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, enriching, and cultivating a stronger connection to the unique history, culture, and art of the Greater Palmer Area. This traveling exhibit reflects that mission by […]
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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 Festival tickets with your purchase of a Bright Up the Night ticket. The discount option pops up at the time of checkout when purchasing BUTN tickets. 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 |
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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 our winter live music series featuring stripped down performances from some of our favorite artists from the big stage! Beloved Alaskan musician Andy Mullen brings […] |
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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 enjoying the “Bright Up the Night” drive-through holiday light display and the Christmas Factory, stay awhile and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas-themed atmosphere on the Fairgrounds […] Michael Kirkpatrick - 2 nights! December 5&6 4-7pm. 7547 N Palmer-Fishhook Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
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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 apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aQF6EOVztKbB5xHbFWfuLqgHPEu9pvOV-x-1jSRMhs8/closedform?pli=1 8295 E College Dr, Palmer, AK 99645 |
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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 apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aQF6EOVztKbB5xHbFWfuLqgHPEu9pvOV-x-1jSRMhs8/closedform?pli=1 8295 E College Dr, Palmer, AK 99645
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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 Lutheran Church 10355 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. Bazaar hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm ***Please note: Scammers love to post on Facebook events saying "buy tickets here" or […]
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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 at our Holiday Market. These hardworking kids are raising money for their 8th-grade trip to Washington, D.C. We also have festive baked goods and live […] |
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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
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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 prep & send updates. Bring your layers, poles, and ice spikes and let’s tackle this together! https://www.trailmates.online/event-details/blueberry-knoll-government-peak-recreation-area?fbclid=IwY2xjawOVUP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwOXFHOFp4aTNqczNMRWF6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs1U13QIkVr1FPLtBoIjIywJdxllqw34IJHhmL098BXi8vQscNAU_2heL0S-_aem_axtJeRIunSg9W9f8pMONxA
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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 a class on the technique and art of cooking brisket. Adult participants aged 18 and older will be able to follow along with the process […]
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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 each day of the week Dec 8th -13th. Monday Dec 8- 20% off Jelly Rolls Tuesday Dec 9th – 20% off all Batik fabric Wednesday […]
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🎁 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 Thing Goin On’s favorite events is returning - this year in Palmer at the Train Depot! ✨ Here’s how it works: in the weeks leading […] |
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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 through Bright Up the Night — a dazzling display of more than 70 sparkling light installations that bring the Fairgrounds to life with festive cheer. […] |
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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 enjoying the “Bright Up the Night” drive-through holiday light display and the Christmas Factory, stay awhile and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas-themed atmosphere on the Fairgrounds […] 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 so special. This event is a chance to connect, have fun, and experience the magic of the season together. Throughout the weekend, enjoy a wide […] 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 Festival tickets with your purchase of a Bright Up the Night ticket. The discount option pops up at the time of checkout when purchasing BUTN tickets. 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 partnership with the Christmas Factory, the Fair is bringing the holiday spirit to life with the Yuletide Festival. After driving through the dazzling Bright Up […]
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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 AK 99645 Friday Dec 12th 12PM-6PM Saturday Dec 13th 10AM-5PM Come stop by for local vendors, bake sale, raffle, silent auction, concessions & more! FREE […]
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🎅✨ 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 cheer, local vendors, and handmade treasures! 🌟 🗓 December 12 & 13 🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 4121 Dimond Way, Wasilla, AK 99654 […]
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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 Alaska Trappers Association and Bret Bohn. And don’t forget to check out our raffle for a chance to win one of three awesome prizes! https://www.rafflebox.us/raffle/ohfatrapperstales |
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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 Santa event. Whether it’s a wish list, a thank-you note, or a festive drawing, every letter will be sent straight to the North Pole! No […]
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🎅✨ 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 cheer, local vendors, and handmade treasures! 🌟 🗓 December 12 & 13 🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 4121 Dimond Way, Wasilla, AK 99654 […]
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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 Farm, 375 S Inner Springer Loop, Palmer, AK 99645, for a lovely holiday event. You will find amazing hand-crafted items to include pottery, woodworking, clothing, […] |
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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 is a gentle and restorative flow for ALL body types and skill level. Chairs/Modifications will be provided. Yoga mats and blocks provided. Space is limited […] |
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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 us for a mellow outing on this local trail system. The Moose Range trails are generally snow-machine-packed trails through low-lying swamp at the base of […]
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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 delve into the history of the farm. If you've ever been curious about the history of MEFEC, now's your chance for a peek behind-the-scenes. Bring […]
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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 |
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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 our winter live music series featuring stripped down performances from some of our favorite artists from the big stage! Braden Rollins, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from […] |
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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 enjoying the “Bright Up the Night” drive-through holiday light display and the Christmas Factory, stay awhile and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas-themed atmosphere on the Fairgrounds […] 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 partnership with the Christmas Factory, the Fair is bringing the holiday spirit to life with the Yuletide Festival. After driving through the dazzling Bright Up […] |
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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 needed — beginners welcome! Whether you're a brave warrior, clever rogue, or mystical spellcaster, there's a place for you at our table. Come as you […]
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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 reindeer (professional photos available for purchase). 10:30am-12:30 • Santa & Reindeer 10:30am • Tree decorating opens 10:30am • Snowman building opens (snow permitting) 2:30pm • […]
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🎄🎅 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: Saturday, December 20, 2025 📍 Location: Palmer Moose Lodge #793 Here’s what’s happening: 🧥 UGLY SWEATER CONTEST Wear your most outrageous, festive, Christmas-themed ugly sweater! […] |
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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 Loop, Palmer, AK 99645 |
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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 Colony Way
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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 check before setting out to the heated ice shelters for hot cocoa and pastries, then grab your fishing pole and catch some fish. The trail […] |
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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 brand new, have attended a Learn to Curl, or you’re a veteran curler, everyone is welcome for a day of fun and friendly games. Date […]
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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 plants, and unique finds — all made and shared by talented Alaskan makers. Shop a wide range of artisan creations including crochet and knit items, […]
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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 the festivities! TRAILS: Runners will have 4 hours to complete 3 separate loops on the Crevasse Moraine trail system. There will be a 5 mile, […] |
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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 plants, and unique finds — all made and shared by talented Alaskan makers. Shop a wide range of artisan creations including crochet and knit items, […] |
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