✨🏔️What’s On in the Mat-Su Valley
Hey neighbors! October and November are bursting with spooky fun, shopping treasures, and cozy community gatherings. Whether you’re looking for a scare, a sip, or some serious shopping, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what’s coming up (and this is just a start):
👻 Nightmare at the Museum
Where: Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry 3800 W Museum Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
When: Every Friday & Saturday in October | 6–9 PM
Admission: $13 Phone: (907) 376-1211
Get ready to scream (safely)! Wander through a haunted train, brave the haunted hayride through a boneyard of old planes, trains, and automobiles, and keep an eye out for zombies, ghouls, and goblins! Afterwards, warm up with hot chocolate and cookies by the fire.
This fright-filled fundraiser supports Family Promise Mat-Su, helping transform the nightmare of homelessness into new beginnings for local families.
💸 PFD Weekend at Wagon Wheel Marketplace
Where: 701 E Parks Hwy, Ste 100, Wasilla, AK
When: Happening Now! Saturday & Sunday, Oct 4–5 | 10 AM–6 PM
The ladies of Wagon Wheel Marketplace (Jeanette, Michelle, Laurel, Nicole, Vera, Holly, Lodon, Sydney, Jolee & Lisa) invite you to celebrate your Permanent Fund Dividend with:
✨ Scratch-off discounts
☕ 20% off café drinks
🍴 Delicious food samples
🎁 A chance to win a gift card
🎄 Alaska State Fair Holiday Bazaar
Where: Alaska State Fairgrounds Raven Hall & Hoskins Building, Palmer
When: Oct 11–12 & Oct 18–19
Saturdays 10 AM–5 PM | Sundays 11 AM–5 PM
Admission: FREE
The holiday bazaars are back! With 100 local vendors, you’ll find clothing, art, jewelry, quilts, antiques, food products, woodwork, books, and more. Plus, don’t shop hungry! Fuel up at food trucks like Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Baby Cakes, Barbecue Babes, and Nonkie Bè’s Cajun Faves.
🎁 Kayleen’s Kreations announced they’ll be there Oct 18–19!
🎄 Vendors: spots are still open for the second weekend: Sign up here.
🐴 Halloween on the Farm
Where: Our Little Farm in Palmer, 4314 N Jana Dr, Palmer, AK
When: Oct 24–26
- Friday: 5–8 PM (best for older kids/adults)
- Sat & Sun: 11 AM–6 PM (all ages welcome!)
Admission: $15/person | $5 pony rides | Kids 2 & under free
Tickets: Only available at the gate
This spooktacular farm festival has it all: pony rides, haunted woods, games, food trucks, and even a haunted trailer. Come for the animals, stay for the screams!
⚠️ Vendor Alert: Beware of scammers! There’s no vendor fee. Call Tammy at 907-841-8900 if you’d like to join.
🍻 Mighty Monster BooFest
Where: Raven Hall, Alaska State Fairgrounds
When: Saturday, Oct 25 | 6–10 PM
Admission: $40 (20 samples) | $10 DD ticket
It’s Alaska’s favorite brewfest … now with a spooky twist! Sip and sample local beers, meads, ciders, and wines from across the state.
🎶 Live music by Agents of Karma (7 PM)
👻 Costume contest with prizes (8 PM)
🍔 Food vendors + silent auction
🎟️ Tickets online or at Vagabond Blues, Three Bears (Palmer-Wasilla), and Purple Moose Espresso. 21+ only. Bring ID and plan a safe ride!
🖤 Halloween Tattoo Flash Event
Where: Ginger Snap Ink, 220 E Park Ave, Wasilla, AK
When: Oct 31 & Nov 1 | Doors open at noon
Admission: CASH ONLY | First come, first serve
Get inked this Halloween! Pick from several spooky flash designs in this 2-day tattoo marathon. No appointments, just line up and claim your creepy-cool art.
🎁 Mat-Su Holiday Marketplace
Where: Menard Sports Center, Wasilla
When: Nov 8 (10 AM–5 PM) & Nov 9 (11 AM–5 PM)
Admission: $5 adults | Kids 12 & under FREE | Sunday FREE for Military w/ID or anyone bringing 2 cans of food
More than 100 mini specialty shops filled with unique, one-of-a-kind Alaskan gifts: from jewelry and art to clothing, home décor, and tasty treats. Shop local, skip the drive to Anchorage, and find something special for everyone on your list.
🎅 Bonus: Tons of free parking + cozy indoor shopping. Santa would approve!
⚠️ Reminder: Tickets are only sold at the door—don’t fall for online scams.
💌 That’s your Valley October-to-November roundup! Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and get out there because fall fun is calling with cozy vibes. ☕️
🎄✨ Save the Date: Coming Soon!
- Palmer Holiday Tree Lighting: Kick off the holiday season downtown with lights, cocoa, and carols. (Late Nov)
- Colony Christmas in Palmer: A whole weekend of parades, fireworks, craft fairs & Santa sightings. (Early Dec)
- Wasilla Winter Wonderland: Ice sculptures, sleigh rides, and hot cocoa galore. (Dec)
- Anchorage Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Two days, 200+ vendors, and Alaska’s biggest holiday shopping kickoff. (Nov 16–17, Sullivan Arena)
- Christmas Village: Anchorage’s one-day indoor holiday market. Perfect for last-minute gifts! (Dec 14, Dena’ina Center)
