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ANCHORAGE

8-17 Downtown Soup Kitchen Slam'n Salm'n Fishing Derby

Do a little good while fishing and support the Downtown Soup Kitchen. Prizes are awarded to derby winners. In Anchorage near the mouth of Ship Creek, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. shipcreeksalmonderby.com

9 Potter Marsh Discovery Day

Visit some of Alaska's wildlife at one of Anchorage's most popular wildlife viewing area. Activities include nature-related games and prizes, birding stations along the boardwalk, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, and the release of a rehabilitated bald eagle. Potter Marsh, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. anchorage.net

9-10 Three Barons Renaissance Fair

Let the machinations of the Three Barons delight and entertain you at this weekend fair. Food and drink are readily available among locally made arts and craft, and entertainment is never too far off. Tozier Track off of Tudor, noon to 8 p.m. 3barons.org

16-17 Garden Fair & Garden Art Show

Be inspired by both natural flora and artistic interpretation in this two day event. Alaska Botanical Garden, 11 a.m. alaskabg.org

23 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival and Hero Games

The Hero Games are a day-long friendly competition between the police, troopers, each military branch and the fire department, and they include an obstacle course, a "rescue the cat" climb, litter carry, the bucket brigade and tricycle races. Anchorage Town Square. anchoragedowntown.org

23 Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon

Join runners and walkers from throughout the world for these annual races. For those who don't want to do the long distances, two other events are offered: a recreational five-miler and 1.6-mile Youth Cup. Marathon starts at Bartlett High School, 8 a.m. mayorsmarathon.com

FAIRBANKS

20 107th Midnight Sun Baseball Game

On the longest day of the year, the Alaska Goldpanners play without any artificial light. Growden Memorial park, 10 p.m. goldpanners.com

22-24 Midnight Sun Cruise-In & Car Show

Classic cars and plenty of light set the stage for the three-day event. On the 23rd, the Midnight Sun Car Show is held at the Wedgewood Resort, which includes nightly family activities, free hayrides, an antique steam car demonstration, and 100 year old electric car. fountainheadmuseum.com

HAINES

11 Blue Highway Concert

Founded in 1994, Grammy nominated Blue Highway is among the most influential groups in contemporary bluegrass. They have nine albums, and have topped the Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts. Chilkat Center for the Arts, 7 p.m...