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  • November 2025

  • Fri 14
    August 1 @ 8:00 am - December 6 @ 5:00 pm

    Ts’utaetne (Honoring Ancestors) Traveling exhibit

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

    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, […]

  • Fri 14
    November 13 @ 9:00 am - November 16 @ 8:00 pm

    Consign 49 Fall/Holiday Event

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

    Popular semi-annual Upscale/ Retail pop-up event Various Times: 11/13 9 am - 8 pm 11/14 9am- 8pm 11/15 9am- - 6 pm

    Free
  • Fri 14
    November 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Elks Lodge Holiday Craft and Gift Fair

    Palmer Elks Lodge 2600 North Barry's Resort

    Annual Sip & Shop Craft & Gift Fair at the Elks Lodge on Finger Lake! Free and Open to the public! We have a fantastic line up of vendors to […]

    Free
  • Fri 14
    November 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Local Leaders: HERstory in Business

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

    Join us Friday, Nov. 14 | 6–9 PM at the Palmer Depot for an inspiring evening celebrating Palmer’s women past and present! Hear stories from local business owners: Misty Vanderweele […]

    $25
  • Fri 21
    November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Talkin’ Sheep with Lew Bradley

    The great Lew Bradley will be joining us, along with our friends at the Wild Sheep Foundation, at the Palmer Ale House on November 21st to tell stories about his […]

    Free
  • Fri 21
    November 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Parlor in the Round

    Glenn Massay Theater 8295 E. College Dr., Palmer

    Now in its 11th season, Alaska’s own songwriter game show with an improv twist returns to Palmer with an all-star lineup guaranteed to deliver dazzling musicianship, lightning wit, and that […]

    $25
  • Sat 22
    November 22 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    LGBTQIA2S+ Youth & Allies D&D

    Calling all young adventurers! Join us for a night of imagination, storytelling, and epic quests at the Queen’s Guard Community Center at 415 South Bailey Street, Palmer, AK, 99645 🎲 […]

  • Sat 22
    November 22 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Celebrating the Boys of Summer – Miners’ Booster Club Fall Fundraiser

    Join us Saturday, November 22nd at 5pm at the Palmer Train Depot in downtown Palmer for our annual Fall Fundraiser! Doors open, and food and drinks start at 5pm. A […]

  • Tue 25
    November 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Fireside Writer’s Circle

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

    Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre. Our next meeting will be Wednesday November 25 from 7:00-8:00pm at Fireside Bookstore located at […]

  • Thu 27
    November 27 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Thanksgiving

    Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thursday, November 27, at 1pm for Thanksgiving! All are Welcomed. 10355 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. St. 204, Palmer, AK, 99645

  • 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 […]

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 8:00 am - December 1 @ 1:00 pm

    Black Friday At Alaska Gear Company (Palmer)

    Up to 60% off select bags, boots, and apparel, and get entered to win our winter giveaway. (Closed on Sunday) 77 E Commercial Dr, Palmer, AK 99645-6773

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

    Black Friday at Stitch’n Time

    Black Friday- November 28th Join us for 10% off store wide (excludes Tilda and Yarn) and enter to win our notions gift basket with a $25 or more purchase. Our […]

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Black Friday at Poppy Lane!

    Come shop LOCAL this Season! Enjoy thousands in Poppy cash from the giving tree, sales throughout the store and a chance to win $100 store gift card! Poppy Lane Mercantile […]

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 10:00 am - November 29 @ 5:00 pm

    Gold Mint Trail | Hatcher Pass | Anti-Black Friday Hike

    Join us for an Anti-Black Friday hike along the stunning Gold Mint Trail in beautiful Hatcher Pass. This Friday at 10 AM! RSVP for the hike here: https://www.trailmates.online/.../gold-mint-trail-hatcher

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    2025 Barrel Beer Tap Take over!!

    Our 2025 Barrels are tapped and beer is ready to Flow! All our barreled beer you've been seeing age over the course of the year is ready to be tapped […]

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction 49ers!

    We're thrilled to announce our silent auction, a fantastic opportunity to rally behind these talented young athletes and empower them to reach new heights! Tickets sold at the door 323 […]

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Winter Ladies’ Only Outing (Holiday destress snowshoe stomp)

    Come join us for a ladies’ adventure Snowshoe Hike. We will meet in the parking lot of Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass State Recreation Area for hot cocoa and pastries, […]

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Valley Fiber Arts Guild Out of the Box Sale

    Enjoy shopping the unique selection of hand crated items to include hand-dyed and hand-spun yarns, woven items, mittens, scarves, pottery, and so much more. Palmer Train Depot, 610 S. Valley […]

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Colony High School Christmas Bazar

    Come join for the annual Colony High School Christmas bazar. Admission is free. 100+ vendors!!

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

    Shop Small With Stitch’n Time

    Shop Small Saturday - November 29th- 20% off store wide (excludes Tilda and Yarn). Come early to get goody bags while supplies last. 4 lucky bags will have a $25.00 […]

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Big Lake Lions’ Annual Christmas Bazaar

    Saturday, November 29: 10am-6pm Sunday, November 30: 10am-5pm Location: Big Lake East Lake Mall 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK 99623-9663

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Merry Market at the Valley Annex

    ✨🎄 Merry Market 2025 🎄✨ Join us for a festive day of shopping, community, and holiday cheer at the Merry Market in Palmer! 🛍️ What to Expect: 15–20 unique local […]

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    2025 Barrel Beer Tap Take over!!

    Our 2025 Barrels are tapped and beer is ready to Flow! All our barreled beer you've been seeing age over the course of the year is ready to be tapped […]

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 5:30 pm - November 30 @ 8:30 pm

    7-19 Salvation Celebration

    Join us for a FREE fun family event! Saturday November 29th at 5:30 PM. At the Borough gym- see you there! Mat Su Borough Gym at 350 E. Dahlia Ave

  • December 2025

  • Thu 4
    December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Palmer Alehouse Unplugged: Andy Mullen

    This is a FREE all ages show with limited seating. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Join us in the Upstairs Lounge every Thursday for […]

  • 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 5
    December 5 @ 3:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Mat-Su College Makers Market

    Mat-Su College will host it's first Makers Market featuring fine arts and handmade crafts. December 5th open from 3pm to 9pm and December 6th from 9am to 3pm. Vendors can […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 4:00 am - December 6 @ 7:00 pm

    Michael Kirkpatrick // Hatcher Pass Lodge

    Michael Kirkpatrick - 2 nights! December 5&6 4-7pm. 7547 N Palmer-Fishhook Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Mat-Su College Makers Market

    Mat-Su College will host it's first Makers Market featuring fine arts and handmade crafts. December 5th open from 3pm to 9pm and December 6th from 9am to 3pm. Vendors can […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Annual Holiday Bazaar

    Welcome to our annual Christmas Bazaar! You'll find all sorts of wonderful handmade goods (glass work, bakery items, wood work, etc) created by the members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Holiday Market

    This is a fun, family-friendly event. Local Alaskan artists and crafters will have the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. We take pride in showcasing our talented student vendors […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Matsu Showdown

    Matsu Showdown The final tournament of the circuit will be held at Pioneer Grappling Academy! This will be your final test to complete your 4 piece medal The final tournament […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    December 1st Saturday Vendor Market

    Get into the spirit of the season at our December 1st Saturday Vendor Market, where creativity and community come together under one cozy roof! Browse a festive collection of handcrafted […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Paint & Sip Cocoa Party Willow $25

    Sip cocoa and paint pottery while enjoying snacks and cookies. There are a variety of holiday (or other) pottery pieces to choose from if you would like to paint. Material […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Signing with Bailey Berg

    Bailey Berg will be at Fireside Books on Saturday, December 6th from 1:00-4:00pm to sign copies of her book, Secret Alaska. About the book: Secret Alaska: A Guide to the […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Crafty Queers & Peers

    Drop in for a gathering of queer makers, allies, and community builders. Whether you're stitching, sketching, or just showing up to be there - there's a space for you here. […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Mosaic Kim Reid $70

    Come join us for a fun beginner friendly mosaic project. Creat a decorative Christmas tree approximately 11” high on a GO board substrate 131 E Blueberry Ave, Palmer, AK 99645

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Blueberry Knoll | Sunset Hike

    Join us for the challenging Blueberry Knoll hike! Sunday Dec 7 @ 2 PM Epic winter views & rewarding climbs await ❄️🏔️ RSVP on the TrailMates link so leaders can […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    December Literary Salon

    In partnership with Matanuska Brewery, join other literary-minded folks to talk about the role of food in literature. What are your favorite food scenes? Can foods be metaphors? Have you […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Brisket & Brews

    Matanuska Brewery 513 S. Valley Way, Palmer

    Join PAC on our first foray into the culinary arts! On December 7th at 3:00 we will be teaming up with Matanuska Brewery and Dustin of Patriot BBQ to offer […]

    $35
  • Mon 8
    December 8 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    The 3rd Annual Used Toy Exchange

    🎁 The 3rd Annual Used Toy Exchange Thing is back! 🎁 📍 Palmer Train Depot 📅 Monday, December 8th | 5-8 PM After a couple years off, one of That […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 12:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Holiday Bazaar at Mat-Su Senior Services

    Looking for a spot to do your holiday shopping? We are hosting over 45 holiday vendors and MORE at our location: Palmer Senior Citizen's Center 1132 S Chugach St Palmer […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 - December 14

    Colony Christmas 2025

    Celebrate the holiday season Palmer-style at Colony Christmas 2025! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a weekend full of festive cheer, community spirit, and holiday traditions that make Palmer […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 - December 15

    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 […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Ken’s Garden Center’s Christmas Market!

    🎅✨ Ken’s Garden Center’s Christmas Market! ✨🎅 Get into the holiday spirit with us at Ken’s Garden Center for our annual Christmas Market — a festive weekend full of holiday […]

  • Fri 12
    December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Trapper’s Tales with Bret Bohn

    Come join us at the Palmer Ale House for food, a brew or two, and an evening of tales from the trapline along with the South Central Chapter of the […]

  • 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
  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Ken’s Garden Center’s Christmas Market!

    🎅✨ Ken’s Garden Center’s Christmas Market! ✨🎅 Get into the holiday spirit with us at Ken’s Garden Center for our annual Christmas Market — a festive weekend full of holiday […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Bad Girls of the North at Colony Christmas

    Bad Girls of the North is having their 5th annual show during the Colony Christmas celebration in Palmer. Please join us in a heated, holiday themed barn on the Hamilton […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Holiday Bazaar at Mat-Su Senior Services

    Looking for a spot to do your holiday shopping? We are hosting over 45 holiday vendors and MORE at our location: Palmer Senior Citizen's Center 1132 S Chugach St Palmer […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Running of the Beers 9 – Nine Lives!

    We're Doing it Again! Walk, Bike, or Run from Bleeding Heart Brewery to...Well...Bleeding Heart Brewery on December 13th at 4:00pm in this Colony Christmas Community Event! This Year It's gonna […]

  • Fri 19
    December 19 @ 8:00 am - December 23 @ 5:00 pm

    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 […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 1
    January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    January 1st Saturday Vendor Market – Kick Off the New Year with Local Creativity!

    Start the new year surrounded by creativity, community, and a touch of green at the January 1st Saturday Vendor Market! Explore a vibrant mix of handcrafted goods, local foods, tropical […]

  • Thu 1
    January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    The First Howl: Trails & Nog

    The First Howl: Trails & Nog is everything you could hope for in a winter trail party...snowy trail loops, a book hunt, and a bit of eggnog to top off […]

  • Fri 30
    January 30, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - March 31, 2026 @ 11:00 pm

    WinterRomp 2026

    WINTERROMP IS HAPPENING We couldn't wait for HatcherROMP next July, so we are bringing the ROMP energy to the colder months and longer nights with the first ever WINTERROMP! Join […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Alaska Farm & Garden Show

    Farming, gardening, sustainable living, thriving, and loving life in the Last Frontier. Details at https://akfarmandgarden.com/ Located at Raven Hal on the Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 S Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 1
    February 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Alaska Farm & Garden Show

    Farming, gardening, sustainable living, thriving, and loving life in the Last Frontier. Details at https://akfarmandgarden.com/ Located at Raven Hall on the Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 S Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK […]

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