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AlaskaParent.com spring 2024 alaska parent 43March 22-31 Mother Goose On The LooseAll your favorite Mother Goose characters take to the stage in this wacky, Looney Tunes-style, physical comedy show. Mother Goose herself (flying in on a very fine gander) will take you on a wild adventure through her favorite nursery rhymes. It will have audiences of all ages laughing in their seats. UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium. For info, visit tbatheatre.org. April 5 Family Astronomy Night Fun all evening for the whole family, this event includes an “open house” Mission2Mars activity for elementary school students (6-6:45 pm), an all-ages astronomy lecture presentation from a member of the Southcentral Alaska Astronomical Society (7 pm), and star gazing with local astronomers (8 pm, weather permitting). Eagle River Nature Center. For info, email admin@ernc.org. April 5, 19Park Ranger ProgrammingJoin Park Rangers talking about a variety of STEM topics, from Alaska dinosaurs, to sea otters and more. Mountain View Library: Mt View Community Meeting Room. 3-4 pm. For info, visit anchoragelibrary.org.April 5-7 Great Alaska Sportsman Show More than 250 vendor booths share everything there is to do outdoors this summer in Alaska, featuring a kids fishing pond, archery and air gun shooting ranges, fly casting pond, seminars and more. Dena’ina Center, Anchorage. For show times and more info, visit greatalaskasportsmanshow.com. April 6-7 Spring Fling for Women and Anchorage Health & Wellness ExpoGrab your mom, daughter, sister or friend and come shop, learn and laugh at the ultimate day out for women. peak with health and wellness professionals, shop for arts and crafts, clothing and more. 10 am-5 pm Saturday; 11 am-5 pm Sunday, Alaska Airlines Center, Anchorage. Free. For info, visit dammstraightproductions.com.April 10-21Disney's AladdinFrom the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Atwood Concert Hall. For ticket info, visitcentertix.com/events/disneys-aladdin.April 12-14 A Woman’s AffairAt this annual women’s show, see the latest fashions, enjoy a makeover or massage, pick up new home-decorating ideas and gardening information, or discover a new hobby – all under one roof. 6-9 pm Friday; 10 am-5 pm Saturday; 11 am-5 pm Sunday, Carlson Center, Fairbanks. $5 for adults, children 12 and under free. (Sunday is free to anyone who brings 2 cans of food for the Fairbanks Food Bank.) For info, visit fairbanksevents.com.April 12-14Mat-Su Outdoorsman ShowShowcasing all things outdoor -- from ATVs, boats, RVs, fishing charters, raffles, drawings, sporting goods and outdoor toys, to informational seminars presented by Alaska’s outdoor experts. Tickets cost $10 and admission is free for children under 12 and $5 for active military. Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, Wasilla. For info, visit matsuoutdoorsmanshow.com. April 19-21Outdoor Show At the Outdoor Show, you’ll find ATVs, camping gear, travel ideas, health and fitness, local food vendors, car care, home improvements, shopping, and more…all in one location. Admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free). Sunday is free for Military with ID or anyone who brings two cans of food for the Food Bank. Carlson Center, Fairbanks. For show times and more info, visit fairbanksevents.com.April 25-27 NYO Games Alaska The NYO Games showcase Alaska Native tradition and youth athleticism with events based on skills traditionally needed to survive in Alaska. Watch the sheer power, amazing agility and explosive jumping ability of hundreds of student athletes from across the state. Alaska Airlines Center. For info, visit nyogames.com.April 26-28 Spring Carnival feat: Alaska Airlines Slush Cup Celebrate the long, sunny spring days with Alyeska Resort’s Spring Carnival, including a variety of races, live music, extended lift hours, and the annual Slush Cup, where skiers dress in crazy costumes and skim across a 90-foot pool of freezing water, and more. For more info, visit alyeskaresort.com. April 27Spring Migration Celebration A visit to Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge during late April ensures great viewing opportunities for trumpeter swans, Canada geese, white-fronted geese, and various species of ducks. Activities include wildlife viewing, guided nature walks, falconry demonstrations and crafts for school-aged children. 12-4 pm. Visit friendsofcreamersfield.org.May 3-5Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival Experience the spectacle of mass migration in-person in Cordova or tune in for live virtual birding tours, presentations, workshops, and classes virtually. Many kidfriendly activities. For registration info, visit coppershorebird.com.