Aspen Hotels“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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Skagway Fall Festival
October 15th, 2019
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Zombie Half Marathon in Anchorage
Bring your little monsters along too! Get those running shoes on because the Zombie Half Marathon is this weekend! Starting Saturday, October 12th at 10:00 am, the race will begin! Walkers will begin an hour earlier, at 9:00 am. Runners (and walkers) will start at Goose Lake Park and end at Kincaid Park. Your little…
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51st Annual Oktoberfest in Anchorage
PROST! (That’s cheers in German) You’ll need to remember that word for the upcoming 51st annual Oktoberfest! Presented by the German Club of Anchorage, you can expect this Oktoberfest to have traditional Bavarian and German music, German food, cultural entertainment, and specialty beers! Feel free to come in traditional German attire! Saturday also includes a…
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Seward Music and Arts Fest
This isn’t any normal music and arts festival… This year’s Seward Music and Arts Festival has a theme of Jurassic Alaska! You can expect live music, dance performances, a beer garden, local goods and food for sale. The festival’s mission is to continue youth involvement, create inspiration, and an environmental awareness. When? September 27th 5:00…
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Senshi Con 2019 in Anchorage Alaska
Calling all anime lovers, gamers, and pop culture gurus! The Senshi Con is only 8 days away! No, Senshi is not a typo for sushi. Senshi Con is an annual convention for fans of Japanese animation and video games. There will be vendor booths, Cosplay Contests, play video games, watch anime, panels, and many other…
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Capital Brewfest 2019 in Juneau
Start the fall season off right with a good ole’ Brewfest! The Rotary Club of Juneau and the University of Juneau have teamed up to make this year’s Capital Brewfest 2019! The Rotary Club’s programs include sponsoring exchange students, local homeless shelters, and community service. Enjoy the night with a plethora of brews, live music,…
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Second Annual Wakanda Ball
Celebrating cultural empowerment regardless of your background! Kings and queens of every race are invited to the second annual Wakanda Ball! Inspired by the movie “Black Panther”, the ball will have a silent auction, cultural expo, entertainment from the Sankofa Dance Theater, and more. All proceeds will go to Juneteenth Anchorage, celebrating the abolishment of…
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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 World Arts Festival
September 4th, 2019
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Art lovers of all ages are welcome!! You’ll be nothing short of entertained with over 100 exhibits, readings, studio tours, and workshops in all art forms! Some events to choose from include Jazz Dance Workshops, Jeffrey Lee Mills live in concert, improv comedy, African Drummers Workshop, and many more! Check out the daily schedules here….
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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…
