Breakup Shakeup

Bleeding Heart Brewery 562 S Denali Street, Palmer

The 7th annual Breakup Shakeup Backyard BBQ Competition is a laid-back, high-energy cook-off held in Bleeding Heart Brewery in the heart of Palmer. This isn’t a sanctioned competition—it’s built for real people who love to cook. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just getting confident behind the grill, this is your chance to throw down […]

Free

Rummage Sale

Trinity Lutheran Church Alaska 10355 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy St 204, Palmer

Trinity Lutheran Church Rummage Sale! Saturday, May 16, 10:00 - 4:00pm We are raising money to fix our audio/visual equipment. Take what items you need, the amount you pay is whatever you'd like to give. We are NON judgmental on money. ❤

YMCA of Alaska Summer Hikes – Thunderbird Falls Trail

Thunderbird Falls Trailhead

1. Location/Trailhead: Directly off the Glenn Highway between the Eklutna and Mirror Lake exits. 2. Difficulty Rating: Easy 3. Family Friendly: Yes 4. Pet Friendly: Yes 5. Where to Park: Trail head Parking lot 6. Parking Fee: Free 7. Meeting Spot Details (Landmark, lot corner, sign, etc.): Info sign 8. Meetup Time: 10:30am 9. Hike […]

Free

Tater Trot – 5k Obstacle Course Race Fun Run!

Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer

Join Onward & Upward, AKtive Soles, and the Eskimo Ninja Warrior Nick Hanson for the "Tater Trot" 5k OCR (obstacle course race) Fun Run! The course will start and end at the downtown Palmer Depot, travel 5k around Palmer and encounter a number of obstacles along the way! (All obstacles will have alternatives if participant […]

$25

Thrifters Rock Palmer 16th Anniversary Celebration!

Thrifters Rock Palmer 9201 E Frontage Rd, Palmer

Come join us for our 16th annual anniversary celebration! Enter a drawing to win a lovely gift basket, and drawings for gift certificates every hour! Come support the Bake Sale for missions. We will also be serving free hotdogs and chips until they run out.

4th Annual One Health Fest

Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer

The 4th Annual One Health Fest, hosted by Onward & Upward in Palmer, Alaska, celebrates the vital connection between people, animals, and the environment through a day of fun, learning, and community spirit. Kicking off with the “Tater Trot” 5K OCR fun run at 10:30 AM, the festival officially begins at 11:00 AM and features […]

May Nail Trim Clinic

49th State Kennels 1747 N Chet Circle Suite 104, Palmer

Our favorite groomer will be at the dog shop again offering nail trims for your doggos! 1747 N Chet Cir # 104 Palmer, AK 99645 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 907-745-DOGS (3647) ✅ $5/dog CASH ✅ FCFS basis ✅ All dogs must all up to date & age appropriate vaccines ✅ Dogs must be leashed […]

$5

Basket Weaving with Michelle Carroll

The Art Cafe 131 E. Blueberry Ave, Palmer

Create a basket with Michelle. Approximately 7” diameter and 6” high. Base is a wood circle. Bamboo reeds.

$60

Backyard Composting Cass – Registration Required

Valley Community for Recycling Solutions 9465 E Chanlyut Cir, Palmer

The Borough offers composting classes free of charge to Mat-Su residents. Registration is REQUIRED by sending an email to compost@matsugov.us or calling 907-795-3722. The goals of the MSB Composting classes are to train & empower compost experts throughout the Mat-Su Borough to educate residents, businesses, schools, dog mushers, farmers, stable managers, and organizations to compost […]

Free

Needle Felting Fireweed: Stab Your Way to Art

The Art Cafe 131 E. Blueberry Ave, Palmer

Ever wanted to turn a fluffy pile of wool into a beautiful fireweed flower using nothing but a tiny barbed needle and cheerful determination? Now’s your chance! In this class you’ll learn the satisfying art of needle felting—also known as repeatedly poking wool until it becomes adorable. Perfect for beginners, no experience needed; if you […]

Knit a Doodle Hat

Stitch'n Time 810 S Colony Way, Palmer

This is a 2 part class that will meet on May 16th and May 30th. If you have wanted to learn how to knit a fair isle pattern, this is the class for you. We will use an Alaska Doodle Pack from Pacific Knit Co. allowing you to create a truly unique hat. Sign up […]

$70

Mat-Su Community Dance

Palmer Moose Lodge 1100 S Cobb St, Palmer

Greetings and Happy Monday, Can't wait to see you next Saturday night! We are so grateful to the Moose Lodge for being our Community Dance home! Consider becoming a member, you can have dinner before, drinks after, and get involved with the common good activities, LIKE OUR DANCE for example 🙂 Please bring a pair […]

Free

I Like Robots at Palmer Alehouse

Palmer Alehouse 320 E Dahlia Ave, Palmer

This is a free, all ages, outdoors, rain or shine kinda show. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. -- Get ready to party like it's 1985! Anchorage’s premier ‘80s tribute band, I Like Robots, is bringing their high-voltage, neon-soaked energy to Palmer Alehouse! Known for their spot-on renditions of new […]

Free

Hot Mess- Garcia’s Grill & KM – Alien Anarchy Weekend

Klondike Mikes and Garcia's Grill 820 S Colony Way, Palmer

🛸 ALIEN ANARCHY WEEKEND 🛸 We’re coming back… and we’re bringing the madness with us. Hot Mess live at Garcia’s Grill & Klondike Mike’s 📅 May 15th & 16th ⏰ 10PM start both nights 🎉 Saturday = BIG PARTY NIGHT 👽 Alien Dance Off (show us what you got) 🟢 Limbo Contest (how low can […]