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Anchorage Museum
ADP Downtown Events
October 24, 2026
Holiday Tree Lighting
Novemeber 29, 2026
Small Business Saturday
November 29, 2026
Anchorage’s New Year’s Celebration
December 31, 2026
Weekend Market – Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
May 2 – September 13, 2026
First Friday
First Friday – Art Walk – Fridays
All Day – Check Map for Openings
First Friday of Every Month
Pub Run Events
Pub Run – Group Run Events Thursdays
5 PM
Live After Five
TBA – 2027 Schedule
Park Strip Events
Summer Night Market
Downtown Anchorage comes alive with events throughout the year, from live music and local markets to art walks and seasonal festivals. Whether you’re exploring First Friday, catching a summer concert, or browsing local vendors, there’s always something happening just steps away. Plan your visit, grab a bite nearby, and experience the energy of downtown.
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Murals & Sculptures Downtown
Downtown Anchorage is full of color—you just have to know where to look. Murals tucked along streets, alleys, parking lots, and building walls tell stories inspired by Alaska’s landscapes, cultures, wildlife, and community. Some stretch across an entire city block,...
Downtown Food & Drink Specials
Clock Out & Meet Downtown Your guide to food and drink specials in downtown Anchorage. From appetizers to sushi specials and a variety of bar menus,downtown Anchorage has plenty of ways to ease into the evening. Browsecurrent times and details, meet friends, try...
Tower Food Trucks – Summer 2026
En;joy a rotating lineup of food trucks! Outside of the ConocoPhillips Tower on G Street. Monday & Wednesdays - June-September 11am-1pm. Food truck lineup: Lucky Wishbone, Garcia's, Pasta La Vista, High Five Hand Pies, Mochileros, El Senor Moose, Pizza Box,...
Anchorage Weekend Downtown Market
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurrence: Weekly on the weekend from now until September 13, 2026 Venue: Chinook Parking Lot Location: 225 E Street, Chinook Parking Lot, Anchorage. More info Link: Weekend Market Details The Anchorage Weekend Downtown Market is back...
First Friday Downtown
Enjoy the First Friday of every month in Downtown Anchorage! Support local businesses bringing you art, food, music, fashion, and fun! ANCFirstFriday.com helps spread the word about events and publishes a map for each First Friday. Mural Walk Downtown - Self Guided...
CenterTix Events Downtown
Your Guide to Downtown Anchorage Events Downtown Anchorage is full of live music, markets, art walks, performances, restaurants, shopping, and local events all summer long. Whether you are planning a night out, looking for something family-friendly, or catching a...
Explore Fall Events at the Anchorage Museum
There is always something new to discover at the Anchorage Museum. Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, the museum brings together Alaska’s art, history, science, cultures, and stories through exhibitions, educational programs, community gatherings, tours, and...
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
Designed to foster imagination and experimentation in art, science and technology, children ages 7 to 12 learn, play and create through exploring museum objects and resources under the guidance of trained educators.
Community Throw at Turnagain Ceramics
Get on the Wheel at Turnagain Ceramics Looking for a fun way to kick off First Friday in Downtown Anchorage? Head to Turnagain Ceramics for Community Throw, a free opportunity to try your hand at the pottery wheel! On the first Friday of every month, community members...
BØRNS & STRFKR – Live at Williwaw Social Outdoors
Presented by Showdown Alaska, BØRNS & STRFKR bring an electrifying night of dreamy, dance-driven indie pop to Williwaw Social Outdoors in Anchorage on Saturday, June 13 at 6 PM AKDT, featuring special guests Sundog, Happy Sad Face, and Turbo Hell.
Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon
🏃♀️ Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon Celebrate summer solstice weekend with one of Anchorage’s signature running traditions! The Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon brings runners, families, visitors, and community members together for a full weekend of race...
Beatles VS Rolling Stones
Event Info Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. THE BEATLES, represented by tribute band ABBEY ROAD, will engage in a barrage of hits against premier ROLLING STONES tribute band SATISFACTION. It's a...