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Top 5 Things To Do In Anchorage With Kids This Week

There is lots of fun happening in Anchorage the week of January 29-February 4

By Lauren Bass January 28, 2023

Every Sunday, Macaroni KID Anchorage-Eagle River shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in Anchorage, Alaska over the coming week. 

Here are Macaroni KID Anchorage-Eagle River's picks for the five things to do in Anchorage with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details!

1. FREE Library Storytimes https://www.anchoragelibrary.org/events/classes-schedules/storytimes/

Linked above is the Anchorage Public Library website where you will find every storytime and other events held by each Anchorage Public Library until the end of January. You can also find the events in the Macaroni KID Anchorage-Eagle River calendar of events. https://anchorage.macaronikid.com/events 

2. Zoo Storytime @ The Alaska Zoo https://anchorage.macaronikid.com/events/638caf76ddd17766cf994116/zoo-storytime

Storytime at The Alaska Zoo is FREE for members and non-members and located in the Zoo Gateway Hall outside the entrance. After story time, participants are encouraged to visit inside the zoo and pay special attention to the animals featured in the day's book. Wednesday, February 1 


3. First Friday Astronomy Lecture: Orion  https://anchorage.macaronikid.com/events/63d5af940b306279a032a731/first-friday-astronomy-lecture:-orion

The Eagle River Nature Center will hold a public lecture about the Orion Nebula. If the skies are clear, the group will head outside to use the telescope to spot Orion and maybe some other night-sky treats. Friday, February 3

4. Dog Sledding @ Hillberg Ski Area https://anchorage.macaronikid.com/events/63d5bf1e76af49461ddf6a65/dog-sledding

Experience mushing with this 10 minute ride around Hillberg lake! Reservations fill FAST so keep an eye out for the sign-ups to go live! *Must have base access* Saturday, February 4

5. Westchester Lagoon Family Skate  https://anchorage.macaronikid.com/events/63cd40f25d2e2b3a517ae42d/westchester-lagoon-family-skate

This FREE event is hosted by Anchorage Parks and Recreation at Westchester Lagoon. It's family-friendly and a great way to make new friends! Saturday, February 4


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