Events in Fairbanks, AK

Discover how restorative practices can strengthen communities and support healing in Fairbanks during a talk featuring guest speaker Kathleen McGoey. Drawing on extensive experience organizing and leading restorative justice programs in Alaska and across the United States, McGoey will share practical outcomes for individuals, families, and local communities. The program includes an in depth look at eight years of the Fairbanks Community Restorative Justice and Diversion Initiative, with insights into how the program functions day to day, real world examples, and statistics that highlight its impact. The session welcomes people curious about community led justice, those studying the field, and anyone considering ways to get involved. Held at UAF Schaible Auditorium.

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to stop by for a game of chess. No registration is required, and beginners can learn how to play. The club meets in the Active Learning Lab, with holiday-week sessions moving to Tuesday when the library is closed on Monday.

Settle in at The Cabin for midweek live music from The 8 mm Band. There is no cover, and the evening offers a chance to enjoy a drink and good company.

Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and understand how to respond. The training is led by Fairbanks Native Association staff, with sponsorship from the Fairbanks Wellness Coalition. Everyone is welcome.

Play Dungeons & Dragons with Luke Gygax, son of Gary Gygax, at Fantastic Realmz in Fairbanks, AK. Over three days, he will run six sessions featuring four distinct adventures, all using pre-generated characters. Each game is capped at eight players. Seats are $75 apiece to help cover travel for Luke and his family to Alaska.

Gather’s exhibition features thirty-six artist books created by twenty-eight artists from the Northwoods Book Arts Guild. Inspired by poems in This Far North by local author and guild founding member Susan Campbell, the books use a variety of structures, materials, and binding techniques to give each poem a distinctive three-dimensional form. The exhibition also includes a live poetry reading with Campbell and public docent hours hosted by guild members.

Kids' Night In at the Fairbanks Children's Museum offers a monthly after-hours drop-off evening with dinner and activities for children. Kids must be at least 4 years old and potty trained. A pizza dinner is provided. Cost is $30 per child, with a 10% discount for members. While children enjoy the museum after closing time, caregivers can take a date night, explore Downtown Fairbanks art shows, or simply enjoy some kid-free time.

APTA Alaska’s volunteer-run community clinic provides free physical therapy for people facing financial barriers to treatment. The program cannot serve patients with state or federal insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare or VA coverage.

Create fused glass art in a home studio with guidance through your chosen project. Techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials include recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired glass, small colored glass pieces called frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders.

Sip & Shop Saturdays brings a lively marketplace to The Big Eye, spotlighting the creativity of Fairbanks vendors and small businesses. Explore a rotating lineup of local sellers, find unique gifts for the season, and enjoy treats alongside your favorite cocktail while you browse. Each edition features new participants, creating a welcoming space to connect with the community and discover something different every time. This series returns every two weeks with fresh offerings and plenty of local flavor.

Join physical therapist Dominique Baskett for a nurturing workshop exploring the pelvic floor and its role in everyday life. The session blends education, guided breathing, gentle myofascial release, sound bowl vibrations, mindful movement, and time to rest and tune in. Participants can explore ways to release tension, build awareness, and strengthen their connection with their bodies. Open to anyone with a pelvis, the workshop requires no prior experience or knowledge of pelvic floor therapy. Dominique works in pelvic health and orthopedics and incorporates yoga to support mindfulness, body awareness, and individual healing. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the pelvic floor and simple practices to use in everyday life.

Yoga therapist Danielle Burke leads a special workshop focused on building resilience and practical stress management for everyday life. Grounded in long-standing yogic traditions, this session dives into yoga therapy to help translate the practice into daily routines. Participants take a closer look at the eight limbs of yoga, exploring philosophy that applies both on the mat and beyond it. The experience begins with a brief introduction to hand mudras, then shifts into a gentle Viniyoga sequence for mindful movement along with pranayama breathing practices to support the nervous system. The workshop closes with stillness and connection through a Yoga Nidra meditation. Open to all experience levels. The fee is $44.

Known for its standout presence in the hit series Bridgerton, Vitamin String Quartet brings a genre-crossing program that links classical, dance, hip hop, and pop. The ensemble reimagines modern hits with rich string arrangements, covering artists from Billie Eilish and BTS to Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Danny Elfman, and Daft Punk. Celebrated by outlets such as BuzzFeed, The New York Times, Consequence of Sound, and Nerdist, VSQ has amassed more than two billion streams and multiple Billboard chart placements. Their recordings have also been featured in acclaimed television series including HBO’s Westworld and ABC’s Modern Family. This event is supported by Alaska Airlines, iHeart Radio, Jack and Carol Wilbur, and the offices of Dr. Hannah Summerfelt, Dr. Phyllis Pendergrast, Charles Lemke, and Asa Pendergrast, RDH.

Explore Halloween and fall themes in a hands-on printmaking workshop. Learn to design, carve, and print your own linocut artwork through printmaking studies and seasonal activities. A full fall student study is available for students aged 12–19, and homeschool direct payment services are also available.

At the UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall in Fairbanks, AK, the UAF Opera Workshop features two works that spotlight vivid storytelling through music. The Filthy Habit by Peter Hilliard follows newlyweds Susan and Gil as they face a 2003 smoking ban put in place by Mayor Bloomberg. Since Susan can only smoke at home, her health conscious husband misinterprets the lingering smell and suspects infidelity, all in a contemporary take loosely inspired by Il segreto di Susanna by Wolf-Ferrari that brims with quick musical and cultural references. Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena by Evan Mack draws from the Mexican folk tale of the first poinsettia, tracing young Lucinda and her mother as they start a blanket meant as a Christmas Eve gift, then struggle to finish when illness strikes. The production is directed by Dr. Jaunelle Celaire with accompaniment by Dr. Chen Liang. Admission is free for UAF students and for children 12 and under. Tickets are 5 dollars for non UAF students, seniors, and military, and 10 dollars for general admission.

Sip & Shop Saturdays returns to The Big Eye with an afternoon that blends browsing and beverages while spotlighting Fairbanks makers and small businesses. Explore local vendors for one of a kind holiday gifts, indulge a sweet tooth, and enjoy a cocktail as you wander. Each edition brings a fresh mix of offerings, keeping every visit a little different. This gathering is part of a continuing series held every two weeks, giving local sellers regular opportunities to share their products with the community and encouraging shoppers to skip the big box stores in favor of homegrown finds.

Settle in for a concert by the UAF Wind Ensemble featuring a lively blend of classic and contemporary pieces for winds and percussion. Student musicians perform at the UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall. Admission is free for UAF students and for children 12 and under, $5 for non-UAF students, seniors, and military personnel, and $10 for the general public.

A three day retreat in Fairbanks, Alaska offers a setting of quiet landscapes and Northern Lights for healing, connection, and self discovery. The program features sacred medicine and Kambo ceremonies, guided meditations, nervous system regulation techniques, a Hapé ceremony, a cacao ceremony, and a rebirthing breathwork journey, complemented by nourishing meals and weekly integration calls after the retreat. It is designed for anyone seeking clarity, deep rest, or soul level transformation, with a focus on personal healing, presence, and the power of community.

Create a window hanging mosaic that features a birch tree in the season of your choice. This class at Expressions In Glass includes all supplies, and the completed artwork measures 6 by 8 inches. The fee is $95 per person. Reservations can be made through the studio’s classes page.

Holiday shopping gets a local twist at The Big Eye. Shop from Fairbanks vendors for distinctive gifts and handmade goods, enjoy cocktails while you browse, and pick up sweet treats along the way. It is a relaxed way to support small businesses and find festive presents for the people on your list.

The Choir of the North presents a holiday concert at the C. W. Davis Concert Hall, led by director Dr. Jaunelle Celaire with pianist Loylene Ruppert. The program features joyful choral music and favorite seasonal classics that reflect the warmth and spirit of the holidays. A bake sale will offer holiday treats. Admission is free for UAF students and for children 12 and under, $5 for non-UAF students, seniors, and military, and $10 for general admission.

Wrap up the year with a festive Sip & Shop at The Big Eye in Fairbanks. Explore local vendors for those final holiday gifts, pick up homemade treats, and enjoy a cocktail while supporting the small businesses that make the community shine. What started as a small idea has grown with strong community support, and this finale offers a cheerful way to shop, sip, and celebrate the season.

After an illness delayed the October Fairbanks show, the performance has been rescheduled at Hering. Chris Funk presents a stage experience that combines live musicianship with magic, a path he began in his teens after mastering piano, violin, and guitar and earning top honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music at a young age. His career spans international stages and television features on America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and Wizard Wars, with appearances at Las Vegas venues including Planet Hollywood, the Tropicana, the Venetian, and the Rio, as well as Hollywood’s Magic Castle and Disney Cruise Lines. Audiences from Sri Lanka to Chile, New York to Los Angeles, and many places in between have responded with standing ovations. Sponsored by Alaska 529.