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SUMMARY:Zoo Lights
DESCRIPTION:Be dazzled by custom light displays and canopies at Zoo Lights this winter on Alaska Zoo trails! Zoo Lights is the Alaska Zoo’s annual community light festival spread across the 30 acres of maintained zoo trails. Visitors from across Alaska and around the world visit Zoo Lights. Local families make it a holiday tradition to visit with loved ones and guests. Displays include custom animated lights\, trailside lights\, overhead canopies and a polar bear bench for perfect photo opportunities. \nZoo Lights 2026/2027 Schedule\n\nNov. 27-29\, 5-8pm – Opening Weekend\nNov. 30th CyberMonday Zoo Lights 40% off sale\nDec. 4-6\, 5-8pm\nDec. 11-13\, 5-8pm\nDec. 18\, 2026 – Jan. 3\, 2027\, 5-8pm NIGHTLY\nDec. 25 – No Zoo Lights (Zoo Closed)\nJanuary 8-10\, 5-8pm\nJanuary 15-17\, 5-8pm\nJanuary 22-24\, 5-8pm\nJanuary 29-31\, 5-8pm\nFebruary 5-7\, 5-8pm\nFebruary 12-14\, 5-8pm – Valentine’s Lights\nFebruary 19-21\, 5-8pm\nFebruary 26-28\, 5-8pm\n\nLearn more and purchase tickets
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/zoo-lights/
LOCATION:Alaska Zoo\, 4731 O’Malley Road\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99507\, United States
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Participate in this international day of giving by making a donation to the Anchorage Park Foundation and other causes you care about. Giving Tuesday occurs every year on the first Tuesday following the Thanksgiving holiday. Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026. \n\n\nDONATE NOW
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/giving-tuesday/
LOCATION:AK
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anchorage Park Foundation":MAILTO:Diana@AnchorageParkFoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270131T200000
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UID:13704-1796317200-1801425600@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Brighter Winter Nights
DESCRIPTION:Brighter Winter Nights at the Alaska Botanical Garden\nBegins December 3rd with select evenings through January 2027 \nAn exciting winter walk through the glowing garden featuring botanical themed light displays\, ice luminarias\, cozy firepits\, a kicksled trail\, and model train! \nOFF-PEAK: December 3rd – December 17th\nThursdays – Sundays | 5:00 – 8:00pm \nPEAK: December 18th – January 3rd\nOpen every evening excluding Christmas & New Year’s Day | 4:30 – 8:30pm* \nOFF-PEAK: January 10th – January 31st\nSaturdays & Sundays | 5:00 – 8:00pm \nLearn more and purchase tickets
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/brighter-winter-lights/
LOCATION:Alaska Botanical Garden\, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd\, Anchorage\, Alaska\, 99507
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261212T160000
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DTSTAMP:20261027T210055Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Tree Tour at Kincaid
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nEvent entry is free and offers a rare opportunity for people to take a winter walk or snowshoe on the ski-only Mize Loop—though skiing is encouraged.\nWear traction devices while walking around the Stadium and Mize Loop as conditions may be slippery.\nDecorated Trees are sponsored by local businesses.\nFree hot chocolate and traditional s’mores will be served as families and friends travel the 2.5-kilometer Mize Loop.\nCommemorative NSAA Silipints will be available for purchase for $12\, which includes a free drink for 21 & older in the beer garden  (IDs required) Cash only. Adult beverages provided by Raven’s Ring Brewery!\nLive Music will be entertaining guests at the beer garden.\nWarming barrels will be provided to help tree viewers stay comfortable.\nVoting! The loop concludes with a friendly competition among tree sponsors: event attendees vote on the top tree. Vote via the QC Code and receive a sticker.\nSkiing and Biking to the event are encouraged from Jodhpur or the Raspberry Lots\nFree Shuttles will run from 6420 Kulis Drive (the farthest parking lot on the left)\, Dimond High School (Pick up/Drop off at the flagpole)\, and Kincaid Elementary from 3:30pm-8:30 p.m. Last shuttle from parking lots to Kincaid Park will be 7:15pm. Last shuttle from Kincaid Park to parking lots will be 8:30pm.\nNO Parking inside Kincaid Park. Please use the shuttles.\nBike Depot will be available for riders to store their wheels in a secure corral while they walk the loop.\nFood trucks: grab dinner from a local food trucks: Yeti Dog and Beignet Today!!\nDogs are not allowed at this event.
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/solstice-tree-tour-at-kincaid/
LOCATION:Kincaid Park\, 9401 Raspberry Road\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261218T200000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the shortest day of the year by enjoying all that winter offers. The Winter Solstice Festival offers activities for everyone. Bring your ice skates for skating around the oval to your favorite holiday music. Take a break by a warm fire while sipping hot chocolate and visiting with friends. Ride on a horse-drawn wagon\, hop on a dog sled for a ride around the park\, or visit Santa’s reindeer\, and you might see Santa if he’s not too busy getting ready for his big day. Food truck goodies are available for purchase. All the activities are free to the public. There is nothing like bringing in the holiday season and enjoying the fresh air on a beautiful night in this lighted park!​ \n\nThere are limited timeslots for the horse-drawn wagon and borrowing the skate assist seals. Reservations are NOT available in advance. Make a reservation at the activity station when you arrive. Reservations can be made starting at 4:30 pm.  \n\n\n\nWhen: December 18\, 2026 from 5 – 8 pm.\nWhere: Cuddy Family Midtown Park\, 201 E 40th Ave. \nCost: FREE\n\nMore Info
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/winter-solstice-festival/
LOCATION:Cuddy Family Midtown Park\, 201 E 40th Ave\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261221T000000
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UID:14403-1797811200-1805587140@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge (RAAWC) is a multi-sport\, multi-distance winter challenge with the goal to log as many miles as you can over 3 months starting the first day of winter\, December 21st\, 2026 and ending the last day of winter\, March 19th\, 2027. \nYou can Walk\, Run\, Fat Tire Bike\, Indoor Bike\, XC Ski\, Swim or log “other” for exercises not included like ice skating\, kick sledding\, stand-up paddle boarding or anything else where you can accrue mileage. Next you will pick which race distance you’ll like to accomplish across Alaska with your choice of 8 different routes of varying distances depending on your goals! \nRace Mileage if you begin December 21st\, 2026 \n\n60 miles = Anchorage to Whittier (0.7 miles/day)\n125 miles = Anchorage to Sheep Mountain (1.4 miles/day)\n235 miles = Anchorage to Denali National Park (2.6 miles/day)\n350 miles = Anchorage to Delta Junction (3.9 miles/day)\n500 miles = Alaska Long Trail\, Seward to Fairbanks (5.6 miles/day)\n800 miles = Denali Highway Loop (8.9 miles/day)\n1\,150 miles = Historic Iditarod Trail (12.8 miles/day)\n2\,000 miles = Ketchikan to Deadhorse (22.3 miles/day)\n\nYou will have the ability to log your miles\, track your progress\, collect virtual badges\, and see how you rank up to others on the leader board daily.  Invite your friends for a discount and to challenge you to stay motivated all Winter long! \nRAAWC is a Fundraiser for Alaskan Non-Profits!\nAlaska Trails\, Anchorage Parks Foundation & MatSu Park Foundation will again be our 501(c)(3) nonprofits in 2026-2027. Our non-profit’s share the vision of supporting Alaskans through physical activity\, $10 will be donated to the non-profit of your choice OR you can divide between all 3 PLUS racers can donate additional funds to support our non-profit donation goal.  Since 2020 we have raised over $200\,000 through racer participation and  additional donations!
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/14403/
LOCATION:AK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T193000
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UID:15633-1798610400-1798659000@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Cross-Country Skiing
DESCRIPTION:Glide into winter fun with our introduction to classic skiing! This beginner-friendly class teaches the basics in a relaxed\, snowy setting. Enjoy fresh air and gentle trails while learning a classic Alaskan sport. No experience needed! Just bring your gear and a ready-to-learn attitude! \nWednesday December 30th from 6 – 7:30 p.m. \nThis is a one-session introductory class. It is limited to 8 years old and up. No gear is provided; please bring your own. Notify us in advance of any special needs or requirements you have. We will be almost entirely outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. This event is $10/person; please register at Recreation.gov.
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/intro-to-cross-country-skiing/
LOCATION:Campbell Creek Science Center\, 5600 Science Center Dr\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99507
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270214T150000
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SUMMARY:Westchester Lagoon Family Skate
DESCRIPTION:​​There is no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than at the ConocoPhillips Westchester Lagoon Family Skate! There will be warming barrels\, free hot chocolate\, music\, and everybody’s favorite skating assist seals! Westchester Lagoon is the place to bring the family or come out and make new friends. Bring your skates and join us from 1 to 3 p.m. (ice conditions permitting). Free to attend. \n\nLocation: Westchester Lagoon​ 1824 W. 15th Ave​. Anchorage\, AK 99501​​\nWhen: Saturdays in January and February. Runs ​January 9 to February 14\, 2027\nTime: ​1 – 3 p.m.​​​\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/westchester-lagoon-family-skate/
LOCATION:Westchester Lagoon\, 1824 W. 15th Ave\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270112T183000
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UID:15630-1799778600-1799785800@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Trail Tales
DESCRIPTION:Alaska Trails holds the Trail Tales storytelling series partnered with a different community group for each event as a fundraiser to support trails\, parks\, and outdoor recreation programs in Alaska. The January 12th event supports Anchorage Park Foundation.  \n​In the spirit of Arctic Entries\, storytellers will share seven minute stories about their trail experiences\, adventures\, and life in general.  \nOur Trail Tales events are held at the Anchorage Museum and tickets cost $20. Doors open at 6:30 and stories begin at 7 pm. Purchase Tickets.
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/trail-tales/
LOCATION:Anchorage Museum\, 625 C Street\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270130T163000
DTSTAMP:20261027T210313Z
CREATED:20261014T203438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T210313Z
UID:13700-1801315800-1801326600@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Ski 4 Kids
DESCRIPTION:Ski 4 Kids \nAlmost 500 children participate in the annual Ski 4 Kids event\, with more than half coming from Title 1 schools\, providing many students a positive outdoor experience that would otherwise not be available to them. \nJanuary 30\, 2027 from 1:30-4:30pm\nKincaid Park
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/ski-4-kids/
LOCATION:Kincaid Park\, 9401 Raspberry Road\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20261027T210243Z
CREATED:20261027T162522Z
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UID:14476-1801958400-1802044799@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Alaska Ski for Women
DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Ski for Women is North America’s largest women’s cross-country ski event\, with close to 1\,000 Alaska women coming together to celebrate skiing in beautiful Kincaid Park. 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. The event supports the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage and nonprofits working to stop domestic violence in Alaska.   \n\n\nVisit the Official Site\n\n\n \nSunday\, February 7: Main Event\nOur timed events\, costume contest\, and party wave are back this year. Timed events are for girls and women only; all youth under age 12 are welcome to register and participate in the party wave. Anyone not racing is encouraged to volunteer and/or cheer!
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/ski-for-women/
LOCATION:Kincaid Park\, 9401 Raspberry Road\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20270214T210000
DTSTAMP:20261027T205943Z
CREATED:20261027T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T205943Z
UID:13698-1802626200-1802638800@anchorageparkfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sweetheart Skate
DESCRIPTION:Sweetheart Skate \n\n\n​​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! \nThe event includes warming barrels to cozy up next to\, music for skating the night away\, hot chocolate\, and a beautiful\, lighted photo opportunity! Bring your skates\, grab your headlamp\, and join us for a romantic evening (ice conditions permitting)! \n\nLocation: Westchester Lagoon​ (1824 W. 15th Ave​.)​\nWhen: Saturday\, February 14\, 2027​\nTime: ​5:30​ – 9 p.m.\n\nMore Info
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/sweetheart-skate/
LOCATION:Westchester Lagoon\, 1824 W. 15th Ave\, Anchorage\, Alaska
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270308
DTSTAMP:20261027T210742Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Anchorage
DESCRIPTION:The Tour of Anchorage is one of the few point-to-point cross-country ski marathons in North America and may be the only one that crosses through an urban environment! 3 ski distances of 25\, 40\, and 50 kilometers are available in both Freestyle and Classic techniques. We also welcome Fatbike racers and will host a 50K\, 40K\, and 25K race on the same course. In each race\, participants range from competitive elite athletes to recreational athletes just challenging themselves to get to the finish line. \nThe 40k and 50k start on the Anchorage Hillside and traverse the city along ski and multi-use trails. Tunnels\, bridges\, and greenbelts make it possible to ski from one side of town to the other without crossing a single road. The 25k races start in midtown (Alaska Pacific University) and tie into the 50k and 40k courses. All races finish at the ski stadium of Kincaid Park on the western edge of the city overlooking Cook Inlet. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/tour-of-anchorage/
LOCATION:AK
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