Anchorage, Alaska Annual Area Events

Stay At Our Hotel Near the Legendary Iditarod

Our hotel is near the legendary Iditorod as well as many other locales hosting not-to-miss events, including the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, Anchorage Aces Hockey and the Mayor Marathon Run in Anchorage. Of course, the incredible cultural institutions of Anchorage host numerous events all year long—enough to satisfy the tastes and desires of every kind of visitor.

Events at Our Historical and Cultural Attractions All Year Long

The Anchorage Museum, Alaska Zoo, Alaska Aviation Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center host fun and fascinating events all year long. Check out their websites and be sure not to miss out on all the fun.

Your Guide to Events in Anchorage, Alaska

Mayor's Marathon Run

Every summer solstice, which is June 21, starting the Wednesday before the solstice and ending on the Sunday following the solstice, The Mayor's Marathon Run—complete with marathons and half-marathons for people of all ages and abilities—attracts runners with a gorgeous, once-in-a-lifetime racing terrain of Anchorage.

Anchorage Fur Rondy Festival

With 70 years of history behind it, the Anchorage Fur Rondy Festival is as fun and thrilling as it ever was. Begun in the 1930s to ward off the scourge of winter with stoking fires, shoveling snow and gathering as community, the festival now covers three days' worth of every kind of happening you can imagine. Times have changed and now there's a whole lot more to do in Anchorage and this festival celebrates the beautiful strong spirit of those who came before with basketball, photo contests, dog races, hockey tournaments, snowshoe softball, the running of the reindeer and all kinds of world and national championships in the world of snow sports.

Iditarod

Who didn't dream about the Iditarod the moment they first learned the meaning of the word "mush"? Images of a snowy tundra and strong, beautiful dogs making their way across miles and miles of beautiful and freezing lands have captured the imagination of children and adults alike. It's a race of epic and dangerous proportions and a wonder to behold.

Anchorage Aces Hockey

Whether you're a hockey fan or not, you're practically obligated to catch a hockey game in the country's snowiest state! Check out a home bout when the hometown hockey heroes known as the Alaska Aces take on their opponents.

Anchorage Markets & Festivals

When the sun comes up, the festivals come out. When the sun goes down, the markets stick around. All year long, Anchorage hosts a wealth of wonderful markets filled with fresh produce, crafts, music and more. In the summer, check out the Anchorage Market & Festival, The Bear Paw Festival and Vendor Court and the Northway Mall Wednesday Market. When fall and winter appear, you can check out the Anchorage Food and Gift Festival, the Christmas Arts & Crafts Emporium and Christmas Village.