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  May 7-10
Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival The festival features over 130 events showcasing the wonder of the shorebirds’ migration and
the awe-inspiring landscape of Kachemak Bay. Look for the many family-friendly birding events throughout the weekend, noted with the Family-Friendly symbol, including the Junior Birder Program. For info, call 226-4631 or visit kachemakshorebird.org.
April 3-5
Great Alaska Sportsman Show More than 400 vendors share everything there is to do outdoors this summer in Alaska, featuring kids fishing pond, archery and air gun shooting ranges, fly casting pond, over 100 seminars and more. Various times, Sullivan Arena and Ben Boeke Arena, Anchorage. For info, visit greatalaskasportsmanshow. com.
April 17-19
A Woman’s Affair At 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. For info, visit fairbanksevents.com/a- womans-affair.
April 17-19
Spring Carnival & 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 a full schedule and more information, visit alyeskaresort.com.
April 18
Family Day Discover
Alaska science, culture,
and art, create crafts, try
out experiments, meet the experts, and explore galleries. April’s theme: water. 12-4 pm, Museum of the North, Fairbanks. Kids 14 and under, free. For info,
visit uaf.edu.
April 18
KidsDay More than 100 youth-serving exhibitors gather to provide program information and fun activities. Everything from face-painting to prize wheels, petting zoo, street fair, wild about reading program and live stage performances. Enter for a chance to be on the cover of Alaska Parent magazine. 10 am-4 pm, Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center. Free. For info, visit anchoragespromise. org.
April 18-19
Spring Fling for Women and Anchorage Health & Wellness Expo The ultimate day out for women! Learn how to live longer, better and happier, speak with health and wellness professionals, shop fine arts, crafts, clothing and more. 11 am-6 pm Saturday; 10 am-5 pm Sunday,
Alaska Airlines Center, Anchorage. For info, visit dammstraightproductions. com.
April 23-25
NYO Games Alaska More than 600 athletes from throughout Alaska will compete. Other activities include musical and dance performances, the Annual Pilot Bread Recipe Contest and the 2019 Opportunities Expo featuring businesses to help prepare young athletes for future success. Alaska Airlines Center. Free. For info, call 793-3600 or visit citci. org.
May 2-3
Great Alaska Aviation Gathering Have an aircraft enthusiast in the family? Discover industry trends, view aircraft displays and learn all about aviation in Alaska. 9 am-5 pm Saturday; 10 am-5 pm Sunday. Fedex Hangar at the Ted Steven’s Anchorage International Airport. Free. For info, call 245-1251.
May 7-10
Annual Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival Enjoy expert lectures, book signings, art and craft workshops and displays, and The Great Cordova Birding Challenge. $125 per adult (ages 18 and over), $20
per student (ages 13-18), free for children (ages 12 and under). For info, visit copperriverdeltashore birdfestival.com.
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 EASTER EVENTS
April 4
on the mountain! Reservations strongly recommended.
7:30 am-5 pm, Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. For info or tickets, call 754-2237 or visit alyeskaresort.com.
April 12
Easter Eggstravaganza
Meet the Easter Bunny, partake in Easter Brunch
and search for eggs during this fabulous, family-friendly Easter event. 8 am-5 pm, 8 am sunrise service, 8;30 am-2 pm brunch, 11 am egg hunt, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. For info, visit alaskawildlife.org.
April 12
Easter Brunch Gather the whole family and celebrate this special day of joy and renewal with an Easter Brunch at the Chart Room Restaurant at Land’s End Resort. 10
am-3 pm. Reservations recommended. Adults $30. Seniors $19. Children 6-12 $14. Children under 6 are free. For reservations and info, call 235-0400 or visit lands- end-resort.com.
For more Easter events and activities, visit AlaskaParent. com/easter.
Easter Train This train departs from the Historic Anchorage Downtown
Depot and travels along the coastal trail and down to
the Turnagain Arm to Indian before retracing its steps back to Anchorage. Both trains will feature a visit from the Easter Bunny, a magician and plenty of sweet treats for the kids. Anchorage to Indian. For info or tickets, call 265-2494 or visit alaskarailroad.com.
April 5
Jams for Fams’ Easter Bunny Hop Meet the Easter Bunny, search for eggs and hop around to family friendly tunes. Recommended for kids 10 and under. 11 am-1 pm, Bear Tooth Theatre, Anchorage. $12.50-15
per ticket. For info, visit beartooththeatre.net.
April 12
Easter at Alyeska Celebrate Easter Sunday at Alyeska Resort with a sunrise service at the top of the Tram, a
full seated brunch and a scavenger hunt-style egg hunt
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