This Week in Anchorage & Southcentral — Mar 16 to Mar 22
March is Iditarod month in Alaska, and Southcentral is the beating heart of it. The race ceremonial start kicks off in downtown Anchorage on the first Saturday of the month, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to 4th Avenue to cheer the mushers and their teams down the chute. Even after the restart in Willow, the energy lingers across the region for weeks, with watch parties, finisher celebrations, and community events echoing the race's momentum.
In Southcentral, March brings noticeably longer days to Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley — daylight is now past 12 hours and climbing. The Chugach trails are still winter-firm, drawing skiers, fat-tire bikers, and snowshoers to Kincaid, Hillside, and Glen Alps. The Kenai Peninsula is seeing its first hints of spring near the coast, while Palmer and Wasilla are still firmly in ski season. Community events, hockey playoffs, and performing arts round out a packed week.
Scroll through the Southcentral event listings below for what's happening this week, March 16–22 — from Anchorage to the Kenai and the Mat-Su Valley.
Southcentral Alaska stays busy this week (March 16–22) with 4 events across Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula. Here's what's happening.
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