Category: Family-Friendly
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Colony Days in Palmer
Celebrate Colony Days in June in Palmer with a parade, kids games and agricultural displays that are rooted in the history of the Matanuska Colony.
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Live at 5
Live at 5 is a music festival held every Friday in Talkeetna, Alaska featuring local bands and visiting singers from the Lower 48.
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Drive Your Tractor to Work Day
Cheer on the annual parade of tractors through downtown Palmer, Alaska, and celebrate the Mat-Su Valley’s agricultural heritage.
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Holiday Tree Tour
Ski, hike, or bike the Pioneer Loop at Government Peak Recreation Area and enjoy a display of decorated trees, fun company, and warm drinks!
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Harvest Season in the Valley
Find some of the juiciest, tastiest produce you’ve ever had here in the Mat-Su Valley! From apples and carrots to squash and flowers, harvest season in Alaska has something for everyone.
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Mush Those Huskies
Experience the thrill of Iditarod dog mushing all year long, with summer mushing rides, kennel visits, and more!
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National Ice Cream Month
Grab a scoop at Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream, Shirley’s Gourmet Ice Cream, or Turner’s Corner to enjoy regional flavors like fireweed blossom and birch brittle ice cream.
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Hatcher Pass Hiking for Families
Explore hiking trails in Hatcher Pass, Alaska that are suitable for families and hikers of all ability levels.
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Fall in Hatcher Pass
Independence Mine tours remain open through the end of September.
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Rodeo Filled Weekend
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is hosting the Xtreme Bulls competition at the Alaska State Fairgrounds on Memorial Day weekend.