tradition! The Solstice Tree Tour showcases Kincaid’s winter magic while bringing the community together to celebrate and showcase Anchorage’s trails. Event […]

Saturdays in January and February from 1 - 3 p.m. at Westchester Lagoon

Join us at Cuddy Park Amphitheatre January 11–February 8 for five free winter outdoor film screenings featuring local films. Each screening begins at 6 PM.

​ A popular destination since the 1950s, Goose Lake is centrally located at Northern Lights Boulevard and UAA Drive. The park includes a sandy beach, playgrounds, trails, a basketball court, and a picnic pavilion. It also contains wetland and upland forests, native plants, and wildlife habitat. Love this park? Share your ideas by filling out […]

Join kids of all ages in the annual Ski 4 Kids event on February 15 at Kincaid Park.

Winter Bike to Work Day takes place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7am to 9am.

Sweetheart Skate ​​Fall in love with Anchorage parks at the Westchester Lagoon Valentine's Date Night Skate! Bring your sweetheart, best friend, or overall favorite person, and spend a lovely evening enjoying this FREE event! The event includes warming barrels to cozy up next to, music for skating the night away, hot chocolate, and a beautiful, […]