Top Events This Week in Alaska — March 16–22
The week of March 16 in Alaska is Iditarod season at its most electric. The ceremonial start has run its course in downtown Anchorage, the restart from Willow has fired the mushers north, and the great race is now grinding through the Interior toward the Yukon River checkpoints. Communities statewide are following the tracker, watching the standings, and gathering to celebrate the event that defines Alaskan identity more than almost anything else. Even Alaskans who don't follow the race closely feel the energy of Iditarod week in March.
Beyond the Iditarod, Alaska in mid-March is a state fully energized by returning daylight. From Ketchikan to Kotzebue, the days are noticeably longer — Anchorage is past 12 hours and climbing, Fairbanks is adding seven minutes of light per day — and the mood shifts with the sun. Ski trails statewide are in excellent condition, winter festivals are wrapping up their final weekends, and the performing arts, community events, and local markets that define Alaska's winter social scene are all in full swing for their closing runs before the summer calendar takes over.
Browse Alaska's top events for the week of March 16–22 below — statewide picks across Interior, Southcentral, Southeast, and Southwest regions.
Another week of adventure awaits across the Last Frontier. From March 16–22, we've rounded up 9 events worth your time — whether you're chasing live music, outdoor excursions, or community gatherings.
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