Colony Days in Palmer

June 10-12th in Downtown Palmer
A grand parade through the heart of the town, community events in nearly every building, a quilt walkabout and a custom car rally at night conjure up images of childhood celebrations. Small children drawing with chalk on the sidewalk and playing games help reinforce the notion.
It sounds like the recipe for the perfect small town America event. That’s exactly what it is—Palmer’s Colony Days, a sampling of everything fun in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley, thrown together for a three-day celebration.


Check out detailed dates and times for the EVENTS

Children's Author Bruce Hale

Children's Author Bruce Hale will be visiting the Wasilla Meta-Rose Public Library on Tuesday June 7th at 10:00 am.

Bruce is the author of the popular Chet Gecko Mysteries. Books will not be sold at the library, but bring your own personal copy for Mr. Hale to sign.

Palmer Clean Sweep Day

Palmer Clean Sweep Day
2011 Spring cleanup Saturday, MAy 14 - 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Volunteers sigh up at 9:00 AM at the downdown Palmer pavilion to sign up for the area they will be working on. By 1:30 volunteers meeet back for a drop off and to receive free lunch for their efforts.

The Valley Wal-mart helps sponcer the event and has donated 6 bikes that will be drawn for children that participated in the event.

Moose Park, Downtown Palmer

Moose Park is a great place for kids to play and burn off all of that extra energy!
The park is located at 420 West Fern Avenue in Palmer, Alaska.
This park has a mid sized parking lot to accomidate 10+ cars, paved paths to the playground area, picnic tables, a covered pavillion area, and the best reature of all is the fenced in playground.
The playground has many of the features that kids love to including swings, slides, tire swing, monkey bars, a bike rack, and an area for the younger kids.

Friday Flings in downtown Palmer

5/13 - 8/19
Friday Flings farmer's, crafter's and landscaper's market
Every Friday from 11am - 6pm in downtown Palmer. The weekly market features valley produce, arts & crafts and live entertainment in historic downtown Palmer.

Free Fridays at the Dorothy G. Page Museum

Free Fridays at the Dorothy G. Page Museum
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free admission is granted to Mat-Su Borough residents on Fridays at the Dorothy G. Page Museum. Residents are required to show State of Alaska issued ID with an address in the Mat-Su Borough to qualify for this offer. This offer only applies on Fridays and only to Mat-Su Borough residents with ID.

The museum is located at 323 North Main Street Wasilla, AK.

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime with Ms. Sara at the Wasilla Meta-rose Public Library
April 27, 2011 There are two sessions to attend
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free to attend.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

The Wasilla Senior Center is hosting a pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, 23 April, 2011
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$5.00 per person or $20.00 per family

The Senior Center is located at 1301 S. Century Cir Wasilla, AK
If you have any questions please contact
Donna Johnson 907-745-4040

Valley Life

We love the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and want to showcase the fun things that are here for you and your family! So lets get out there and explore with our kids!