Plants for Salmon is back—bigger and better for Year 4!
Join us on Saturday, June 14th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Montana Creek for a hands-on, family-friendly event to help restore a beloved local salmon stream.
🌿 Roll up your sleeves and dig in—we’ll be planting native trees, bushes, and flowers to help keep our waterways healthy and salmon thriving. Whether you’re a local who loves this creek or a visitor looking to give back, this is a great way to connect with the land and make a real difference.
🐟 Enjoy a day of fun and learning with:
🐟 Live fish tanks & salmon science activities 🐟 A land acknowledgment by the Knik Tribe 🐟 Fly casting demos 🎣 Free food, temporary tattoos, and Alaska seeds to take home 🐟 Interactive kids’ activities 🐟 Local watershed experts sharing knowledge 🐟
🧤 We’ll provide all the materials, but bring sturdy shoes, gloves, and a shovel if you’ve got one!
This event is a massive community collaboration—hosted by the Susitna River Coalition and supported by Knik Tribe Mat-Su Salmon Habitat Partnership Trout Unlimited the Matanuska Susitna Borough Alaska Department of Fish and Game US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Palmer Soil & Water Conservation District, special thanks to NOAA for additional habitat restoration project funding and extra support from the Southcentral TU Chapter, the Mat-Su Health Foundation, and the Jessica Stevens Foundation Student-led grant.
Please RSVP. While RSVPs aren’t required, it helps us plan for food. Come plant, learn, eat, and celebrate salmon habitat stewardship with us!
Tag: Social Connection Event
AARS Fun Day
Fun Day is a free annual event that brings together the community and families to celebrate recovery while supporting Alaska Addiction Rehabilitation Services (AARS) and its clients.
Fun Day 2025 will feature numerous family activity tables, a free community BBQ, Nugen’s Ranch farm tours, a bouncy house for kids, door prizes, merchandise, produce and flower sales, and a chance to win big prizes with AARS’ annual raffle!
Open to all ages. Drug and alcohol free event.
MSBSD Community & Employee Appreciation Day
MSBSD educators give so much to this community—and on May 23, it’s our turn to say thank you.
The Palmer Friday Fling will include a special celebration of Mat-Su Borough School District employees, thanks to the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses who are joining together to show their appreciation.
MSBSD staff can enjoy food tokens and extra activities for kids and families, all alongside your favorite Friday Fling vendors from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
📣 Local businesses: there’s still time to partner with us and be part of this community-wide thank you. Email pio@matsuk12.us for more information.
Weve Got Your 6K
Grab your favorite k9 friend and come support HRT K9 in our mission to bring hope and recovery to Veterans in our community! This will be a family-friendly 1 mile or 6k fun run, and if you’re like us, family includes your dog. Why 6k instead of 5? Because here at HRT K9 we want Veterans to know that we’ve got their back.
The event starts at noon, we will be partnering with Matsu Borough Animal Shelter with a dog kissing booth and adoption event
Veteran resource booth , food trucks and fun for the whole family.
Kellog Fall Festival & 5K
Alaska Pacific University’s Kellogg Campus invites you to celebrate the summer harvest and honor the longstanding legacy of Louise Kellogg at our Kellogg Harvest Festival on August 9, 2025.
Activities include:
5K Race
Pancake Breakfast & Mimosas
Field games, hula hoops, bubbles, face painting
Beer Garden and BBQ
Rainbow Run 2025 Anchorage
Wear your most imaginative pride or rainbow themed costume. Prizes will be awarded to best team, most creative, Alaska Pride, most original, and most colorful costume!
Celebrate with us at the finish line with entertainment and tasty beverages! Then, join us for a special afterparty at The Raven.
Funds raised from the Rainbow Run will go towards supporting Four A’s and Choosing Our Roots, two organizations making a difference for LGBTQ+ Alaskans.
2025 5K For Life
The 5k for Life is an annual 5k walk, run and bike race. The event is free to attend. There will be a kids activities tent, medal ceremony, door prizes and free refreshments. The event is concluded with a Toddler Dash for kids 5 and under.
Miles for Meals Fun Run, Walk, or Roll 2025
VIRTUAL fun run, walk or roll in your space at your pace! Annual fundraiser for Miles for Meals on Wheels fun run, walk or roll.
Houston Founders Day 2025
Come out to Houston Founders Day, Sponsored by the Houston Chamber of Commerce!
If you would like to be a vendor, please stop by Houston City Hall in person at 13878 West Armstrong Rd in Houston. All applications can be filled out in person with checks made payable to the Houston Chamber of Commerce. For More information, Call 907-892-6869. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND ONLINE TO ANYONE OFFERING FOUNDERS DAY PERMITS.
Enjoy a day of wonderful events tailored for the entire family. The annual event is entirely FREE to attend!
There will be a variety of vendors and a smorgasbord of your favorite food trucks! Take part in kids games such as the egg toss and an assortment other games for all ages! Try your luck at the Pie Eating Contest as you listen to live music and entertainment!
There will be inflatable slides galore and a lively parade. End the day with a huge, spectacular fireworks show by Gorilla Fireworks!
Ptarmigan Pediatrics Summer Fair 2025
We are excited to announce that our Summer Fair will return this year! This is a great opportunity for families and community members to have fun and learn about many of our local businesses.
For more information on how to be a vendor please reach out to Amber @ 907-357-4543 ext. 201 or by email at anelson@ptarmiganpeds.com.