kid alaska - weekend events

FAIRBANKS

Saturday
*****May 20th*****

Fishing is Fun day at the fields next to the fish and game office.
That is the office on college road next to creamers field. They are going to have tons of booths and activities for kids, but the most popular is the fishing pond they stock just for this day. Hours are 11-3PM.

Large Animal Research Station
10-3 Meet the new Musk Ox babies
Park at UAF Taku lot and ride the free shuttle

American Heart Walk
9am
meet beside the gazebo at Veteran's Memorial Park
8th Avenue and Cushman

Gwich'in Traditional Dance
7pm to midnight
Alaska Army National Guard Armory
202 Wien St (between Power plant and carlson center)
traditional music/dancers

Songbird Identification Field Trip
Creamer's Field farmhouse
Meet at 8am
Bring binoculars if you have them
Sponsored by Arctic Audubon Society
8-noon 452-6370

Open Skate/BMX biking
Skating 2-5 and 8-11
BMX 5-8
$5 per skate/bike session
Joel's Place
1890 Marika Road just off Aurora Drive

Sunday

*****May 21st*****

Fairbanks Youth Orchestras

35th Anniversary concert

4pm Sunday Davis Concert Hall UAF

Free admission, donations accepted

ANCHORAGE

SPRING SKATING SHOW, "Love Is in the Air," 1:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dimond Center Ice Chalet, 800 E. Dimond Blvd. The Alaska Association of Figure Skaters is putting on this free show. (www.akafs.com; 349-0488)

ALASKA YOUTH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION SUMMER PARTY, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Delaney Park Strip. Potluck based on first names: A-J, side dishes; K-P, main dishes; Q-Z, desserts and drinks. (339-3907)

CITYWIDE TALENT SHOW, 7-10 p.m. today, Howard Johnson Hotel, 239 W. Fourth Ave. Event raises money for the March of Dimes. Sponsored by Hotgirlz Productions. Cost, $5. (727-0149)

kid alaska - music and kid fun

Clucking Blossom Festival

Saturday

May 20th

Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds

A Festival to bring the community together and inspire awareness of community and global events, is how organizer Jody Hassel describes Clucking Blossom in the Fairbanks Square paper. There will be a kids' area: jump rope, pinatas, traditional games and a messy party for toddlers set for 3-5pm. DIY art projects; screen printing, sheet painting and more. Sounds like a blast: I hope the weather brightens up!!

More events...

ANCHORAGE: May 31 Alaska Community Action on Toxics' 7th Annual Rachel Carson Celebration ~ Town Square Park, 5-9pm. For more information, call 222-7714 or visit www.akaction.org.

FAIRBANKS: June 10th at 10:00am West Valley High School Track and Field Day Register at Big Dipper or Mt. McKinley Bank For kids born between 1993 and 2000. 459-1068 for info.

FAIRBANKS: May 30th Fairbanks North Star Borough Library begins sign-ups for the Summer Reading Program. For ages 3-18: win weekly prizes for reading books. The Theme is Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales. For Young Adults, the theme is Creature Feature. Call the Berry Room for more info 459-1052

FAIRBANKS: June 6th Berry Room at the Noel Wien Library 2:00pm Gallery of Pets!! Bring a picture of your pet or create a craft or frame.

Kid Alaska Activities

Hello Parents!
I've decided to get back to my Kid Alaska blog!!
I'll try to keep it as up to date as possible on the events around Fairbanks and Anchorage/Mat-su that our kids would love. The busy summer season is here, and there is so much to do in our state. Put Kid Alaska in your favorites folder, and check back often for new adventures that await you and your children!
And, please post any activities you know about, so we don't miss a thing.

Create a great day!

MAY/JUNE

FAIRBANKS

LARS 3rd Annual Birthday Party for the Babies
May 20, 200610 am-3 pmLocation: Large Animal Research Station off Yankovich RoadAdmission: FreeThe Robert G. White Large Animal Research Station will sponsor a free family event, offering the public the opportunity to see the new spring calves and enjoy activities, cake and balloons. Local youth organizations, businesses and other UAF departments are joining in to make the event a success. Please park at Taku lot, and take the shuttle. Join us for a day of FUN! http://www.uaf.edu/lars/Phone: (907) 474-7207 Contact Name: Coral HoweContact Email: coral.howe@uaf.edu



Museums Day 2006
May 27, 200611 am-4 pmLocation: 13 museums across the communityAdmission: FreeThirteen museums will be open and free between 11 am and 4 pm celebrating the 8th Annual International Museums Day. Exhibits, a fun quiz with prizes, and refreshments at selected venues provide family fun. Go to any museum and pickup a map to the other locations. Sponsored by the Tanana-Yukon Historical Society.Phone: (907) 455-8947Contact Name: Ron Inouye



Beluga Nights: Bearfoot Bluegrass
June 4, 20066 pmLocation: UAF Beluga FieldAdmission: FreeBearfoot Bluegrass is a young acoustic band from Cordova, Alaska. Their three-part harmonies can range from the high lonesome songs of Bill Monroe to originals written by band members. Instrumentally, they are driven by fast picking mandolin and guitar, accented by twin fiddle, and held down by solid acoustic bass work. Over the years, the group has matured musically and artistically to the point where they are able to hold the stage with some of the finest bluegrass players in the country.http://www.uaf.edu/summer/events/concerts/index.htmlPhone: (907) 474-7021Contact Name: Summer SessionsContact Email: summer@uaf.edu



Fairbanks Summer Music Festival
June 10, 2006Location: Pioneer ParkAdmission: FreeBring your lawn chair to Pioneer Park, settle in on the lawn in front of the stage, and take advantage of a whole day of free live music including Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Celtic and more.http://www.alaskafolkmusic.orgPhone: (907) 488-0556



UA Museum of the North 8th Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest
June 11, 20061-5 pmLocation: University of Alaska Museum of the NorthAdmission:Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for youth7-17, and free for children 6 and under. Enjoy hand-on activities and entertainment for kids of all ages under the big top tent.Museum websitePhone: (907) 474-7505



Midnight Sun Run
June 17, 200610K run starting at the UAF Patty Center and ending at Pioneer Park. Lots of walkers and costumes too!http://www.midnightsunrun.orgPhone: (907) 452-6046Contact Email: tstrle@alaska.com

ANCHORAGE

The 6th Annual Reading Rendezvous Kids!Saturday, Jun 3, 2006Noon - 4 p.m.Cuddy Family Midtown ParkPresented by: Loussac Library

14th Annual Three Barons Renaissance FairSaturday, Jun 10, 2006 through Sunday, Jun 11, 2006Noon - 9 p.m. Saturday, Noon- 7 p.m. SundayTozier Memorial Track

Family Kite DaySunday, Jun 11, 200612 - 5 p.m.Delaney Park StripPresented by: Anchorage Downtown Partnership


Music for Little OnesMonday, Jun 19, 2006Noon - 1 p.m.Peratrovich Park, 4th Avenue & E StreetPresented by: Anchorage Downtown Partnership

Music in the Park: Good Dog (Original Alaskan songs for children)Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006NoonPeratrovich Park, 4th Ave & E St.Presented by: Anchorage Downtown Partnership


Alaska Scottish Highland GamesSaturday, Jun 24, 20068 a.m. - 6 p.m.Eagle River Lion's Park


June 10, Alaska Oceans Festival. Features live music, marine-related speakers, family activities, Run for the Waves 5K and kayaking demo. Alaska Center for the Environment and the Alaska Oceans Program. (907) 274-3647 or www.alaskaoceans.org


June 24-25, Alaska Kennel Club All Breeds Dog Show. Alaska Kennel Club. (907) 346-1849.


June 25, Skyhoundz Canine Frisbee Championships. (907) 343-4599.

June 21, Midnight Sun Festival. Summer solstice celebration. Music, food and family fun. Downtown Association/Main Street Fairbanks. (907) 452-8671 or www.downtownfairbanks.com


June 21, The 101st Midnight Sun Baseball Game. Semi-professional baseball game featuring Fairbanks’ Alaska Goldpanners. (907) 451-0095 or www.goldpanners.com

Palmer

May 14, 18th annual Musk Ox and Mom’s Summer Grand Opening. Free tours, entertainment and barbecue at the Musk Ox Farm. (907) 745-4151.

June 9-10, Colony Days. Festival honoring people who came in 1935 to start the farming colony. Parade, Bill Mitchell fun run, outdoor quilt show and small quilt auction, wagon rides, landscape market, games, food, entertainment, and craft booths. Palmer Chamber of Commerce. (907) 745-2880 or www.palmerchamber.org