Featured Events in Anchorage in July 2025 (July Updated)

We will be backpacking to Serenity Falls Hut in Chugach State Park via Eklutna Lakeside Trail Access: Eklutna Lake Trailhead Allowable Uses: Hike, Bike Length: 12.9 miles one way Difficulty: Easy Elevation Gain: 300 ft Description: An old road bed that follows the shore of Eklutna Lake, then continues along the river to moraines of Eklutna Glacier. Hut Location: 12 miles into the trail Trail Departure: 7:00 AM Arrival time: 12:00 PM Departure time : 12:00 PM You are solely responsible for packing all neccessary items including, but not limited to: - Backpacking gear Meals Toiletries Sleeping Bag Pillow Fishing Pole/License if you choose to fish Bug Spray, Sun protection Clothing No Equiptment will be provided for you. Optional - Feel free to pack games for us to play! You can also bring fishing gear if you have a valid and current Alaska fishing license. PARK POLICIES Director's Determination It has been determined by the Director of DPOR that this reservation satisfies the provisions under 11 AAC 18.025(c). - The reservation of a cabin or recreational site does not adversely affect park facilities and/or natural or cultural resources as long as all park regulations are followed. Cabin or recreational sites are in areas where no known cultural resources exist. If cultural resources are identified, the individual that reserved the cabin or recreational site shall inform DPOR. - State parks will be protected from pollution during the reservation of a cabin or recreational site. All trash and any debris associated with the activity will be removed from the state park. If any fuel spills take place, the individual will contact DPOR immediately. - The public use values will be protected. Reserving a cabin or recreational site only gives exclusive use to reserved facilities during the reservation period. It does not grant exclusive use of state park land and will prohibit blocking access to state park lands or resources. - To the extent public health, safety and welfare may be affected by this reservation, this is mitigated by the individual operating in a safe manner, avoids risks to other park users, and follows all stipulations outlined in the reservation. In issuing this reservation, the Director also determines that cabins and recreational facilities being reserved and used is consistent with any management plan that applies to this area. Thank you for choosing Alaska State Parks! Regulations There are many regulations governing the use of state parks. Here are some that are particularly important to cabin or recreation site users: 1. It is unlawful to use a public use cabin or its facilities without a permit. Each day of unauthorized use of a public use cabin is a separate offense, subject to a $50 fine. 2. Smoking (in any form, including "vaping") is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in the cabins. Cabin users are responsible for any damages to the cabins, associated facilities, or park resources. Please report any damages you may find to the local park office or the DNR Public Information Center. 3. The use of explosive devices, such as fireworks, is strictly prohibited within all state parks. 4. No discharge of firearms allowed within a 1/2 mile of a developed facility. Some parks are closed to the discharge of firearms. 5. It is unlawful to cut standing or live trees. 6. Littering is illegal. Please pack out what you pack in. 7. Only dead and down wood can be used for fires and only during your stay in the park. 8. Camping near a cabin is not allowed. A person may not camp, pitch a tent, or stay overnight within 300 feet of a public use cabin. Public Use Cabin Information The cabins are located along trails, remote lakes, streams, and saltwater beaches. Some cabins are accessible via highway vehicle. Most cabins are accessible year 'round, by either plane (float/wheel/ski), boat, or trail. Hikers should prepare for backcountry travel and to provide emergency shelter if they are unable to reach their cabin. The cabins are equipped with wooden sleeping platforms, a table, chairs or benches, and a nearby latrine. Designs vary. Renters should take an air mattress/sleeping pad, sleeping bag, gas or propane stove for cooking, and some way to purify water. Check-in/Check-out Times: The earliest you may check-in to all cabins is 12:00 pm (noon). Check-out time is 12:00 pm (noon) the following day or last day of reservation. Ice hut rental check-in is 12:01 am to 11:59 p.m. the day of the rental. THE ROAMING VET POLICIES In addition to Park Policies, The Roaming Vet will have policies in place to ensure everyone's comfort and safty. Reservation Changes and Cancellations Cancellations: Your reservation is non-refundable. However, you can transfer your spot by finding someone to replace you and coordinating with The Roaming Vet 90 days in advantce. Email contact@theroamingvet.com. Liability Waiver & Code of Conduct After you reserve your spot, you will recieve a Waiver and Code of Conduct form from The Roaming Vet. This must be signed no later that 14 days in advance of the start of the trip. If it is not signed, you will not be able to attend. Dogs While dogs are allowed on trails, they are not allowed in the hut or left unattended. For this reason, we will not allow dogs for attendees on this trip! Parking Permit You will recieve an emial as the event approaches with a parking permit to place in your vehicle or one will be provided to you at the trailhead. Firearms Firearms will not be allowed. Information Source: The Roaming Vet | eventbrite

The SuperDraft is a TWO DAY tourney, Saturday and Sunday. If you can not play both days PLEASE do not sign up. Teams are drafted with the expectation that players can make it to both day's games. The Coed SuperDraft The tourney games will be at Cartee Every team will feature a custom SuperDraft jersey Tickets for the 20 teams, 7 men and 5 women per squad, go on sale May 16 at 9 AM The draft follows closely ( TBA) , this early draft will allow us time to get the jerseys done There will still be a check-in event on the Friday of the tourney location TBA. Schedule for the weekend of play F R I D A Y CHECK-IN: We are hosting an early check-in party on Friday, July 26 . Come down and check in and pick up your jersey. We'll be giving away a bat and a few other items to those who check in Friday. If you're on the road just let us know, the trick for us is to confirm everyone will be attending, don't want a team to be short handed. S A T U R D A Y GAMES: start at 8 am Why do it? Softball season in Alaska is short and every weekend counts. What it is? Think of when you were a kid and you had to choose up teams from everyone that wanted to play. We’re going back to basics, we’re playing to just play. No Nationals berth, no roster checks, nothing, just play the game and hopefully make some new friends before putting away the gear for the long Alaska winter. Who? We are shooting for 20 teams, five women and seven men per team so everyone plays. You don’t have to play on a Coed team to play, men's and women's PLAYERS are more than welcome and even encouraged. THIS IS A TWO DAY EVENT , Please don’t sign-up if you can’t commit to playing both days. How? One of the concerns that have popped up several times is how will the teams be balanced. We can’t guarantee that all the teams will have the same roster and that every game will come down to the last at-bat. What we are doing is making sure the people we pick as coaches are knowledgable about the talent that is available and that they are competitive and interested in putting a team together. The draft will be very similar to a fantasy football or baseball draft, 1-16, 16-1 and so on. It will be up to the coach to make the decision about when to grab a pitcher and just how important is a shortstop. We hope by making solid choices for coaches it will help make the rosters a little more balanced. Here’s what you will get for your $60: 4 game guarantee and everyone plays Official SuperDraft jersey at the event Drawings – everyone will have a shot to walk away with a prize, bat, glove, etc. Jerseys will be available at the tourney. Be responsible: If you sign-up and can’t make it please let us know before the draft. FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Players must be at least 18 years of age. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Feel free to contact us with questions Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we'll be checking players in at the event Refunds Full refunds are available up to day before the before tourney . If you no-show or cancel after you will forfeit the event fee and jersey. Information Source: AkSports | eventbrite

The VIP tour must be reserved in advance online and includes: 2-hour, behind-the-scenes tour led personally by Education Director Rich Capitan. VIP tours are held on Wednesdays only. VIP tours begin at 8am, one hour before the zoo opens. The tour ends at 10am. VIP tours are $1,000 for up to 4 participants, with each extra participant over 4 people being $250. A maximum of 6 participants allowed (or two guest add ons to the original group of 4 people). The base ticket of $1,000 must be purchased. The guest tickets are just add ons for groups who want to have a total of 5 or 6 participants. Participants must be age 9 or older. Tour must be purchased in advance online at least 1 day before the preferred tour date. VIP tour behind-the-scenes stops include polar bears, the commissary and more. Stops may be added or changed as new animals arrive or if animals have health concerns. Your tour purchase is non-refundable. If you need to cancel, we can reschedule for you or convert your tour purchase into a zoo donation. The tour will not be cancelled for weather. Email Education Director Rich Capitan here if you would like to discuss the tour with him before purchasing. Information Source: Alaska Zoo | eventbrite

Join our hands-on, in-person classes designed to teach life-saving infant CPR and AED techniques. Led by expert instructors certified by the American Heart Association (AHA), this class will equip you with the skills necessary to respond effectively in emergencies. Key Features: Practical, scenario-based training Same-day AHA CPR certification Focused instruction on infant-specific techniques Ideal for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning critical emergency response skills. Don't miss this opportunity to gain confidence and competence that could save a life. Please visit our website www. cprclassesanchorage.com Information Source: UCPRA | eventbrite

Welcome to the Alaska Zoo Spring Break and Summer Adventure Camp programs! Registration is for the full 4-days or 5-days indicated, no single days. Ages 6-10 only. Summer Camps are held in either the Gateway Hall (younger kids) or Discovery Center (older kids). We make every effort to honor sibling and friend sessions requests, but we cannot make guarantees. Camp is 9am-4pm. Drop off at 8:45am and pick up at 4pm. We give a grace period until 4:30pm, however we will charge $50 per 30 minutes late after 4:30pm. Camp includes two animal encounters at 10:30 and 2:30 daily. Themed activities include games, crafts, zoo trail walks and socializing. Prices for Spring Break and Summer Camps Small service fees are added to prices below in checkout. 5-day: $425/zoo member, $495/non-member 4-day: $340/zoo member, $396/non-member We cannot prorate camp fees for days missed. Camps are sold in specified session lengths only, no single days. Registration is online only. Refund Policy Camps are refundable minus a $50 fee if we can find a replacement from the waiting list . If we cannot find a replacement on the waiting list, there is no refund. We do not allow friends or family to take spots which are vacated as we go in chronological order from our waiting list in the essence of fairness. See the schedule below for transfers and refunds: After February 1st, 2025 , no refunds or transfers for Spring Break Camp. After May 1st, 2025 , no refunds or transfers for Summer Camp. Each Camper Should Bring: A sack lunch, at least two extra snacks and a water bottle from home. Backpack Gear appropriate for the weather. Cameras welcome if the camper is responsible. Cell phones can be brought but must stay in backpacks unless allowed out at lunch. If they are being used to take pictures, this can be done on zoo grounds. We limit all other cell phone use during camp. Contact us at camp@alaskazoo.org with questions. Information Source: Alaska Zoo | eventbrite

NELLY Live at Town Square Park Featuring: Chingy '25th Anniversary of Country Grammar' General Admission includes general admission access to the event (All ages, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) VIP includes entry through our dedicated VIP entry lane and access to the VIP viewing area close to the stage (Ages 21+ only) Childred 5 and under are free (limit 1 child per parent/guardian) Standing Room Only Limited quantity of advance price tickets available. Buy early to save. Limit of four (4) tickets per person. Orders over the limit in any combination of orders are subject to cancellation at any time without notice. Information Source: Showdown Productions | eventbrite

NELLY Live at Town Square Park Featuring: Chingy '25th Anniversary of Country Grammar' General Admission includes general admission access to the event (All ages, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) VIP includes entry through our dedicated VIP entry lane and access to the VIP viewing area close to the stage (Ages 21+ only) Childred 5 and under are free (limit 1 child per parent/guardian) Standing Room Only Limited quantity of advance price tickets available. Buy early to save. Limit of four (4) tickets per person. Orders over the limit in any combination of orders are subject to cancellation at any time without notice. Information Source: Showdown Productions | eventbrite