Alaska Children's Museum

Dino Day
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | Z.J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, 99503, United States
For the first time in eons (okay, since 2024), Spike the Dinosaur will be back and roaming the Loussac Library on Saturday, April 11. Join us for a fun dino-themed hour and a half with Spike and friends from AK Dance Academy to learn how to move and groove like a Dino, play with us and, of course, make sure to check out books about dinosaurs from the library!

Community Baby Shower
2026-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Z.J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, 99503, United States
The Community Baby Shower helps welcome Anchorage’s newest residents, fosters family connections, and provides caregivers information to help them during their child’s first year.

We will be there with a DIY mobile-making station.

Families can RSVP to receive 1 of 300 gift bags: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981245111462

This event is sponsored by generous funding from the Preschool Development Grant administered by the State of Alaska.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Anchorage YMCA, 5353 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska, 99507, United States
Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond.

Arctic Comic Con
2026-04-25 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Dena’ina Center, 600 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501, United States
Arctic Comic Con brings together fans of all ages to celebrate their shared love of comics, anime, gaming, and more.Find Alaska Children’s Museum in the City Hall parking lot near the food trucks both days of Arctic Comic Con this year.

Anchorage Summer Night Market
2026-05-01 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-08 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-15 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-22 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-29 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-05 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-12 16:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-19 16:00 - 20:30 and 5 more dates
The Anchorage Summer Night Market will host live music, local vendors, a beer garden, and a handful of food trucks most Fridays from 5:30pm-8:30 p.m.

Alaska Children’s Museum is please to host the Kid’s Zone with outdoor play opetions and pop up museum activities.

Pop Up Play Days at the Workshop – May
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | The Workshop Community Center, 1120 Huffman Road, Suite 11, Anchorage, Alaska, 99515
Come play, connect and grow at our Pop Up Play Days presented by The Workshop & Alaska Children’s Museum. Every First Saturday. Free Craft Activities 10am-3pm. Pop Up Museum Play 1pm-3pm.

Reading Rendezvous
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Z.J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St, Anchorage, 99503, United States
Free family festival hosted by the Anchorage Public Libraries and Alaska Center for the Book. There will be community booths full of activities, live entertainment on stage, and more!
