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Plan Ahead: Midnight Sun baseball in Fairbanks

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

The summer solstice, June 21st, is the longest day of the year in Alaska, with the sun hanging in the sky well after midnight in some parts of the state. Alaskans celebrate by throwing parties, festivals and a late night baseball game. This year will mark the 106th year of the Midnight Sun Baseball Game …

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ASAA 2011 Track and Field State Championships

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Top Alaskan high school athletes compete at Lathrop High School.

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Fairbanks Visitor Industry Charity Walk

Friday, May 13th, 2011

Also known as the “5K Graze to Raise”, walkers start downtown and stop at different food stations along the way. The event concludes with a grand finale event with dessert, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, children’s activities and prize drawings.

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Frog Walk

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

The Mother’s Day Frog Walk begins at 1 p.m the Farmhouse Visitor Center at Creamer’s Field. Learn about Alaska’s elusive wood frogs and then take a walk to both hear and see Interior Alaska’s only amphibian. Come dressed for the weather and don’t forget your mud boots.

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Tanana Valley Farmers Market opens

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

The Tanana Valley Farmers Market is the oldest established farmers market in Alaska and the only one located in its own permanent building. Click here for more information.

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Steel Magnolias at the Riverfront Theatre

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Live performance based on the 1989 comedy-drama film about the bond among a group of women from the Louisiana area. Click here for more information.

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Spring Migration Celebration

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

The anticipated annual celebration of spring migration at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is scheduled to coincide with the peak of bird migration. The event consists of bird and wildlife viewing, information booths with local conservation organizations, nature walks and activities for the whole family such as puppet shows, crafts and games. Activities will take …

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Flock to the Spring Migration Celebration

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Grab your binoculars and flock to the Spring Migration Celebration with Friends of Creamer’s Field at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge Saturday, April 30 from noon to 4 p.m. The warming temperatures and16 hours of daylight make for great conditions for humans and birds alike. Since the celebration coincides with the peak of bird migration, …

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March of Dimes March for Babies

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

March of Dimes March for Babies – A 3-mile walk starting at 9:30 am Student Recreation Center, UAF Campus, 414 Tanana Loop call 276-4111 for more information or go to http://www.marchforbabies.org/

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Take your first step on the ice with the Fairbanks Curling Club

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

On March 31, the Fairbanks Curling Club will host the town’s biggest and oldest sporting event, the International Bonspiel, and it’s the prefect chance to try out one of Fairbanks’ signature games.

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