Events in Fairbanks today

The fourth annual food truck rally brings a lively mix of Fairbanks food trucks and market vendors to the UAF Patty Center parking lot, celebrating the start of the 2026-27 season alongside the Nanooks cross country Blue and Gold Race and the Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic volleyball tournament. Every purchase at the rally includes complimentary entry to any of the three volleyball matches, including the Nanooks match that concludes the Ice Block Classic, and 10 percent of the day’s sales supports Nanooks volleyball and their 2026 season.

Create fused glass pieces in a home studio setting. Reserve a seat, choose a project, and receive step by step guidance from Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass. Depending on the project, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials used include recycled window glass, pre colored and pre fired glass pieces, small colored pieces called frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders.

Explore fused glass in a welcoming home studio. Secure a spot, choose the project you want to make, and receive step-by-step guidance throughout the process. Depending on your selection, techniques can include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Work with recycled window glass alongside pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, small frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Led by Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass.

Head out for the Summer Trails Challenge, an outdoor scavenger hunt designed for all ages and ability levels. During the season, temporary signs are placed in secret spots along local paths, and the goal is to explore the trails and track them down. Each new season brings fresh sign locations, encouraging new discoveries every time. The Fairbanks Trails Challenge is held twice a year with winter and summer editions, and this one celebrates the long days of summer. The Summer 2026 lineup spans favorite routes across the area. Explore Chena River Walk at Griffin Park and Railway Lane at Pioneer Park, both part of the National Park Service History Trail. Find Eagle Trail and Island Trail at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, along with Slough Loop and Island Trail at Chena Lake Recreation Area. Wander Secret Trail at Skyline Ridge Park, North Forty and White Bear at Birch Hill Recreation Area, and Bev’s Loop at Murphy Dome. Venture onto 100 Mile Loop Trail at Isberg Recreation Area, Seasonal Wetlands Trail at Creamer’s Field, and Skarland 9 Mile in the College Hills Subdivision. Traverse Potato Field and T-Field on the UAF North Campus Trails, and Beaver Slough Trail at Fifth Avenue Park in North Pole. Further out, take on Angel Rocks and Mastodon Trail in Chena River State Recreation Area, as well as Quartz Creek and Tabletop Mountain in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. A Pawblazer option is available for participants exploring with their dogs. Happy trails.

A Labor Day gathering at Tanana Lakes offers food alongside Epic games, a version of ultimate frisbee played on water. Complimentary grilled food will be available while supplies last.

Southside Community Farmers Market is a food-focused gathering in South Fairbanks featuring local farmers, bakers, and other food producers. Expect an abundant selection that often includes fresh vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, bread, fish, chicken, eggs, pasta, honey, jams and jellies, pickles, baked treats, salsa, fresh flowers, herbal items, and more. A free community meal prepared by Chef Liann from Bread Line is offered each week while supplies last, and everyone is welcome. The market accepts SNAP across all vendors, and some vendors also take WIC and Senior Farmers Market Benefits. Pay What You Can discounts of up to 50 percent on fresh food are available to anyone who needs them, with details and coupons at the Market Info table.

Players of any age and experience level are welcome at this weekly chess club. No sign up is required, simply stop in and enjoy a game. Meetings are held in the Active Learning Lab at the Noel Wien Library. The club generally meets on Mondays, shifting to Tuesday when the library is closed for a Monday holiday.

Create your own fused glass artwork in a welcoming home studio setting. Choose a project that fits your interests and receive step by step guidance throughout. Depending on what you make, techniques can include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Work with reclaimed window glass, colored and previously fired pieces, small bits of colored glass called frit, embossing paper, specialty glass paper, and glass powders. Seats can be reserved.