Events in Fairbanks

Alaska NFL Flag > Home

Alaska NFL Flag hosts a flag football event at the Carlson Center that highlights playing the game and sharing program news, photos, and video highlights. Information about how to become an NFL Flag referee is also featured.

Printmaking for Beginners

Young creators can explore beginner-friendly printmaking in a session designed to be easy to repeat at home, with plenty of opportunities to work with color. A hands-on station features printing with food items for added discovery. The program takes place in the Active Learning Lab at the Noel Wien Library. For ages 4 to 11.

Geophysical Institute Free Summer Tours 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute offers free public tours that highlight research across the Arctic at the state’s largest research institute. Visitors can talk with UAF graduate students about satellites, earthquakes, nuclear monitoring and rocket launches, including how the institute’s blue antenna collects data. This approximately 90 minute experience typically includes stops at the Alaska Earthquake Center, the Wilson Alaska Technical Center and the Alaska Satellite Facility, plus a look at a model rocket that introduces Poker Flat Research Range. No advance registration is needed, though large groups are encouraged to contact the institute beforehand. Recommended for ages 12 and older, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Campus parking requires a pass available at a blue kiosk or online for $1.25 per hour or $6 per day.

Elvey Building

Tanana Lakes, Fairbanks, AK, United States, Alaska 99709

Kids Paddle and Play with Alaska Dream Adventure, FREE

Kids ages 10 to 15 can take part in a free paddling workshop that focuses on water safety and basic skills. Participants also learn the fundamentals of Epic, an Ultimate Frisbee inspired game played on the water. To register, call 907-830-2990 or email alaskadreamadventures@gmail.com.

Teen Wednesdays

Hosted by the library and Teens Acting Against Violence at the Teen Center, this session focuses on making key chains. It is part of a weekly series for teens that has also featured tie-dye, a scavenger hunt, and karaoke.

Bethel Teen Center

No'oondezooh (Wellness) Gathering Oncology Talking Circle

An oncology Talking Circle provides a warm, private space for people affected by cancer to connect with others who understand. Attendees are welcome to speak, listen, or take part through their presence, with a focus on mutual encouragement, understanding, and wellness. This monthly gathering takes place in Chief Andrew Isaac Building B, in the Cancer Care and Infusion Center lobby.

Bead Embroidery: Brooches

Enjoy a quick, relaxing bead embroidery class that guides you through the entire process. Learn to stitch and assemble a bead embroidered brooch using Czech glass, building skills step by step from start to finish.

8 Star Events Center

Yin Yoga - Wednesday Series (6/17 - 7/15/26)

Alaska Mobile Yoga offers a yin yoga series at Regency Court Mall. The practice moves at an easy pace and encourages stillness, using floor-focused postures for a soothing, meditative experience.

Regency Court Mall

From Myths to Maps: Imagining Alaska Through Rare...

Rachel Cohen, an Assistant Professor of Library Science, will be leading a discussion titled "From Myths to Maps: Imagining Alaska Through Rare Works at the Elmer E Rasmuson Library." This event is offered in cooperation with the UAF Rasmuson Library faculty and staff.

BP Design Theater

21 & Over Harp Twins and more

Two summer dates bring Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins back to Fairbanks, with one performance set as their first all-ages show in the city.

The Boatel

Tom Letson & the Letdown

Tom Letson, a musician and visual artist, shares narrative-rich songs shaped by a life spent on the move. Stories drawn from traveling by freight train and hitchhiking across the United States are delivered with unfiltered honesty.

Recreational Soccer

Anchorage Youth Soccer Club offers recreational soccer at Spring Alaska for young players. It provides a positive environment and continues throughout the year.

Spring Alaska

Fairbanks Community Band Hall

Free Summer Youth Concert Band

The Fairbanks Community Band is offering free summer ensembles for young musicians, with both a Youth Concert Band and a Youth Jazz Band. The Youth Concert Band meets weekly to rehearse and prepare for a final performance shared by both groups. These ensembles give local students a chance to strengthen their skills, collaborate with peers, and enjoy playing in a full group setting. They are intended for participants who have one to two years of experience and their own instrument, and the music will be suited to middle school through high school levels.

Tanana Valley State Fair Grounds

Interior Horse Council Midnight Sun Play Day!

This event offers a fun evening of horse games and gymkhana at the Interior Horse Council Midnight Sun Play Day in the TVFG Wood Arena. Entry forms are available on the Alaska Feed bulletin board, and a copy can also be sent by email or text upon request.

Open Mic Night

Enjoy an open mic evening with equipment on hand, including drums, a piano, a PA, a guitar amp, and microphones. Attendees may take the stage to share their talent or simply sit back and enjoy the show.

College Road

Park Play Day

Fairbanks Children's Museum and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation present free summer play days in parks throughout the community. Each Park Play Day features hands-on activities and games.

Ester Community Park

Food Truck Thursdays at Alaska Gear Company

A rotating lineup of local food trucks sets up at Alaska Gear Company. For this installment, Alaska Cheesesteak Company is scheduled to serve. Attendees can support local businesses and browse seasonal gear along with new summer product arrivals.

Fused Glass Open Studio

Create your own fused glass art in an open studio led by Carrie of Back to Glass. Choose a project and receive step-by-step guidance while exploring techniques such as fusing, slumping, and embossing. Work with recycled window glass along with pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Reservations are available for a seat, and instruction is provided throughout the process.

Ice Cream Thursday

Every Thursday during the summer, there is a tradition of serving ice cream. You can get a scoop of ice cream for $1. Come out and enjoy some ice cream.

Arctic Java

Georgeson Botanical Garden

Music in the Garden: South Cushman Social Club and more

South Cushman Social Club starts the music, followed by The Glam Faction. Families are welcome. Pack blankets or camp chairs for comfortable seating. A free shuttle operates between the Nenana parking lot and the garden.

Casey Smith Project & Good Company

Casey Smith Project takes the stage at The Boatel Bar in Fairbanks. Tickets are available for this show.

The Boatel

Recreational Soccer

Anchorage Youth Soccer Club offers recreational soccer for children and teens, emphasizing fun, learning, and teamwork in a supportive setting. The program provides a welcoming place to play and build skills throughout the year.

Spring Alaska

Fused Glass Open Studio

Experiment with fused glass in a relaxed open studio setting at a home workspace. Choose a project that suits your style and receive step-by-step instruction from Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass. Depending on what you make, techniques can include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials available include reclaimed window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders, offering many ways to add color, texture, and detail to your design.

Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center

Bethel Community Pride Celebration

This family-friendly Pride gathering brings together people of all ages to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, inclusion, and community. It offers a supportive setting with activities for children, chances to connect with others, and an emphasis on positivity and learning. The Cultural Center hosts the Bethel Community Pride Celebration along with a Pride Community Dance.

Puppies and Popsicles

At Alaska Feed Company, this sweet summer event features puppies and cats ready for adoption along with complimentary popsicles available while supplies last. Attendees can meet the animals and get information on fostering, volunteering, and the adoption process.

Alaska Feed Company

Puppy Yoga

Heart Stream Yoga presents a lighthearted yoga session blended with puppy playtime. Ten pitty and shepherd mix puppies will roam the studio, offering cuddles and close-up attention that can turn typical poses into spontaneous, joy-filled moments. The focus is on easy movement and friendly interaction as the pups mingle with participants. Please bring a yoga mat and be comfortable with enthusiastic puppy involvement, including plenty of kisses and very little personal space.

Heart Stream Yoga

Growden Memorial Park Home of the Fairbanks Goldpanners

Midnight Sun Music Fest 2026

Set under the midnight sun in Fairbanks, this two day celebration takes over the Goldpanners baseball field with national headliners spanning reggae, Hawaiian roots, hip hop, and rap, a celebrity guest DJ, and standout local rock and hip hop artists from around Alaska. The experience extends beyond the stages with food trucks from across the state, distinctive vendors and crafts, and an all ages atmosphere. A dedicated Family Day features free bounce house access and free face painting for kids with Happy Faces. Limited time early pricing is live with a flash sale, including two day general admission passes offered for roughly the cost of a single day. Children’s tickets and VIP packages will be available when full ticketing opens. The full lineup will be announced soon and pricing may change at that time. The event is made possible with support from sponsors, community contributors, and volunteers.

Steak Night

This summer steak night features steak with a baked potato and a side salad. Friends and family are welcome.

Fireweed & Cedar Wellness Collective

Fairbanks Wellness Night

Marking one year of Fireweed & Cedar Wellness Collective serving Fairbanks, this evening centers on wellness, community, and celebration. Guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, permanent jewelry, founding rates available for the Thermal Spa, giveaways with exclusive specials, studio tours with a preview of upcoming expansions, and offerings focused on yoga, the nervous system, and self care. It is a cozy chance to connect with the Fairbanks wellness community, explore the space, meet the team, browse favorite wellness items, and recognize a year of healing and growth while looking ahead to what comes next. Everyone is welcome.

Roundup Steakhouse & Saloon

🦅 Freedom Over the Frontier Paint Night 🦅

Celebrate the spirit of America and the beauty of Alaska at a guided paint night focused on a bold patriotic scene. Participants will paint a soaring bald eagle above majestic mountains and shimmering northern skies, finished with red, white, and blue accents that make the piece stand out at home. No experience is required. An instructor leads the process step by step, and stencils for the eagle and stars are provided to keep it approachable for all skill levels. All supplies are included. The price is $40 per painter. Expect a warm, friendly atmosphere. Hosted at Alaska Art & Soul Studio, located upstairs inside The Roundup Steakhouse & Saloon, with food and beverages available for purchase downstairs. Space is limited.

3rd Annual Solstice TKD Club Yard Sale

Now in its third year, this yard sale supports Solstice TKD Club. The sale spans multiple days, offering a chance to shop while backing the club. Donations of items are welcome ahead of the event during designated drop-off hours.

Glacier Avenue

The International Hotel and Bar

World Touring - NIRVANNA TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA in Alaska

World Touring NIRVANNA brings a powerful tribute to Nirvana to The International Hotel and Bar, channeling the raw, gritty spirit of Seattle grunge. The performance honors Kurt Cobain with distorted guitars, dynamic quiet to loud shifts, and the band’s most recognizable songs, delivering a wave of nostalgia with sweat, soul, and plenty of sing-along moments.

Games & Entertainment

Warhammer The Old World June 27th

Get ready for an event featuring armies built to 2,000 points and three rounds of play. Legacy armies are welcome. The entry fee is 20 dollars. Levi will serve as the T.O. For questions or concerns, please contact the Comic Shop and ask for Bill.

The Comic Shop

Family Skate Night

Kick off the weekend with Family Skate Night at the Carlson Center, where the arena floor opens for an all-ages roll. Families can glide together, whether little ones are learning to balance or everyone simply wants an active outing. Admission is $5 for youth and $8 for adults, and skate rentals are available for $4. Event details may change.

The International Hotel and Bar

CRAWLING Tribute To Early Linkin Park takes on the 24 hour sun in ALASKA

CRAWLING brings a high-energy tribute to the early years of Linkin Park at The International Hotel and Bar. Expect a set packed with big singalong choruses, hard-hitting guitars, and hip hop rhythms, all delivered with a heartfelt salute to Chester Bennington’s legacy. Early-2000s favorites take center stage for a powerful, nostalgia-filled performance.

Drag Show for National HIV Testing Day

The Klondike Queens and Kings return for Interior AIDS Association’s third annual drag show in support of National HIV Testing Day. Expect dynamic drag performances alongside free food and complimentary mocktails, all focused on building community and raising awareness. Tickets are $10 and available online or at the door, and admission is free with a quick one minute HIV test at the Interior AIDS Association office or at PrideFest, or by requesting a free at home test kit. The night highlights health, empowerment, and action. HIV testing is simple and could save a life, and the message is to spread the word, not the virus.

The Basement

Games & Entertainment

Burlesque Bingo at Good Titrations

At Good Titrations Cafe, Delilah Danger hosts a bingo night with a burlesque twist. For $5, participants receive all the bingo cards they can handle, and prizes are awarded throughout the event, with laughs along the way.

Good Titrations

Big Summer Blow Out 3v3 Tournament

Enjoy a full day at the rink with a fast paced 3v3 tournament that offers multiple divisions and the option to register for more than one, letting players keep the games going from start to finish. Each team is guaranteed six games, delivering continuous pond style action and plenty of competitive moments. The atmosphere blends summer energy with on ice excitement, with beer and food available throughout the day. Event parking is available, with no hookups.

Polar Ice

Dancing

Latin Dance Night

Make the most of the midnight sun with a lively evening of Latin dance at Pioneer Park. The night opens with instruction in both salsa and bachata, then flows straight into a social dance so the energy keeps going.

Pioneer Park

ADF&G - Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

2026 BOW Blitz

This women-focused program at ADF&G - Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge features three classes dedicated to learning outdoor skills. Participants will attend all three sessions and work on developing practical abilities for time spent outside.

Tanana Valley Farmer's Market

Tanana Valley Children's Market

Young Alaskan entrepreneurs take center stage at a children’s market featuring a farmers market setting with kid-made crafts, homegrown goods, and imaginative products. Held on select Saturdays during the summer, every item is created and sold by youth from the community. Browse the booths, show support for their ideas, and help nurture confidence in the next generation of makers and growers in Alaska’s Interior. Admission is free.

Civic

Asphalt Art Paint Day @ Trainor Gate + F Street!

Volunteers are needed for a hands-on asphalt art project that will support safety improvements at an intersection known for issues. Painting will take place in scheduled shifts, and a sign-up form is available to choose a spot.

Tanana Middle School

Fly and Flow

Take part in a playful yoga session that lifts your practice and your spirits as reindeer roam nearby. Flow outdoors while noticing a gentle summer breeze, the hum of dragonflies, and the fresh scent of grass, all alongside these remarkable animals. Expect approachable challenges and memorable moments that come with sharing your mat near reindeer. The emphasis is on fun, connection, and enjoying each other’s company, closing with a calm and centered farewell. Namaste.

Harley-Davidson Farthest North Outpost

Sales & Discounts

Farthest North Outpost Open House

This open house at Harley-Davidson Farthest North Outpost offers a mix of activities and deals. Expect Chinook Hot Dogs, giveaways, a fashion showcase, and more. A sale on riding gear provides a way to stay road ready while saving money.

Chena Lake Recreation Area

Sourdough Starter Triathlon 2026

The first Sourdough Starter Triathlon is set at North Lake inside the Chena Lakes Recreation Area. Reaching the lake involves crossing the Chena River weir, which has locked access. The event takes place beside the water with the recreation area as its backdrop.

PFC Gym Fort Wainwright, AK

Volleyball Open Gym 🏐✨ Happy New Year 🎊

Kick off the new year with a relaxed volleyball open gym at PFC Gym on Fort Wainwright. This session welcomes players with beginner to intermediate experience, and no advanced skills are required. Matches use six players on each team with rotating lineups so everyone gets time on the court, keeping the emphasis on friendly play, teamwork, and fun. Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing, bring water, and bring a positive attitude. It is a simple way to get moving, tune up your skills, and connect with the community.

Collie Buddz

Collie Buddz performs live at Gold Panner Baseball in Fairbanks. Tickets are available for this show.

Gold Panner Baseball

Stitching Alaska Landscapes

Suitable for newcomers and seasoned stitchers, this project focuses on turning a favorite inspirational image into a thoughtful composition. Participants learn freehand cutting and fabric layering techniques, then bring everything together to complete a beautiful finished piece.

8 Star Events Center

JUN28

The Ladder Film Screening

This movie follows an older fisherman in Alaska as he considers beginning life anew with the assistance of a mysterious scientific procedure. The screening presents a tale of late-life choices and the possibility of a fresh start.

The Basement

JUN28

Fairbanks North Star Borough Pioneer Park

24th Annual Mutt March

The 24th Annual Mutt March invites dog lovers to gather at Pioneer Park and the Moose Creek Pavilion for an afternoon celebrating all things canine. Arctic Paws Animal Rescue will set up a booth with information about fostering, volunteering, and adoption, and several adoptable dogs will be on site hoping to meet their future families. Attendees can meet adoptable dogs, learn how to get involved, visit local vendors and rescue organizations, enjoy dog friendly activities, and support the local rescue community.

JUN28

Ragtime

Ragtime fills the air at Malemute Saloon with an open session for both performers and listeners. A piano will be available for anyone who wants to play, and musicians are welcome to bring their own instruments. The gathering is open to all ages, with attendees under 21 needing a parent or guardian.

Malemute Saloon

Fairbanks Community Band Hall

Free Summer Youth Jazz Band

Fairbanks Community Band offers a free summer opportunity for young musicians with two ensembles, a Youth Jazz Band and a Youth Concert Band. This session features the Youth Jazz Band, providing weekly rehearsals where students strengthen their skills, collaborate with peers, and take part in ensemble performance. It is intended for players who have one to two years of experience and their own instrument, with music suited to middle school through high school levels. Both groups meet throughout the summer and conclude with a shared performance that highlights the dedication and progress of all participants.

Games & Entertainment

Chess Club

Open to all ages and experience levels, this weekly chess club offers a relaxed space to play and learn at your own pace. No advance sign-up is needed, simply drop in and enjoy a friendly match. Meetings take place in the Active Learning Lab at the Noel Wien Library.

Gazebo Nights

Part of Gazebo Nights, the Fairbanks Arts Association’s free outdoor concert series at Pioneer Park, this performance features The Alaska Wompus Cats sharing live music beneath the open sky. The band appears on seven evenings throughout the season. Concerts take place at the Pioneer Park Gazebo and are free and open to the public.

Roundup Steakhouse & Saloon

Cosmic Currents Paint Night

Paint a lively underwater scene at Alaska Art & Soul Studio, where the featured project is a whimsical octopus with flowing tentacles and bold colors. Artist Amanda Hillberry provides clear, step by step guidance, making it approachable for beginners while still engaging for experienced painters. The design can be customized with your preferred palette, all supplies are included, and the atmosphere is relaxed and creative. Cost is $40 per painter, with space limited to 25 painters. The studio is upstairs inside The Roundup Steakhouse & Saloon, and food and drinks are available downstairs.

BP Design Theater, 1764 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Fairbanks Tall Timbers

Fairbanks Tall Timbers celebrates people deeply rooted in the Golden Heart community through onstage conversations led by journalist Tom Hewitt. Talks take place at the BP Design Theater in Usibelli 401 inside the Usibelli Engineering building on the UAF campus, with a livestream option available and recordings posted online after each presentation. Featured guests include Darrin 'Bear' Edson, whose decades with UAF Facilities and revival of the Nanook mascot reflect a life of campus service alongside passions like fishing, barbecue, and working a mining claim off the Steese. West Valley High School counselor Willie Blackburn brings a vibrant presence from the local music and theater scene, including performances with the Clarence Pate Project and a standout role in Raisin in the Sun, plus his dedication as a coach and spin instructor. Lifelong Alaskan Peggy Carlson shares a career in education and a continuing commitment to children’s literacy as coordinator of Stars of Gold Readers, along with teaching Zimbabwean marimba and performing with Serevende. Emily Ennis highlights years of leadership at Fairbanks Resource Agency, helping nurture community favorites such as the Midnight Sun Run and a fashion show featuring FRA clients, while also serving groups like the Retirement Community of Fairbanks. Corlis Taylor reflects on a 40 year health care career in Bethel and Fairbanks and ongoing work in quilting and fiber arts through local guilds, paired with advocacy on issues she encountered throughout her profession. Public health nurse manager Shelly Foint Anderson discusses efforts to combat infectious diseases, support vaccination, and build partnerships that strengthened community resilience during recent crises. Wildlife biologist Cathie Harms draws on three and a half decades with Alaska Fish and Game, stewardship at Creamer’s Field and the Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range, the creation of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshops, and long service with the PAWS search and rescue team. Entrepreneurs Jane Atkinson and Doug Toelle share the story of Running Reindeer Ranch, blending natural history with unique local experiences, alongside Doug’s work in the tech sector, public policy, and advocacy for seniors and people with disabilities. Broadcaster Robert Hannon reflects on nearly half a century in radio, including many roles at KUAC, his Northern Soundings interviews, and a career devoted to preserving community voices and promoting literacy. This series is supported by a contribution from Explore Fairbanks.

2026 Summer Fairbanks Trails Challenge

Discover Fairbanks area trails through a seasonal scavenger hunt that welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. The Summer Trails Challenge encourages families and friends to look for temporary signs that Parks and Recreation staff place in secret spots along local routes. Sign locations change each season, so every round offers a new adventure. A Pawblazer Challenge is available for those exploring with dogs. This season’s lineup includes the Chena River Walk at Griffin Park, Eagle Trail and Island Trail at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, Slough Loop and Island Trail at Chena Lake Recreation Area, Secret Trail at Skyline Ridge Park, Railway Lane at Pioneer Park or Alaskaland, North Forty and White Bear at Birch Hill Recreation Area, Bev’s Loop at Murphy Dome, the 100 Mile Loop Trail at Isberg Recreation Area, the Seasonal Wetlands Trail at Creamer’s Field, Skarland 9 Mile in the College Hills Subdivision, the Potato Field and T-Field within the UAF North Campus Trails, Beaver Slough Trail at Fifth Avenue Park in North Pole, Angel Rocks Trail and Mastodon Trail in Chena River State Recreation Area, and Quartz Creek Trail plus Tabletop Mountain Trail in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. The Chena River Walk and Railway Lane are also part of the National Park Service History Trail. The Trails Office offers two editions each year, one in winter and one in summer, so there is always another chance to discover new routes and hunt for new signs.

Theater

The Golden Heart Revue

The Golden Heart Revue spotlights songs and words by Fairbanks composer Jim Bell, with the book written by Timothy Ames, William Arnold, Richard Ussery, and Steve Arthur. This collaboration brings their music, lyrics, and storytelling together in one cohesive production.

Toddler Time

A recurring gathering for toddlers that blends play, social connection, and learning, with locations rotating among the Cultural Center, the YK Fitness Center studio and pool, Pinky’s Park, Harbor Park, and Teen Center Park. Sessions alternate between indoor and outdoor settings to keep the experience lively and engaging.

Yellow Bird Yoga Healing Collective

Belly Dance Classes Mondays 12-1pm

Belly dance at Yellow Bird Yoga Healing Collective offers a total-body practice that strengthens the midsection, hips, arms, and back while refining posture and building deep core and pelvic-floor support. Smooth, deliberate movement patterns increase flexibility through the spine and hips, and rhythmic, flowing sequences help ease stress. Focused isolations and layered combinations sharpen coordination and deepen mind-body awareness. The class nurtures a welcoming community that embraces every body, leaving participants feeling refreshed and amazing.

Sales & Discounts

3rd annual 4th of July fill a bag sale!

Alaskan Expressions brings back its third annual Fourth of July fill a bag sale, offering a simple way to save by paying one flat price per bag size and filling it with clothing. Choose a small bag for $10, a medium for $15, a large for $25, or a trash bag for $50. Clothing is available for men, women, and children, including tank tops, T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, shorts, jeans, swimsuits, skirts, dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts, coats, winter gear, and shoes.

Introduction to Letterpress Printing

Discover the enduring art of letterpress as you design and print your own calling card. During the class, you will set type by hand with a composing stick and produce a small set of personalized cards.

South Fairbanks Assembly of God Church

Southside Community Farmers Market

Southside Community Farmers Market is a food-focused market in South Fairbanks that highlights local farmers, bakers, and other food producers. It takes place every Tuesday, rain or shine. Shoppers will find a wide range of locally grown and made items throughout the season, including fresh vegetables and herbs, mushrooms, breads and other baked goods, fish, chicken, eggs, pasta, honey, jams and jellies, pickles, salsa, fresh flowers, herbal products, and more. Each week, Chef Liann from Bread Line serves a free community meal made with local ingredients, available while it lasts. Food benefits are welcome at the market, with SNAP accepted market-wide and some vendors also accepting WIC and Senior Farmers Market benefits. Pay what you can discounts of up to 50 percent on fresh food are available to anyone who needs them. Visit the market information table for details and a coupon.

Burger Night

Summer Burger Nights return to the VFW, featuring Tommy G’s burgers paired with one side for $20. Choose from fries, onion rings, or a rotating side. Available until sold out.

FREE Yoga in the Park

This free yoga class in Griffin Park is led by UAF Yoga Club volunteer Lisa Currie. It takes place on Tuesdays in the downtown park and is sponsored by The Alaska Club.

Griffin Park

🌞 Solstice River Run Paint Night 🌞

Hoarfrost Distillery hosts a guided paint session featuring “Solstice River Run,” a scene inspired by the Midnight Sun, a winding river, vibrant fireweed, and the quiet beauty of Alaska’s wilderness. The class welcomes beginners and experienced painters alike with step-by-step instruction, and all materials are provided. The cost is $40 per painter. Beverages from the distillery are available for purchase. Participants can expect to leave with an Alaska-inspired canvas to display at home. Seating is limited.

Alaska Works Partnership, Inc

Career

Alaska Electrical Apprenticeship: Quarterly Application Deadline

The Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust is accepting applications for apprenticeships in the Inside Wireman, Outside Lineman, Telecommunications, and Tree Trimmer trades in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Alaska Works offers free, introductory hands-on training to help prospective applicants build the skills needed to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 at the time of selection, hold a valid Alaska driver’s license, and have a high school diploma or a state-issued GED. A math prerequisite is also required and can be satisfied in one of several ways, including two semesters of high school algebra I or higher with a grade of C or better, a passing postsecondary algebra course, completion of the NJATC tech math course, or a State of Alaska WorkKeys math score of 6 or higher. A complete application includes the online form, a copy of an Alaska driver’s license, official transcripts for high school and any postsecondary education or training including GED records when applicable, a copy of the diploma or GED certificate or high school transcripts that confirm graduation, documentation verifying the math requirement, and the $25 application fee. Qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. Applicants who have served in the U.S. military within the past five years, or who can document more than 2,000 hours of electrical construction experience, may be subject to different qualifications. Applications must be completed by the stated deadline.

Fairbanks Pioneer Museum & Big Stampede Show

Pioneer Park Pickers Weekly Music Jam

An informal group of musicians called the Pioneer Park pickers gathers for a community jam in the Pioneer Museum lobby at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. The focus is on making music together in a casual setting, following a loosely organized format.

Geophysical Institute free summer tours 2026

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute offers free public tours that showcase Arctic research at Alaska’s largest research institute. Meet graduate students and ask about satellites, earthquakes, nuclear monitoring, rocket launches, and the data gathered by the institute’s signature blue antenna. The experience lasts about 90 minutes and typically includes visits to the Alaska Earthquake Center, the Wilson Alaska Technical Center, and the Alaska Satellite Facility, plus a stop by the model rocket to learn about Poker Flat Research Range. No registration is required. For large groups, please call ahead. Tours are best for ages 12 and older, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available with a UAF pass from the blue kiosk or online, with options such as $1.25 per hour or $6 per day.

Elvey Building

Tanana Lakes, Fairbanks, AK, United States, Alaska 99709

Kids Paddle and Play with Alaska Dream Adventure, FREE

A free paddling workshop designed for kids ages 10 to 15 focuses on essential water safety and introduces Epic, an ultimate frisbee style game played on the water. To sign up, call 907-830-2990 or email alaskadreamadventures@gmail.com.

Music With Reindeer: Hussy Hicks

Experience an evening of live local music alongside reindeer beneath the midnight sun. Guests may bring friends, chairs, and picnic-style food and beverages and relax while enjoying the setting. The series continues throughout the summer, with opportunities to watch the calves grow. This installment features Hussy Hicks, an Australian duo that blends blues, folk, rock, and roots with a focus on heartfelt performances. Leesa Gentz delivers soaring vocals and Julz Parker showcases standout guitar work. Since forming in 2006, they have built a loyal following, and their album Swimming in Uncertainty reached the top of the ARIA Jazz and Blues Chart and led the AIR Independent Album Chart. Their shows are noted for vibrant energy, tight harmonies, and versatility.

Baby Mingle

Connect with other caregivers and trade milestone stories while babies play in a calm, comfortable setting. Learn about recent developments in early childhood education and take home resources from community partners. This gathering welcomes new and returning caregivers, including parents, grandparents, nannies, and foster parents, along with babies from birth to 36 months. Admission is free for caregivers and children under age 3, and older siblings are encouraged to visit during regular playtimes. It is held at the Fairbanks Children's Museum before opening and is sponsored by Rylie Bodyfelt, REALTOR®️.

✨ THE SKIN PLAYBOOK: Your Guide to Healthy, Youthful Skin ✨

This intimate skincare class at Borealis MedSpa focuses on what truly works for aging skin, pairing science-backed guidance with practical steps to build a routine you can maintain. The session explores the essentials of healthy skin, approaches to prevent and address visible signs of aging, how the ZO Getting Skin Ready method can enhance outcomes, strategies for choosing products that deliver, and expert tips for keeping skin bright and youthful. Each $75 ticket includes a ZO Skin Health Getting Skin Ready kit, expert instruction, and access to door prizes and giveaways. Guests also receive an event-only 15 percent discount on ZO Skin Health products. Attendance is capped at six people to allow for personalized attention and ample time for questions. Whether starting a regimen or refining an existing one, participants gain clear reasons behind each step and leave with a plan designed for real results.

STEAM 250th U.S.A Birthday Celebration

Honor America’s 250th birthday with a STEAM-themed celebration featuring interactive activities and lively games. Enjoy cupcakes while supplies last. Bring curiosity, creativity, and a patriotic spirit to explore, have fun, and celebrate.

Calypso Farm and Ecology Center

Nature Journaling Workshop

Delve into nature journaling at Calypso Farm and Ecology Center through close observation, sketching and note taking, and creative expression. This session is led by Addie Willsrud, a certified Nature Journal Instructor with the Wild Wonder Foundation, who guides participants in the garden.

Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center

Dutch Oven Cooking Bootcamp for Kids & Family

Learn how to spice up your camp cooking with recipes prepared outdoors in Dutch ovens at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. Participants will explore how to make a variety of dishes using this versatile camp baking method. Registration is required.

Mental Health Recovery Support Group for Peers

A welcoming, peer-led mental health recovery support group for people living with mental health conditions. Sessions offer a confidential setting to connect with others who have lived experience, exchange encouragement, and explore practical tools for wellness. The group is facilitated by NAMI-trained peers. Participants can share or simply listen, with no pressure to speak. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required. For details, contact 907-456-4704 or office@namifairbanks.org. Whether newly diagnosed or experienced in navigating mental health challenges, all are welcome.

NAMI Fairbanks

Fairbanks Community Band Hall

FREE Summer Youth Concert Band

The Fairbanks Community Band offers a free summer Youth Concert Band that meets weekly to help student musicians build technique, make music with peers, and gain ensemble experience. The repertoire suits middle and high school players. Participants bring their own instruments and typically have one to two years of playing experience. A separate Youth Jazz Band is also available during the summer, and both ensembles rehearse throughout the season and conclude with a shared performance that highlights the hard work of everyone involved.

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night offers a welcoming space for both performers and listeners. Drums, a piano, a PA system, a guitar amplifier, and microphones are available on site. Take the stage to showcase your skills, or simply relax and enjoy the performances.

College Road

Food Truck Thursdays

Basecamp Thursdays at Alaska Gear Company pairs a rotating lineup of local food trucks with new gear highlights. This edition features Stuff Yo Face. Guests can support local businesses while checking out seasonal gear and fresh product releases arriving for summer.

Alaska Gear Company

Fused Glass Open Studio

Explore fused glass in a welcoming home studio with Carrie of Back to Glass. Choose the project you want to make and receive step by step guidance as you learn techniques such as fusing, slumping, and embossing. Create with recycled window glass along with pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Reservations are available.

Lunch on the Lawn

Celebrate the country’s birthday with a casual gathering in the Story Garden. Bring a packed lunch, take part in activities, and enjoy a treat while supplies last. This family program welcomes children of all ages. The plan is to be outdoors in the Story Garden at the Noel Wien Library, with a move to the auditorium if it rains.

Fused Glass Open Studio

This open studio offers the chance to create fused glass art with step-by-step guidance. Reserve a seat, choose a project, and work with techniques such as fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials include recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, small colored glass pieces called frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Instruction is provided by Carrie of Back to Glass.

Kids' Night In

This drop-off evening at the Fairbanks Children's Museum takes place after hours and features activities and a pizza dinner for children, giving adults some kid-free time. Participants must be at least 4 years old and potty trained. The cost is $30 per child, with a 10 percent discount for members.

VFW Post 3629 (Golden Heart Post)

Steak Night

Grills are ready for a steak-focused gathering with food, beverages, and friendly camaraderie. It takes place on Tuesdays and on Fridays.

July in the Bear Gallery: Quilt Alaska 2026

Cabin Fever Quilters’ Guild presents a showcase of quilts and wearable art at Fairbanks Arts’ Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park. The display features traditional, contemporary, and modern quilting alongside garments created by artists from across Interior Alaska. Admission is free. The gallery is located on the third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts within Pioneer Park.

2026 BAD RASCAL: 5th Ave Arts – Open Air + Open Minds

Set in North Pole, Alaska, this single-day outdoor arts event celebrates creativity and community in an open air setting that invites open minds. 5th Avenue Park is the hub for art and ideas, offering a welcoming space for connection through creative expression.

5th Avenue Park

Holidays

Pioneer Park's Annual 4th of July Community Celebration

The celebration fills Pioneer Park with games, entertainment, and activities. Look for throwback lawn games at Moose Creek Pavilion, live music, stage shows, and rides on the park train. A flag ceremony honoring all 50 states takes place at the Gold Rush Gazebo, followed by singing Happy Birthday to America with cake. The Red Hackle Pipe Band leads a procession through the streets of Pioneer Park. This is an America 250 event.

Holidays

4th of July BBQ, EPIC Games, & Boat Swap

Enjoy a festive lakeside cookout and on-the-water fun. Complimentary grilled food will be available while supplies last, and the lineup includes lively ultimate frisbee played on the water. A boat swap is part of the day as well... there is a drop-off period for sellers followed by a public sale. Activities take place at the Tanana Lakes ADA Kiosk.

Alaska Dream Adventures

North Pole Grange Gallery and Studios

Freedom250: North Pole 4th of July Festival 🇺🇸 | Live Music, Vendors & Family Fun

Celebrate America250 with North Pole’s Independence Day community festival that highlights freedom, family, and hometown pride. The event features live music, performances, and food, creating a welcoming setting for everyone to share in the festivities.

Fused Glass Open Studio

Create fused glass art in a home studio setting with step-by-step guidance from Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass. Choose a project and explore techniques such as fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials include recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, small colored glass pieces known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders.

Volleyball Open Gym

Enjoy a relaxed volleyball open gym at PFC Gym on Fort Wainwright. The session welcomes beginners through intermediate players, keeping the atmosphere friendly and supportive. Matches are six on six with rotating lineups so everyone spends time on the court. Expect easygoing play that highlights teamwork and fun rather than competition. Wear comfortable athletic gear, pack some water, and bring a positive mindset. It is a simple way to get moving, refresh your skills, and meet others in the community.

PFC Gym

Week of Dreams Alaska 250 Goldpanners Game and Closing Ceremony

The closing ceremony for the Alaska Week of Dreams tour honors the long tradition of baseball in America’s Far North. Local athletes will participate in the program.

Growden Park

JUL5

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Let's Go Birding Together Guided Walk

A guided bird walk celebrating Pride outdoors takes place at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, presented by the Arctic Audubon Society and the Fairbanks Queer Collective. The outing welcomes nature lovers of every age and identity, with flat and easy trails that make exploring the summer birdlife accessible to many. Bring insect repellent, and plan to gather outside the Farmhouse before the walk begins. For more information, contact Carissa Pienkowski at carissapienkowski@gmail.com.

JUL5

Fused Glass Open Studio

Create your own fused glass artwork in a welcoming home studio with step-by-step guidance from Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass. Choose the project you want to make, then explore techniques that fit your design, including fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials include reclaimed window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Seats may be reserved, and instruction is tailored to your chosen project.

JUL6

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival

Workshop: FSAF Opera and Musical Theatre Intensive

A multi-day, concentrated program focused on opera and musical theater, featuring daily sessions across its run. It offers an in-depth experience in these genres for the duration of the event.

JUL6

Sensory Friendly Mondays

At the Fairbanks Children's Museum, this sensory-friendly session is reserved for children on the autism spectrum, those with varied sensory processing needs, and children with special or medical requirements, creating a welcoming space for a fun museum visit.

JUL7

The Heart of Health

Coordinated with Foundation Health Partners, this event offers the latest insights on medical and human health from experts and specialists, highlighting what truly matters for living longer and stronger. Dr. Romel Wrenn is among the participants.

JUL8

Ashtyn Barbaree

Music with Reindeer continues this summer with an enchanting evening under the midnight sun that pairs live performance with time among the reindeer. This edition features Ashtyn Barbaree, an indie folk singer-songwriter from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas whose sound blends folk, alt-country and Americana. Her accolades include 2025 Americana Artist of the Year from the Arkansas Country Music Awards, Best Americana Artist and Best Country/Folk Artist in North Arkansas at the Arkansas Music Awards, and an official nomination for 2026 Americana Artist of the Year with the ACMA. Since 2021 she has represented Arkansas State Tourism as a Music Ambassador and is part of the Arkansas Arts Council Arts on Tour roster. Attendees may bring chairs, food and beverages and enjoy live music alongside the reindeer. The series continues throughout the summer, offering chances to see the calves grow.

JUL8

Stories in the Stacks: How Our Collections Tell a Story

In collaboration with faculty and staff from the UAF Rasmuson Library, this Discover Alaska program features Genova Brookes Boyd, Assistant Professor of Library Science, along with Leslie McCartney, Professor.

JUL9

Ice Cream Thursday

Cool off with Ice Cream Thursdays, a UAF summer tradition featuring $1 scoops of ice cream. Enjoy a sweet treat and a bit of summertime fun.

Arctic Java

JUL9

Georgeson Botanical Garden

Music in the Garden: Serevende Marimba & Sourdough Rizers

Families are welcome, and attendees can bring blankets or camp chairs for a program at Georgeson Botanical Garden featuring music by Serevende Marimba, with Sourdough Rizers performing afterward. Free shuttle service is available from the Nenana parking lot to the garden.

Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow

At the Carlson Center, the Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow brings together Alaska Native people, American Indians, and First Nations people from Canada in a shared powwow environment. The focus is on cultural connection and exchange, celebrating what these groups have in common while also honoring the distinct identities of each.

Rockin' The Big Eye

A large-scale live show is headed to the Big Eye at The International Hotel and Bar in Fairbanks. Tickets are available for purchase.

The Big I Pub & Lounge

9th Annual Alaska Yoga Festival

Now in its ninth year, the Alaska Yoga Festival brings a full weekend of movement and mindfulness to Griffin Park in downtown Fairbanks. The celebration opens with a day of specialty workshops offered at locations around town, then shifts into the main event, a yoga marathon with classes scheduled every hour throughout the day. Attendees can enjoy hour long yoga and wellness sessions led by instructors from across Alaska and beyond, with a focus on inspiration, relaxation, and community. The nonprofit partner is the Resource Center for Parents and Children. Festival imagery includes a mandala created by Emma Benjamin.

Griffin Park

2025 BCDC Golf Tournament

The BCDC Golf Tournament brings golfers together at Fairbanks Golf Course for a day of play and camaraderie. The event features on-course games, prize opportunities, and plenty of food and cold drinks. All players must participate as part of a team. For details or registration, contact BCDC at 907-479-3909.

Fairbanks Golf Course

Yung Bleu

Brought to Fairbanks by Permafrost Promotions, Yung Bleu appears live on the Everyone Needs Therapy Tour at the Cabin Bar. This stop brings the tour to Alaska with a live performance in Fairbanks.

The Cabin

APTA Alaska Physical Therapy Community Clinic

APTA Alaska, the state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, is coordinating a volunteer-run community clinic that provides free physical therapy for people who face financial barriers to care. The clinic is intended for those who would otherwise be unable to receive treatment. Individuals covered by Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE/VA, or any other state or federal insurance are not eligible for this program. Appointments can be scheduled by phone at (302) 927-2578 or by email at fairbankscommunityclinic@alaskapt.org.

Equinox Physical Therapy

Harley Davidson Farthest North Outpost

Vintage Show N' Shine

This vehicle showcase features cars, trucks, snowmachines, and motorcycles, with a focus on older models. Additional details will be announced soon.

Harley-Davidson Farthest North Outpost

The Vintage Show and Shine

Break out the polish and get those wheels gleaming for a vintage show and shine. All types of vehicles are invited, from snowmachines to cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Everyone can take part, with no entries turned away.

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Science for Alaska Summer Series

The Science for Alaska Summer Series offers free public talks where working scientists share their research on topics rooted in Alaska. Presented by Explore Fairbanks and the UAF Geophysical Institute, each session includes a 30 minute presentation followed by extended time for audience questions. Subjects range from the 2025 Tracy Arm landslide and tsunami, to an overview of the HAARP facility and its research, to how cold winters occur in a warming climate, and the challenges of launching rockets in Alaska. Talks take place in the auditorium at the Morris Thompson Center. For more information, contact uaf-gi-public-info@alaska.edu.

Akyogafest 2026

At Griffin Park, the Alaska Yoga Festival marks its ninth year with a full day of unlimited yoga. Practice at your own pace throughout the day, and note that workshops require a separate registration.

Griffin Park

JUL12

Aurora Boutique & Home Goods

Sweet Summer Market

Explore the Sweet Summer Market at Aurora Boutique & Home Goods and discover Twisted Labyrinth Creations offering contemporary romance books, works under a new fantasy pen name, and a variety of stickers and art prints. New special editions and bundles will be available.

JUL13

Fairbanks Tall Timbers: Corlis Taylor

Part of the Fairbanks Tall Timber Series, a program established to recognize people who have served the Fairbanks community, this event features journalist Tom Hewitt interviewing Corlis Taylor. The conversation can be attended in person or viewed online via Zoom.

65th Annual World-Eskimo Indian Olympics

The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics is an annual, four-day gathering that highlights cultural expertise and longstanding traditions. It promotes these practices through a focused celebration of heritage.

Junior Egg Drop

Participants work together in the Active Learning Lab at the Noel Wien Library to design and build an egg protection vehicle, then move outside to drop it from a moderate height and see whether the egg survives. Building takes place indoors and testing happens outdoors.

Ken Kunkel Community Center

Park Play Day at the Ken Kunkel Community Center

Fairbanks Children's Museum and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation present free summer play days in parks across the community. Each gathering offers interactive activities, games, and creative projects that spark imagination and encourage active play through movement and exploration. You might even discover a public park that is new to you. Pack a picnic, invite a friend, and enjoy time outdoors. If the weather changes, look for updates on the Fairbanks Children's Museum Facebook page.

Steve Brown & Robin Feinman

The Music with Reindeer summer series continues with a memorable evening in the glow of the midnight sun, pairing live local music with the resident reindeer. Fairbanks musicians and friends Steve Brown and Robin Feinman bring a shared love of storytelling through song. Brown, a singer-songwriter, leads Steve Brown and the Bailers and is known across Interior Alaska for Americana and roots rock. Feinman sings and plays multiple instruments, adding harmony and texture to the duo’s sound. Together they deliver an intimate acoustic mix of original pieces and carefully chosen covers, well suited to a summer night among the spruce trees at Running Reindeer Ranch. Attendees may bring chairs, food, and beverages to enjoy the music alongside the herd, and the series carries on through the season as the calves grow.

North Haven Community Center

🌈EFMP Family Support Tie-Dye Family Fun Night☀️

EFMP Family Support is hosting a family tie-dye night at North Haven Community Center, offering a relaxed setting to make colorful designs and spend time together. Attendees should bring a cotton item, such as a shirt or pillowcase, to dye on site. Supplies are provided while they last. The event is open to everyone and centers on creativity, connection, and community.

Downtown Market - June 18

Celebrate summer at the Downtown Market in Golden Heart Plaza, where local businesses showcase their goods, live music fills the air, and street food vendors serve a variety of flavors. Explore downtown through scavenger hunts with a theme for a chance to win prizes from local shops. Welcoming to both residents and visitors, this market highlights community spirit in Fairbanks.

Golden Heart Plaza

Theater

The Golden Heart Revue

A spirited stage revue featuring original music and lyrics by Fairbanks composer Jim Bell, paired with a book by Timothy Ames, William Arnold, Richard Ussery, and Steve Arthur. This collaborative production blends fresh songs with storytelling for an engaging theater experience.

Ice Cream Thursday

A summertime tradition at UAF offers $1 ice cream scoops at Arctic Java.

Arctic Java

Fundraisers

A Cookie Classic: Golf Scramble

An afternoon on the course supports the Farthest North Girl Scout Council through an inaugural golf scramble. The day moves from check-in to a complimentary warm-up on the driving range, followed by a rules overview, tee-off, then dinner and awards. Registration includes cookies, a golf cart, a swag bag, nine holes of play, and two drink tickets. Entry is $125 per person or $500 for a team of four.

Midnight Sun Golf Course

The Great Alaskan Bowl Company

Mill & Maker Market 2026

Hosted by The Great Alaskan Bowl Company, the first Mill & Maker Market celebrates local creativity, community, and the height of summer in Alaska. Visitors can explore a curated selection of Alaska-made goods, meet the people who create them, and uncover handcrafted pieces of every kind. The host supports hundreds of Alaskan makers throughout the year by showcasing locally made gifts, gourmet foods, and artisan items, and at the market guests can watch wooden bowls being crafted as they look on. With 60 tents and food trucks on site, the event brings together handmade jewelry, artwork, woodwork, home decor, soaps, candles, textiles, and unique gifts, plus offerings from local bakers such as breads, pastries, cookies, and other homemade treats. Food vendors serve meals, snacks, and beverages that highlight Alaska-inspired flavors, and a wide range of Made-in-Alaska products from entrepreneurs, craftspeople, and small businesses are available. The atmosphere is family friendly, with opportunities to shop local, connect with the community, and enjoy the lively energy of Alaska’s long summer daylight.

The Great Alaskan Bowl Company

Mill and Maker Market

Hosted by The Great Alaskan Bowl Company, the first Mill and Maker Market celebrates local creativity, community, and the spirit of summer in the Last Frontier. Visitors can browse a curated selection.

Tom Letson and the Letdown

Tom Letson & the Letdown perform at Malemute Saloon, highlighting Letson’s background as both musician and visual artist. His work centers on vivid storytelling and unvarnished honesty, shaped by life on the road. Journeys that have included hopping freight trains and hitchhiking across the United States inform the stories woven into his art.

Malemute Saloon

Casey Smith Project

Experience a live concert from Casey Smith Project at Malemute Saloon in Fairbanks.

Malemute Saloon

Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit Class

This class combines the NRA Basic Pistol curriculum with instruction on legal responsibilities and the use of force. It is designed for armed citizens who are preparing to apply and want training that covers both practical skills and the legal framework.

Alaska Ammo

Crazy Train: America's Ozzy Osbourne Experience

Lotto Alaska presents Crazy Train, bringing America’s Ozzy Osbourne Experience to an outdoor, all-ages concert. Sponsors include Lotto Alaska, Pagoda Restaurant and Bar, 49th State Lotto Race, X-Rock 95.9, and 96.6 The River. VIP entry is available, followed by general admission. An opening band will perform before Crazy Train takes the stage. Tickets are available.

The Spur

Great Summer Cookout

Participants gather in the store parking lot for a group ride led by Golden Heart IMRG, the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group. After the ride concludes, the group returns to the store for a barbecue provided by DPS and served by Golden Heart IMRG.

Delta Powersports

Pop Up with All About Choux

This pop-up features All About Choux with handmade cream puffs and other choux pastries prepared from scratch. Each is filled with pastry cream, offered in both classic flavors and seasonal varieties.

The Roaming Root Cellar

Fly and Flow - Yoga with Reindeer

Participants can expect a playful, interactive yoga experience set among reindeer. Practice with a gentle summer breeze, the soft hum of dragonflies, and the fresh scent of grass, and embrace the unique joys and challenges of moving alongside these remarkable animals. The focus is on having fun, connecting with one another, and spending calm moments with the reindeer.

Black Spruce Brewing Company

Brewery Yoga at Black Spruce!

Stretch and breathe in the sunlit taproom at Black Spruce Brewing Company during a 75-minute yoga session guided by Anna Marie Nolte. Enjoy an uplifting flow with plenty of natural light, and receive a beverage as part of your registration.

JUL19

UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall

An Afternoon of Opera and Musical Theater

Students from the Opera and Musical Theater Intensive and the Opera and Musical Theater Chorus present a staged program of opera and Broadway scenes, complete with costumes and other theatrical details. This finale crowns two weeks of focused preparation for the singers and actors. Marking the Festival’s 46th year, it also serves as the Festival’s opening production, with a reception afterward in the Great Hall. Support for the 2026 FSAF Opera and Musical Theater program comes in part from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the NEA America 250 program.

JUL19

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Creamer's Dairy Day

Creamer’s Dairy Day at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge invites families and visitors of every age to learn about the site’s past as a dairy through games, children’s crafts, sweet treats, guided history walks, and other hands-on experiences. Community organizations will be there to share information about agriculture and gardening in Alaska.

JUL20

Fairbanks Tall Timbers: Shellie Foint Anderson

Created to recognize people who have given outstanding service to the Fairbanks community, the Fairbanks Tall Timber Series features a conversation led by accomplished journalist Tom Hewitt. The interview can be experienced in person or through Zoom.

JUL21

Lunch Bites: Corvus for Kids!

CORVUS, a New Music Ensemble, presents a performance at the Fairbanks Children's Museum designed for children and welcoming to families. The concert is free for the community and open to all. After the music, an Instrument Petting Zoo will take place. Museum admission is required to attend. The 2026 FSAF CORVUS for Kids program is supported in part by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the NEA America 250 program.

JUL21

Civic

Golden Days Luncheon

This community luncheon honors the city's long-standing heritage and lively spirit. The focus is on celebrating local history and shared civic pride.

Alaska Salmon Bake

JUL21

Life Long Joint Health: Motion as Medicine

Presented in coordination with Foundation Health Partners, this session explores Life Long Joint Health: Motion as Medicine. It offers the latest insights from experts and specialists on medical and human health topics, with a focus on how movement supports joint wellness. Dr. Nathan Marsh is part of the program.

JUL22

Smart Scrolling: How to Consume News Without Getting Consumed

Presented in collaboration with UAF Rasmuson Library faculty and staff as part of Discover Alaska, this program features Drake Jesse, a visiting professor of library science, discussing smart scrolling and how to keep up with the news without feeling consumed by it. The focus is on thoughtful news habits that help make sense of a constant stream of information.

JUL22

Music in the Story Garden

Celebrate the close of the Summer Reading Program with a live performance by Raven Call. Enjoy an easygoing mix of listening and dancing, welcoming participants of all ages. The gathering takes place in the Story Garden at Noel Wien Library, and if it rains the program will move to the auditorium.

JUL22

Music With Reindeer: UAF Summer Session Rock Camp Band

The Music with Reindeer series continues this summer with an evening of local music alongside reindeer, all beneath the midnight sun. Bring friends, portable chairs, and your own snacks and beverages to relax and enjoy the music in the company of the reindeer. Returning throughout the season offers a chance to watch the calves grow.

JUL23

Park Play Day at Bluebell Park

Free summer play days in community parks with the Fairbanks Children's Museum and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Rec. Every Park Play Day offers interactive activities, playful games, and creative projects that inspire imagination and encourage movement and exploration. You might even discover a new public park. Pack a picnic, bring a friend, and enjoy time outdoors. If the weather turns, look for updates on the FCM Facebook page.

Bluebell Park

JUL24

T-shirt Graphic Design

Create a one of a kind shirt in a hands-on session for ages 9 to 11. Bring a t-shirt to decorate, then experiment with stencils, fabric paint, and other supplies to personalize your look. To keep clothes clean, wear something that can get paint on it. Each participant must register in advance. This program takes place in the Active Learning Lab at the Noel Wien Library.

Summer Motown Concert

Get ready for a Motown celebration in the Westmark Gold Room at Westmark Hotel Fairbanks AK, featuring the songs that shaped a generation and beyond. The evening highlights include the induction of the Summer 2026 Hall of Fame Honoree during the program. Advance tickets include entry plus a token redeemable for one drink at the bar, while tickets at the door are available without the drink token. Earlier in the day, the FSAF Line Dancing 101 class with Judy Kreith offers a chance to learn new steps, and participants receive an additional discount on Motown tickets. Bobby, Eustace, and friends join local musicians for a night of live music, community, and plenty of time on the dance floor.

Westmark Hotel

Fly and Flow - Yoga with Reindeer

Enjoy a playful, interactive yoga session alongside reindeer. Breathe in the crisp scent of grass, notice the hum of dragonflies, and feel a gentle summer breeze while exploring poses surrounded by nature. This reindeer yoga class offers fresh opportunities and light challenges, encouraging connection with the animals and with one another. The emphasis is on fun, mindfulness, and a calm close. Namaste.

Tanana Valley Farmers Market

Tanana Valley Children's Market - July

At Tanana Valley Farmers Market, a summer series on select Saturdays features kid-run booths from the local community. Shoppers will find handmade crafts, homegrown goods, and other creative items, all made and sold by children.

Chena Lake Recreation Area

North Pole Triathlon 2026

The North Pole Triathlon is an Olympic-distance event staged throughout Chena Lake Recreation Area and its surroundings. Participants complete a 1,500 meter open-water swim in some of the region’s best waters.

JUL26

UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall

Sounds of Summer: Polaris Choir and more

Singers and instrumentalists from the Polaris Chamber Choir and the Festival Orchestra come together for a program devoted to American music. The choir offers nine selections that honor America250 and the United States semiquincentennial, presenting works by American composers and pieces rooted in Americana. Polaris is led by guest conductors Dr. Karen Miskell and Dr. Donald Brinegar, with support provided by a grant from the Alaska State Council for the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts. After a pause that began before the COVID pandemic, the Festival Orchestra returns under the baton of Fairbanksan George Rydlinski with music by American composers including Billings, Lauridsen, Barber, and Copeland. The performance takes place in the UAF Davis Concert Hall. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $15 for children and seniors.

JUL26

Book Signing at The Ivy

A book signing at The Ivy Bookshop offers bundle deals, blind date selections, and additional offerings. It also includes an advance copy of Their Little Sunshine, the second book in the Argos Littles series.

The Ivy Bookshop

JUL27

Civic

Fairbanks Tall Timbers: Cathie Harms

Part of the Fairbanks Tall Timber Series, this program highlights individuals who have given meaningful service to the Fairbanks community. Journalist Tom Hewitt will conduct an interview, with attendance available in person or via Zoom.

JUL28

UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall

Tribute to the Great Jazz Pianists with Ron Drotos

Pianist Ron Drotos leads a spirited tour of jazz piano history, honoring trailblazing artists from the genre’s early years to contemporary innovators. Expect nods to Jelly Roll Morton, Lil Hardin Armstrong, and Duke Ellington, alongside the influences of Bud Powell, Dave Brubeck, and Chick Corea. The program interweaves performance with engaging stories, offering anecdotes and historical context for each figure. Music highlights include James P. Johnson’s The Charleston, Keith Jarrett’s Memories of Tomorrow, and Bill Evans’ Peace Piece. Drotos studied with Dr. Billy Taylor and will share memories from that mentorship, including Taylor’s recollections of Art Tatum. The concert takes place at the UAF Davis Concert Hall. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $15 for children and seniors. The 2026 FSAF Jazz program is supported in part by the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the NEA America 250 program.

JUL29

Music With Reindeer: Emily Anderson

This summer event offers an evening of local music in the company of reindeer, set beneath lingering summer daylight. Attendees may bring friends, chairs, and their own food and beverages while enjoying performances alongside the animals. Returning later in the season offers a chance to see the calves grow. Emily Anderson, an Alaska-raised and Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, brings intimate, melodic indie folk pop marked by candid emotion and a hopeful spirit. Her work has appeared in a national Miller Lite campaign, on television including Love is Blind Season 8, and in the games Calico and The Stars Between Us. She has toured widely across the United States and Canada, sharing bills with Alex Lahey, Sarah Tudzin, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, and Peter Mulvey. Coverage from outlets such as the Anchorage Press and KUAC has highlighted her vocals, harmonies, and arrangements, and she has been a finalist in competitions hosted by American Songwriter, Songwriting University, and the International Songwriting Competition. She is currently working on a new album.

JUL29

Research Like a Scholar, Think Like a Critic: Information Literacy Essentials

This Discover Alaska program is presented in collaboration with UAF Rasmuson Library faculty and staff. Elizabeth Dawson and Genova Brookes Boyd, Assistant Professors of Library Science, will lead a discussion on research.

AUG1

UAF Fine Arts Complex & Great Hall

Cabaret ‘Round Midnight

Cabaret 'Round Midnight is a summer cabaret series, formerly known as Second Saturdays at Seven, showcasing late-night performances by singers from the Fairbanks community. The series has a new home in the Great Hall on the UAF campus. A per-person donation of $10 is suggested, and no reservations are needed. It highlights the voices of local Fairbanks talent through cabaret and song.

AUG1

Fly and Flow - Yoga with Reindeer

Enjoy a playful, interactive yoga session alongside reindeer that invites you to take your practice to a new level. The class unfolds outdoors, where you can move and breathe while noticing gentle breezes, the soft hum of dragonflies, and the fresh scent of grass. Share an easygoing atmosphere with others and the animals as you explore both the novelty and the challenges that come with reindeer yoga. The focus is simple... be present, connect with one another, and have fun.

AUG2

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks

IAN MAKSIN in FAIRBANKS, AK: Songs of Love & Peace

At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin presents a program centered on love and peace, inviting healing and empowerment through music. Building an orchestral sound from a single cello with the help of a loop pedal and blending it with his vibrant voice, he explores traditional songs from around the world interwoven with original instrumental pieces. The performance features music from his latest release, shaped by years of global touring, mountaineering, piloting, meditation, and collaborations that seek the thread connecting diverse cultures. He also includes pieces from earlier albums such as The Alchemist and Amor Renatus, along with selections from a repertoire that spans more than 300 songs in 43 languages. Known for bridging musical and geographic boundaries, Maksin fuses genres and global traditions with the cello as a unifying force, creating an immersive and deeply personal concert experience that invites presence, clarity, and emotional renewal. Tickets start at $35 in limited quantities and increase to $45 once that allotment is reached and at the door. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

AUG5

Music With Reindeer: Tom Letson & Ned Gaines

The Music with Reindeer series offers an outdoor evening that blends live local music with time among the reindeer in the glow of lingering daylight. Guests may bring friends, chairs, food, and beverages to relax and enjoy the show, and those who return over the season can watch the calves grow. Americana duo Tom Letson & Ned Gaines lead the night with rich storytelling and roots influences from early blues and Appalachian traditions. With bottleneck slide, clawhammer banjo, fiddle, and harmonica, they shape a driving, full-bodied sound that feels larger than a two-piece.

AUG5

Music With Reindeer: Badger Street Jazz

A summer music series continues with an evening that blends live performances by local artists with the unique experience of spending time among reindeer. Guests can bring friends, chairs, snacks, and drinks to relax and enjoy the music. Returning visits over the season offer a chance to watch the calves grow.

AUG6

Park Play Day at South Fairbanks Park

Park Play Day at South Fairbanks Park brings a free outdoor play session with Fairbanks Children's Museum and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Rec. Expect interactive activities, lively games, and creative opportunities that spark imagination, movement, and discovery. Bring a picnic and a friend to enjoy time outside together. If the weather is unfavorable, check the Fairbanks Children's Museum Facebook page for updates.

AUG8

Pop Up with All About Choux

A pop up spotlights All About Choux, a maker of handcrafted cream puffs and other pâte à choux treats. Each pastry is filled with pastry cream in both traditional favorites and seasonal flavors, offering a little moment of happiness for anyone who loves a good cream puff.

AUG8

Fly and Flow - Yoga with Reindeer

Fly and Flow is an interactive yoga session held among reindeer. Participants practice in a natural setting, noticing a light summer breeze, the hum of dragonflies, and the scent of fresh grass while sharing space with these animals. The class encourages exploration of one’s practice through novel moments and gentle challenges that come from moving mindfully around reindeer. The focus is on enjoyment, connection, and appreciating time together with the reindeer.

AUG12

2026 FAIRBANKS TATTOO EXPO

The sixth annual Fairbanks Tattoo Expo delivers five full days of live, on-the-spot tattooing, hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show. More than 90 award-winning artists come together to offer a wide range of styles, including realism, traditional, new school, black and gray, and color work. Tickets are sold at the door only, with single-day admission priced at $25 and a multi-day pass available for $40. All ages are welcome when minors are accompanied by an adult, and children 15 and under enter free with a parent. Tattoos are available exclusively to guests 18 and older with a valid ID. Throughout the weekend, free raffle drawings will award a total of $1,200 in tattoo work with the attending artist of your choice, with multiple chances to win. Entrants must be 18, present to claim the prize, and able to show valid identification.

AUG12

Music With Reindeer: Syler Fell & Jess Klemm

Part of the Music with Reindeer series, this summer evening features local musicians performing alongside reindeer beneath the midnight sun. Attendees can bring friends, chairs, food, and beverages, then relax and enjoy local music with reindeer. Throughout the summer, visitors can watch the calves grow.

AUG12

Bird Banding with the Alaska Songbird Institute

The outing begins at the farmhouse and visitor center parking lot at Creamer’s Field, followed by a walk to the bird banding station with stops to talk about songbirds and to see how mist nets are used. At the station, participants learn the basics of bird banding, hear about species that are commonly captured, and explore why the research matters. This program is open to Brownies and up. The fee is $5 and includes the field trip and a fun patch. Pre-registration is required.

Creamer's Field

AUG15

Comedy

Darci Lynne and Friends in Fairbanks, AK

Darci Lynne presents an all-new, one-night-only performance that blends original comedy, music, and lively audience interaction. The celebrated ventriloquist appears with fan-favorite puppets, including Petunia, Oscar, and Edna, offering a close-up look at their playful banter and songs. The show delivers clean, high-energy fun suitable for all ages. Seating within each section is first come, first served. Premium seats are in the first five rows and include a post show meet and greet. VIP seats are in rows 6 through 18. The meet and greet takes place after the performance.

Salisbury Theatre

AUG15

6th Annual Fall Food Truck Festival

Now in its sixth year, this family-friendly fall festival in Fairbanks is hosted by Aurora Boutique & Homegoods and Vivid Auto Styling. It brings together local food trucks, bakers, and vendors for an afternoon of food, shopping, and community connections. Attendees can support local businesses while marking the transition from summer to fall. Vendor and food truck spaces are available for a $50 fee, and spots are limited.

AUG21

Farm to Table Rotary Dinner Event 2026

The third annual farm-to-table gathering at Hawks Green House features an evening of dishes made with ingredients from Alaskan farmers and producers. Beverages are provided by Gavoras, and the program includes an auction of desserts and time for conversation. Tickets are available.

Fairbanks Alaska

AUG22

Fairbanks North Star Borough Pioneer Park

BYM 1st Annual Back to School Bash

Bright Young Minds is hosting its first annual Back to School Bash for local homeschool families at Pioneer Park, with the specific pavilion to be announced. The gathering focuses on welcoming a new school year with opportunities for connection and community. Families can look forward to a scavenger hunt and a surprise activity. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served with fixings, and attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share. It offers a chance for kids to play, explore, and make friends while parents connect with other homeschool families. To RSVP, use the Going option on the event page and comment with the total number of people attending along with the number of students who will take part in the scavenger hunt.

AUG22

Alaska Land / Pioneer Park

Fairbanks Children's Museum's 8th Annual Career Day

Kids curious about dream jobs can dive into hands-on career exploration at the Fairbanks Children's Museum's eighth annual career day at Alaskaland / Pioneer Park. They will meet community members from many fields, ask questions during friendly Q&A, and try skills through interactive, play-based activities and games. A complimentary lunch is provided for children. Admission is free and no registration is required. Sponsored by Interior Alaska NAPA Autocare Centers and Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks & Rec.

AUG23

Comedy

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour

An evening with Matt Rife comes to Carlson Sports Arena in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Fairbanks, Ak

AUG28