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• Author: Anderson, Tasha
• Position: EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2017 - Calendar

Anchorage

NOV 23

I Skinny Raven Turkey Trot

The annual Turkey Trot brought to you by Skinny Raven is back and warmer than ever. Staging will be outside the Dena'ina Center: the 5K starts at 11 a.m. and the 3K starts at 11:10 a.m. skinnyraven.com

NOV-DEC 24-31

Zoo Lights

Head over to the Alaska Zoo to visit the lighted parade of animals that take over the zoo each winter. From front to back, the zoo is decorated with lighted animal displays--colorful, whimsical, and even animated. Walk under canopies of light and check out the animals, both electronic and native to the Arctic. alaskazoo.org

NOV 24

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hosted by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, the lighting ceremony features free cookies, hot chocolate, holiday music, and an opportunity to meet Santa and his reindeer, and of course the tree lighting, all at Town Square. The concert begins at 5:15 p.m. anchoragedowntown.org

Chugiak

NOV-DEC 24-24

Christmas Towne

Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Christmas Towne brings together the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas, including lit walking trails, a library and book nook, pictures with Santa, and an opportunity to reserve time with Santa and Mrs. Clause to make printed ornaments or bake cookies from scratch. Christmas Towne is located at 23001 Camp Gorsuch Road. christmastownealaska.com

Fairbanks

NOV 19

Winter Short

The UAF Student Drama Association presents student-directed, one act plays. Shows are at 7:30 November 10, 11, 17, and 18 and 2 p.m. on November 19. uaf.edu/theatrefilm/current-season/

NOV 18

Thanksgiving for the Birds

Visitors can make bird feeders and learn about winter birds and how to feed them at Creamer's Field Farmhouse Visitors Center from Noon to 4 p.m. creamersfield.org

Haines

NOV 10

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The doors open at 6 p.m. and the films start rolling at 7 p.m. There will be a dessert auction to accompany the film festival taking place at Harriett Hall at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. visithaines.com/events

Kenai

NOV 24

Christmas Comes to Kenai

The kick off of the holiday season begins with Santa, an electric lights parade, and fireworks at the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center. Santa arrives at 11 a.m., the parade begins at 6 p.m., and fireworks start at 7 p.m. kenaichamber.org

Ketchikan

NOV 24

Winter Arts Faire Gala Reception

The Winter Arts Faire Gala Reception is part of the annual Winter Arts Faire, which takes place every year the weekend after...