EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 2017.

Anchorage

OCT 6-8

Oktoberfest

The German Club of Anchorage hosts Alaska's largest, most traditional Oktoberfest. This two day event is much more than a beer fest--it's a celebration of German culture. This Oktoberfest, held at the Egan Center, is family friendly but those younger than 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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OCT 6-8

Make it Alaskan Festival

This festival features more than 120 booths showcasing arts, crafts, food products, jewelry, produce, and homegrown products made by artisans from Barrow to Ketchikan. Entry to the festival at Dena'ina Center is free to the public. makeitalaskanfestivat.com

OCT 7

Great Alaska Beer Train

Take a scenic journey along Turnagain Arm with a local designated driver--the Alaska Railroad. The Great Alaska Beer Train makes a round-trip journey from Anchorage to Portage and features an impressive assortment of local microbrews and a multi-course dinner from the Glacier Brewhouse. Must be 21 years of age or older. alaskaraitroad.com

OCT 21-22

Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters bounce into Anchorage as part of their world tour. Games are at 7 p.m. on October 21 and 2 p.m. on October 22 at the Alaska Airlines Center. alaskaairlinescenter.com

OCT 21 & 28

Kids Halloween Train

Join the Alaska Railroad for some Halloween family fun: a ride on the rails complete with costumes, crafting, and tasty treats. The Alaska Railroad Kids Halloween Train will travel 2.5 hours round-trip from Anchorage to Indian. Passengers enjoy monster-size fun, including entertainment from a magician, crafts, balloon animals, Halloween-themed bingo, a raffle, and coloring contest. alaskarailroad.com

OCT 31

Zoo Boo

Don a costume and visit the Alaska Zoo to celebrate Halloween. Enjoy spooky trail decorations, event staff in costumes, and trick-or-treat stations throughout zoo grounds. The fun gets underway at 5 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Dress warm and carry a flashlight to help illuminate your way around the zoo while visiting the animals in this nocturnal setting. alaskazoo.org.

Fairbanks

OCT 21

Arctic Innovation Competition

The UAF Arctic Innovation Competition (AIC) is Alaska's original idea contest launched in 2009. The AIC is run by the UAF School of Management and currently awards $30,000 in cash prizes to winners in three divisions: AIC Main, AIC Jr., and AIC Cub. Finalists are invited to present at the Final Competition on October 21 to compete for first, second, third...