This Week in Anchorage & Southcentral — May 11 to May 17
Mid-May in Alaska is the last week before summer truly takes over. The fishing is good, the weather is warm, and the outdoor world is fully open for business. Across Southcentral, graduation ceremonies, spring festivals, and outdoor concerts are stacking up on the calendar. Daylight now runs past 9:30 pm in Anchorage, and the golden evening light over the Chugach makes every outdoor event feel like a special occasion.
Anchorage's summer season is in full gear — Bootlegger's Cove and the coastal parks are busy, outdoor dining is opening up along the midtown corridor, and the city's arts and live music scene is transitioning to its summer schedule. The Kenai Peninsula is fishing-focused, with king salmon still running strong and halibut charters fully booked through the month. In Homer and Soldotna, the shoulder season crowds are giving way to summer volumes, and local festivals are getting underway.
Browse the Southcentral event listings below for the week of May 11–17 — covers Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, Homer, and the Mat-Su Valley.
Southcentral Alaska stays busy this week (May 11–17) with 33 events across Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula. Here's what's happening.
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