From tiny artists with paintbrushes to costumed thrill-seekers braving haunted woods, Alaska’s October lineup is bursting with creativity, community, and a touch of spooky magic. Here’s what’s happening across the Valley and Anchorage as fall hits its festive stride!
🎨 October 17 | 1–1:30 p.m. | Toddler Time | Wasilla
Location: Paint Nights with Sara, 535 W Parks Hwy
Little hands, big imaginations! This class for kids 5 and under turns playtime into art time. Each pint-sized Picasso needs a grown-up sidekick, so grab a smock and join in the creative fun. Seats are $15. Reserve before the glitter dries!
👻 October 17 | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Haunted Trail | Goose Lake Park, Anchorage
Anchorage Parks & Rec unleashes the creatures of the forest for two nights of fright! This chilling walk isn’t for the faint of heart (ages 9+), but there are early exits for scaredy cats. Warm up afterward with beach music, food trucks, and fire barrels.
🎟 $15 advance, $20 door 👉🏿 Tickets
🦅 October 18 | 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | Alaska Falconers Association Gathering | Mat-Su Family Restaurant
Breakfast, birds, and breathtaking hunts! Join falconers from across the state as they demonstrate hunting with hawks and goshawks on live wild quarry. Wrap up the day with dinner, raffles, and a slideshow of last season’s flights. Dress warm. These hunters mean business!
🍁 October 18 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Fall Collection Launch Party | Alaska Chicks, Wasilla/Palmer/Eagle River
New fall fits, cozy cider, and giveaways galore! Shop Alaska Chicks’ latest autumn styles, score a free gift with $50+, and enter to win a $100 gift basket. Bonus: local makers will be on-site for some small-biz love.
🧚♀️ October 18 | 2–4 p.m. | Enchanted Trails | Goose Lake Park, Anchorage
Step into a storybook forest where fairies, elves, and mermaids guide little adventurers through magical quests. Perfect for families (and costume lovers)!
🎟 $10 advance, $15 door, kids 2 & under free — Tickets
🍎 October 18 | 12–6 p.m. | Final Outdoor Fall Market | Double Shovel Cider Co., Anchorage
One last hurrah for fall market season! Sip hot cider, bundle up, and browse local vendors before the snow flies. Because nothing says Alaska autumn like shopping with mittens on.
🧵 October 23–25 | Trick or Treat Fabric Sale | Stitch’n Time, Palmer
Sew spooky savings! Get 40% off top fabrics (1-yard minimum) from Moda, Riley Blake & more. Kits, patterns, and plenty of killer deals await. Don’t ghost this sale!
🎃 October 24 | 3–6 p.m. | Halloween at the Anchorage Museum
Trick-or-treat through galleries, dance at the toddler Halloween party, enjoy cookies and “witches brew,” and explore spooky science demos. It’s all included with admission, just RSVP to skip the line.
👻 Costume parade starts at 5:15 p.m.!
🚗 October 24–25 | 7–9:30 p.m. | Tunnel of Terror | Tommy’s Express Car Wash, Anchorage
Get scared—and squeaky clean! Drive through this haunted car wash experience if you dare.
🎟 $35 per vehicle (Unlimited Club: Free)
🎸 October 31 | 7 p.m.–4 a.m. | Silver Fox Inn Halloween Spooktacular | Wasilla
Two bands, one massive costume contest, and a full night of Halloween madness! The Connection kicks off at 7, followed by The Jerry Wessling Band till 1 a.m. Babysitter? Check. Costume? Check. Designated driver? Double check.
💀 Midnight costume judging … bragging rights await!
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🪦 October 31 | 9 p.m.–1 a.m. | Beyond the Grave Rave | Settlers Bay Lodge, Wasilla (21+)
Hosted by Bob Lester, this adults-only bash brings DJs, $3,000 in prizes, and a grand door prize: a trip to Costa Rica! Drink, dance, and summon your best costume for a night that’s truly to die for.
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🚗🎃 October 31 | 5 p.m. | KHITZ 107.1 The Matsuvian Monster Bash Trunk or Treat | Everett’s Restaurant, Wasilla
The Valley’s biggest Trunk or Treat is back! Dress up, decorate your trunk, and join the community for candy, costumes, dancing, and cocoa, plus contests for best trunk and best costume. Proceeds support the Mat-Su Food Bank.
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