Sweetheart Skate
2026-02-14 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Anchorage) | 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
