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Calendar of Events

The Mat-Su Valley is filled with fun events for the whole family, from concerts and live music to fishing derbies and community celebrations. The handy events calendar can help you find exactly what you are looking for. Popular summer events include Colony Days and the Alaska State Fair, but don't forget to come back in the winter! 

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Saturday May 18, 2013


No, I Won't and You Can't Make Me

  • May 18, 2013
  • Location: , Training Rm. 2
  • Address: 101 W Swanson Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654

Attachment Disorder Workshop with Nancy Thomas as the instructor.Living a nightmare? Nancy Thomas will take you to places you only dreamed of to heal the heart of a challenging child. Dealing with defiance requires special skills. Come gather those skills as Nancy shares from true life stories of some of the extreme children that are now healthy and happy.

 

Walk MS Alaska - Wasilla!

  • May 18, 2013
  • Location: Charlene Moss Realty Offices
  • Address: 179 E Nelson Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654

When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 12,000 people living with MS in our community, and more than 72,000 others whose lives are directly impacted (family members, friends, co-workers, and caregivers). The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.

 

Hudson Memorial Fly-In

  • May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013
  • Address: Talkeetna Airport, Talkeetna, AK 99676

The Hudson Memorial Drop-In includes a free pancake breakfast, overnight airport camping, a tour o fairplanes, free activities for the kids and plenty of other activities. A fund-raising auction for the Build A Plan program takes place, as does showings of "The Cliff Hudson Story." A poker run also takes place for pilots. As a bonus, you can save 10 percent on lodging at a number of Talkeetna properties.

 

The Beverly Hillbillies

  • May 18, 2013 - May 26, 2013
  • Address: 251 W. Swanson Ave., Wasilla, AK 99654

The comedy you grew up watching takes center stage in Valley Performing Arts' final production of the year. Get tickets to this classic early - it's going to sell out!

 

Video Photo Tour

Video Photo Tour

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Helpful resources

Helpful resources

So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info

Maps and more

Maps and more

Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info

Great outdoors

Great outdoors

Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info

Denali Flightseeing

Denali Flightseeing

Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info

glaciers

glaciers

You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info

Alaska Rafting

Alaska Rafting

Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info

Dining in Mat-Su

Dining in Mat-Su

Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info

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Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play

The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!



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