Alaska Events in July 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Homeporting Open House

The United States Coast Guard invites you to attend an Open House presenting information about a plan to homeport cutter

Juneau Post-Session Town Hall

Join the Juneau Delegation for a post-session town hall. Representatives Hannan and Story and Senator Kiehl will provide

Anchorage Museum First Thursday July

Photo competition. Prize money! Focus: bumblebees

🐝🎶 Calling all SE Alaska photographers! We are seeking submissions featuring Bumblebees. Our theme is “Harmony in th

Girdwood Forest Fair

Bohemian arts and music festival in the Chugach rainforest with live music and artisan vendors.

Girdwood Forest Fair July 2026

Anchorage First Friday Art Walk — July

Midsummer art walk with extended hours under the midnight sun.

Engineering On Tap

Join local engineers as they share the work they do in Juneau and the problems they’re helping solve in our community, f

Science On Tap

Every First Thursday of the Month.In collaboration with the UAS. Science On Tap brings local scientists into the Taproom

Mount Marathon Race — Seward

The toughest 5K on the planet — 98th running up and down Mount Marathon.

Homer 4th of July Parade

Valdez 4th of July Celebration

Anchorage 4th of July Festival

Seward 4th of July and Mount Marathon

Whittier 4th of July & Salmon Derby

Small-town 4th of July and salmon derby in Prince William Sound.

Juneau Fourth of July Celebration

Downtown parade, waterfront music, and fireworks over the Gastineau Channel.

Talkeetna 4th of July Parade

Seward 4th of July Celebration

Seward's legendary 4th of July with parade, Mount Marathon, and midnight fireworks.

Skagway 4th of July Celebration

Gold Rush-style 4th of July in Skagway with old-fashioned games and parade.

Mount Marathon Race & Seward Fourth of July

Alaska's most famous footrace up Mount Marathon plus parade and waterfront festival.

Wasilla Independence Day Celebration

Juneau 4th of July Fireworks

Glacier View Car Launch July 4th

First Friday @ The JACC

Join the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council for First Friday. Each month the gallery will have a new exhibit from one or m

Monthly First Friday Social Dance

Join us for the Juneau Social Dance event, a volunteer-hosted gathering dedicated to fostering a passion for dance withi

Independence Day Musical Celebration

Join the Juneau Volunteer Marching Band for a pre- fireworks concert featuring music to celebrate our nation's 250th bir

Fourth of July Party with Live music featuring the Pit ViperZ

SILENT BOOK CLUB Juneau Library Edition Event

A calm, introvert-friendly afternoon of reading together--silently for an hour. it's BYOBook or audiobook. Not into read

Dave Miner Night at Mary Kate's

Meet Napa Valley vintner Dave Miner and enjoy an evening of exceptional wines, delicious pairings, and behind-the-sce...

Bear Paw Festival

Eagle River's biggest summer party with parade, carnival, running of the bulls, and live music.

Soapy Smith's Wake

Skagway toasts its most infamous con man with a mock wake and Gold Rush fun.

Wednesday Community Harvests

Join the Haa Tóoch Lichéesh team to listen to the land on the second Wednesdays of summer 2026, harvesting when food and

Art-based Mental Health Group: Creative Growth

This group is for adults looking to support their mental health with creative expression in a welcoming group. No art ex

Kenai Dipnet Fishery

Thousands wade into the Kenai River with dipnets to harvest sockeye salmon.

Kenai River Dip Net Opening

Kenai Dipnet Season Opening

Kenai River Festival 2026

Free festival celebrating the Kenai River with music, nature walks, and salmon education.

Stand Up Open Mic

2nd Thursday Stand Up Open Mic brought to you by Southeast Events. Come flex your stand up muscles with a 5 minute set o

3 Chord Ho in the heart of Spenard no cover charge

Golden Days — Fairbanks

Ten-day celebration of Fairbanks' gold rush heritage with Alaska's biggest parade.

Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival

Lacquered moose nuggets dropped from a helicopter — only in Talkeetna, Alaska.

Copper River Salmon Jam

Second Saturday Markets

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Master's Faire

Prepare thyself for merriment in our medieval village! A growing faire of merchants and entertainment brings the medieva

Capital Killers Walking Tour

Preregistration required- call 907-586-3572 Led by former Juneau criminal reporters, Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaug

Live music featuring Glacier Blues Band in the heart of Spenard

SBC Silent Reading Library Edition

Silent Book Club heads to Douglas Library for an afternoon of quiet, communal reading. This is a great option if you're

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival

Two-week arts festival with workshops and performances at UAF.

Fairbanks Summer Arts Fest

Golden Days

Fairbanks celebrates its gold rush heritage with parades, duckie races, and gold panning.

Pederson Hill Farm Tour

Join us for a tour of the greenhouses at Pederson Hill Farm with Bobbi Epperly. We will get an up-close look at the many

World Eskimo-Indian Olympics WEIO

World Eskimo-Indian Olympics

Traditional Alaska Native athletic games including blanket toss, high kick, and cultural events.

Hot Honey Burlesque

Smoother than a top-shelf bourbon and twice as intoxicating!

Sweet Cheeks Cabaret Presents - Hot Honey Burlesque

Smoother than a top-shelf bourbon and twice as intoxicating!

Creek Street Festival

Celebrate Ketchikan's famous boardwalk with art, music, salmon viewing, and history.

Wasilla Music Festival Summer

Golden Days Rubber Duckie Race

Thousands of rubber duckies race the Chena River for prizes.

Live Music feat. Nikki & The Skyrockets from New Jersey

Golden Days Fairbanks Parade