Colony Christmas at the Gateway Visitor Center!

DATE: December 12, 2026

TIME: 11:00am - 4:00pm

LOCATION:
Gateway Visitor Center
2764 S. East Matanuska Spur Rd
Palmer, AK 99645

Join us at the Gateway Visitor Center during Colony Christmas!
🎶 Music
🔥 S’mores
☕ Hot chocolate
🎄 Help decorate the Visitor Center tree by making ornaments
🐾 Sled dog meet & greet
🛷 Sled dog rides with Rock On Racing, weather permitting
📅 Saturday, December 12
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM
🐾 Sled dogs & free rides: Noon–2 PM
📍 2764 S. East Matanuska Spur Road

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