Events

During the Moose Loop Trail Challenge week, come to our 20th Birthday Bash—cupcakes, cheers, and community fun included.

BOOtanical at the Alaska Botanical Garden September 12th - October 19th Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 10:00am - 4:00pm Take a spooky stroll through the Garden and encounter harvest-themed displays! Costumes encouraged! $8/Person FREE for members & children 6 and under

Join Anchorage Park Foundation at Goose Lake Park September 16 at 6 pm

Join the Fall fitness challenge and support the Anchorage Park Foundation

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.

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 […]

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, […]