Events

Throughout March, Turnagain Brewing will donate its Sunday tips to the Anchorage Park Foundation.

Games, snacks, and outdoor activities for the whole family.

Spring cleaning at our local dog parks! All the necessary cleanup supplies are provided.

Sign the petition HERE/ -  The purpose of this project is to complete a missing link in Anchorage's trail system by developing a safe, multi-used trail connection between the Fish Creek Trail and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. The trail…

Youth Employment in Parks (YEP) is a 10 week summer program that hires Anchorage teens to complete park improvement projects

On the first Sunday in February, women of all ages and abilities- many in colorful costumes- come out to ski approximately 4 km (2.4 miles) decorated course.

Hop aboard the Ski Train and let it whisk you away to Alaska’s untouched snowy wonderland! March 22, 2025

It's time again to dust off your watercraft and clean up the lakes! Supervolunteers with "TEAM ORANGE" have been cleaning up East and West Chester Lagoon for years, and now the love has spread to lakes! Sign up with Anchorage…

Qin Cheghi is now installed at the overlook trail next to the Glen Alps parking lot in Chugach State Park. Go visit it the next time you are on the mountain. Please join Southcentral Foundation, the Native Village of Eklutna…

Save the Date Get ready for a fun-filled day on two wheels with Bike Anchorage's annual fundraiser ride, Bike the Moose! This year’s ride promises to be more exciting than ever as we cruise along the beautiful 32-mile Moose Loop.

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…

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…

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!…

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…

Sign up today! The Race is from December 21 to March 20.

Donate a portion or all of your PFD to the Anchorage Park Foundation through Pick.Click.Give.

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…

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…

Help us get out the vote for the Anchorage municipal elections.

Join us on a bike ride to learn more about two federally-funded trail projects in Anchorage – the Ship Creek Trail to Coastal Trail connection and the Fish Creek Trail to Coastal Trail connection. The federal dollars are matched locally…

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 is the last day to turn in your Anchorage Municipal Election Ballot. Learn more about what's on the ballot and more.

Join us at 10:00 AM on May 2 for a community clean-up at Cheney Lake Park as part of Anchorage Citywide Spring Clean-Up!

Celebrate Bike Month with Yoga Join APF's Diana Rhoades, who is also a certified yoga instructor at Namaste North Yoga Studio, to tune up your body for Bike Month. Beginners welcome.

  The applications were written and the awardees announced May 1. About the event We are so grateful for neighbors and non-profits and community councils and individuals stepping up to improve their parks and trails. This is the day to…

May is Bike Month, and May 15 is Anchorage Bike To Work Day! Anchorage Park Foundation is hosting a treat station at Campbell Park along the Campbell Creek Trail, and providing free Wild Scoops ice cream to the first 50…

Celebrate Alaska Arbor Day on May 18 by volunteering to plant trees in your community!

Celebrate Bike Month with Yoga Join APF's Diana Rhoades, who is also a certified yoga instructor at Namaste North Yoga Studio, to tune up your body for Bike Month. Beginners welcome. Get there at 6:15 to reserve your spot.