Celebrate Trails, Volunteers, and Community!
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Anchorage) | Baxter Bog Park, 2434 Lunar Circle, Anchorage, Alaska
Celebrate the Alicia Iden Nature Trail at Baxter Bog Park
Join neighbors and friends for a community celebration honoring our trails, volunteers, and the rich history of Baxter Bog Park, Pfleiger Park, and the Alicia Iden Nature Trail Loop. Enjoy a guided 1.5-mile walk along the Alicia Iden Nature Trail to explore new trail improvements and interpretive signs that share the stories of the people who shaped this park and the community efforts that continue to preserve it today.
Meet at: Baxter Bog Park — Tolhurst Court & Hampton Drive entrance off Baxter Road
Date: Saturday, Nov 1
Ribbon Cutting: 2:15 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided.
Special thanks to historian David Reamer for uncovering and sharing the history of this beloved neighborhood park.Come celebrate the past, present, and future of Baxter Bog Park!
Sponsored by:Anchorage Park FoundationScenic Foothills Community CouncilFamily and Friends of Alicia IdenRodney Pfleiger and FamilyRasmuson FoundationAgnew Beck Consulting

House Party Fundraiser for a Bike Pump Track
2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | house party, 1600 Hidden Lane, Anchorage, 99501, United States
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 Moon track will be similar to the one at Hilltop Ski and Bike Park.
Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department has installed pump tracks at Chanshtnu Muldoon Park and South Anchorage Sports Park, and local non-profits have built pump tracks at Mirror Lake and Hilltop Ski Area. The South Addition and North Star Community Councils have endorsed building a pump track at Valley of the Moon, and it is consistent with the Parks master plan.
All contributions will be gratefully accepted and are tax deductible.
When funds are available, Anchorage Parks and Recreation will authorize a contractor to build the pump track in summer 2026. Anchorage Park Foundation is the fiscal sponsor for this community project led by Zack Fields and South Addition and Valley of the Moon neighbors.

Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet National Heritage Area: Day of Storytelling
2025-11-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Residents from across the Anchorage-Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet area are coming together to reflect on who we’ve been, who we are now, and who we want to become. This is part of a growing effort to recognize the region as a National Heritage Area.

This free, public event is for anyone who cares about the history and future of the Anchorage/Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet area—Tribal members, business owners, historians, Elders, faith leaders, artists, storytellers, teachers, youth, and anyone else who wants to connect with their neighbors and build stronger communities.

The stories and reflections gathered during this event will help shape a feasibility study that will be developed following the event and submitted to the National Park Service as part of the official process for designating the Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet as a National Heritage Area.

During the Storytelling Event, participants will have the opportunity to:– Listen deeply to guest storytellers and learn more about a diverse range of experiences in the Anchorage/Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet area.– Share and record your own stories in a range of formats, if you choose.– Connect with other residents of the Anchorage/Tikahtnu Upper Cook Inlet area.– Enjoy live music, performances, and catered food.

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Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02
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 2, 2025
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Brighter Winter Nights
2025-12-04 08:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00 | Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd, Anchorage, Alaska, 99507
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!
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Solstice Tree Tour at Kincaid
2025-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Kincaid Park, 9401 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, Alaska
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 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.
Wear traction devices while walking around the Stadium and Mize Loop as conditions may be slippery.
Decorated Trees are sponsored by local businesses.
Free hot chocolate and traditional s’mores will be served as families and friends travel the 2.5-kilometer Mize Loop.
Commemorative 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!
Live Music will be entertaining guests at the beer garden.
Warming barrels will be provided to help tree viewers stay comfortable.
Voting! The loop concludes with a friendly competition among tree sponsors: event attendees vote on the top tree.
Skiing and Biking to the event are encouraged from Jodhpur or the Raspberry Lots
Free 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.
NO Parking inside Kincaid Park. Please use the shuttles.
Bike Depot will be available for riders to store their wheels in a secure corral while they walk the loop.
Food trucks: grab dinner from a local food trucks: Yeti Dog and Beignet Today!!

Dogs are not allowed at this event.

Winter Solstice Festival
2025-12-19 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, dog sled rides, 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: Friday, December 19, 2025 from 5 – 8 pm.
Where: Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E 40th Ave.
Cost: FREE

Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge
2025-12-21 08:00 - 2026-03-20 08:00
The Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge (RAAWC) is celebrating its 6th year this Winter 2025-2026! This is a multi-sport, multi-distance winter challenge to log as many miles as you can over three months starting the first day of winter, December 21st, 2025 and ending the last day of winter, March 20th, 2026.
You 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’d like to accomplish across Alaska with your choice of eight different routes of varying distances depending on your goals!
Race Mileage if you begin December 21st, 2025

60 miles = Anchorage to Whittier (0.7 miles/day)
125 miles = Anchorage to Sheep Mountain (1.4 miles/day)
235 miles = Anchorage to Denali National Park (2.6 miles/day)
350 miles = Anchorage to Delta Junction (3.9 miles/day)
500 miles = Alaska Long Trail, Seward to Fairbanks (5.6 miles/day)
800 miles = Denali Highway Loop (8.9 miles/day)
1,150 miles = Historic Iditarod Trail (12.8 miles/day)
2,000 miles = Ketchikan to Deadhorse (22.3 miles/day)

You 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! Register Today!
RAAWC is a Fundraiser for Alaskan Non-Profits!
Alaska Trails, Anchorage Park Foundation and Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation are the nonprofit beneficiaries. 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!

Pick.Click.Give. Today
2026-01-01 - 2026-04-01
Pick.Click.Give. allows Alaskans to donate a portion of their Permanent Fund Dividend to causes they care about statewide.
Go to pfd.alaska.gov to pledge a donation to the Anchorage Park Foundation today.
While applying for their PFD online, Alaskans can choose to Pick.Click.Give. in increments of $25. All donations are tax deductible and donors will receive tax documentation from the State once their donations have been processed. Permanent Fund Dividend applications are available from January 1 to March 31, though Alaskans may choose to add or adjust their pledges online through August 31.
File for your PFD or add a pledge at pfd.alaska.gov.

Westchester Lagoon Family Skate
2026-01-10 13:00 - 2026-02-21 15:00 | Westchester Lagoon, 1824 W. 15th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
There is no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than at the Anchorage Parks & Recreation 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.

Location: Westchester Lagoon​ 1824 W. 15th Ave​. Anchorage, AK 99501​
When: Saturdays in January and February. Starts January 10​ to February 21, 2026
Time: ​1 – 3 p.m.​​​

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Winter Movie Night at Cuddy Park Amphitheatre
2026-01-11 18:00 - 2026-02-08 19:30 | Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
Join us at Cuddy Park Amphitheatre January 11–February 8 for five free winter outdoor film screenings featuring local films, including works from the See Stories projects. Each screening begins at 6 PM.
Enjoy free snacks, hot beverages, and a warming station inside the AK Bookmobile. Dress in layers and settle in for a uniquely Alaskan winter movie night.
This free series is a collaboration among the Alaska Bookmobile, Anchorage Park Foundation, Out North Contemporary Art, See Stories, Anchorage Museum Seed Lab, Parks and Recreation, AK Filmmakers, with support from the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Community Development Authority.

Sunday Movie Night at Cuddy Park
2026-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Cuddy Park Amphitheatre, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, United States
Bundle up and bring a chair to the first winter movie series at Cuddy Park, featuring local film makers. FREE.
1/11 Spooky
1/18 Best of AK Filmmakers
1/25 Music Videos
2/1 Alaska Life
2/8 Animals
A collaboration between the Alaska Bookmobile, Anchorage Park Foundation, Out North, See Stories, Parks and Recreation and AK Film Makers
Supported by a grant from the Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage Community Development Authority

Ski 4 Kids
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Kincaid Park, 9401 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, Alaska
Ski 4 Kids
Almost 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.
February 7th
2pm – 5pm
Kincaid Park

Winter Bike to Work Day
2026-02-13 07:00 - 09:00
Save the Date!
Winter commuters, mark your calendar to enjoy free treats, drinks, and swag!
Get your treat station ideas ready and look for the signup soon with Bike Anchorage.

Sweetheart Skate
2026-02-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Westchester Lagoon, 1824 W. 15th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
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, lighted photo opportunity! Bring your skates, grab your headlamp, and join us for a romantic evening (ice conditions permitting)!

Location: Westchester Lagoon​ (1824 W. 15th Ave​.)
When: Saturday, February 14, 202
Time: ​5:30 – 9 pm

Alaska Outdoor and Environmental Education Symposium
2026-02-27 09:00 - 16:00
Do you take youth outside in Alaska, work as an informal educator looking for community, or support the growth of outdoor learning across our state? Connect with a network of educators dedicated to building community, advancing professional skills, and strengthening outdoor programs that benefit all of Alaska. This symposium is your chance to gain practical tools, share experiences, and be part of a supportive community that values connection to place and the power of outdoor experiences. Together, we are Bridging Communities through Outdoor Learning.
Join us at our 4th Annual Alaska Outdoor and Environmental Education Symposium February 27, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska
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Election Day
2026-04-07
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.
Please Vote!

Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-06-15 17:00
The Forget-Me-Not Spring Challenge is a Walk-Run-Bike-Swim-or whatever collects miles challenge from April 15 – June15! Distance totals are 75 miles, 150 miles, 300 miles, 500 miles, or 1000 miles. The goal is to log as many miles as you can over the 2 months of Spring to support a more physically active lifestyle.
You will have the ability to log your miles, track your progress, collect flower virtual badges, so how you rank up to others on the leader board daily! Invite others to this challenge to help you to stay motivated all Spring long! Register Today
This event is a fundraiser for Alaskan non-profits!
Alaska Trails, Anchorage Park Foundation, and Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation are the nonprofit beneficiaries. 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!

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & More
2026-06-20
MAYOR’S MARATHON & MORE
Each Summer Solstice the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler, Kid’s Mile, and Relays bring thousands of people together from nearly every state in the union, countries around the globe, and from our very own community. There is something about nineteen hours (actually a bit more) of daylight that draws many to this unique and beautiful event. Learn more
