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42 alaska parent spring 2024 AlaskaParent.comSpring 2024 CalendarOut & AboutFeb. 17-March 3 World Ice Art ChampionshipsCome and watch the big blocks of ice come alive! World class ice artists work on massive ice blocks to create mind-blowing masterpieces. Tanana Valley State Fair, Fairbanks. For hours and ticket info, visit icealaska.com. (While at the event, check out the family fun Ice Art Park, featuring slides, mazes, houses and playgrounds all made from crystal clear ice. Open through March, noon-10 pm.) Feb. 22-March 3 Fur Rondy From outhouse races to the running of the reindeer, enjoy lots of wacky events and activities at this winter festival celebrating life in Alaska. Various times and locations, Anchorage. The Rondy carnival runs from Feb. 23-March 3 in downtown Anchorage, offering rides, games and treats. For info and a schedule, visit furrondy.net. Feb. 25-March 4 Alaska State Snow Sculpture Championship Head down to Ship Creek to check out all the 2024 Snow Sculptures. Watch as artists of varying levels create miracles from 8ft x 8ft x 8ft blocks of compressed snow. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. (Feb. 25: Judging at 10 am and awards at noon.) Division 1 winners go to the US Nationals to compete as Alaska’s team. View the sculptures anytime from 10 am10 pm each day. Ship Creek Ave., across from Comfort Inn, Anchorage. March 9Biennial Cabin Fever Reliever DayHeld in the picturesque small town of Trapper Creek (with great views of Denali), this all-day celebration includes a pancake breakfast, a parade, raffle prizes, craft booths, cross-country ski races, games, contests, and a spaghetti dinner. Trapper Creek Community Center at mile 115 on the Parks Highway. For info, visit trappercreek.org. March 10-16 Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter GamesFeaturing 20 Sports and 2,000 Athletes, it’s the premier sporting competition and cultural gathering of and for the Arctic North. Attend one of Alaska’s biggest international sporting events for a week of competition and culture exchange. For event info and tickets, visit awg2024.org.March 15-16Winter Carnival & Makers MarketThe Alaska State Fairgrounds will come alive with carnival rides, sports demonstrations, dog sled rides, caribou petting zoo, food trucks, fireworks and an Indigenous/Northern Makers’ Market, featuring the very best of Alaska’s crafters, artists and makers. Free. Fri., 3-9 pm; Sat. 11 am-4 pm. For info, visit awg2024.org. March 21 Alaska State Spelling BeeThe spelling bee program promotes literacy and comprehension, competition and public speaking development for our youth. The final 75 student spellers will compete in person, starting at 10 am at the Alaska Discovery Theatre, Anchorage. The champion will head to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. March 2 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start Get an upclose look at the field of worldclass mushers and their dog teams at the start line of the Iditarod Race on Fourth Avenue at D Street, Anchorage. Or stake out a spot further down the 11-mile route that runs all the way to Campbell Creek Science Center. 10 am-3 pm (Live Ceremonial Start, 9:30 am – Free broadcast on Iditarod.com). For info and a map of viewing locations, visit iditarod.com.