The Ken Peltier band has that unique ability to blend it’s deep country roots with classic Americana rock & blues. Ken’s top notch musicianship and down home charisma make the […]
Jerry Wessling is a high energy Alaskan Country artist and singer-songwriter. Known for his high-flying guitar skills and interactive stage show, Jerry sings songs of Alaska, old and new classics, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Path to Bantry is an electronic alternative band. The Robotz-just some cartoon robots from outer space making music.
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 […]
. This is a FREE all ages show. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ABBAlaska is Anchorage’s favorite ABBA tribute band, delivering a lively, authentic […]
Join us in the land of the midnight sun for the fourth year of AKtive's Backyard Ultra!The race will be held at Government Peak Recreation Area, the backyard of Alaska’s […]
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 […]
Woodrow’s well-crafted songs are influenced by the hooky melodies of artists like The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers coupled with beautiful dynamics and Alaskan themes.Woodrow features songwriter […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Alaska string band/trio featuring players from all over Alaska. Let's Dance!
It’s time for Alaska to have its first Vanlife Gathering/ Traveler’s Festival. Never before has Alaska seen this type of event, centered around community, camping and education. This 4 day, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Fireweed Fiddle is an acoustic band that plays original tunes and unexpected covers. We have a wide range of influences and we play whatever we think is fun for us […]
Welcome back to our 4th Annual Government Peak Enduro and Chainbreaker XC Races! We are back again and will be racing in two different formats throughout the day on Saturday, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Come join us for a fun fiber filled weekend with local vendors and various animals that help produce the yarn. We will have a wonderful variety of classes and demonstrations […]
Join Bartram and Soren, Prince and Prince Consort of Oertha, as they search for their successors and continue to celebrate 40 years of living the Dream in Oertha. Cheer on […]
Chain Station is a high energy 4-piece string band from the front range of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Join them at the Hatcher Pass lodge for a night of boot scootin' […]
Anchorage-born Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles deliver bluesy, roots-rock with indie spirit and psychedelic flair. Led by longtime Alaskan songwriter Matt Hopper, their sound blends Tom Petty-style heartland rock […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"The Honky Tonk Rebel"- Born in 1986, Mario Carboni is a one of a kind pianist and vocalist from the great state of Oregon. “I started playing piano at the age […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Palmer Museum members can purchase tickets starting May 1 at 10am through May 9. Nonmembers can purchase tickets beginning May 10.
Join the Palmer Museum of History and Art to take a Tour of the Mediterranean, featuring unique wines from that region. You can choose to sign in at 4:30pm or 5:30pm, collect your hand-painted glass, and start to sample at the eight local stops.
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 […]
This is a FREE all ages 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, […]
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 […]
Shakedown Strings, a Kansas City, MO based trio, consisting of Adam Galblum on vocals and violin, Clayton DeLong on vocals and acoustic guitar, and Rick Willoughby on vocals and upright […]
Join Ute Olsson of Borealkraut for a workshop all about printing with plant material. Choose plain or a naturally-dyed background color, then arrange fresh leaves over silk to create your […]
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 […]
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 […]
High Step Society is a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band dance party with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. Sultry and effervescent, low-down, dirty and mean, […]
The Palmer Museum of History and Art is excited to share a new traveling exhibit with the community. At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to inspiring, […]
H3 is a Polynesian reggae band from Anchorage, Alaska, known for their three-part harmonies. The band’s name, H3, is a reference to both their vocal harmonies and a highway in Hawaii. The band […]
H3 is a Polynesian reggae band from Anchorage, Alaska, known for their three-part harmonies. The band’s name, H3, is a reference to both their vocal harmonies and a highway in Hawaii. The band […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nervis Rex has been bringing the heavy heavy monster sound to AlaSKA for over 20 years. Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, dance..
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 […]
Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now partnered up with the equally enigmatic and soulfully driven electric guitar prowess of […]
Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now partnered up with the equally enigmatic and soulfully driven electric guitar prowess of […]
Free Creatures presents as a powerfully welcoming invitation into an exploration of genre, feeling, and thought. A sense of loving playfulness is their main directive, even while navigating through the […]
Kellogg 3rd Annual 5K Run/WalkDate: Friday, August 9, 2025Location: Spring Creek Farm, Alaska Pacific University, 6402 N. Lossing Road, Palmer, AKCheck-in & Late Registration: 8:00 AMRace Start Time: 9:00 AM […]
Dan O'Neill will be at Fireside Books on Saturday, August 9th from 1:00-4:00pm to sign copies of his newly released book, The Impertinent Question. About the book: The Impertinent Question […]
Black Barrel and the Bad Men are an electrifying blues and soul band from Chugiak, Alaska. Buckle up for a wild night of non-stop entertainment, good vibes, and powerful music […]
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 […]
Starting at Government Peak Recreation Area parking lot runners will make their way up Government Peak via the race trail. Once to the top of Government Peak participants will continue […]
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 […]
Fireweed Spectacular Hosted by the Alaska Reined Cow Horse Association (ARCHA) Palmer, Alaska August 23–24 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds – France Equestrian Center Join us for the Fireweed Spectacular, […]
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 […]
Come explore the Hatcher Pass Community Market, a vibrant outdoor event bringing together the best of Alaska’s makers, farmers, artists, and food vendors every Saturday this summer! Fresh produce, handmade […]
A. M. Strickland will be at Fireside Books on Saturday, August 30th from 1:00-4:00pm to sign copies of her new book Lady Dragon. Pre-order ahead of time and receive a […]
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 […]
Palmer Alehouse brings free live music all summer long! As the summer sun returns to the Mat-Su Valley, so does one of Palmer's most beloved traditions- live music every weekend […]
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 […]
With roots in Blues, Grunge, Rock, Americana, and Folk, Eel Sallad’s sound has been coined ‘Pacific Northwest GrungeGrass’—a dynamic fusion of raw energy and heartfelt lyrics. Their music spans everything […]
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 […]
This is a FREE all ages 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, […]
Memphis born, Alabama raised, Colorado grown, & Alaska rooted. Roland has the innate ability to capture the character traits of what it means to be an American. He’s spent time […]