This Week in Anchorage & Southcentral — Jun 29 to Jul 5
Southcentral Alaska stays busy this week (June 29 – July 5) with 30 events across Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and the Kenai Peninsula. Here's what's happening.
Highlights
Monday Madness Free Pool
Monday, June 29 · 16:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Free · Community
Free Taco Tuesday @5pm & Karaoke @8pm
Tuesday, June 30 · 17:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Free · Concerts & Live Music
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
Thursday, July 2 · 20:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Concerts & Live Music
Friday Night Live Music featuring Leo Ash & Co. in the Heart of Spenard
Friday, July 3 · 21:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Concerts & Live Music
Friday Night Live Music featuring David Ion with Sterling Silver Band
Friday, July 3 · 21:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Concerts & Live Music
Fourth of July Party with Live music featuring the Pit ViperZ
Saturday, July 4 · 21:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Concerts & Live Music
Sunday Funday Karaoke
Sunday, July 5 · 20:00
Carousel Lounge, Anchorage · Concerts & Live Music
Mount Marathon Race — Seward
Saturday, July 4 · 09:00 – 15:00
Mount Marathon Trail, Seward · Free · Sports & Racing
The toughest 5K on the planet — 98th running up and down Mount Marathon.
More Events This Week
America250 Week of Dreams: Reception
Monday, June 29 · Venue TBA
- Start off the America250 Week of Dreams learning about Alaska Native athletic demonstrations. Andrew Abyo, Sugpiat art
At His Feet Women's Retreat
Monday, June 29 · 10:00 – 12:00 · Venue TBA
Registration includes: 3 meals-1 Plated & 2 Buffets, Retreat Gift & Materials.
Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs Peninsula Oilers
Tuesday, June 30 · Venue TBA
- Enjoy exciting ABL baseball as the Anchorage Glacier Pilots play the visiting Peninsula Oilers at Mulcahy Stadium.
Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks vs Anchorage Bucs
Tuesday, June 30 · Venue TBA
- The Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks play the visiting Anchorage Bucs at Lee Jordan Field in Chugiak.
America250 Week of Dreams: Golf Tournament
Tuesday, June 30 · Venue TBA
- Get ready for an unforgettable day of golf, fun, and celebration at the America 250 – Alaska Week of Dreams Tour
Stand-Up Paddleboard Demo Days
Wednesday, July 1 · Venue TBA
- Learn what's SUP. Try out a stand-up paddleboard by joining Anchorage Parks and Recreation at one
The Local Conversations Series
Wednesday, July 1 · Venue TBA
- Hear stories about life in Anchorage, local arts, culture, science, or history from a resident who knows it best. Visi
Anchorage Museum First Thursday July
Thursday, July 2 · Anchorage Museum, Anchorage · Free
Free admission at the Anchorage Museum with special summer exhibitions.
Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs Mat-Su Miners
Thursday, July 2 · Venue TBA
- The Anchorage Glacier Pilots and the Mat-Su Miners play at Mulcahy Stadium.
Girdwood Forest Fair
Friday, July 3 · 11:00 · Girdwood Town Square, Girdwood · $15 adults, kids free
Bohemian arts and music festival in the Chugach rainforest with live music and artisan vendors.
Anchorage First Friday Art Walk — July
Friday, July 3 · 17:00 – 21:00 · Anchorage Museum, Anchorage · Free
Midsummer art walk with extended hours under the midnight sun.
Girdwood Forest Fair July 2026
Friday, July 3 · Girdwood Town Square, Girdwood · Free
Annual family-friendly fair in the resort town of Girdwood with arts, crafts, music, food vendors, and community celebration over the Fourth of July weekend.
Anchorage 4th of July Festival
Saturday, July 4 · Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage · Free
Family-friendly Independence Day celebration on Delaney Park Strip. Pancake breakfast at 9am, patriotic parade at 11am, live entertainment, childrens rides, and local food noon to ...
Seward 4th of July and Mount Marathon
Saturday, July 4 · Seward Waterfront, Seward · Free
Sewards legendary Independence Day with the Mount Marathon Race and waterfront midnight fireworks.
Whittier 4th of July & Salmon Derby
Saturday, July 4 · 09:00 – 23:00 · Whittier Harbor, Whittier · Free
Small-town 4th of July and salmon derby in Prince William Sound.
Talkeetna 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 4 · Talkeetna Village, Talkeetna · Free
Creative community parade through downtown Talkeetna at noon with unique floats and candy toss.
Valdez 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4 · Downtown Valdez, Valdez · Free
Lively parade through downtown Valdez with floats, live music, games, and food vendors.
Homer 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 4 · Homer Chamber of Commerce, Homer · Free
Homer Chamber 4th of July parade at 3pm followed by community picnic with food, music, games from 4pm to 8pm.
Seward 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4 · 08:00 – 00:00 · Seward Waterfront, Seward · Free
Seward's legendary 4th of July with parade, Mount Marathon, and midnight fireworks.
Mount Marathon Race & Seward Fourth of July
Saturday, July 4 · 07:00 · Seward Waterfront, Seward · Free
Alaska's most famous footrace up Mount Marathon plus parade and waterfront festival.
Wasilla Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4 · Centennial Park, Wasilla · Free
Mat-Su Valleys biggest 4th of July celebration with parade, fireworks, live music, food vendors, and family activities in Wasilla.
Glacier View Car Launch July 4th
Saturday, July 4 · Centennial Park Wasilla, Wasilla · Free
Uniquely Alaskan tradition where old vehicles are launched off a cliff. Spectators gather below to watch.
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