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42 alaska parent winter 2025/26 AlaskaParent.comWINTER 2025/26 CALENDAROut & AboutNov. 27-Dec. 31Bright Up the Night Light DisplayKick-off this holiday season with Alaska%u2019s largest drive-through light display at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. The attraction features more than 70 sparkling light displays and spans the entire length of the fairgrounds. Drive through in the warmth and comfort of your vehicle while enjoying the holiday music broadcast synced directly to your radio. 5-9 pm,Thurs.-Sun. weekly, Nov. 27-Dec. 7; 5-9 pm, nightly, Dec. 11-31. For For tickets, visit alaskastatefair.org/site/bright-up-the-night.Nov. 28-29Crafted in AlaskaBrowse through a diverse array of handmade treasures, spanning from jewelry and textile art to pottery and printed designs. Support Alaska%u2019s thriving community of makers, designers, and artists by purchasing directly from them. Enjoy a festive ambiance enhanced by lively holiday music. 10 am-6 pm, Anchorage Museum, Atrium. Free admission. For info, visit anchoragemuseum.org.Nov. 28-30On Stage: The Nutcracker with Eugene BalletFeel the warmth and wonder of the holidays when the curtain rises again at The Nutcracker. With its exquisite choreography and magical sets, this classic story will capture your heart. Various Out & Abouttimes, Atwood Concert Hall. Visit anchorageconcerts.org. Nov. 28-Dec. 23AK Christmas FactoryExplore Santa%u2019s village on a one-hour guided tour with an elf! Deliver letters to Santa, take photos in Santa%u2019s sleigh, enjoy cookies and cocoa, meet Santa, get on the nice list, and take home a Christmas toy! Tickets are $35-38, depending on tour; 2 and under are free. Palmer State Fairgrounds. For info, visit akchristmas.com.Nov. 29Fairbanks Arts Handmade Holiday MarketHosted by the Fairbanks Arts Association, come shop a wide variety of handmade goods by local artists and artisans. Enjoy live music, story time, train rides and other activities for children and families. 10 am-5 pm, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park. For info, call 907-251-8386.Nov. 30Handmade Holiday MarketHosted by the Fairbanks Arts Association, this market features locally crafted art, treats and objects resulting from time, skill and creativity. Come enjoy shopping, live music, tree lighting, train rides and visits with Santa. 10 am-5 pm, Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, Fairbanks. For info, call 251-8386.December 5-7, 12-14, 19-23Yuletide FestivalEnjoy an old-fashioned themed Christmas atmosphere with food trucks, carnival rides, outdoor and indoor games, visits with Christmas elves, live music and more. 5-10 pm, Alaska State Fairgrounds. For info or to get tickets, visit alaskastatefair.org/site/yuletide-festival.Nov. 29Holiday Tree LightingEnjoy hot chocolate, holiday music performances, pictures with Santa and the lighting of the Holiday Tree. 6-8 pm, Town Square Park, Anchorage. For info, visit anchoragedowntown.org.Dec. 5-7, 12-14On Stage: A Charlie Brown ChristmasThe classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts%u2019 gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. This event includes a double feature: It%u2019s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Short Version). For info, visit vpaalaska.org.Nov. 28-Jan. 4Zoo LightsThe zoo is decorated with lighted animal displays %u2013 colorful, whimsical and even animated. Walk under canopies of light and check out the animals. Bring your camera, family and friends to enjoy the magic. Visit alaskazoo.org for dates and times. *Select dates with encore events in January, February and March.