Outdoors in Anchorage

Upcoming outdoors events around Anchorage.

Thursday, October 22

The Bird Blind

Thu, Oct 22–23 · Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W Sixth Ave, Anchorage, AK

Come experience a powerful Indigenous story where it began. Set in an Inupiaq village on Alaska’s Norton Sound, the play explores family, addiction, loss, and the unexpected bonds that help people find their way home.

Price: see link

Saturday, October 24

NSAA Ski Swap

Sat, Oct 24 · Kincaid Wax Bunker, 9170 Jewel Lake Rd. Suite 200, Anchorage, AK

Gearing up with affordable winter recreational equipment is easy with NSAA’s annual ski swap.

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!

Price: see link

Friday, November 13

NSAA Wax Cinic

Fri, Nov 13 · Kincaid Wax Bunker, 9170 Jewel Lake Rd. Suite 200, Anchorage, AK

Whether you are new to waxing or a pro, there will be information for all to expand their knowledge wax base.

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 25

Anchorage Wolverines vs. Kenai

Wed, Nov 25 · Sullivan Arena, 1600 Gambell St, Anchorage, AK

Enjoy a midweek matchup with the Wolverines against The Kenai River Brown Bears.

Price: see link

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!

Price: see link

Snow Globe Run

Sat, Dec 12 · The New Peanut Farm Sports Bar & Grill, 5227 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK

Go dashing through the snow with a 4K course. Run, walk, snowshoe, or cheer on this year's Snow Globe Run participants.

Price: see link

Ongoing exhibits & runs

Alaska BOOtanical Garden

Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Oct 18 · Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, AK

Take a spooky stroll through the Garden. Enjoy harvest-themed displays, whimsical photo ops, and festive fun for all ages.

Price: see link

Alaska's Wild Icons Zoo Tour

Mon, Oct 12 – Mon, Mar 29 · Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK

Discover Alaska’s wild icons on a guided winter tour featuring the Alaska Zoo’s charismatic wildlife, including species native to Alaska and the state’s only cold-climate big cats.

Price: see link

Trail Tales Storytelling Series

Tue, Nov 10 – Tue, Mar 9 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

Hear storytellers as they share seven minute stories about their trail experiences, adventures, and life in general.

Price: see link