Sign the petition for trails
2026-04-22 - 2026-10-01 | AK
Sign the petition HERE.
Trails showcase our region’s spectacular natural beauty and power our local economy. We ask Alaska’s Congressional Delegation to:

Increase funding for the federal Transportation Alternatives Program
Expand funding for the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Sustain and grow funding for the federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)

In Anchorage, these programs have built safe sidewalks and multi-use trails.
They will build the new one mile segment of the Fish Creek Trail and connect the Ship Creek Trail to the Coastal Trail. They can also be used to build segments of Alaska’s Long Trail and the Kenai Mountain Bike Trail, connecting us to Seward and the Mat-Su.
The federal transportation reauthorization bill is set to expire in September 2026. Congress is working on details now. Sign the petition today!

Free Concert - Ray E. Storck Homestead Park
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Anchorage) | Ray E. Storck Homestead Park, 7020 Clarks Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99516
Bringing live music right to your neighborhood park

The Summer Concert Series features local artists in neighborhoods across Anchorage. A partnership with the Anchorage Concert Association and Anchorage Park Foundation, this free concert series brings people together in their own neighborhoods to enjoy live music and the beauty of our parks and trails.

Goose Lake Beach Party and Open House
2026-07-14 16:30 - 19:00 | Goose Lake Park, 2811 UAA Dr, Anchorage, 99508, United States
This fun, family-friendly event is your chance to experience what Goose Lake Park could be… including a food vendor, beer garden, and stand-up paddleboards.
We will have draft concepts of what the park Master Plan could look like in the future.
Come enjoy food, activities, and an evening by the lake while taking time to share ideas, provide feedback, and shape the future of Goose Lake Park!

Free Concert - Stephenson Park
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Stephenson Park, 13024 Stephenson St, Anchorage, AK, 99515

Ribbon Cutting for Kids Bicycle Pump Track at Valley of the Moon
2026-07-30 16:00 - 17:00 | valley of the moon park, 610 W 17th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
Media and Public Invited to Join Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, Rep. Zack Fields at Ribbon Cutting
WHAT: Ribbon-cutting for new kids bicycle pump track
WHEN: 4 pm Thursday, July 30, 2026
WHERE: Valley of the Moon Park, 610 W. 17th Avenue
Media and the public are invited to join community leaders and volunteers at a ribbon-cutting for a new kids bicycle pump track at Valley of the Moon park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their bikes and helmets to take a spin on the new trail built by Josh Benham of Pro-Trails. Rep. Zack Fields, with the support of South Addition and North Star Community Councils, raised $20,000 from donors to match a $20,000 Community Challenge grant from the Anchorage Park Foundation. The Anchorage Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed the project. The pump track will be maintained by volunteers.
“This is a great day for neighborhoods in the Chester Creek corridor,” said Rep. Fields. “I appreciate all the individual neighbors who funded this project, as well as Anchorage Sand and Gravel and Santos, who made major contributions.”
“Parks and trails build community,” said Beth Nordlund, Executive Director for Anchorage Park Foundation. “Join us to celebrate a new attraction to help kids stay active.”
This is the first completed Anchorage Park Foundation Community Challenge Grant project – one of 14 projects funded through the program for the 2026-2027 grant cycle. Grantees must raise a 1:1 match of volunteer time and/or donations. Since its inception in 2005, APF has awarded $2.4 million in funding to 135 community-led projects that have leveraged more than $8.4 million in matching volunteer time or cash to improve parks and trails. This program is supported by Rasmuson Foundation and Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department.
Anchorage Health Department will be at the event with free bike helmets, locks, reflective gear and maps for kids.

Free Concert - Cuddy Family Midtown Park
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

Volunteer Event - Non-Partisan Phone Bank for August 18 Primary
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Anchorage Park Foundation, 3201 C Street Suite 111, Anchorage, AK, 99503-3961, United States
What is event?
Help us call infrequent voters to remind them to vote in the August 18 Primary election. There is a historically low turnout in primary elections, which makes your vote even more important.
This election is important because who we elect will make a difference in our public health and quality of life. Investing in parks and trails is a path to a stronger economy and better health.
Early voting starts August 3 and we want to give voters the information they need to cast their ballot.
This election is different than municipal elections because it is NOT vote by mail. Voters will need to cast their ballot on election day, August 18 at their neighborhood polling location OR vote early in person.
Two Early Voting Locations August 3 to August 18

Anchorage Midtown Mall, formerly the Sears Mall, from 8 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
City Hall, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

What will volunteers need to bring?
Volunteers will need to bring a laptop computer and a mobile phone. We will use both to call Anchorage voters through the online voter file. We will provide snacks and water for volunteers.
Sign up to Volunteer here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/751592

UMED Farmers Market - Goose Loop Challenge
2026-08-11 15:00 - 18:00 | UAA Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK, United States
Join us at the UMED Farmer’s Market. We will be sharing information about the Goose Loop – a 3 mile loop connecting parks and trails with UAA, Providence and Goose Lake. Stop by to get a map and learn how to volunteer and get involved improving parks and trails in Anchorage. Everyone who completes the loop gets entered into a raffle for a free Moose Loop t-shirt.
About the Market
Where: Alaska Airlines Center VIP Parking Lot
When: Tuesdays from 3–6 pm, August 11th through September 1st
The UMED District is the second-largest employment hub in the Municipality of Anchorage, bringing together organizations like the University of Alaska Anchorage, Providence Alaska, Alaska Native Health Campus, Alaska Pacific University, the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, and many more.
At the center is the UMED Farmers Market—a four-week celebration held in August and September as we welcome students back to campus and embrace the abundance of harvest season. The market highlights locally grown and locally made products, with a strong focus on sustainability and supporting our land.
This year, we’re especially excited to introduce themed weeks that showcase how our community comes together to create a healthier, more connected, and vibrant place for all.

Cheney Lake Park of the Year Celebration
2026-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Cheney Lake Park, 2245 Baxter Road, Anchorage, Alaska
Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM on August 13 at Cheney Lake Park for a special community celebration honoring the park as the 2026 Park of the Year!
Come explore and learn about the recently completed shoreline restoration project led by the Youth Employment in Parks program, and discover the migratory birds that call Cheney Lake home during the summer—and how we can all help protect them.
Enjoy food, fun, and time outdoors while connecting with neighbors and celebrating this beloved neighborhood park. All are welcome—bring your friends, family, and community spirit for an evening at the lake!

Ch’atanaltsegh (Fish Creek) Indigenous Place Name Celebration
2026-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Lyn Ary Park, 2009 Foraker Dr, Anchorage
Join us on August 27 from 5 pm to 7 pm for a special celebration along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail at Fish Creek.
Ch’atanaltsegh is the Dena’ina word for Fish Creek, and it means “where yellow water comes out”Pronounced Cha Ta Nul Souk
More than a dedication ceremony, this event is designed to celebrate the living relationship between people, place, language, and the Fish Creek watershed.
The celebration will begin at Lyn Ary Park at 5pm, where community members will gather for music, art, and a festive procession. Participants will then travel together along the Fish Creek Trail to the new plaza, creating a moving celebration of the creek and the Indigenous stories that have shaped this place for generations. At the plaza, the community will gather for the official dedication, cultural presentations, and a blessing of the new Indigenous Place Name monument before returning to Lyn Ary Park for continued festivities, performances, food, and community activities.
Art is central to bringing this vision to life. We invite artists to help transform the procession into an immersive celebration of Fish Creek’s living ecosystem and cultural significance. Parade elements, large-scale sculptures, masks, puppets, decorated bicycles and mobility devices, music, and interactive art are encouraged. Inspiration can be drawn from the plants, fish, birds, and animals that call the fish creek estuary home—including salmon, sandhill cranes, ravens, orcas, and other beings whose stories are woven into this landscape.
This event invites the community to experience Fish Creek in a new way, through Indigenous language, culture, art, and shared stewardship. Our hope is that everyone who participates leaves with a deeper understanding that place names are more than words on a map; they carry stories, history, identity, and our collective responsibility to care for the places we call home.

Fish Creek Celebration
2026-08-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Lyn Ary Park, 2009 Foraker Dr, Anchorage
Save the date!
The August 27 celebration marks the unveiling of the new Fish Creek Plaza and Indigenous Place Name sign, part of the Indigenous Place Names Movement. More than a dedication ceremony, the event is designed to celebrate the living relationship between people, place, language, and the Fish Creek watershed.
The celebration will begin at Lyn Ary Park at 5pm, where community members will gather for music, art, and a festive procession. Participants will then travel together along the Fish Creek Trail to the new plaza, creating a moving celebration of the creek and the Indigenous stories that have shaped this place for generations. At the plaza, the community will gather for the official dedication, cultural presentations, and a blessing of the new Indigenous Place Name sign before returning to Lyn Ary Park for continued festivities, performances, food, and community activities.
Art is central to bringing this vision to life. We invite artists to help transform the procession into an immersive celebration of Fish Creek’s living ecosystem and cultural significance. Parade elements, large-scale sculptures, masks, puppets, decorated bicycles and mobility devices, music, and interactive art are encouraged. Inspiration can be drawn from the plants, fish, birds, and animals that call the estuary home—including salmon, sandhill cranes, ravens, orcas, and other beings whose stories are woven into this landscape.
Rather than simply unveiling a sign, this event invites the community to experience Fish Creek in a new way, through Indigenous language, culture, art, and shared stewardship. Our hope is that everyone who participates leaves with a deeper understanding that place names are more than words on a map; they carry stories, history, identity, and our collective responsibility to care for the places we call home.

Invasive Weed Smackdown at Valley of the Moon
2026-08-29 10:00 - 14:00 | valley of the moon park, 610 W 17th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
Save the date for the annual weed smackdown that brings together agencies, non-profits, volunteers and elected officials.
Join us for prizes, pizza and the satisfaction of smacking down invasive bird cherry.
Sponsored by the Anchorage Soil and Water Conservation District, Anchorage Parks and Recreation, USDA Forest Service and all of us who want to free our forests and find the sunshine.

Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series
2026-09-08 18:30 - 2026-10-20 18:30 | AK
The Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series is a fall tradition for many Anchorage families, as these fun runs are like no other in Anchorage. These races are rarely canceled, even when faced with rain, snow, sleet, hail, or wind.
Each Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p​.m., three separate race courses are set at a pre-determined location around town. The routes are known only to certain Parks and Recreation staff and volunteer course-setting wizards. While the Munchkin and Farm Leagues usually stay on heavily-used trails, the Lightning League is a different story. ​Lightning courses have been known to test your resolve.​ Learn more and register

2026 Moose Loop Trail Challenge
2026-09-12 08:00 - 2026-09-19 17:00 | AK
The sixth annual Moose Loop Trail Challenge is a community challenge to walk, run, or bike the amazing Anchorage trails that loop around the city before the snow flies. This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the Anchorage Park Foundation, a nonprofit working to improve parks and trails. The challenge takes place September 12th to 19th and is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
When: September 12 – 19, 2026
Where: Anywhere along the 32-mile Moose Loop trail system
Challenges: Bike, walk, or run a 5K, 10K, Mini Moose (25.75K), or Mighty Moose (51.5K)
Register Sponsor Donate

A big THANK YOU to our growing number of 2026 Moose Loop Trail Challenge sponsors!

Haunted Trails
2026-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | AK
​​​​Haunted Trails​
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Walking through the park for a thrill and fright at night, you will creep along the route, while creatures of the forest come alive as you try to survive the Haunted Trail. This is no ​ordinary walk in the park, no​t​ for the faint of heart, intended for a mature audience. 9+ ages, with two early exits provided. Music on the beach with food truck and warming fire barrels. Shuttle bus transportation is available beginning at 6:30 p.m.​ Register
​Cost
Sign up for 15 min time slots. ​​

$15/person in advance​
$20/person at the door​

Enchanted Trails
2026-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | AK
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Enchanted dreams come alive as you stroll along the forest playing games, while frolicking and take pictures with forest fairies, knights gathering and hidden wizards and elves. This is where magical creatures meet brave warriors and high royalty and bring Halloween magic to life. Very limited fruit snacks distributed, mostly fun and games! Costumes are encouraged​. Music on the beach with food truck and warming fire barrels.​​ Shuttle bus transportation is available beginning a​t 1:30 pm. Register here
​Cost​
Sign up for 15 min time slots. ​

​$10/person in advance
$15/person at the door
2 yrs. and under are free​

Trick or Treat Fish Creek
2026-10-31 16:30 - 18:30 | Kiwanis Fish Creek Park, 3907 E Turnagain Blvd,, Anchorage, Alaska, 99517
Join our community for trick or treating along Fish Creek Trail! This will be a family-friendly event.
* Halloween, October 31 @ 4:30-6:30pm
* Locations: Trick-or-Treat stations will be set up along the trail between Kiwanis Fish Creek Park, Woodland Park, and Barbara Street Park. Join us anywhere along the trail!
Stay tuned for our Trick or Treat station map, with each sponsor and the treats and games they’ll share… coming soon!
Join us in hosting a treat station This event would not be possible without our neighborhood sponsors!
Parking is EXTREMELY limited on narrow neighborhood streets. Please consider riding your bike or walking to this event.
Locations to start trick or treating
Woodland Park
3508 Iowa Street

Kiwanis Fish Creek Park
3907 E Turnagain Blvd,
Anchorage, AK 99517

2026 Parks+Trails Recreation Fair
2026-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Kincaid Park, 9401 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, Alaska
Save the Date: November 14, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Parks+Trails Recreation Fair! Free and open to the public, this event will showcase the many ways to stay active and connected during winter in Anchorage. Meet local outdoor and community organizations, explore booths, and take part in workshops and demonstrations highlighting all the ways to enjoy our parks and trails. More details coming soon!

Winter Solstice Festival
2026-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
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!​

There 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.

When: December 18, 2026 from 5 – 8 pm.
Where: Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E 40th Ave.
Cost: FREE
