Events

The Palmer Museum of History and Art offers two different types of tours of Palmer’s Historic District. You can experience the story of Palmer and the Matanuska Colony by taking...

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...

Friday, August 11 Harp Daddy Saturday, August 12 The Ken Peltier Band

Our Summer Adventure Series tackles 6 intermediate/challenging hikes in the Palmer area. Hikes include round-trip transportation, lunch, a local guide, and an educational component. Participants should be able to comfortably...

Alaska Pacific University’s Kellogg Campus invites you to celebrate the summer harvest and honor the longstanding legacy of Louise Kellogg at our Kellogg Fall Festival on August 12, 2023. Held...

A free festival dedicated to the concept of one health - the interconnection of people, place, person, planet & possibility. Join us this first year as we celebrate our community's...

Happy Run is a free, community run/walk every Monday at 6pm. The course alternates every other week but both routes start at AKtive Soles and end at the Palmer Alehouse....

Come ride with Taylor to enhance your racing skills. This class is for intermediate riders and up. Skills, drills, and activities to improve your time and get you ready for...

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,...

Berries are ripening, but which are safe to eat?  Learn to identify berries and other wild edible plants, and how to tell them apart from plants that are not safe. Take a...

Explore a local trail/area with other ‘seasoned’ hikers. This social outing is an opportunity for folks to hike/walk at a leisurely pace. 50ish and older hikes are generally mellow to...

Welcome to the Alaska State Fair, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, home of an abundance of diverse vendors, food to please every palate, rides, concerts, acrobats, animals, exceptional educational exhibits, record-setting giant...