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“The largest strictly Alaskan and handmade show!” Start your Christmas shopping here at the Christmas Arts and Crafts Emporium! There will be many traditional Alaskan vendors with over 13,000 attendees! If you are Alaskan and wish to participate, you can also sign up to be a vendor! When? November 23rd 10 am – 6 pm…
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Anchorage Christmas Arts and Crafts Emporium
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Alaskan Zoo Lights
November 12th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, Holidays, things to do in Alaska |
Get ready to be razzle dazzled! The whole Alaska Zoo will be decked out in sparkling lights this Christmas season! Zoo lights will be available to visit from November 23rd to January 31st, Thursdays to Sundays, 5-8 pm. During December 20th to January 6th, zoo lights will be open every night! Tickets are $9 per…
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Zoo Boos at the Alaska Zoo
Ever been trick or treating with exotic animals? Well this Halloween you can at the Alaska Zoo! The whole zoo will be decked in Halloween spirit! Come in your costume to enjoy trick or treating at this after hour event! There will be a shuttle service if you park at Service High School running every…
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Halloween Town Family Celebration Alaska
Forty acres transformed into spooktacular family fun! This Halloween Town Celebration is bringing trick or treating in Gold Rush Town, free train rides, live music, entertainment, face painting, petting zoo, food trucks, pumpkin chuck, eating competitions, costume competition, and even more! The first 500 people will receive a free trick or treating bag! The winner…
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Skagway Fall Festival
October 15th, 2019
Posted in Alaska Vacations, Alaskan Arts, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
“A celebration of art, music and life in the North!” As summer winds down into fall, it’s time to slow down before the holiday season. Enjoy a good ole’ Skagway Fall Festival with some unique qualities! Including author readings, artisan market, aeroponic garden tours, game show night, bacon festival, music, and MORE! For the little…
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Homer Fringe Festival
Laughter – it’s good for the soul! The Fringe Festival is all about laughing until your abs hurt at the strange, absurd, and hilarious! This night will bring new comedic plays about 1-10 minutes long performed by the actors at Pier One Theatre. Tickets can be bought at the Homer Bookstore and Sea Lion Art…
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Alaska Reptile and Exotic Animal Expo
August 29th, 2019
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The cute, the fuzzy, and the creepy… See all your favorite reptiles and learn about new ones at the Alaska Reptile and Exotic Animal Expo! Some vendors include: Alaska Bug Dealers, Hedgie Hollow Alaska, Midnight Sun Exotics, Jonathan’s Reptiles, Northern Axolotls, Zeke’s Herp Homes, Valley Aquatics & Reptile Rescue, The Reptile Barn. Professionals will answer…
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Anchorage Festival of Music
Pinkies up, all you classy folk! This year’s Anchorage Festival of Music is focused all around Bach. Bach is a classical music composer and organist who was most well known in the Baroque era. Anchorage-born soprano and music specialist Victoria Fraser will have the honors of recreating Bach’s grandest works. The show will last 1.5…
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Alaska State Fair in Palmer
August 18th, 2019
Posted in Alaska food, Alaskan Arts, Alaskan Outdoors, Family Vacation, things to do in Alaska |
Not just a state fair, but thee state fair of all fairs! Jam out with talented artists such as Dustin Lynch, Newsboys, Slightly Stoopid, and many more! Monster trucks, concerts, rides, games, food, photography, they have it all and more!! And for the first time ever in Alaska, you can sign up to participate in…
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Blueberry Festival in Alaska
August 10th, 2019
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A blueberry festival and summer just belong together! Get your blueberry fix at the 12th Annual Blueberry Festival! There will be pie eating contests, blueberry picking, live music, a beer and wine garden, vendors, hiking, biking, and tons of blueberry treats! Check out the live music and schedule of events here. The Blood Bank of…
