Christmas Events for Kids in Anchorage (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

11 min read

The Anchorage area has 11 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in Palmer on November 6 to Zoo Lights in Anchorage, which runs through January 3. 3 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Alaska, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 11 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Anchorage for 2026, in Anchorage and Palmer
  • First: Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Palmer, November 6. Runs latest: Zoo Lights, Anchorage, through January 3
  • Free: Take a Photo with Santa, Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights and Winter Solstice Festival
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Watercolor illustration: Rally the corgi stands on a red train seat looking out at falling snow, a lit Christmas tree and a white dove. Text: Choo choo! The train starting could be heard. Hello cute white bird!
Rally watching the snow and a lit Christmas tree, from the pages of Rally Takes the Train.

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Alaska Christmas train rides page.

Anchorage Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
11 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Anchorage and Palmer
Season
November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Free events
3
Kinds of events
holiday show, holiday lights, Santa visit and holiday story time
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Anchorage Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in Palmer on November 6; the last runs to January 3. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Anchorage

10 confirmed events for kids in Anchorage, soonest first.

Anchorage: The Nutcracker Tea Party

Holiday story timeAnchorage Ballet (Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy) · Anchorage

Host
Anchorage Ballet (Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy) (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Nave, 3502 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
When
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost
$40 to $50
Ages
Families
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Nutcracker Tea Party is the Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy's annual holiday fundraiser, held at The Nave on Spenard Road. Families sit down to teas, hot cocoa, finger sandwiches and holiday sweets while dancers perform short scenes from The Nutcracker up close, including the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

Children can make holiday crafts, pose at a themed photo booth and listen to a story-time reading of the classic Nutcracker tale. There is also a boutique of Nutcracker-themed gifts and a raffle. Two seatings are offered on the day, from 11:30 am to 1 pm and from 2 to 3:30 pm. Tickets cost $40 to $50 and support the academy's dance programs.

Parent tip: Buy tickets ahead for your preferred seating. It is a nice warm-up for kids who will see the full ballet in December.

See dates and details from Anchorage Ballet (Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy) (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Take a Photo with Santa

Santa visitFreeDimond Center · Anchorage

Host
Dimond Center (opens in a new tab)
Where
Dimond Center, 800 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515
When
Friday, November 27, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (most days; reindeer visit Nov 27 and 28, noon to 4 pm), noon
Cost
Free; food bank donations welcome
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Dimond Center in south Anchorage offers free photos with Santa from November 27 through December 24. The mall lists afternoon and evening hours starting at noon, running until 8 pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays and until 7 pm on Sundays, so check the events page for the day you plan to go.

On Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, Santa's reindeer are also at the mall from noon to 4 pm for pictures. Santa asks families to bring non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank of Alaska. Because it is indoors, this is an easy option on a cold or dark December day. Santa's spot is part of the mall's holiday season, which also includes the Holiday Gift Show from mid-November through December 20.

Parent tip: Bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank of Alaska. Come on November 27 or 28 between noon and 4 pm to see the reindeer too.

See dates and details from Dimond Center (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet

Holiday showAnchorage Concert Association · Anchorage

Host
Anchorage Concert Association (opens in a new tab)
Where
Atwood Concert Hall, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
When
Fri November 27 (2 to 7:30 pm), Sat November 28 (2 to 7:30 pm) and Sun November 29 (1 to 5:30 pm), 2026
Cost
Youth tickets from $35 at the box office ($26 with subscription)
Ages
Audiences of all ages
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

For 36 years the Anchorage Concert Association has presented The Nutcracker as a Thanksgiving weekend tradition. Eugene Ballet performs with young Alaska dancers coordinated by Alaska Dance Theatre, and the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra plays the score live in the Atwood Concert Hall.

Kids follow Clara to the Winter Land and the Land of Sweets and cheer on the Nutcracker Prince as he battles the Mouse King and the Pirate Mice. There are six performances from Friday to Sunday, including afternoon matinees at 2 pm Friday and Saturday and 1 pm Sunday, which work well for younger children. Youth tickets start at $35 at the box office. Audiences of all ages are welcome, and the concert association describes it as a festive family outing.

Parent tip: Choose a matinee for younger kids. Tickets are sold through the Anchorage Concert Association and CenterTix.

See dates and details from Anchorage Concert Association (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Zoo Lights

Holiday lightsThe Alaska Zoo · Anchorage

Host
The Alaska Zoo (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
When
Fri November 27, Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
Cost
$25 ages 16 and up, $15 ages 15 and under, ages 2 and under free
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Zoo Lights turns the wooded trails of the Alaska Zoo into an evening walk through custom animated light displays, trailside lights and overhead canopies. There is a polar bear bench set up for photos, which makes it an easy spot for a holiday picture with the kids.

The season opens Thanksgiving weekend and runs on Friday to Sunday weekends in early December, then every night from December 18 through January 3, except Christmas Day when the zoo is closed. Hours are 5 to 8 pm. Tickets are $25 for ages 16 and up and $15 for ages 15 and under, with children 2 and under free. Zoo members ages 3 and up get 30 percent off. Tickets are sold online with a small service fee and at the gate during open hours. The zoo also runs a Cyber Monday online sale on November 30.

Parent tip: Dress for an outdoor evening walk. Members save 30 percent at the gate or online when signed in, and Cyber Monday (Nov 30) brings an online only discount.

See dates and details from The Alaska Zoo (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Brighter Winter Nights

Holiday lightsAlaska Botanical Garden · Anchorage

Host
Alaska Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)
Where
Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
When
Thu December 3 (5 to 8 pm), Fri December 4 (5 to 8 pm), Sat December 5 (5 to 8 pm), Sun December 6 (5 to 8 pm), Thu December 10 (5 to 8 pm), Fri December 11 (5 to 8 pm), Sat December 12 (5 to 8 pm), Sun December 13 (5 to 8 pm), Thu December 17 (5 to 8 pm) and Fri December 18 (4:30 to 8:30 pm), 2026
Cost
$12 off-peak, $16 peak; free for members and kids 6 and under (registration required)
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Brighter Winter Nights turns the Alaska Botanical Garden into an evening winter wonderland with botanical themed light displays, ice luminarias, cozy firepits, a kicksled trail and a model train. Most families spend 45 minutes to an hour on the path. Tea, hot chocolate and cider are sold in the Greenhouse, and you are asked to bring your own mug since no disposable cups are provided.

In early December the garden is open Thursday through Sunday from 5 to 8 pm at $12 per non-member. From December 18 through January 3 it is open every evening except Christmas and New Year's Day, 4:30 to 8:30 pm, at $16. Members and kids 6 and under are free but must still be registered. All tickets must be bought in advance, and last entry is 30 minutes before close. The event is almost entirely outdoors.

Parent tip: Register kids 6 and under even though they are free, and bring a mug for hot drinks. Dress warmly, since nearly everything is outside.

See dates and details from Alaska Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Winter Wonder Fest

Santa visitWinter Wonder Fest · Anchorage

Host
Winter Wonder Fest (opens in a new tab)
Where
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
When
Sat December 5 and Sun December 6, 2026, noon to 6 pm
Cost
$10 at the door, kids 12 and under free
Ages
All ages; 12 and under free
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Winter Wonder Fest is a first-year holiday festival from the team behind Arctic Comic Con, held at the Dena'ina Center downtown. Organizers list photo ops with Santa Claus for the nice list or the Grinch for the naughty list on both days, a chance to meet real reindeer, holiday celebrity meet and greets, live music and a holiday costume contest.

There are also gift vendors, games, photo booths and a food truck area. Admission is $10 at the door for adults, and kids 12 and under get in free, with nothing to buy in advance. The full schedule is still being announced, and extra evening events around town are planned. The festival is indoors downtown.

Parent tip: No advance tickets are needed; pay at the door. Holiday costumes are welcome.

See dates and details from Winter Wonder Fest (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights

Holiday lightsFreeNordic Ski Association of Anchorage · Anchorage

Host
Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage (opens in a new tab)
Where
Kincaid Park, Stadium and Mize Loop, 9401 W Raspberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 8 pm
Cost
Free entry
Ages
All ages, skiers and non-skiers
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Solstice Tree Tour is an Anchorage winter tradition run by the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage. Local businesses decorate trees along the 2.5 kilometer Mize Loop at Kincaid Park, and for one evening the ski-only loop opens to walkers and snowshoers as well as skiers. Families get free hot chocolate and s'mores, warming barrels and live music.

At the end of the loop, visitors vote for their favorite tree by QR code and get a sticker. Food trucks sell dinner. There is no parking inside Kincaid Park, so free shuttles run from 3:30 to 8:30 pm from the Kulis Drive lot, Dimond High School and Kincaid Elementary, with the last ride into the park at 7:15 pm. Dogs are not allowed.

Parent tip: Wear traction devices on boots since the trail can be slippery, and plan around the shuttle times. Leave the dog at home.

See dates and details from Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar

Story time with SantaThe Alaska Zoo · Anchorage

Host
The Alaska Zoo (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK 99507
When
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 am to 8 pm
Cost
Regular zoo admission until 5 pm, Zoo Lights rates after 5 pm; members free for Zoo Lights
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Christmas for the Animals is a family tradition at the Alaska Zoo that dates back to the 1970s. Families bring food donations and stuff the large stockings hung at each animal habitat, and you are welcome to bring a sled, cart or bag to haul gifts to your favorite animals. The zoo posts a list of suitable items, such as frozen fish, unsalted nuts, peanut butter, pet treats and canned pumpkin.

The day also includes storytime and Santa photos in the Discovery Center, caroling by local groups at the bonfire near the old admissions area, the petting zoo and an Artisans Bazaar in Gateway Hall from noon to 6 pm. Stockings come down at 6 pm, and Zoo Lights runs from 5 to 8 pm. Non-members pay regular admission until 5 pm and Zoo Lights rates after that. Members get free Zoo Lights entry this evening.

Parent tip: Check the zoo's list of accepted food donations before you shop, and bring a sled or bag to carry them. Stockings are taken down at 6 pm.

See dates and details from The Alaska Zoo (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: The Nutcracker

Holiday showAnchorage Ballet (Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy) · Anchorage

Host
Anchorage Ballet (Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
When
Fri December 18 (6 pm) and Sat December 19 (1 to 6 pm), 2026
Cost
From $40.50
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Anchorage Ballet stages its own production of The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's music, at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts downtown. The ballet company describes daring toy soldiers, sparkling snow and the Sugar Plum Fairy's kingdom as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel through dreams to the Land of the Sweets.

There are three performances: Friday, December 18 at 6 pm and Saturday, December 19 at 1 pm and 6 pm. The Saturday matinee is the easiest fit for young children. Tickets start at $40.50 and are sold through the Buy Tickets link on the ballet's page. This is a separate production from the Thanksgiving weekend Nutcracker presented by the Anchorage Concert Association.

Parent tip: Pick the Saturday 1 pm matinee for younger kids.

See dates and details from Anchorage Ballet (Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy) (opens in a new tab)

Anchorage: Winter Solstice Festival

Santa and Mrs. ClausFreeAnchorage Parks and Recreation · Anchorage

Host
Anchorage Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
Where
Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503
When
Friday, December 18, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Anchorage Parks and Recreation marks the shortest day of the year with an evening festival at Cuddy Family Midtown Park. Families can skate around the lighted oval to holiday music, warm up by a fire with hot chocolate, ride a horse-drawn wagon, use a photo booth, visit Santa's reindeer and meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Food trucks sell snacks and meals.

All activities are free. The wagon rides and the skate assist seals for young skaters have limited time slots, and there are no advance reservations. Instead, families sign up at the activity station on site, starting at 4:30 pm. The city posts parking and activity maps on the event page. The park is in Midtown off East 40th Avenue.

Parent tip: Arrive by 4:30 pm to reserve a wagon ride or a skate assist seal, and bring your own ice skates.

See dates and details from Anchorage Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Palmer

1 confirmed event for kids in Palmer, soonest first.

Palmer: Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Holiday showGlenn Massay Theater · Palmer

Host
Glenn Massay Theater (opens in a new tab)
Where
Glenn Massay Theater, 8295 E College Dr, Palmer, AK 99645 (near Anchorage)
When
Fri November 6 (7 pm), Sat November 7 (7 pm) and Sun November 8 (2 pm), 2026
Cost
Ticket price not stated
Ages
Whole family
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Glenn Massay Theater at Mat-Su College in Palmer opens the holiday season early with the stage musical of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story follows the Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, as he plots to stop Christmas in Who-ville and ends up learning what the season is really about.

The theater bills it as a heartwarming, fun adventure for the whole family. There are three performances on the first weekend of November: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm and a Sunday matinee at 2 pm. The theater is on the Mat-Su College campus, so the matinee also works as a day trip into the valley.

Parent tip: The Sunday 2 pm matinee is the best fit for young kids. Check the theater website for tickets.

See dates and details from Glenn Massay Theater (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Alaska Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Anchorage Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Anchorage in 2026?

We confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Anchorage for 2026 on each host’s own page: Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in Palmer (November 6), The Nutcracker Tea Party in Anchorage (November 21), Take a Photo with Santa in Anchorage (November 27), The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet in Anchorage (November 27), Zoo Lights in Anchorage (November 27), Brighter Winter Nights in Anchorage (December 3), Winter Wonder Fest in Anchorage (December 5), Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights in Anchorage (December 12), Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar in Anchorage (December 13), The Nutcracker in Anchorage (December 18) and Winter Solstice Festival in Anchorage (December 18). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Anchorage, Alaska?

For families in and around Anchorage, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: The Nutcracker Tea Party (Sat, Nov 21, 11:30 am or 2 pm seating, $40 to $50); Take a Photo with Santa (Nov 27 to Dec 24, from noon; reindeer Nov 27 and 28, free; food bank donations welcome); The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet (Nov 27 to 29, matinees and evenings, youth tickets from $35 at the box office ($26 with subscription)); Zoo Lights (Weekends from Nov 27, then nightly Dec 18 to Jan 3, 5 to 8 pm, $25 ages 16 and up, $15 ages 15 and under, ages 2 and under free); Brighter Winter Nights (Thu to Sun, Dec 3 to 17, 5 to 8 pm; nightly Dec 18 to Jan 3, 4:30 to 8:30 pm, $12 off-peak, $16 peak; free for members and kids 6 and under (registration required)); Winter Wonder Fest (Sat and Sun, Dec 5 and 6, noon to 6 pm, $10 at the door, kids 12 and under free); Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights (Sat, Dec 12, 4 to 8 pm, free entry); Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar (Sun, Dec 13, 10 am to 8 pm, regular zoo admission until 5 pm, zoo lights rates after 5 pm; members free for zoo lights); The Nutcracker (Fri, Dec 18, 6 pm; Sat, Dec 19, 1 and 6 pm, from $40.50); Winter Solstice Festival (Fri, Dec 18, 5 to 8 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Anchorage section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Palmer, Alaska?

For families in and around Palmer, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Nov 6 and 7 at 7 pm, Nov 8 at 2 pm, ticket price not stated). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Palmer section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Anchorage?

Yes. 3 of the 11 events here are free: Take a Photo with Santa in Anchorage, Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights in Anchorage and Winter Solstice Festival in Anchorage. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Anchorage this December?

Santa appears at Take a Photo with Santa in Anchorage (November 27), Winter Wonder Fest in Anchorage (December 5), Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar in Anchorage (December 13) and Winter Solstice Festival in Anchorage (December 18). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Anchorage?

Holiday story times on this page: The Nutcracker Tea Party in Anchorage and Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar in Anchorage. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Are there kids' Christmas events in Anchorage on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Take a Photo with Santa in Anchorage (through December 24), Zoo Lights in Anchorage (through January 3) and Brighter Winter Nights in Anchorage (through January 3).

How much is Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in Palmer?

Ticket price not stated. Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is on Fri November 6 (7 pm), Sat November 7 (7 pm) and Sun November 8 (2 pm), 2026 at Glenn Massay Theater. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is The Nutcracker Tea Party in Anchorage?

$40 to $50. The Nutcracker Tea Party is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at The Nave. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Take a Photo with Santa in Anchorage?

Free; food bank donations welcome. Take a Photo with Santa is on Friday, November 27, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (most days; reindeer visit Nov 27 and 28, noon to 4 pm), noon at Dimond Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet in Anchorage?

Youth tickets from $35 at the box office ($26 with subscription). The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet is on Fri November 27 (2 to 7:30 pm), Sat November 28 (2 to 7:30 pm) and Sun November 29 (1 to 5:30 pm), 2026 at Atwood Concert Hall, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Zoo Lights in Anchorage?

$25 ages 16 and up, $15 ages 15 and under, ages 2 and under free. Zoo Lights is on Fri November 27, Fri December 4, Fri December 11 and Fri December 18, 2026, 5 to 8 pm at The Alaska Zoo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Brighter Winter Nights in Anchorage?

$12 off-peak, $16 peak; free for members and kids 6 and under (registration required). Brighter Winter Nights is on Thu December 3 (5 to 8 pm), Fri December 4 (5 to 8 pm), Sat December 5 (5 to 8 pm), Sun December 6 (5 to 8 pm), Thu December 10 (5 to 8 pm), Fri December 11 (5 to 8 pm), Sat December 12 (5 to 8 pm), Sun December 13 (5 to 8 pm), Thu December 17 (5 to 8 pm) and Fri December 18 (4:30 to 8:30 pm), 2026 at Alaska Botanical Garden. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winter Wonder Fest in Anchorage?

$10 at the door, kids 12 and under free. Winter Wonder Fest is on Sat December 5 and Sun December 6, 2026, noon to 6 pm at Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights in Anchorage?

Free entry. Solstice Tree Tour: A Decade of Lights is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 8 pm at Kincaid Park, Stadium and Mize Loop. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar in Anchorage?

Regular zoo admission until 5 pm, Zoo Lights rates after 5 pm; members free for Zoo Lights. Christmas for the Animals + Artisans Bazaar is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 am to 8 pm at The Alaska Zoo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is The Nutcracker in Anchorage?

From $40.50. The Nutcracker is on Fri December 18 (6 pm) and Sat December 19 (1 to 6 pm), 2026 at Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winter Solstice Festival in Anchorage?

Free. Winter Solstice Festival is on Friday, December 18, 2026, 5 to 8 pm at Cuddy Family Midtown Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Anchorage?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Anchorage Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

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