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  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    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, […]

  • Mon 1
    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 […]

  • Mon 1
    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

  • 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 @ 10:00 am - December 13 @ 5:30 pm

    Countdown to Colony Christmas 2025

    Join us in the countdown to Colony Christmas!!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we love our little town. To celebrate there will be a different deal […]

  • 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 […]

  • Thu 11
    December 11 @ 5:00 pm - December 31 @ 9:00 pm

    Bright up the Night

    Alaska’s Largest Drive-Through Holiday Light Display The holidays shine bright at the Alaska State Fairgrounds! 🎄 Pile into the car, turn up the holiday tunes, and take a magical drive […]

  • 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 @ 5:00 pm - December 14 @ 10:00 pm

    Yuletide Festival

    Step out of the dark and into an immersive magical experience with lights aglow. Enjoy the warm glow of an old-fashioned Christmas at the Alaska State Fairgrounds this December! In […]

  • 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 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Transfers & Toast – Holiday Edition!

    🥂✨ Transfers & Toast: Holiday Edition 🎄 A festive brunch art workshop with Dakini North Studio at Rustique Designs Join us for a cozy, creative morning of artmaking, good company, […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Postcard class

    Make a postcard to send to a friend or a mini wall-hanging. All supplies included. $40 11030 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Avalanche Rescue Workshop

    All skill levels and modes of transportation welcome! This is a FREE community oriented rescue-focused clinic for winter backcountry travelers. What to expect: - Practice companion rescue (bring your gear, […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    RESCHEDULED: Ladies Only Hike: Rail Trail, Palmer side

    Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Mat-Su Ski Club Holiday Tree Tour

    Join us for the Annual Mat-Su Ski Club Holiday Tree Tour! 🎄Enjoy the lights, warm drinks and festive fun at this FREE event from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on December […]

  • Sat 13
    December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Monster on the Mountain

    We’re excited to have these guys. Live at the Fishhook. Get here early and get your seat. 9231 N Palmer-Fishhook Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

  • Sun 14
    December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Christmas Yoga at Trinity Lutheran Church

    Join us for Christmas Yoga at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 14, 6-7pm. Come for this moving meditation to candlelight as we honor the birth of our Savior. This […]

  • Wed 17
    December 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Community Biking Adventure: Moose Range Fat Bike Ride

    New this winter! Join Revel on monthly community fat bike rides. Are you curious about the Moose Range trails? But not sure how to get started or access them? Join […]

  • Wed 17
    December 17 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    MEFEC Historical Farm Tour

    On December 17 at 12pm - join our Farm Director, Nelson Crone for a free walking tour of the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center! This one hour tour will […]

  • Wed 17
    December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Jump in to Chanukah!

    Extreme POGO STICK Show, Dinner, Activities, Menorah Lighting and Family Fun! FREE TO ATTEND Glenn Massay Theater 8295 E College Loop Dr Palmer Ak. 99645

  • Thu 18
    December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Palmer Alehouse Unplugged: Braden Rollins

    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 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 […]

  • Fri 19
    December 19 @ 5:00 pm - December 23 @ 10:00 pm

    Yuletide Festival

    Step out of the dark and into an immersive magical experience with lights aglow. Enjoy the warm glow of an old-fashioned Christmas at the Alaska State Fairgrounds this December! In […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 4:00 am - 9:00 pm

    18+ Tabletop Game Night

    Calling adventurers! Join us for a night of imagination, storytelling, and epic quests at the Queen’s Guard Community Center! 🎲 Ages: 18+ 🍕 Potluck & Snacks Provided 💬 No experience […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Skeetawk Holiday Celebration

    Help celebrate the season at Skeetawk! Bring Skeetawk photos or small ornaments to decorate the community tree, participate in costume and snowman-building contests (snow permitting), or meet Santa and his […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Palmer Moose Lodge #793 Holiday Celebration

    🎄🎅 Palmer Moose Lodge #793 Holiday Celebration – Saturday, December 20, 2025 🎅🎄 Join us for a fun-filled day of holiday cheer at the Palmer Moose Lodge #793! 📅 Date: […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Booze ‘N’ Food 2025 – DUEL OF THE PLATES

    Our Chefs have paired 6 scratch-made courses utilizing as much local flavor and ingredients as possible in each dish then cooked and served with their corresponding barrel aged beer (listed […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    The Vintage Retro

    We are stoked… Throw on those bell bottoms and come get FUNKY with that 70’s band The Vintage Retro live at the Fishhook. This will be a blast from the […]

  • Wed 24
    December 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

    Join us for a candlelight service on Christmas Eve as we worship and celebrate the goodness of God in sending His son Jesus Christ to the world. 5900 N Farm […]

  • Sat 27
    December 27 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Winter Ladies’ Only Outing (Ice Fishing Charter)

    Come join us for a ladies’ adventure Ice Fishing Charter. We will meet in the parking lot of Finger Lake State Park for a brief safety briefing and fishing license […]

  • Sat 27
    December 27 @ 10:00 pm - December 28 @ 2:00 am

    Velvet La La LIVE at Garcia’s Grill & KM

    Hit the dance floor with Velvet La La, Alaska's premier dance party band! 🎉 With a repertoire filled with all your favorite top party hits. 🥳 Garcia's Grill 820 S […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 1
    January 1, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    New Years Day Funspiel

    Kick off the New Year on the ice! Join us for the New Year’s Day Funspiel at Palmer Curling Club—perfect for all experience levels. Must be 18 years-old. Whether you’re […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 3
    January 3, 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 […]

  • Sat 10
    January 10, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Palmer :: Sunflower Beanie Hand Embroidery Class

    The Sunflower Beanie class by Landly AK is the perfect introduction to hand embroidery on different fabrics. In this class you will learn 3 to 4 stitches in a 4-hour […]

  • Wed 14
    January 14, 2026 @ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

    Seed Starting Class Winter Session Seeds Included $125.00

    Seed Starting Class Seed Included Take your gardening skills to the next level this January with our seed starting class. Designed for both seasoned gardeners and ambitious beginners, this one-hour […]

  • Sat 24
    January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Palmer :: Fireweed Hand Embroidery Class

    The Fireweed design by Landly AK is the perfect introduction to hand embroidery. In this class you will learn 4 stitches in a 4-hour period. You will be provided with […]

  • 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 […]

  • Fri 30
    January 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - January 31, 2026 @ 11:30 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 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    She Means Business 1st Annual Women’s Conference

    The ULTIMATE Business conference for women business owners in Alaska looking to skyrocket their business in 2026! This event is a cannot-miss! She Means Business is a one full day […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 31
    January 31, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Fireside Writer’s Circle

    We are so pleased to announce that we are starting a new writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre. We […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    February 1st Saturday Vendor Market – Love Local, Shop Handmade!

    Celebrate the season of love and local creativity at the February 1st Saturday Vendor Market! Discover a vibrant collection of Alaskan artisans, makers, and small businesses offering something for everyone […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Children’s Place 27th Annual “Mardi Gala”

    ✨🎭 Join Us for The Children’s Place Mardi Gala! 🎭✨ Step into a night of elegance, excitement, and purpose at our annual Mardi Gala! This festive evening will be filled […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Totally Polar Pride Prom

    Get ready to turn up the neon and chill out in style— Totally Polar Pride Prom 2026 is happening on Saturday, February 7, 2026, and this year’s theme is Totally […]

  • Sat 21
    February 21, 2026 @ 5:30 am - 10:00 pm

    Thunder in the Valley

    The Third annual arm wrestling event of the year in Palmer!!! More details to follow!!! Four Corners Lounge

  • March 2026

  • Wed 4
    March 4, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Seed Starting Class Seeds Included Spring Session $125.00

    Seed Starting Class Seed Included Take your gardening skills to the next level this March with our seeds starting class. Designed for both seasoned gardeners and ambitious beginners, this one-hour […]

  • Sat 7
    March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    March 1st Saturday Vendor Market – Spring Into Local Creativity!

    Shake off the winter chill and celebrate the coming of spring at the March 1st Saturday Vendor Market! Discover an incredible lineup of local artisans, makers, and small businesses offering […]

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