Thursdays, May 30 - July 31 from 5:30 – 8pm at Town Square Park. Enjoy some of the heaviest hitters from the local music - for free!

Fridays, May 31, - Aug 2 from Noon - 1pm at Peratrovich Park. This laidback, family-friendly concert series is the reason to take your lunch break outside in a local park on Fridays over the summer.

Saturdays, June 1, - Aug 17 from 4 - 6pm at Peratrovich Park. Enjoy a slower-paced Saturday afternoon, complete with some of Alaska’s top-notch jazz talent.

One-hour FitLot circuit classes provide a full-body workout suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels! Tuesdays and Thursdays, Noon - 1 pm June 4 - August 29

FREE Stand-Up Paddleboard Demo Days Wednesdays, 5 - 7 p.m. @​​Little Campbell Lake: June 5, 12, and 26 @Jewel Lake: July 17, 24, and 31

July 19 Anchorage Parks and Recreation wants to hear from you! Join the muni for the Peratrovich Park public workshop and pop-up event at the small museum in Old City Hall!

July 24, Join in at the Bragaw Food Forest for a fun and rewarding volunteer evening! We need your help to weed and mulch the pathways, ensuring this lovely community space stays beautiful and accessible.

The Summer Concert Series features local artists in neighborhoods across Anchorage. A partnership with the Anchorage Concert Association, this free concert series brings people together for seven Thursday nights to enjoy live music in the beauty of our parks and…

Join us for a summer tree-planting volunteer project in Arnold Muldoon Park!

July is Disability Pride Month! 33 years ago on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress, establishing America’s commitment to end discrimination against people with disabilities. Disability Pride means accepting and honoring each person's…

Join us and Seeds of Change in learning more about growing berry plants in Alaska. Josh Smith (@thefrozenplantguy), our local berry expert and digital creator, will be leading this hands-on and informative experience!

We will be targeting invasive European bird cherry at the park, which degrades salmon and moose habitat and takes over our native forests. Lunch and shirts will be provided!

Join us to celebrate the new pickleball court at Scenic Park! Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Scenic Park – 7305 Hennings Way Parking on 36th Avenue and Hennings Way 4:30 pm               Ribbon Cutting with Dignitaries 5 pm to 7 pm…

Our friends on the eastside think the Moose Loop should extend to Muldoon – so join us for a group training ride for fun, fitness and to check out an eastside add-on to the Moose Loop. You must be registered…

Meet at Pt. Woronzof for a short hike on the beach and some group writing time.

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.…

BOOtanical at the Alaska Botanical Garden September 20th - October 20th 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

Registration is open! Start training now for the Moose Loop Trail Challenge, a family-friendly way to stay active outdoors all summer by running, walking, or biking Anchorage trails to prepare for the challenge. Challenge yourself to a 5K, 10K, Mini…

Discover how to stay active in our winter city at this free Parks+Trails Recreation Fair. Outdoor and community organizations will host booths, workshops, and demonstrations to show off the fantastic low-cost ways to enjoy parks and trails around Anchorage.

NSAA Gear Swap: Sunday October 12th, 2024 ~ 2 – 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…

​​​​Haunted Trails​ Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. 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.…

Winter Gear & Sports Swap at UAA Alaska Airlines Center October 19, 2024 | Noon - 5pm 11:45am – 12:00pm (Noon)  Early Bird Entry Raffle Ticket Holders allowed 15 minute early entry; Tickets available for purchase day of event and…

Haunted & Enchanted Trails event October 18 & 19 by Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department.

Brighter Winter Nights at the Alaska Botanical Garden Select dates December 1st - January 20th 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

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

Winter Walk: Dec. 6th at 4pm Save the date

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…

Join us for Winter Bike to Work Day, February 14, 2025.

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…

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