Free Things to Do with Kids in Anchorage

Within 25 miles, with dates, ages, prices and distance.

Events

6 events

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Free Vaccine AHD Clinic at Muldoon Library

Friday · 10 AM – 2 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSports

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Muldoon Library : Muldoon - Program Room Vaccinations provided by the Anchorage Health Department: flu & COVID-19 for adults 18+ or youth with parent/guardian present. Adults-- bring photo ID. Youth-- bring an adult parent/guardian 18+ with photo ID. All services are completely free-- no appointment, no insurance, no problem. Just walk in! 6 Fri <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-06 event--agegroup--children event--agegroup--family event--agegroup--teens event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--muldoonlibrary" data-name="Family Gaming at Muldoon" data-date="11/6/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="15:30:00" data-end-time="17:30:00" data-agegroups="children,family,teens" data-branches="muldoonlibrary" data-programs="funandgames" data-description="<p>Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to

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Basic Wills

Saturday · 1 PM – 3 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chugiak-Eagle River : ERC Program Room Don't have a will yet? You're not alone — and it's easier to fix than you think. Join Alaska Legal Services Corporation for a free workshop on the basics of writing a will: what it covers and why it matters. Registration is required: Registration will open on October 27, 2026, and close November 5, 2026. Space will be limited and eligibility for Alaska Legal Services is required to be established in advance. Interested participants should contact Alaska Legal Services Staff Attorney, Dawn Calvin, at dcalvin@alsc-law.org or by calling 907-373-3656 , and provide their name and preferred contact method. Parties will be contacted at their preferred contact method to confirm eligibility. Alaska Legal Services Corporation ( ALSC ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to Alaskans in need. <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-07 event--agegroup--children event--agegroup--family event--agegroup--adults event--eventtype--discussionlecture event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="When Belugas Lose Their Way: Understanding Whale Strandings at Ge

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PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

Tue, Nov 10 · 4 PM – 5 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Youth Services Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 10 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 3:45PM on the day of the event. The final session begins at 4:50PM. PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading. 10 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-10 event--agegroup--preschool event--agegroup--children event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Free Play Morn

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Kids Book Club: Fantasy at Loussac

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAges 8+Arts & Crafts

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Storytheater Join us for a monthly kids-only book club! Read a book of your choice that fits the theme of the month and then come chat about it in the storytheater with other kids. Share your favorite moments, gush about your favorite characters, learn about new books, and make new friends! This month's theme: Fantasy Geared towards ages 8+, all interested independent readers are welcome. 17 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-17 event--agegroup--preschool event--agegroup--children event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Free Play Mornings at Gerrish" data-date="11/17/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="10:30:00" data-end-time="11:30:00" data-agegroups="preschool,children" data-branches="scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlib

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Mobile Library Visit at ReMADE

Sat, Nov 21 · 3 PM – 5 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Mobile Library Come visit APL's new Mobile Library at South Anchorage's ReMADE. Browse the collection, check out books, sign up for a library card, learn about library resources and services, and return your items all in one convenient, South Anchorage location along Old Seward. ReMADE's address: 13500 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515 21 Sat <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-21 event--agegroup--adults event--agegroup--allages event--eventtype--communityevent event--location--chugiak-eagleriver" data-name="Eagle River Fiber Spinners" data-date="11/21/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="10:00:00" data-end-time="12:00:00" data-agegroups="adults,allages" data-branches="chugiak-eagleriver" data-programs="communityevent" data-description="<p><span>The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration

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Genealogy Workshop at Chugiak-Eagle River

Tue, Nov 24 · 2 PM – 4 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Chugiak-Eagle River : ERC - Main Floor Join us for drop in hours to get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or flash drive to save information found during the workshop. This program is a partnership with the Anchorage Genealogical Society. 24 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-24 event--agegroup--teens event--agegroup--adults event--eventtype--craftsdiy event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish" data-date="11/24/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="13:00:00" data-end-time="14:00:00" data-agegroups="teens,adults" data-branches="scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-programs="craftsdiy"