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for Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley. $5 admission, kids 12 and under free, and Sunday is free to Military with ID or anyone who brings 2 cans of food for a local food bank. Menard Sports Center, Wasilla. For info, call 474-9082 or visit fairbanksevents.com/matsumarketplace. Nov. 14-16Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace This one-stop Christmas shopping extravaganza features thousands of gift ideas from hand-made soap to beaded earrings to one-of-a-kind artwork. $5 admission; kids 12 and under are free. Carlson Center. For info, visit fairbanksevents.com/holidaymarketplace. Nov. 21-Dec. 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 gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. Valley Performing Arts Theatre, Wasilla. For info and showtimes, visit valleyperformingarts.org.Nov. 22Thanksgiving for the BirdsMake simple bird feeders out of recycled materials and learn about feeding winter birds and what they eat. 12-4 pm, Creamer%u2019s Field Farmhouse, Fairbanks. For info, call 452-5162 or visit friendsofcreamersfield.org. Nov. 28-Jan. 4*Zoo 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. For info, visit alaskazoo.org for dates and times. *Select dates with encore events in January, February and March.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 Ballet Feel 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 times, Atwood Concert Hall. Visit anchorageconcerts.org. Continued from page 43Kerry Tasker44 alaska parent fall 2025 AlaskaParent.comFor a complete listing of events in your area, visit our Calendar at AlaskaParent.com/calendar