Anchorage with kids

Family-friendly events, storytimes, and things to do with kids.

Sunday, October 18

Howl-o-ween Hoot! and Hayrides

Sun, Oct 18 · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK

Join us for hayrides, festive crafts, an animal bones exhibit, a scavenger hunt, plus a porcupine presentation.

Price: see link

Saturday, October 31

Zoo Boo

Sat, Oct 31 · Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK

Zoo Boo returns to the Alaska Zoo for a family-friendly trick-or-treating adventure featuring decorated trails, candy stations and spooky fun!

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Skinny Raven Frightening 4K

Sat, Oct 31 · Downtown Anchorage, Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, AK

Haunting Downtown Anchorage! We’ve got treats, we’ve got costumes, and we’ve got a costume contest!

Price: see link

Saturday, November 7

Celebrate National Bison Day

Sat, Nov 7 · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK

Celebrate National Bison Day at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with hayrides, educational programs, bison-themed crafts, a naturalist talk, and plenty of family-friendly fun!

Price: see link

Saturday, November 21

Winter Faire

Sat, Nov 21 · Anchorage Waldorf School, 3250 Baxter Road, Anchorage, AK

Celebrate the season at the 9th Annual Winter Faire.

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Thursday, November 26

Skinny Raven Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W Seventh Ave, Anchorage, AK

Trot For A Cause and Give Thanks! Join us and millions of Americans on the most popular running and walking day of the year!

Price: see link

Sunday, December 6

Jams For Fams Pajama Jam

Sun, Dec 6 · DJ Spencer Lee, 1230 West 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK

Alaska's favorite all-ages family dance party, Jams for Fams is celebrating the holidays with a pajama jam presented by DJ Spencer Lee, Providence Alaska Children's Hospital, LaTouche Pediatrics and the Bear Tooth…

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Saturday, December 12

NSAA Solstice Tree Tour

Sat, Dec 12 · Kincaid Park, 9170 Jewel Lake Rd. Suite 200, Anchorage, AK

The Solstice Tree Tour is a celebration of Winter Solstice, festive holiday trees, and healthy outdoor fun for all ages (as well as skiers and non-skiers) and is an Anchorage winter tradition!

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Free Community Storytime

Wed, Jan 21 – Wed, Dec 30 · Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK

Community Storytime at the Alaska Zoo is a free, weekly emerging reader program held every Wednesday.

Price: see link