Events in Fairbanks, AK

Create your own fused glass artwork in a welcoming home studio with hands-on guidance from Carrie. Reserve a spot, choose the project that interests you, and follow step-by-step instruction tailored to your selection. Depending on the piece, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials provided include recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired elements, small colored pieces known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. The experience highlights a creatively recycling approach at Back to Glass.

NAMI Connection is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental health conditions. It provides a welcoming place to meet others who understand, share experiences at your own pace, and find encouragement and support. There is no cost to participate and NAMI membership is not required. New participants are welcome. For questions, contact office@namifairbanks.org or 907-456-4704.

A monthly potluck for seniors offers a relaxed way to share a meal and good conversation. Attendees can bring a dish to share, and dishes, silverware, and drinks are provided. It is a friendly chance to meet other seniors, explore the facilities, and talk with staff about additional activities that support fun and healthy living.

Create fused glass art in an open studio setting hosted in a home studio. Reserve a spot, pick the project you want to make, and receive guidance through each step from Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass. Depending on your project, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Work with recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, small colored fragments known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders to bring your design to life.

Alaska’s young entrepreneurs take center stage at a kid-powered farmers market where every table features creations made and sold by local youth. Shoppers can explore handmade crafts, homegrown items, and inventive products while encouraging new ideas and building confidence in the next generation of makers and growers from Interior Alaska. Admission is free.

Connect with other caregivers at a friendly meetup inside the Fairbanks Children’s Museum before public hours. Share your babies’ milestones, hear about current topics in early childhood education, and pick up resources provided by community partners. The environment is relaxed, with dedicated playtime for little ones. New and returning caregivers, including parents, grandparents, nannies, and foster parents, are welcome with babies from birth to 36 months. Admission is free for caregivers and for children under 3, and older siblings are encouraged to visit during the museum’s regular play sessions. This program is supported by Rylie Bodyfelt, REALTOR.

Explore fused glass in a relaxed open studio setting. Book a spot, pick a project, and receive guidance throughout the process. Depending on what you make, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials available include recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, small frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Hosted by Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass.

The Big Eye will show the live broadcast of the rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao on large screens. Chilled drinks and powerful sound create an energetic fight-night atmosphere for every round. There is no cover charge.

Create fused glass art in a home studio setting with guidance from Carrie at Back to Glass. Reserve a spot, choose a project, and receive step by step instruction from start to finish. Depending on the piece, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials available include recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired elements, small colored pieces known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders.

Share a cup of coffee while chatting at the co-op with a member of the co-op board and the general manager. This monthly coffee talk offers a relaxed setting for conversation and connection.

A neon-filled paint night brings black lights and vibrant color to The Roundup Steakhouse & Saloon. Artist Cheri Lynn leads a step-by-step session where no experience is needed, guiding participants to create a glowing Alaskan artwork while working under a comfortable blend of natural light and the glow of black lights. Food and drinks from the venue can be ordered before, during, or after the painting session. It offers a relaxed, creative experience with luminous color and a playful atmosphere.

Belly dance classes at Yellow Bird Yoga Healing Collective offer a fun full-body workout that tones the core, hips, arms, and back. The practice helps improve posture and build deep abdominal and pelvic-floor strength. Fluid, controlled movements enhance flexibility in the spine and hips, and rhythmic flow can ease stress. Isolations and layering boost coordination and support mind-body awareness. The classes create a sense of community and celebrate all body types, and the experience is designed to leave you feeling incredible.

Kids' Night In offers drop-off care at the museum with supervised activities and a pizza dinner, giving caregivers time for a date, a look at art shows in Downtown Fairbanks, or simply some kid-free hours. Children must be at least 4 years old and fully potty trained. The cost is $30 per child, with a 10 percent discount for members. This is part of an ongoing Kids' Night In series.

Jake Shimabukuro, often compared to a Hendrix-level trailblazer on the ukulele, delivers a boundary-pushing concert that reimagines what this small instrument can express. His performance weaves together jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and the sounds of his Hawaiian heritage, combining precision, innovation, and heartfelt emotion. With a history of acclaimed albums and collaborations with Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, and Mick Fleetwood, he has also appeared at celebrated venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Kennedy Center. Recent projects showcase dazzling technique alongside a growing focus on storytelling through music. Offstage, he champions music education through frequent school visits that encourage young musicians. Whether appearing solo or with a full band, he reveals the ukulele’s vast possibilities and its power to convey joy, connection, and hope. Sponsored by Alaska 529, KUAC, and Prospector Plumbing & Heating.

Set in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Frosty Feet Half Marathon features a point-to-point course that leads participants from one location to a separate finish. The format focuses on forward progress with a defined destination in Fairbanks, offering a straightforward run without circling back to the start.

Celebrate Filipino heritage at the 3rd Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration, a public, family-friendly gathering that highlights traditions, cuisine, and the contributions of Filipinos in Alaska. Community members, organizations, businesses, performers, and visitors from across the state come together for a full day of connection and culture. Enjoy live cultural performances, purchase Filipino favorites from local food vendors, browse community and business booths, explore cultural displays and activities, and take time to meet and connect with others. Everyone is welcome, whether you are Filipino, have Filipino family or friends, or are simply interested in learning more. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Details about vendor, performer, sponsor, and volunteer opportunities will be announced soon. Presented by the Filipino American Society of Fairbanks.

The 11th annual Fairbanks Fiber Festival is a free, family friendly celebration of fiber arts at the Centennial Center in Pioneer Park. It highlights knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, quilting, embroidery, felting, sewing, basketry, and more. Across the weekend, participants can attend workshops, try hands-on demonstrations, explore educational booths, browse a sale of fiber tools and equipment, and enjoy delicious food. A vendor marketplace showcases more than 35 Alaskan fiber artists with yarn, fiber, home goods, gifts, and other items available. This collaborative event is presented by the Fairbanks Fiber Festival Committee, Calypso Farm and Ecology Center, the Fairbanks Weavers and Spinners Guild, the Fairbanks Children's Museum, and many volunteers.

Enjoy a show with artist Tommy Emmanuel, presented with reserved seating. All ages are welcome, and tickets are on sale now.

Choir of the North hosts a bingo night with fun and prizes in the Great Hall of the Fine Arts Complex at UAF. Costumes are encouraged. Bingo cards are priced at 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and $2 for each additional card.

Chris Funk brings a blend of live music and magic to the stage, built on more than two decades of performing around the world. A multi-instrumentalist on piano, violin, and guitar, he earned high honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music by age 12, then began merging his musical talents with illusion at 16 to launch an international career. Television credits include NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, and Syfy’s Wizard Wars. His appearances span Las Vegas venues such as Planet Hollywood, the Tropicana, the Venetian, and the Rio, along with Hollywood’s Magic Castle and Disney Cruise Lines, with performances reaching from Sri Lanka and Chile to New York and Los Angeles. Known for shows that bring audiences to their feet with standing applause, the performance spotlights a fresh approach to combining music and magic. Presented with support from Alaska 529.

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.

UAF Opera Workshop presents two operatic works at the UAF Charles W Davis Concert Hall. The Filthy Habit by Peter Hilliard follows Susan and Gil, newlyweds navigating Mayor Bloomberg’s 2003 smoking ban. Created with Matt Boresi, it examines contemporary views on smoking and the people affected by those policies. Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena by Evan Mack draws on the Mexican folk tale of the first poinsettia, telling how young Lucinda and her mother begin a special blanket for a Christmas Eve celebration, but illness prevents them from finishing it in time. The performance is directed by Dr. Jaunelle Celaire with accompaniment by Dr. Chen Liang. 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.

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.