Family Events in Anchorage This Week

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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When Belugas Lose Their Way: Understanding Whale Strandings at Gerrish

Monday · 3 PM – 4 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library Learn why beluga whales become stranded and what researchers are discovering about it from Dr. Kathy Burek Huntington , board certified veterinary pathologist and the owner of Alaska’s only veterinary anatomic pathology service. 9 Mon <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-09 event--agegroup--preschool event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--zjloussaclibrary" data-name="Early Literacy Games at Loussac" data-date="11/9/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="10:00:00" data-end-time="12:00:00" data-agegroups="preschool" data-branches="zjloussaclibrary" data-programs="funandgames" data-description="<p>Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.</p>" data-canceled

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PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

Tuesday · 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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When Belugas Lose Their Way: Understanding Whale Strandings at Gerrish

Tuesday · 3 PM – 4 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesClasses

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library Learn why beluga whales become stranded and what researchers are discovering about it from Dr. Kathy Burek Huntington , board certified veterinary pathologist and the owner of Alaska’s only veterinary anatomic pathology service. 10 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-10 event--agegroup--teens event--agegroup--adults event--eventtype--craftsdiy event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish" data-date="11/10/2026 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" data-description="<p><span lang="en-US">Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current proj

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Teen Book Club: Comic Books at Loussac

Tuesday · 3 PM – 4 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Teen Space Join us for a monthly teen-only book club! Read a book of your choice that fits the theme of the month and then visit our Book Club meeting in the teen space at Loussac Library to talk about your selection with other teens. Share your favorite moments, gush about your favorite characters, learn about new books, and make new friends! Need help picking a book? Check out some ideas here! 10 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-10 event--agegroup--teens event--agegroup--adults event--eventtype--craftsdiy event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish" data-date="11/10/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="13:00:00" data-end-time="14:00:00"