HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE MATI

WASILLA, AK / November 22 – Museum of Alaska Transportation & Industry, 3800 W Museum Dr; 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – A dedicated one‑day holiday craft fair featuring Alaska‑made gifts and heritage‑inspired artisan goods, perfect for early season shopping in the Mat‑Su Valley. For more information, visit https://www.alaskavisit.com/event/holiday-market-at-the-mati/4668/ Alaska Visit

BRIGHTER WINTER NIGHTS (opening event)

ANCHORAGE, AK / November 29 – Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd; starting at 8:00 a.m., continuing nightly through Feb. 22, 2026 – A spectacular outdoor walk‑through light display in a botanical garden setting with fire‑pits, model train, luminarias and seasonal ambience. Anchorage Park Foundation For more information, visit https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/events/brighter-winter-lights/

TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY VILLAGE KICK‑OFF (part of Heyi Days)

ANCHORAGE, AK / November 29 – Town Square Park downtown, begins at ~6:00 p.m. – Official lighting of Anchorage’s downtown tree kicks off the full season of the “Heyi Days” winter festival, including music, vendor stalls and a festive town atmosphere. Alaska Travelgram+1 For more information, visit https://alaskatravelgram.com/2024/11/16/join-us-for-heyi-days-in-anchorage/

NORTHERN LIGHTS HOLIDAY MARKET

FAIRBANKS, AK / December 5–6 – Centennial Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way; Fri 3:00–8:00 p.m., Sat 11:00–6:00 p.m. – A curated gathering of local artisans from Interior Alaska, offering handmade crafts, specialty foods and early holiday gift finds under festive lighting. Explore Fairbanks For more information, visit https://www.explorefairbanks.com/blog/post/local-holiday-markets/

CHRISTKINDL MARKT – ANCHORAGE

ANCHORAGE, AK / December 6–7 – Alaska Native Cultural Charter School (location exact TBD) – Inspired by European holiday markets, this two‑day event features vendors, holiday food, cultural demonstrations and family‑friendly activities. Fairs and Festivals For more information, visit https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/AK

WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL – BAZAAR

FAIRBANKS, AK / December 12–13 – Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St; Fri 11:00–6:00 p.m., Sat 10:00–6:00 p.m. – Holiday shopping bazaar combined with winter lights walk, special programming celebrating the return of daylight, and casual museum‑style exhibits. Explore Fairbanks For more information, visit https://www.explorefairbanks.com/event/winter-solstice-festival-bazaar-at-morris-thompson-center/10908/

WINTERFEST BAZAAR & FIREWORKS – NORTH POLE

NORTH POLE, AK / December 13 – North Pole Plaza Mall, 301 N Santa Claus Ln; 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. – Local vendor fair with early holiday shopping, kids’ activities, and a fireworks display in the evening to light up one of Alaska’s festive little towns. Explore Fairbanks For more information, visit https://northpolechamber.us/events/north-pole-winterfest/

YULETIDE FESTIVAL – PALMER (Alaska State Fair Fairgrounds)

PALMER, AK / December 5–7 & December 12–15 – Alaska State Fairgrounds, Glenn Hwy; evenings 5:00–10:00 p.m. – An immersive holiday experience including light displays, rides, food trucks, live entertainment, a vendor village in the Don Sheldon building and cozy fire‑pit zones. Alaska State Fair+1 For more information, visit https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/yuletide-festival/

WASILLA HOLIDAY MARKET

WASILLA, AK / November 22–23 – Museum of Alaska Transportation & Industry grounds; 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day – A regional holiday market with Alaska‑made crafts, seasonal treats and family‑friendly activities in the Mat‑Su Valley. Fairs and Festivals+1 For more information, visit https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/AK

ANCHORAGE CRAFT FAIR

ANCHORAGE, AK / December 6 – Student Union or other key venue; full day vendor fair – Showcasing skills of Alaska’s artisans with original handmade goods, holiday‑themed workshops and live demonstrations. Fairs and Festivals For more information, visit https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/states/AK

“CRAFTED IN ALASKA” – ANCHORAGE MUSEUM

ANCHORAGE, AK / November 29–30 – Anchorage Museum; expansive artisan market featuring Alaska‑made products, live music and festive shopping under one roof. Alaska Travelgram For more information, visit https://alaskatravelgram.com/2024/11/16/join-us-for-heyi-days-in-anchorage/

ANCHORAGE TREE LIGHTING & DOWNTOWN VILLAGE MARKET

ANCHORAGE, AK / November 28/29 – Downtown Anchorage Town Square/ Winter Village; ~6:00 p.m. start – Festive lights, holiday market stalls, street performances and Santa’s arrival mark this seasonal kickoff. Facebook+1 For more information, visit https://news.yahoo.com/holiday-season-kicks-off-downtown-003500151.html