Final registration for Fairbanks Tennis Association's summer tennis is tomorrow, Saturday, May 27 at Fairbanks Resource Agency(805 Airport Way) from 10am to 1 pm. Hope to see you there. Please bring any gently used clothing for FRA's Closet Collection.
kid alaska Kid's Cross Country Races
5-30-06
Tues
Kid's Cross Country Races2K & 3K
6:00 PM
West Valley HS, Soccer Fields
Tracey Martinson
907-474-8353
Sponsored by: Running Club North
Courses on West Valley trails
2K course for students in grades K-2;
3K course for students in grades 3-6
No Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
Registration from 5:00-5:45 PM on race day, at the site
kid alaska museum day
Museum Day 2006 Fairbanks Saturday May 27th
Here's the list of participating museums for the FREE museum day.
FREE admission 11am - 4pm
*The Alaska Public Lands Information Center, at Third Avenue and Cushman Street, has an extensive display of natural and cultural resource exhibits, as well as fish and wildlife information.
* Fairbanks Community Museum, in the old City Hall at Fifth Avenue and Cushman Street, focuses on the history of Fairbanks and includes the official Yukon Quest store.
* The Fairbanks Ice Museum, in the Lacey Street Theater, includes full-sized displays made from crystal-clear ice.
* The Alaska Native Museum, in Pioneer Park, displays a wide range of Native artifacts and architectural examples.
* The Kitty Hensley House reflects life in the early days of Fairbanks. It was relocated to Gold Rush Town in Pioneer Park from its original downtown location.
* The Pioneer Air Museum, in the Pioneer Park Gold Dome, is dedicated to the preservation of aviation history. It's a blend of memorabilia and stories of Alaska's aviation heritage.
* The Pioneer Museum and Big Stampede, at Pioneer Park, includes historic collections and gifts from Alaska Pioneers. The Big Stampede includes paintings and narration describing Alaska's early history.
* The Sternwheeler S.S. Nenana, at Pioneer Park, is a restored steamship built in 1933 for the Alaska Railroad.
* The Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, at Pioneer Park, includes Alaska Railroad artifacts, features, and the home of the oldest operating steam locomotive in Alaska and the Yukon.
* Wickersham House Museum, a relocated downtown home in Pioneer Park, gives a look at early house construction and furnishings.
* Georgeson Botanical Garden, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is a living museum of perennial plants that survive in the local environment. It's an outgrowth of the Agricultural Experiment Station, which began in 1905.
* Creamer's Field is both a stopover for migratory birds and a look at a vintage Interior dairy, operated today by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
* The University of Alaska Museum of the North will display its newly opened galleries and expanded facility. To receive free admission, participants must mention that they are taking the Museums Day tour.
Maps to the participating venues are available at each of the museums.
Here's the list of participating museums for the FREE museum day.
FREE admission 11am - 4pm
*The Alaska Public Lands Information Center, at Third Avenue and Cushman Street, has an extensive display of natural and cultural resource exhibits, as well as fish and wildlife information.
* Fairbanks Community Museum, in the old City Hall at Fifth Avenue and Cushman Street, focuses on the history of Fairbanks and includes the official Yukon Quest store.
* The Fairbanks Ice Museum, in the Lacey Street Theater, includes full-sized displays made from crystal-clear ice.
* The Alaska Native Museum, in Pioneer Park, displays a wide range of Native artifacts and architectural examples.
* The Kitty Hensley House reflects life in the early days of Fairbanks. It was relocated to Gold Rush Town in Pioneer Park from its original downtown location.
* The Pioneer Air Museum, in the Pioneer Park Gold Dome, is dedicated to the preservation of aviation history. It's a blend of memorabilia and stories of Alaska's aviation heritage.
* The Pioneer Museum and Big Stampede, at Pioneer Park, includes historic collections and gifts from Alaska Pioneers. The Big Stampede includes paintings and narration describing Alaska's early history.
* The Sternwheeler S.S. Nenana, at Pioneer Park, is a restored steamship built in 1933 for the Alaska Railroad.
* The Tanana Valley Railroad Museum, at Pioneer Park, includes Alaska Railroad artifacts, features, and the home of the oldest operating steam locomotive in Alaska and the Yukon.
* Wickersham House Museum, a relocated downtown home in Pioneer Park, gives a look at early house construction and furnishings.
* Georgeson Botanical Garden, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is a living museum of perennial plants that survive in the local environment. It's an outgrowth of the Agricultural Experiment Station, which began in 1905.
* Creamer's Field is both a stopover for migratory birds and a look at a vintage Interior dairy, operated today by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
* The University of Alaska Museum of the North will display its newly opened galleries and expanded facility. To receive free admission, participants must mention that they are taking the Museums Day tour.
Maps to the participating venues are available at each of the museums.
kid alaska Fairbanks Car Racing
Opening Weekend!
Memorial Weekend.........Fri/Sat
May 26th & 27th
Friday, June 2 Sprint Invitational!
Saturday, June 3 Sprint Invitational!
The Mitchell Raceway is located near the south end of Peger Road. Turn south on Peger from the Johansen Expressway, Airport Way, Mitchell Expressway, or Van Horn Rd. Keep traveling south toward the river until you see the railroad tracks, then turn left on Sanduri St.
kid alaska plans for the three day weekend...
Memorial Day Weekend
May 27th, 28th & 29th
May 27th, 28th & 29th
FAIRBANKS
Pioneer Park
Opening for the Season!!!
Saturday, May 27th
11am... Sled Dog Demo
Noon...Kit Carson - Live Music
3:30...Community Square Dance
4pm...Johnson O'Malley Dancers
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
All Breed Dog Show 8:30 - 2:30pm
Tanana Valley Fairgrounds
Borealis Building
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 29th
11am Veterans' Park
Downtown 7th and Cushman
5/29/2006 11 a.m. The National Fallen Heroes Foundation are having their first annual Memorial Day celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon, May 29. The celebration is at the Alaska Salmon Bake in Pioneer Park (corner of Airport Way and Peger Rd.). Admission is free, while food is $14 for halibut, salad, dessert and a beverage, and $6 for kids. 488-7565, www.NFHF.org
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE (Fairbanks)
5/27/2006 12 p.m. The UAF Fire Department's annual open house is noon-3 p.m. Sat., May 27. Enjoy a hot dog and popcorn and have a look around. fnjmw@uaf.edu
Station #2, 1950 University Ave on Saturday, May 27th.
MUSEUMS DAY 2006 (Fairbanks)
5/27/2006 11 a.m.
Thirteen local museums are holding free open houses on Museums Day 2006, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., May 27.
Thirteen museums will be open free between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Go to any museum and pickup a map to the other locations downtown, UAF, Creamer's Field, or Pioneer Park. Quiz, refreshments, family fun during this 8th annual event sponsored by the Tanana-Yukon Historical Society. 455-8947
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Reminder
This is not really a "kid" event, but for parents.
Just a reminder that Dr. Brazelton is coming to Fairbanks August 2nd.
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton is an internationally known pediatrician and the pre-eminent child development expert in the United States. He is the author of over 30 books and the star of many television productions and parenting videos. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton explains child development as containing “touchpoints” which represent opportunities for clinicians and educators to help parents and children through difficult and predictable phases of development. This roadmap to childhood development emphasizes building on the strengths of children, families and practitioners, offering research and tools to enhance that process.
There is a free lecture on August 2nd...
Parents’ Night Stresses and Supports for Today’s FamiliesWednesday, August 2 , 7-8:30 p.m., Davis Concert Hall
Dr. Brazelton’s presentation will focus on the many stresses parents face today and the pressures imposed on them to perform. Based on his many interviews with parents, Dr. Brazelton will offer solutions for relieving these stresses. His talk will be based on an attachment model, with the goal of establishing healthy self-esteem in both the parent and the child. His presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Individuals registered for the seminar are encouraged to attend this event. Open seating. Free to the public.
The reminder is for the day long lecture : Building Communities Around Families
Thursday, August 3, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall
You save money if you register by June 1st, which is just around the corner. I'll re-post all of the seminar info as we get closer to August.
$40 By June 1
$60 After June 1
$45 For 0.8 CEU’s (optional)
Registration Form (pdf) . Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
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12TH ANNUAL FREE KIDS FOR TENNIS CLINIC
FTA will once again host it’s FREE "Kids for Tennis" Clinics in May of 2006. The "Kids for Tennis" Program will get kids age 5-18 in the game with exciting introductory drills, games and fun! Plus, it’s FREE! Clinics are one to two days each and participants get a chance to play for one hour each day. This year, clinics will take place on:
May 25 & 26 Noon – 4:00 p.m.
June 24 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
To register, stop by the Dan Ramras Community Tennis Courts (behind Mary Siah Recreation Center), 805 Airport Way on May 23 from Noon – 4 p.m., or on June 24 from 11:00 a.m. – Noon.
Hit the courts and see how much fun it is to play tennis, get fit and come out swinging! For more information please contact the Fairbanks Tennis Association at 455-4301 or by email at info@fairbankstennis.org.
kid alaska A Summer of Unfortunate Events
Barnes & Noble
Summer Reading Program
A SUMMER OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
May 29th - September 8, 2006
Visit Barnes & Noble's Information Desk
Grades 1-6
Pick up a reading journal to keep track of eight books of your child's own choosing. (Library books, your own... basically what they're saying is, it doesn't have to be a Barnes & Noble book)
The journals are available now at Barnes & Noble information desk.
Turn in a completed journal to receive a coupon for a FREE BOOK!!
The theme is from the Lemony Snicket book series - A Series of Unfortunate Events.
The thirteenth and last book in the series is coming out October 13, 2006, and completed journals will be put into a drawing for an autographed copy of the final book!!!
Limit of two journals per child.
Sounds like fun.
kid alaska Fairbanks Free Movies
Free Summer Movies
Goldstream Theaters 10AM
Airport Road
05/23-05/24 Curious George (G) Madagascar (PG)
05/30-05/31 Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie (G) Nanny McPhee (PG)
06/06-06/07 Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron (G) Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (PG)
06/13-06/14 Wallace & Gromit (G) Yours, Mine & Ours (PG)
06/20-06/21 March Of The Penguins (G) Zathura (PG)
06/27-06/28 Robots (PG)
07/04-07/05 Rugrats The Movie (G) Cheaper By The Dozen (PG)
07/11-07/12 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) Aquamarine (PG)
07/18-07/19 Rugrats In Paris The Movie (G) Hoodwinked (PG)
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity.
It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and their parents.
kid alaska mini golf school's out celebration
Mini Golf Pioneer Park
School's Out Celebration!!!!
Mini Golf is now open at Pioneer Park.
To celebrate the end of the school year,
Mini Golf is offering 36 holes for only $3 until Memorial Day.
Hours 9am - 10 or 11pm
kid alaska driving slow on Sunday morning
Fairbanks
*****Sunday ideas*****
Hot Licks Ice Cream (College Road) and Fun Time Park (playground behind Radio Shack)
Bike on Farmers Loop Bike Path (good place to park is at Ballaine Lake parking lot)
Drive to Denali National Park (about 2 hours)
The visitor's center is open - they have a fun Junior Ranger program.
Drive your own vehicle to Mile 15 Savage River for a 2 mile (flat) trail hike. Trailhead is at parking lot, with picnic tables and bathrooms.
kid alaska Summer Pool Open Swim Times
School's Out For Summer!!
Fairbanks Parks and Rec. Pools
Summer swim times begin Monday, May 22nd
Here are the Open Swim times:
Mary Siah
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 4 - 4:45pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 6:30 - 8:45pm
Saturday 2:15 - 3:45pm
Hamme Pool
Monday - Friday 2 - 3:45pm
7-9pm
Saturday 10:30 - 11:45am (family swim)
2 - 4:30pm
Wescott Pool
Monday - Friday 1:30 - 3:45pm
7 - 9pm
Saturday 10 - 11:45am (family swim)
1 - 4pm
kid alaska - weekend events
FAIRBANKS
Saturday
*****May 20th*****
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.
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 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
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
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
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
Fairbanks Review - Kaleidoscope Billiards
There's a little known kid's place in Fairbanks, that I'm excited about. Kaleidoscope is hidden on a back street, next to Splash n Dash car wash, behind the Teddy Bear plaza. I ventured in one day looking for pinball for a friend who likes to play. What a surprise! What a haven for kids! It's an old style arcade. They pride themselves on being a family place. There is no smoking and it's non-alcholic. They don't tolerate any fighting or violence. Most of the games are some of the originals; donkey-kong, mario-brothers, pac-man. In the arcade section of the building there is a cool, blacklight hallway, with glowing planets and hanging jungle animals watching you. The full size air hockey table has a puck that glows in the black light - the kids love it. All the games in the place have stickers that identify if there is violence in the game. Most of the games do not, and there are a few that have guns but there are only three of them and they are discretely hidden behind a curtain. How wonderful! A place to take the kids to let them have a chance on some of the fun games we used to hang out at the mall playing, without being exposed to some of those mindless, violent ones. There is also a toddler section, with a couch and large-screen tv, toddler toys and drawing supplies. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall, it's a fantastic way to spend an hour or two with your kids. 474-0660 check their hours first, they're unusual.
Welcome to Kid Alaska
Welcome. Kid Alaska is an attempt to provide one source for everything related to kids in Alaska. We have a big state, with a lot going on for kids. Our hope is to keep you Alaskan families informed of cool things to do in your local area, and to help the many visitors to our great state, be aware of what they can do with their kids when they visit. We'll try to keep this as up to date as our time allows. Feel free to post comments on this site of any events we miss, or if you'd like to use it as a bulletin board to post notices or free classified ads.
Let's just see where this blog takes us. Be creative and check back often to see what the latest and greatest happenings are in Alaska. Play with your kids everyday; read to them; get messy. They're only young once!
Let's just see where this blog takes us. Be creative and check back often to see what the latest and greatest happenings are in Alaska. Play with your kids everyday; read to them; get messy. They're only young once!
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