Events in Alaska

Midnight Sun Festival — Fairbanks

Alaska's largest single-day event — a 12-hour street fair celebrating the solstice.

FRIDAY Contra Dance! New time, same place!

Same great monthly dance, NOW ON FRIDAY! Come see your friends, make some new ones and dance to LIVE MUSIC. No partner

Downtown Geology Walking Tour

Preregistration required– Call 907-586-3572 This tour highlights the general geology of downtown Juneau and how local ge

Piano Series at Jensen-Olson Arboretum

The Piano Series is heading outdoors for a free performance at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum. Bring a blanket or lawn chair

Summer Solstice Celebration — Anchorage

Anchorage celebrates the longest day with outdoor concerts and community events.

Summer Solstice Fire Ritual — Juneau

Community fire ritual celebrating the summer solstice at Noyes Pavilion.

Fairbanks Midnight Sun Music Concert

Midnight Sun Baseball Game

Historic baseball game played at 10 PM under natural midnight sun since 1906.

Print + Pint Night!

Every last Thursday of the month with Juneau Wayzgoose! Whether you’re brand new to printmaking or already carving away,

Artists of All Nations

Artists of All Nations is a free open studio opportunity in the Main Hall at the JACC from 1 – 5 pm, usually on the last

Anchorage Museum First Thursday July

Girdwood Forest Fair July 2026

Anchorage First Friday Art Walk — July

Midsummer art walk with extended hours under the midnight sun.

Homer 4th of July Parade

Valdez 4th of July Celebration

Talkeetna 4th of July Parade

Anchorage 4th of July Festival

Seward 4th of July and Mount Marathon

Juneau Fourth of July Celebration

Downtown parade, waterfront music, and fireworks over the Gastineau Channel.

Mount Marathon Race — Seward

The toughest 5K on the planet — 98th running up and down Mount Marathon.

Seward 4th of July Celebration

Seward's legendary 4th of July with parade, Mount Marathon, and midnight fireworks.

Skagway 4th of July Celebration

Gold Rush-style 4th of July in Skagway with old-fashioned games and parade.

Whittier 4th of July & Salmon Derby

Small-town 4th of July and salmon derby in Prince William Sound.

Mount Marathon Race & Seward Fourth of July

Alaska's most famous footrace up Mount Marathon plus parade and waterfront festival.

Wasilla Independence Day Celebration

Juneau 4th of July Fireworks

Glacier View Car Launch July 4th

Kenai Dipnet Season Opening

Kenai Dipnet Fishery

Thousands wade into the Kenai River with dipnets to harvest sockeye salmon.

Kenai River Dip Net Opening