Events in Fairbanks today

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Today — Monday, September 21

3 events today. See what the weekend holds →

  • 8am

    2026 Summer Fairbanks Trails Challenge

    Big Dipper Ice Arena, 1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks · verified Sep 18
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    The summer edition of the Fairbanks Trails Challenge invites people of all ages and abilities to take part in an outdoor scavenger hunt that encourages exploring local paths with family, friends, and even four-legged companions through the Pawblazer Challenge. Parks and Recreation staff temporarily place special signs in secret spots along area trails, and the goal is to visit the routes and track down the markers. Two seasonal editions are offered each year, and the sign locations are updated each time to keep the experience fresh. This summer’s routes span the area, featuring Chena River Walk at Griffin Park and Railway Lane at Pioneer Park/Alaskaland, which are part of the National Park Service History Trail, along with Eagle Trail and Island Trail at Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, Slough Loop and Island Trail at Chena Lake Recreation Area, Secret Trail at Skyline Ridge Park, North Forty and White Bear at Birch Hill Recreation Area, Bev’s Loop at Murphy Dome, 100 Mile Loop Trail at Isberg Recreation Area, Seasonal Wetlands Trail at Creamer’s Field, Skarland 9 Mile near the College Hills Subdivision, Potato Field and T-Field on the UAF North Campus Trails, Beaver Slough Trail at Fifth Avenue Park in North Pole, Angel Rocks and Mastodon Trail in Chena River State Recreation Area, and Quartz Creek and Tabletop Mountain in the White Mountains National Recreation Area.

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  • 5:30pm

    Chess Club

    Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks
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    This weekly chess gathering welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. It takes place in the Active Learning Lab at the Noel Wien Library. Registration is not required, and drop-in play is welcome. Sessions are usually held on Mondays, moving to Tuesday when a Monday holiday closes the library.

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  • 6:30pm

    Adult Intro to Ballet Workshop

    North Star Ballet, 1755 Westwood Way, Fairbanks
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    Begin ballet from the ground up with an eight-week workshop created for adult beginners. Build strength, coordination, flexibility, and balance in a class designed to be lighthearted, with room for learning and a few laughs. Tuition for the full workshop is $150. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, including leggings, t-shirts, tank tops, sweats, or shorts. Socks, bare feet, or ballet shoes are all acceptable, and hair should be secured away from the face for every session. Guidance on purchasing and fitting ballet shoes will be provided after the first class. A water bottle is recommended. For questions, call 907-451-8800.

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Tuesday, September 22 2 events
  • 10am

    Co-op Coffee Talk (Monthly)

    Co-op Market Grocery & Deli, 526 Gaffney Rd, Fairbanks
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    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.

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  • 4pm

    Southside Community Farmers Market

    Fairbanks · verified Sep 20
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    Southside Community Farmers Market showcases local food in South Fairbanks with farmers, bakers, and other producers. Expect an abundance of locally grown and produced goods such as seasonal vegetables and herbs, mushrooms, breads, fish and chicken, eggs, pasta, honey, jams and jellies, pickles, baked sweets, salsa, fresh flowers, and herbal items. The market takes place rain or shine. Each week, Chef Liann of Bread Line offers a complimentary community meal made with local ingredients, served until it is gone, and open to everyone. Food benefits are welcome, with SNAP accepted across the market and some vendors also honoring WIC and Senior Farmers Market benefits. To help stretch budgets, sliding scale discounts of up to 50 percent on fresh food are available to anyone who needs them, with details and a coupon at the market's information table.

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Thursday, September 24 1 event
  • 11am

    Fused Glass Open Studio

    Back to Glass, 1769 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks · verified Sep 18
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    Explore fused glass in an open studio set in a home workspace. Choose the project you want to make and receive step by step guidance from Carrie of Creatively Recycling at Back to Glass. Techniques vary by project and may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Materials available include recycled window glass, precolored and pre fired glass pieces, fine frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Reservations are available for those who would like a guided, hands on experience.

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Friday, September 25 2 events
  • 3pm

    Fused Glass Open Studio

    Back to Glass, 1769 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks · verified Sep 20
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    Create your own fused glass piece in a welcoming home studio setting. Choose a project and receive step-by-step instruction tailored to what you want to make. Depending on the design, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Work with recycled window glass, pre-colored and pre-fired elements, small colored pieces known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Reservations are required to secure a seat. Led by Carrie of Back to Glass, with an emphasis on creative recycling.

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  • 6:30pm

    Northern Stardust and more

    The Roundup Steakhouse & Saloon, 2701 S Cushman St, Fairbanks · verified Sep 20
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    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.

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Saturday, September 26 1 event
  • 11am

    Fused Glass Open Studio

    Back to Glass, 1769 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks · verified Sep 20
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    Create fused glass artwork in a relaxed open studio setting inside a home studio. Participants can reserve a spot, choose a project, and receive step-by-step guidance from Carrie. Depending on the piece, techniques may include fusing, slumping, and embossing. Recycled window glass is central to the process, complemented by precolored and prefired glass pieces, small colored fragments known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. Carrie’s work at Back to Glass emphasizes creative reuse.

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Sunday, September 27 1 event
  • 11am

    Fused Glass Open Studio

    Back to Glass, 1769 Old Pioneer Way, Fairbanks · verified Sep 18
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    Explore fused glass art in a welcoming home studio setting. Reserve a seat, choose the project you want to make, 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 on hand range from recycled window glass to pre-colored and pre-fired pieces, small colored glass pieces known as frit, embossing paper, glass paper, and glass powders. More details and reservation options are available.

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