Aspen Hotels – HainesThis well-known beer festival first appeared in 1992, making it Alaska’s oldest craft beer festival! The ‘Great Alaska Craftbeer and Home Brew Festival’ takes place at the Southeast Alaska State Fair each Memorial Day weekend and is a rite of spring in Haines. It is also a non-profit event that gives back to the Alaskan…
Category Archives: Holidays
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Great Alaska Craft Beer & Home Brew Festival
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Wild Winter Adventures in Haines
Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies will never have a boring day in Haines, which is also known as the Adventure Capital of Alaska. Winter in the city is always commemorated through engaging in various winter sports and activities that are far from unexciting. Winter Sports Winter in Alaska is never complete without a variety of…
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July Fourth Happenings
The Haines Chamber of Commerce goes all out for Independence Day, offering a variety of options for visitors. Starting at 7 a.m. on July 4th, the flag raising ceremony is hosted by the local American Legion. Head to Ft. Seward Parade Grounds to start the day early. Afterward, a community breakfast is offered at…
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Cruise in to Haines
Many cruise ship operators call the Port of Haines one of the most gorgeous ports within the Inside Passage. If you’re taking a cruise to Alaska, you’ll be treated to well-maintained docking facilities suitable for even the largest of ships. However, it’s still a relatively small port and therefore each arriving ship will have…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Yakima
The annual MLK Jr. Day parade and celebration is coming up, and it’s the perfect end to a long weekend. The Dr. MLK Jr. Commemoration Committee and the Yakima chapter of the NAACP collaborate for the event and host a full three days of events starting with a basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday…
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Kiss a Reindeer at Kroschel
Have you ever kissed a reindeer? You’ll do that and meet a variety of other wildlife residents at the Kroschel Wildlife Center. Located just 38 miles from Haines and off the Haines Highway, take Mosquito Lake Road all the way to one of the most acclaimed preservation, conservation and wildlife education centers in the…
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December Happenings
Head to the Chilkat Center throughout December for Holly Jolly Christmas Follies. Check with the Center for performance days and times, as new events are regularly added. A number of variety shows are fun for the whole family, and most start at 4 p.m. to allow for a leisurely post-show dinner. You won’t want…
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A Haines Halloween
Spending Halloween in Haines? The small, charming town offers a smattering of spooky options like the Trick or Trot 5k Fun Run and Walk at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Fair and local non-profits, the event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and culminates with a fire pit, music and lights, hot drinks…
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Fourth of July in Haines
Fourth of July in Haines is full of patriotism and old-fashioned family fun. Start your morning with the Mt. Ripinsky run, whether you want to run, walk or jog this fun event—or root everyone on as a bystander. It’s followed by a breakfast at the Legion, where flapjacks and succulent sides are the perfect…
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Commander’s Room Restaurant for Father’s Day
Make the dad in your life a real Commander for the day at this quaint restaurant located at 13 Fort Seward Drive inside Hotel Halsingland. It’s white-tablecloth fine dining with a classic appeal. Great wines are paired with gourmet fare and impeccable service. Choose from a variety of innovative entrees, all crafted with fresh…
