Holiday Lights at the Garden
Location: Alaska Botanical Garden
Date: November 30-January 11
Time: 5-8 pm
Enjoy hot drinks and a model train in the greenhouse, live music and bonfires to celebrate the holiday season in beautiful lights.
Zoo Lights
Location: Alaska Zoo
Dates: December 5-31
Times: 5-8 pm
The Alaska Zoo will be lit with the lighted parade of animals! Come see the big, bright and beautiful lights from the front to the back on the zoo. A fun night for the family!
Anchorage International Film Festival
Location: Various
Times: Various
A showcase of some of the best independent films and videos from around the world. Learn more about locations and times at https://aiff.sites.goelevent.com/.
Opening Day at Alyeska
Location: Alyeska Resort
Date: December 6
Kick off the ski season at Alyeska Resort! Lifts open at 10:30 am and will operate until 5:30 pm.
Christkindlmarkt
Location: Rilke Schule German School of Arts and Sciences
Date: December 7
Time: 10 am-6 pm
Immerse yourself in some German culture and their love for Christmastime! Meet St. Nikolaus and Krampus, check out unique artisan handcrafts, pet live reindeer and enjoy food, drink and live music! Frohe Weihnachten!
Christmas Dance Recital
Location: Anchorage Museum
Date: December 15
Time: 7 pm
Support your local dancers at this annual Christmas Recital showcasing a variety of dance styles. Everything from salsa, bachata, tap dancing to hip-hop and more!
A Christmas Carol
Location: Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Dates: December 20-29
A heartwarming holiday gift for the whole family. Come and see Charles Dicken’s immortal tale of redemption and learn along with Scrooge.
Holiday Night Skiing
Location: Alyeska Resort
Dates: December 20-January 5
Times: 4-8 pm
Ski under the lights every night with friends and family over winter break! Please note that there will be no night skiing on New Years Eve.
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display
Location: Alyeska Resort
Date: December 31
Time: 9 pm
Skiers and snowboarders will traverse the slopes with torches attached to bamboo poles that will light up Mount Alyeska with a red glow. Then one of Alaska’s biggest fireworks displays will light up the sky!