Tag: Community Engagement

Colony Days 2026 – Palmer’s Signature Summer Celebration
Join us for Colony Days 2026, Palmer’s annual celebration of community, history, and local pride. This long-standing tradition honors Palmer’s agricultural roots and brings residents and visitors together for a full weekend of activities and events.
Dates: June 12–14, 2026
Location: Downtown Palmer, Alaska
Enjoy a variety of events and attractions throughout the weekend, including:
• Grand Parade through downtown Palmer
• Live music and local entertainment
• Vendor booths featuring local businesses and artisans
• Food trucks and local dining options
• Family-friendly activities and games
• Classic cars, exhibits, and more
Colony Days offers something for everyone and is a great opportunity to experience the spirit of Palmer.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Hosted by the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for one of Palmer’s most anticipated events of the year.

Come lend a hand! ADF&G is inviting you to participate in a community clean up at Rabbit Slough, in Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge.
Volunteers can pitch in to preserve the scenic beauty of the refuge by collecting roadside trash in the tradition of community stewardship and in support public land.
Directions:
Take the Trunk Rd exit from the Parks Hwy, turn onto E. Fireweed Rd and follow the frontage road until it ends at Rabbit Slough.
Questions? Contact burl.dickman@alaska.gov

Celebrate creativity, vision, and talent at the Mat-Su College Student Art Showcase, happening April 17–25. This end-of-year exhibition showcases the exceptional work of Mat-Su Fine Art students, featuring a diverse range of artistic expressions and innovations.

Join us for the Opening Celebration on April 17 from 4–6 PM and be among the first to experience this inspiring showcase. For more information, contact Michelle Mishaan at mlmishaan@alaska.edu.

Get ready for a FULL day of riding, community, and nonstop fun! 🏍️💨
Start your morning at the Valley Bike Blessing in Palmer, then ride over to Denali Harley-Davidson where the party is just getting started! 🙌
Want to make it an even bigger adventure?
Join the ABATE Arctic Warrior Poker Run ♠️🃏
📍 Meet at Alaska Leather in Anchorage at 9AM
➡️ Ride epic stops along the way
🏁 Finish at Denali H-D for the after party!
Once you roll in, here’s what’s waiting for you:
🍔 Food Trucks
🍺 Beer Garden
🎶 Live Music
🏍️ Test Rides
🎁 Door Prizes
🎟️ Raffles
🤝 Silent Auction benefiting Fallen Outdoors
Whether you’re riding all day or just showing up for the good times, this is THE event you don’t want to miss! 🔥
👉 Grab your crew and we’ll see you there! #harleyalaska #denaliharley

Our annual VFW day of service trash pickup is May 2nd. Children and families welcome. Meet at the post 10:30 AM-12:30PM or until complete

oin AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for Happy Run EVERY MONDAY, rain or shine!
The course alternates every other week and both routes start at AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and end at the Palmer Ale House,
To see the routes, visit here

Free raffle at the end of every run including pizza giveaway provided by Palmer Ale House. For an extra raffle ticket dress up in the theme of the week. Look up the theme by simply signing up for our newsletter or on Facebook.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Bring a friend and make your Monday a happy and healthy start to your week!

Date and Time
Monday Apr 6, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM AKDT

Every Monday
6PM – 7PM

Location
AKtive Soles Performance Footwear
642 S. Alaska St. Ste. 100
Palmer, AK 99645

Fees/Admission
free

TRFF has become a celebration for the trail running community, highlighting the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and connections to nature that make trail running a unique and thrilling experience. As we gear up for the 2026 edition, our commitment to showcasing the most compelling and diverse stories in trail running remains unwavering. Our mission is to celebrate running as a universal practice to explore our collective and individual potential and pursue our wildest dreams.
Black Wolf Endurance is proud to share these stories with you as we get ready for our own race season ahead. We hope these films will connect our community and our runners in pursuing their own adventures, conquering their own goals, and making their own great stories.
Our screening of TRFF will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00pm at the Train Depot in Palmer, Alaska.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for the Valley’s first mini Run Expo. Come visit with race directors and local running clubs/groups to see what running and volunteer opportunities are available to you here in the MatSu Valley.
Run Expo Attending Groups:
AKtive Soles
Progressive PT
NXNW Relays
MatSu Running Club
TNR Healthwise
Run Palmer
…and more.

Film is 90 minutes in length with one intermission.
Be ready for a fun night of community with some special surprises and many giveaways in store!