August Community Events:

- Anchorage Community Events

  • August 5th: Yoga in the Park - Located at the Park Strip between 9th and I St at 6:00 PM.
  • August 7th: First Friday at Wilbirch with live music at 5:00 PM
  • August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (Tuesdays): Lunch on the Lawn - Located at the Lawn at the Anchorage Museum at 11:30 AM
  • August 1st, 8th, and 15th (Saturdays): Jazz on the Lawn - Located at the Lawn at the Anchorage Museum from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (Fridays): Music on the Patio - Located at Hilltop Ski Area from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • August 19th: First Day of School for Students Grades 1-6 & 9
  • August 20th: First Day of School for Students Grades 7-8 & 10-12
  • August 26th: First Day of School for Kindergarteners
  • School Supply List for ASD: https://app.teacherlists.com/districts/1000201920-anchorage-school-district
  • Tuesday, August 11th: UMED Farmers Market - Goose Loop Challenge: https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/umed-farmers-market-goose-loop-challenge/
  • August 13th: Cheney Lake Park of the Year Celebration - Located at Cheney Lake Park from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • August 27th: Fish Creek Celebration at Lyn Ary Park from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

- Mat-Su Community Events

  • August 1st: Mighty Machines - Located at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • August 7th and 14th: Friday Fling - Located in Downtown Palmer from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • August 8th: Reptiles and Exotics Expo - Located at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • August 8th: Running with The Bulls 1K: Located at the Musk Ox Farm from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th (Wednesdays): Wasilla Farmer's Market located at 251 W. Swanson Ave., Wasilla, AK from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • August 13th: Back to School Jumpstart Event for Homeschool Families - Located at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Include attachment from this email)
  • Mat-Su School District Back to School Nights (include attachment from this email)
  • August 13th: First Day of School for Mat-Su School District Students Grades 1 - 12
  • August 20th: First Day of School for Kindergarteners

- Other Events