Family events in Juneau, AK

This casual drop-in meet-up welcomes breastfeeding parents and anyone entering or new to the fourth trimester. Expect a relaxed setting with tea, light snacks, and friendly conversation. It offers a chance to connect with other breastfeeding parents, share experiences, and discover helpful resources. Whether you are beginning your breastfeeding and newborn care journey or looking for community, bring your little one and settle into a supportive, uplifting space. The focus is on creating accessible support, building community, normalizing common challenges, and easing feelings of isolation during the postpartum period.

Experience a monthly marketplace at Mendenhall Mall that highlights Juneau creators, from bakers and makers to artisans and other creatives, all gathered in one place. Shop for handmade items, enjoy fresh baked goodies, discover unique finds, and grab a bite while you browse with a coffee. The setting is family friendly and showcases locally crafted treasures. Vendor participation is also welcomed, including artists, crafters, and small business owners.

The gathering takes place in the Douglas Public Library Large Meeting Room, featuring read-aloud stories and songs, followed by a tour of the Douglas Fire Station with firefighters from Capital City Fire & Rescue.

Catch a community screening of How to Train Your Dragon at Floyd Dryden Gym with two ways to watch. The traditional showing offers a classic movie experience with free popcorn. A sensory-friendly option features lights up, lower volume, and captions, and guests are welcome to move around as needed. Juneau Public Libraries will also host a pop-up library focused on dragon-themed reads, where visitors can browse, read, or sign up for a library card during the movie, plus enter a drawing for a $50 gift card. Presented in partnership with Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries.