9 things to do around Anchorage this weekend

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9 things to do around Anchorage this weekend
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Festivals, holiday shows and even a polar plunge.

with a loaded lineup and a bigger festival. It features more than two dozen bands, including Animal Eyes, SunDog, Ryan Sollee of The Builders and The Butchers, Rain Dogs, Brother Buffalo and more. Shows will be at Club Nyt Lyt and the Anchorage Museum.

The first act of this performance features dancers of all ages performing festive pieces in a variety of styles — including appearances by the ADT Company and the ADT Alaskan Rockettes. The second act is the debut of ADT’s new winter ballet “The Skater’s Pond.”7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; St Patrick’s Parish, 2111 Muldoon Rd.; 4 p.m. Sunday; St Andrew Catholic Church, 16300 Domain Lane in Eagle RiverThis combination of classics and new Christmas songs features virtuoso classical guitarist Armin Abdihodzic along with the Alaska Chamber Singers.Dimond High Partners Club member jump into the water during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Goose Lake in Anchorage on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The Polar Plunge returns with daredevils dipping into Goose Lake for a good cause. Participants need to raise a minimum of $125, which goes directly toward providing training, competition and health programs for Alaskans with intellectual disabilities.This 4K race is a celebration of winter and a fundraiser for the Alaska Zoo. The Alaska Zoo critters-themed costume contest begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the race at 11 a.m. along the Campbell Creek Trail. People celebrated winter solstice on the 2.5-kilometer Mize Loop at Kincaid Park during the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage's Solstice Tree Tour on Dec. 15, 2024. One of Anchorage’s favorite winter traditions, the Solstice Tree Tour is great outdoor fun for all ages, and for skiers and non-skiers alike. The event is free and offers an opportunity for people to take a winter walk or snowshoe on the ski-only Mize Loop — though skiing is encouraged.Free shuttles will run from 6420 Kulis Dr. , Dimond High School and Kincaid Elementary from 3:30-8:30 p.m. The last shuttle from parking lots to Kincaid Park will be 7:15 p.m. and the last return shuttle from Kincaid Park to parking lots will be 8:30 p.m.Juneau singer Taylor Dallas Vidic brings a dollop of jazz to the holidays with an all-star band featuring musicians from across the state. General admissionCirque De Hanukkah features an aerial “extreme pogo stick riders” show by Guinness World Record holders. There will also be a falafel and shawarma bar, latkes and doughnuts. Plus kids will enjoy a huge inflatable obstacle course.are available online in advance for adults and kids . Tickets will also be available at the door at a slightly higher price.

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