By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | November 2025
Get ready to sparkle, shop, and celebrate! Alaska’s communities are lighting up this holiday season with festive workshops, markets, performances, and more. Mark your calendar for these merry happenings across the state.
🎨 Holiday Gnome Layered Workshop
When: November 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
Where: 535 W Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654
Who/What: Paint Nights With Sara & Crafty Like a Fox
Why Go: Celebrate the season with gnomes! Laurie from Crafty Like a Fox will guide you to paint and assemble two charming holiday gnomes. All supplies, paint, and brushes provided, just show up ready for fun!
Details: All sales final, taxes apply. Guest artist event—punch cards or passes do not apply.
Sign Up / Contact: Reserve your spot at Paint Nights with Sara.
🏫 Utqiaġvik Students! Meet & Greet
When: November 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: IỊisaġvik College Campus
Who/What: Arctic Education Foundation annual student event
Why Go: Connect with AEF staff, learn about spring scholarships, meet fellow students, and enjoy food, culture, and cultural activities.
Contact: AEF Scholarship Team – arcticed@asrc.com | 907‑852‑9456
🌿 Holiday Art Classes: Wreath Making With Martha’s Flowers
When: November 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: TK Maguire’s, Juneau, AK
Who/What: Debrah Clements of Martha’s Flowers, presented by Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
Why Go: Craft your own festive holiday wreath with fragrant evergreens and seasonal accents. All tools and materials included—walk away with a beautiful decoration for your home.
Tickets: $85 | Only 20 spots available
Details / Link: Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
🛍 Consign49 Fall/Holiday ’25 Consignment Sale
When: November 13–16, 2025
- Public Shopping Hours:
- Thurs, Nov 13: 9 AM – 8 PM
- Fri, Nov 14: 9 AM – 8 PM
- Sat, Nov 15: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Sun, Nov 16: 9 AM – 5 PM (many items HALF PRICE!)
Where: Raven Hall, Alaska Palmer Fairgrounds
Who/What: Consign49 presents over 40,000 items of clothing, accessories, and home décor!
Why Go: Upscale resale shopping at amazing prices—support local consignors and refresh your wardrobe or home for the holidays.
Admission & Parking: FREE
Presale Tickets (Nov 12 only): Pass required
Website: www.consign49.com
🎶 Barbra Lica Live at Nonna’s
When: November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM (Doors open 5:00 PM)
Where: Nonna’s Osteria, Mat‑Su Valley, AK
Who/What: Juno‑nominated Canadian jazz, folk, and pop singer-songwriter
Why Go: Experience a cozy, intimate evening with storytelling, sparkling musicianship, and a warm connection to the audience.
Tickets / Contact: Seating is first-come, first-served. Nonna’s serves food and drinks during the show. barbralicamusic.com
🛍 Glennallen’s Trade Fair
When: November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Glennallen, AK
Who/What: Sponsored by Glennallen PTO
Why Go: Shop local and support the 7th & 8th grade class trip!
🍀 Celtic Holiday Market
When: November 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Odd Man Rush Brewing, Eagle River, AK
Who/What: Hosted by Alaskan Scottish Club, Odd Man Rush Brewing & Alaska Scottish Highland Games
Why Go: Step into a winter wonderland of Celtic cheer! Shop unique vendors, enjoy live music, and bring the whole family.
🦃 Giving From the Heart Thanksgiving Dinner
When: November 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, 1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla, AK
Who/What: Open to all; hosted by Frontline volunteers
Why Go: Come together for a warm community Thanksgiving with great food, kids’ activities, face painting, and more!
Volunteer / Contact: Volunteer Signup
🎄 Colony High School Christmas Bazaar
When: November 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Colony High School, AK
Who/What: Local food & craft fair with 100+ vendors
Why Go: Shop local, enjoy holiday treats, and get inspired for festive decorations! Admission is free.
🩰 Sitka Nutcracker – Land of the Sweets
When: December 5–7, 2025
- Fri, Dec 5: 7 PM
- Sat, Dec 6: 2 PM & 7 PM
- Sun, Dec 7: 3 PM
Where: Sitka Performing Arts Center, 1000 Lake Street, Sitka, AK
Who/What: Fireweed Dance Guild presents this local favorite featuring all‑local performers and choreography
Why Go: A festive, multigenerational experience with Tchaikovsky’s music, enchanting sets, and holiday cheer!
Tickets: $25 adults, $15 students/seniors, 5 & under free
Tickets / Link: Sitka Nutcracker Tickets
✨ Celebrate the season, explore your community, and support local artists, schools, and makers across Alaska.
Stay tuned for more festive events, workshops, and markets in your weekly Alaska Headline Living community roundup!
👉🏿 If you have an event coming up that you would like us to feature, please email the information (and, if possible, a photo you would like us to use) to us at AlaskaHeadlineLiving@gmail.com.
