Aspen Hotels – SoldotnaHosted at the Soldotna Creek Park, the Frozen Riverfest is a winter festival with live music, delicious food, and a beer garden. This festival also features local brewers and international breweries, bonfires, and games for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the breweries the Frozen RiverFest feature are the Denali Brewery Company, Arkose Brewery,…
Category Archives: Holidays
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Frozen Riverfest
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Soldotna’s Cinco de Mayo Fiestas
Celebrating the Mexican Army’s victory over French Forces at the Battle of Puebla, it’s amazing how far this annual celebration has reached—all the way to the Kenai Peninsula! Soldotna and the surrounding region offers a spicy peppering of Cinco de Mayo celebrations, starting with the fiesta at The Duck Inn. On Saturday, get the…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
You’ll find plenty of “luck of the Irish” in Soldotna at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Held on March 17th and hosted by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, this annual event attracts locals and visitors alike. Wear your best green and head to the start of the parade route at Bailey’s Furniture. It…
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Valentine’s Day at Nikko Garden
Located at 36100 Kenai Spur Hwy., Nikko Garden is Soldotna’s only sushi restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine and unique rolls. Many of the staple rolls utilize local, fresh catches and ingredients. Although reservations aren’t usually required, you may want to call ahead if you plan on dining out on Valentine’s Day. The Alaska is…
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Forever Christmas Performance
During the first weekend of December, the Forever Dance Alaska competitive team presents their “Forever Christmas” show for all ages. Grab your tickets in advance or at the door and see what the Aurora Dance Company has in store for the holiday season. There’s an homage to the beloved “The Nutcracker” as well as…
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Halloween Happenings
The peninsula is full of spooky activities throughout October, like Halloween Kids Craft at the nearby Soldotna Library where kids can make x-ray hands, bats and many more ghoulish crafts. Check out the annual Pie and Dessert Auction hosted by the Soldotna Chamber, the only fundraiser of the year! Costumes are encouraged, and you…
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An Old Fashioned Fourth
Every year, Sitka hosts a fun-filled Fourth of July celebration with parade, games and of course a huge fireworks display. The parade begins promptly at 2 p.m. on Lake Street before winding down Lincoln and ending at City Hall. However, starting July 1 the city of Sitka starts celebrating the biggest holiday of the…
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Froso’s for Father’s Day
Go to Froso’s Family Restaurant this Father’s Day for the freshest halibut in town, delicious sushi rolls, and the option to “make your own pasta” that’s so generous, you’ll have to take some to go. With an impressive soup menu for starters, the cuisines include Italian, Greek, Mexican and American, so there’s something for…
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Valentine’s Day Options in Soldotna
Romance can take on a new meaning in Soldotna. When you’re surrounded by so much natural beauty, opting for a more relaxed Valentine’s Day breakfast or dinner is often a good call, especially when there are so many restaurants dishing up home cooking. Try The Moose is Loose for the best desserts in Soldotna…
