Connect Mat-Su

*Free Event* - Santa, the Grinch and Reindeer Shenanigans!
2024-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Anchorage)
Celebrate the holidays with the Street John Realty team at the Reindeer Farm!
*Free private event-We rented the whole farm.
*Visit and feed the animals.
*Get photos with Santa and The Grinch by Frozen Moments Photography.
*Enjoy the hot cocoa bar, food, and heated barn to warm up.
*Be entered into our Halibut Charter giveaway.
It’s all about holiday fun, so don’t miss out!

Yule Ball at Wasilla Library
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:30
Please join us on Saturday, December 14 from 1pm to 2:30pm for games, crafts, trivia, and fun inspired by the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Muggles and magical folk of all ages are welcome as we draft potions, decorate wands, hunt for horcruxes, and more.

Pyrah's Country Christmas
2024-12-14 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-13 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-07 12:00 - 18:00
Celebrate the warmth of the season and make Christmas memories!
Christmas Crawl: {NEW} Join Cater Mc Pillar and Wiggleton as they take you on a magical ride through Christmas from a bug’s eye view.
Whoville Hair shop: no Christmas Village would be complete without a Whoville Hair shop!
Mrs. Claus Sweet Shoppe: gourmet hot chocolate and fresh cinnamon rolls to warm you up.
Santa’s Workshop: this is designed to be a way to serve this Christmas. You can bring your own presents and donations or make your own gifts for those in need.
Polar Express: Board a festively decorated ‘train’ for an enchanting holiday experience – including your own bell and cookie!
Santa Stopover: Santa will be available in his ‘Christmas Cabin’ to hear each child’s wish list.
Nana’s Nativity Display: (dedicated to Nana) enjoy a nativity display highlighting her collection.
Christmas Tree: pick the perfect tree from the selection in our old-fashioned tree lot. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Toboggan rides: come dressed for the weather and get pulled through the field on our toboggan. THIS WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT
Hayride: snuggle up with your family on one of our lighted hay wagons. THIS WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDENT
Christmas Lanterns: each family ticket comes with a Christmas lantern to take home
Tickets $15.00 per person your $50.00 family
Buy tickets at: myalaskatix.com/organizations/pyrah-s pioneer peak-farm

Santa's Workshop
2024-12-14 10:30 - 15:00
For ages 6 to 16! Come build one of Santa’s toys! We will have kits available to build right there with Santa!
Children must be accompanied by an adult!
Cost: $25.00 per child(includes kit and assistance) Snacks will be available! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 CHILDREN.
Please call the museum at 907-376-1211 to reserve your spot!
***Please do not give your info to anyone except the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry

Holiday Bazaar
2024-12-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-13 12:00 - 18:00
Food Fun Festivities
Take a picture with Santa or The Grinch
Over 35 vendors
Including MSSS
Unique gift shop
Childrens coloring contest, quilt raffle, silent auction, bake sale and other foods to purchase.

Colony Christmas Charity Auction
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00
Charity Auction at the Eagle Hotel for the Bright Lights Book Project, whose mission is to put free books into the hands of appreciative readers. Auction will include books and quilts donated by the Valley Quilters Guild!

The Christmas Factory
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00
Every ticket includes the FULL experience and will create magical memories that will last a LIFETIME. Ticket prices include:
Hot Chocolate, Cookie, Digital Photo with Santa, Toy Room Keepsake, Naughty Nice Certificate, Make a Wish on The Wishing Tree, and so much more.
There are NO EXTRA charges.
Every tour is approximately one hour long.
General Admission For All Ages. (3-103)
DAYTIME TOUR $32 / EVENING TOUR $35 Per Person*.
*Children 2 years of age and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
*All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
*All tours are handicap accessible.
*Baby carriers are recommended over strollers.
*Each tour time has a maximum capacity of 25 tickets.
*All sales are final, if you miss your tour time or are late, we cannot refund you. If you call 48 hours in advance to reschedule, and we have open slots on another day, you may be able to move your ticket, but openings are not guaranteed.
Please remember, tours take place indoors with small transitions from buildings. Guests will need to dress accordingly.

Palmer Elks Hoop Shoot
2024-12-14 09:30 - 12:00
Please join us for the annual Palmer Elks Hoop Shoot December 14 at Colony High School. The Elk’s Hoop Shoot is a free throw competition for children ages 8–13 that helps them develop grit and prepare for future success:
How it works: Local Elks Lodges host the competition, and participants advance through local, district, state, and regional levels to the National Finals. Six national champions are named, one boy and one girl in each of the three age categories.
What’s at stake: Winners receive a trophy, and their names are permanently inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Benefits: The program helps participants develop grit by setting goals, working hard, and learning to bounce back from failure.
History: The program was started in 1946 by Frank Hise, who noticed kids on the sidelines at a playground in Corvallis, Oregon.
Rules
Contestants have up to 10 seconds to make a free throw attempt. Contestants must stay behind the foul line until the ball touches the hoop, backboard, or net. Ties are broken by taking five additional shots. You can learn more about the Elks Hoop Shoot at elks.org/hoopshoot.

Breakfast with Santa to benefit Special Olympics Alaska Mat-Su Community program
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00
Tickets are going FAST for the 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 14th at AmVets Post 9 in Wasilla! This festive morning supports the Special Olympics Alaska Mat-Su Community program, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate with Santa for a great cause!
Each ticket includes a delicious breakfast (pancakes, hashbrowns, eggs, sausage), a photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and a special gift for every child!
Tickets are limited, sold by the hour, and must be purchased in advance—so reserve your spot now before they’re gone!
Get yours at www.myalaskatix.com
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for helping bring holiday cheer to life!
Q 997 Valley Radio The People’s Paper Jersey Mike’s Subs The Odom Corporation Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream Holy-MOley Donuts & LINKS Resource Center
For additional information please contact (907) 631-8591 or email Danielle.sherrer1991@gmail.com

Breakfast with Santa
2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00
Tickets are going FAST for the 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 14th at AmVets Post 9 in Wasilla! This festive morning supports the Special Olympics Alaska Mat-Su Community program, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate with Santa for a great cause!
Each ticket includes a delicious breakfast (pancakes, hashbrowns, eggs, sausage), a photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and a special gift for every child!
Tickets are limited, sold by the hour, and must be purchased in advance—so reserve your spot now before they’re gone!
Get yours at www.myalaskatix.com
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for helping bring holiday cheer to life!
Q 997 Valley Radio The People’s Paper Jersey Mike’s Subs The Odom Corporation Big Dipper Homemade Ice Cream Holy-MOley Donuts & LINKS Resource Center

Bright Up The Night
2024-12-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-07 17:00 - 21:00
Drive through a dazzling light exhibit spanning the length of the fairgrounds and featuring over 70 displays! Half of the displays are new and bigger this year!
Fee’s if purchased in advance-Standard Vehicle $20, Van’s or limos (9+ people) $35 and Buses $70
Nov 28th -Dec 8th Thursday -Sunday 5PM-9PM
Dec 12th-Dec 31 Everyday 5PM to 9PM

The Christmas Factory
2024-12-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-08 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-07 16:00 - 20:00
Evening Tours 2024
Evening tours begin every 20 minutes between 4 pm and 8pm.
2024 Evening tickets INCLUDE admission to a new event, THE YULETIDE FESTIVAL, “an old fashion Christmas celebration”, brought to you by The Alaska State Fair and the creators of The Christmas Factory.
Visit alaskastatefair.org for more info about the YULETIDE FESTIVAL
Pick Your Date, Tour Start Time and Then Number of Tickets Below. All Tours Are 1-hour Long and Begin Promptly.
$35.00 Per Person
Every ticket includes the FULL experience and will create magical memories that will last a LIFETIME. Ticket prices include:
Hot Chocolate, Cookie, Digital Photo with Santa, Toy Room Keepsake, Naughty Nice Certificate, Make a Wish on The Wishing Tree, plus and amazing memorable experience.
There are NO EXTRA charges.
Every tour is approximately one hour long.
General Admission For All Ages. (3-103)
DAYTIME TOUR $32 / EVENING TOUR $35 Per Person*.
*Children 2 years of age and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
*All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
*All tours are handicap accessible.
*Baby carriers are recommended over strollers.
*Each tour time has a maximum capacity of 25 tickets.
*All sales are final, if you miss your tour time or are late, we cannot refund you. If you call 48 hours in advance to reschedule, and we have open slots on another day, you may be able to move your ticket, but openings are not guaranteed.
Please remember, tours take place indoors with small transitions from buildings. Guests will need to dress accordingly.
To Ensure You Have Your Desired Day and Time Secure Your Reservation Today!
*10% ticket processing fee is also added at checkout.

Knik Tribe Talking Circle- Willow
2024-12-12 12:00 - 14:00
Based on the traditional way of communication, the talking circle provides a space for sharing, healing, and connecting with others.

Knik Tribe Family Culture Nights
2024-12-11 17:30 - 19:30
Please join Knik Tribe for weekly culture nights with food and fun for the whole family!

Substance Use Drop-in Group 2023
2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:30
Support is available at Benteh Nuutah Four Directions Outpatient Treatment Center. Your recovery journey is unique and so is your treatment. This program assists individuals with discovering and working toward personal goals for a happy, healthy life. If you are attending the group for the first time, please arrive 10-15 minutes early. This group is available to adults 18 and older. You do not need to enroll in this outpatient treatment program to attend.
Every Wednesday 1-2:30 p.m.

Scholarship Information Session
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Are you looking to put your skills and passion to work in the healthcare or human services fields? Join the Mat-Su Health Foundation Scholarships Team to learn about scholarships available to Mat-Su residents!

Senior Downsizing Series- Senior Living Options
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00
RSVP 907-671-2663 or downsizingalaska@gmail.com

Training | Raising Resilience (Online only)
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a presentation on raising resilient youth!
This will include information from a 2019 Johns Hopkins study on the effects of positive childhood experiences. Despite growing up with adversity, positive experiences buffer the trauma and promote healing.
Learn ways to foster healthy growth and development in children that correlate to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185…
Meeting ID: 825 7648 0185
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Questions?
Presentation Content Contact: michelle.boyden@matsuk12.us
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Contact:
candrews@rockmatsu.org

Family Game Night
2024-12-09 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a free game night for all ages! Bring your own board game or try one of our demos. All board games are 10% off during the game night for participants!

Santa's Visit to Ken's Garden Center
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a community get together with Santa Claus! Enjoy free pictures, Christmas crafts, and family fun. Trees, wreaths, and poinsettias will be available for purchase

Knik Tribe Craft Fair
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for the annual Knik Tribe Craft Fair December 7th at the Michael Tucker Learning Campus. Featuring over 20 local vendors featuring:
🎁 Traditional Jewelry
🎁 Woodworking
🎁 Pottery
🎁 Handmade Clothing
🎁 Ornaments and stockings
🎁 Fiber Arts
🎁 Soaps, Lotions & Candles
and more….
🎄 Saturday, December 7th from 11am-3pm
🎄 TABLE REGISTRATION:
Vendors are encouraged to complete the registration form at: https://forms.office.com/r/gEbeK6rdcg
Space fee $20
Secure your table as soon as possible!
For any questions, please contact Cheyenne Peterson at [cpeterson@kniktribe.org](mailto:cpeterson@kniktribe.org) or (907)-907-240-8208

North Star Christmas Bazaar
2024-12-07 10:00 - 20:00
Located at Polyseal Insulation
