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  • June 2025
  • Sat 7
    June 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    2025 Planting Day-Grow Palmer

    Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Community planting event

  • Sat 7
    June 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Rolling Milwaukee One Day Event

    Denali-Harley Davidson 1497 Hyer Rd, Palmer, AK, United States
  • Sat 7
    June 7 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Farmland Forever Fest

    Hamilton Farms 375 Inner Springer Loop, Palmer, AK, United States

    Fundraiser, live music

  • Mon 9
    June 9 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Community walk/run

  • Thu 12
    June 12 @ 10:30 am

    Short Course: Foraging 101-Revel

    Ticketed event/class

  • Fri 13
    June 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Festival of Flowers

    Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Kids Kupboard Fundraiser

  • Fri 13
    June 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Colony Days

    Downtown Palmer Pavilion 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Celebration, farmers market, music, art, food trucks

  • Sat 14
    June 14 @ 11:00 am

    Colony Days Parade

  • Sat 14
    June 14 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Colony Days (Day 2)

    Downtown Palmer Pavilion 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Celebration, farmers market, music, art, food trucks

  • Sat 14
    June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Swing Into Summer Dance

    Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States
  • Sun 15
    June 15 @ 11:00 am

    Palmer 90th Anniversary Party

    Celebration

  • Sun 15
    June 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Colony Days (Day 3)

    Downtown Palmer Pavilion 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States
  • Mon 16
    June 16 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Community walk/run

  • Sat 21
    June 21 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Boozy Book Fair

    Fireside Books 720 S Alaska St, Palmer, AK, United States
  • Mon 23
    June 23 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Community walk/run

  • Wed 25
    June 25 @ 6:00 pm

    Military Appreciation Night w/ Matsu Miners

    Benefit

  • Sat 28
    June 28 @ 12:00 am - June 29 @ 12:00 am

    AK Scottish Highland Games

    Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, United States

    The Alaskan Scottish Club is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established to cultivate knowledge and understanding of, an appreciation for, and an interest in Scottish art, literature, music, athletic sports, […]

  • Mon 30
    June 30 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • July 2025
  • Mon 7
    July 7 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Thu 10
    July 10 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Ladies’ Night Out(doors): Lane Basin

    Hatcher Pass

    About Ladies Night Out(doors): Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the […]

  • Fri 11
    July 11 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Friday Fling

    Downtown Palmer Pavilion 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Friday Fling is Palmer’s premier outdoor farmers market! This Fling lasts all summer long, and proudly hosts a variety of favorites for your enjoyment. Quality locally-grown produce and handmade goods […]

  • Sat 12
    July 12 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Underground Pride

    Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, United States

     Get Ready, Alaska!  We’re thrilled to announce Underground Pride 2025 is happening on July 12th, 2025 in the Mat-Su Valley!  A day of love, joy, and connection celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community […]

  • Sun 13
    July 13 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Country Cutts Car Show

    Downtown Palmer 412 Alaska Street, Palmer, Alaska

    49th State Street Rodders Annual Country Cutts Car Show Sunday July 13h from Noon to 4:00pm. The address is 432 S. Alaska Street Downtown Palmer. As with all our shows […]

  • Mon 14
    July 14 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Wed 16
    July 16 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Matanuska Community Farmers Market

    United Protestant Church 713 S Denali Street, Palmer, AK, United States

    The Matanuska Community Farmers’ Market is a family friendly farm and food-specific market that welcomes all patrons. We aim to offer the community access to locally, sustainably, and naturally grown, […]

  • Thu 17
    July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Matanuska Community Farmers Market

    United Protestant Church 713 S Denali Street, Palmer, AK, United States

    Wednesdays from 4-7pm, outdoors mid-June through the end of September. Fall markets in October & November will be held indoors at the church. United Protestant Church parking lot in downtown […]

  • Fri 18
    July 18 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Friday Fling

    Downtown Palmer Pavilion 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Friday Fling is Palmer’s premier outdoor farmers market! This Fling lasts all summer long, and proudly hosts a variety of favorites for your enjoyment. Quality locally-grown produce and handmade goods […]

  • Fri 18
    July 18 @ 6:00 pm

    Alaska Raceway Park’s Rhythm & Racin

    Get ready for an epic weekend of music and racing! Join us Friday night for a concert featuring Carsyn Gray, a racecar driver and country music artist from North Carolina, […]

  • Sat 19
    July 19 @ 10:00 am

    Arts in the Garden

    The Palmer Museum of History & Art is hosting an "Arts in the Garden" event on July 19th, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm. This family-friendly event will feature local artists, […]

  • Sat 19
    July 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Bishop’s Attic II 50 year Celebration

    Bishop's Attic II 840 Bailey Street, Palmer, Alaska

    Bishop’s Attic is turning 50—and YOU’RE invited to celebrate with us!  Join us all day on July 19th at 840 South Bailey Street at Bishop’s Attic II in Palmer for […]

  • Sun 20
    July 20 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Community Hike: Blueberry Knoll

    Government Peak Recreation Area N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645, Palmer, AK, United States

    We’ll be hiking at a leisurely pace for a little over 3 miles with about 1,500’ of elevation gain. Blueberry Knoll, in Government Peak Recreation Area, offers stunning views of […]

  • Mon 21
    July 21 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Wed 23
    July 23 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Matanuska Community Farmers Market Annual Pie Fundraiser

    713 S Denali Street 713 South Denali Street, Palmer, Alaska

    Any price for a slice or buy the whole pie! Wednesday, July 23rd we'll hold our annual pie fundraiser at the market – there will be donation-based pie by the […]

  • Thu 24
    July 24 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Field Trip Series: Eklutna Bike Trip

    Eklutna Lake

    Join Revel for a biking trip around Eklutna Lakeside Trail. Biking the Eklutna lakeshore trail is a rite of passage for Alaskan adventurers! We’ll plan to pedal from the day-use […]

  • Fri 25
    July 25

    Celebrate Palmer

    Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Celebrate Palmer is a fun and festive community event that brings neighbors together to recognize the people and places that make Palmer shine. Residents show off their green thumbs in […]

  • Fri 25
    July 25 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Friday Fling

    Downtown Palmer Pavilion 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    Friday Fling is Palmer’s premier outdoor farmers market! This Fling lasts all summer long, and proudly hosts a variety of favorites for your enjoyment. Quality locally-grown produce and handmade goods […]

  • Fri 25
    July 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    NHRA No-Prep Street Night

    Alaska Raceway Park 5599 S Race Wy, Palmer, United States

    Ticketed even Come out for Test n' Tune, Grudge Matches and No Prep night at the track. Want to be on the Fastest Street Car list? Drive in and see […]

  • Fri 25
    July 25 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Summer Wine Walk

    Downtown Palmer 412 Alaska Street, Palmer, Alaska

    The Palmer Wine Walk is a fundraiser for the Palmer Museum of History and Art, held every year in July, visiting  downtown business stops. Each business is open exclusively to […]

  • Sat 26
    July 26 @ 2:30 pm - July 27 @ 5:00 pm

    Alaska Sword Symposium

    350 E Dahlia Ave 350 E Dahlia Ave, Palmer, Alaska

    Zornhau Alaska and Anchorage Schola Saint George are joining forces to put on our inaugural sword work shop weekend!One and a half days of classes workshops and free sparring!Please submit […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Palmer Pioneer Cemetery Tours

    Palmer Cemetery 901 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, Alaska

    It's Cemetery Tour Time!Celebrate 90 Years of the Matanuska Colony: Tickets On Sale Now!STORIES in STONE – Palmer Pioneer Cemetery Walking TourIn honor of the 90th anniversary of the Matanuska […]

  • August 2025
  • Sat 2
    August 2 @ 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Hatcher Pass Races-Aktive Soles

    Hatcher Pass

    The Hatcher Pass Races have become a staple in the Alaska running community, not just for the incredible location but also for the intense elevation gain/loss. The first 25 miles […]

  • Sat 2
    August 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Rebarchek Regenerative Ag Session

    Rebarchek Farm 2075 Glenn HWY, Palmer, Alaska

    The session is one of three between now and October, all part of our growing vision as Rebarchek Farm being a living classroom for sustainable food systems in Alaska. What […]

    Free
  • Mon 4
    August 4 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Sat 9
    August 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Hot Summer Nights Car Show

    Downtown Palmer 412 Alaska Street, Palmer, Alaska

    Downtown Palmer, Hot Summer Nights Car Show Exquisite Urban Tastes Food Truck

  • Mon 11
    August 11 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Mon 18
    August 18 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Mon 25
    August 25 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • September 2025
  • Mon 1
    September 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    David Spade

    Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, United States

    David Spade launched his career as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, quickly becoming a household favorite and soon establishing himself as a familiar face on screens big and […]

  • Mon 1
    September 1 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Sat 6
    September 6 @ 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Alaska Flower Farm Tour

    All Dahlia'd Up Flower Farm 1963 South Innerspringer Loop, Palmer, AK, United States

    Come explore the rows of dahlias & the 100’s of other flowers we grow, and get a privately guided tour of our spectacular scenic grounds & gardens. Then for the […]

  • Mon 8
    September 8 @ 6:00 pm

    Happy Run-Aktive Soles

    AKtive Soles 642 S Alaska Street, Palmer, AK, United States

    Hosted by AKtive Soles Performance Footwear. This run/walk/roll takes place EVERY Monday at 6pm. *If a holiday lands on a Monday, Happy Run will be on Tuesday* There is a […]

  • Fri 12
    September 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Signing with Author Naomi Klouda

    Fireside Books 720 S Alaska St, Palmer, AK, United States

    Naomi Klouda will be at Fireside Books on Friday, September 12th from 1:00-4:00pm to sign copies of her book The Alaska Dictionary. About the book: Want to know more about […]

    Free
  • Fri 26
    September 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Matanuska Maid Traveling Exhibit Reception

    Alaska Veterans and Pioneer Home 250 E Fireweed Ave, Palmer, AK, United States

    The Palmer Museum of History and Art is excited to present an updated Matanuska Maid Traveling Exhibit to the residents of the Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home! We hope this […]

    FREE
  • October 2025
  • Sat 4
    October 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Frost Fest: Winter Resource Expo

    Palmer Train Depot 610 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK, United States

    The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation, in collaboration with more than a dozen local businesses and nonprofits, will host the second annual Frost Fest: Winter Resource Expo on Saturday, Oct. […]

    Free
  • November 2025
  • Sat 8
    November 8 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Ts’utsaetne‘ (Honoring Ancestors) Closing Exhibit Reception

    Palmer Museum of History and Art 723 S Valley Way, Palmer, Alaska

    Join us at the Palmer Museum on Saturday, November 8th, from 3–5 PM for the closing reception of the Chickaloon Tribal Council's traveling exhibit, "Ts’utsaetne': Honoring Our Ancestors." This powerful […]

    Free
  • Fri 28
    November 28 - December 8

    Bright up the Night

    Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, United States

    Drive through a dazzling light exhibit spanning the length of the fairgrounds and featuring over 70 displays! Half of the displays are NEW and BIGGER this year! Get $5 Yuletide […]

  • December 2025
  • Fri 5
    December 5 - December 8

    Yuletide Festival

    Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, United States

    This December come immerse yourself in our Christmas celebrations on the Fairgrounds! The Alaska State Fair has partnered with the Christmas Factory to bring you the new Yuletide Festival. After […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 8:00 am - December 31 @ 5:00 pm

    Bright Up the Night

    Alaska State Fairgrounds 2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK, United States

    Drive through a dazzling light exhibit spanning the length of the fairgrounds and featuring over 70 displays! Half of the displays are NEW and BIGGER this year! Get $5 Yuletide […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Letter to Santa

    Palmer Museum of History and Art 723 S Valley Way, Palmer, Alaska

    Get ready to spread some holiday cheer during Colony Christmas! Kids of all ages are invited to write and send their heartfelt letters to Santa Claus at our Letters to […]

    Free
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