"Celebrate the Festival of Flowers in Downtown Anchorage at Town Square Park. Enjoy educational seminars, flower sales and auction, live music, plant a marigold, art fair, face painting, stilt walkers and much, much more! Celebrate our City of Flowers in Downtown Anchorage. It's all FREE! "
Summer music festival time again! Bring the whole family to the daylodge lawn for some great music with Be Good Tanyas, Jimmy Chickenpants, Whipsaws and more.
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American Astronomical Society is holding its 220th meeting in Anchorage and inviting the local community to interact with leading scientists from around the world. There are many public events planned for the week, and everyone is welcome to attend. The first public event is AstroZone at the Loussac Public Library from noon to 4 p.m. on June 9. AstroZone is an open house for everyone to learn about the cool science currently going on in earth and space science. At AstroZone, you will have a chance to meet scientists, do hands-on science and take home lots of cool resources collected during your visit. AstroZone provides a venue where the local community and American Astronomical Society members can come together to share the excitement of science..
Also on tap are a public talk on the transits of Venus and Mercury; a student outreach program featuring astronaut John Grunsfeld; a public talk, "The Accelerating Universe" by Dr. Brian P. Schmidt, the 2011 winner of the Nobel Prize in physics; and a screening of "Space Junk 3D" and a panel talk. Check the website link for times and locations; the screening and student outreach program require reservations.
This is a family-oriented multicultural event with free admission for all participants. During our event, you have the opportunity to learn more about historical African Americans and local African American businesses as well as spending a day of entertainment with others of our communities. Some of our plans are to make these days as enjoyable and educational as possible without taking away from the true meaning of the Juneteenth Celebration.
There will be various forms of live entertainment on each day with free food provided for children age 2-18 as well as drinks and snacks. Some traditional games will be played for both children and adults. Feel free to bring out a blanket and picnic lunch for yourself and to share with others to help make this a true weekend of unity in the community.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing our heritage with one another. Our ancestors gathered to give thanks for their freedom and celebrated with food, music and games, as well as in remembrance of how they were able to go through all they had to. Help us to continue this tradition and share your remembrance of African American history here in Alaska with those attending the celebration.
Alaskans celebrate the longest day of the year in Town Square with tons of events packed into one sweet celebration. Live musical performances keep downtown hopping until the sun goes down, a tall order on a day with 22 hours of functional daylight. The Hero Games are a day-long friendly competition between the police, troopers, each military branch and the fire department. Enjoy the heart-pumping adrenaline with entertaining and challenging games such as the obstacle course, a "rescue the cat" climb, litter carry, the bucket brigade and tricycle races.
The Forest Fair features Alaska artists, hand-crafted items, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska. Fun for the whole family is kicked off by the Forest Fair Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. Limited parking is available at the Alyeska Resort daylodge with shuttle service provided. Car pooling is encouraged.
There is no admission fee, only good times! Be sure to purchase a limited edition Girdwood Forest Fair T-Shirt, "The Cover Charge that Covers Your Back."
Camping will be allowed in Forest Fair campgrounds only for $25 per person per night - camping permit required. Public camping is prohibited in the town of Girdwood during Forest Fair weekend. Law enforcement personnel will be patrolling the Girdwood Valley.
This is the 3rd annual Alaska Salsa Festival. Fours days of Dance, bootcamps and great dance workshops and absolutely amazing shows. Join us for the Mascarade Ball at the Hotel Captain Cook. The amazing Alaskan Salsa Ball with world champion dancers.
Join the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center for the 5th annual Spring Carnival & Garage Sale!
Vendors will be offering both ‘garage sale’ type and new items. Scentsy, Su’z Alaska Soy Candles, Silpada, and Mr. J’s Southern BBQ are just a few of the vendors who will have booths at the carnival. Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, face painting, animal adoptions, a pet show, and a Pie Bake-off / Pie Eating Contest. Come join the fun at the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center! Located near the corner of the Old Glenn and North Birchwood Loop.
