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Fri, Oct 30: Halloween at the Anchorage Museum, Anchorage Museum (Anchorage). Included with admission ($12 ages 6–12, free under age 6, free for members)📅 Add to calendar
Sat, Oct 31: Zoo Boo at the Alaska Zoo, The Alaska Zoo (Anchorage). $25 per person ages 3+ ($10 off for zoo members). Ages 2 and under free.📅 Add to calendar
Halloween eventPaidNext: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown AnchorageAll ages welcome
Trick-or-treat in the galleries for non-food collectibles, spooky storytime in the dome (ages 5 and under), a toddler dance party, spooky science demonstrations, CoLab activities and a costumed treat station. Small candy bags are given on the way out.
Anchorage Park Foundation · Anchorage (Fish Creek Trail · Downtown & Midtown Anchorage)
Trick-or-treatingPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Midtown AnchorageAll ages welcome
A family-friendly trick-or-treat along the Fish Creek Trail, with stations between Kiwanis Fish Creek Park, Woodland Park and Barbara Street Park. Join anywhere along the trail. Parking on the nearby streets is extremely limited, so walk or bike.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The event page shows Oct 31 and the times but no year, and the station map was still "coming soon." Check the page before you go.
The Alaska Zoo · Anchorage (Alaska Zoo · South Anchorage & Hillside)
Trick-or-treatingPaidNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)South Anchorage & HillsideAll ages welcome
Decorated trails with candy stations run by local business partners and zoo volunteers, spooky animal enrichment, a carnival area for little kids, bio-glitter face painting, a photo booth, a bonfire and food trucks. There is an extra scary trail for older kids and adults. Come in costume.
Check each event's page before you go, since times and tickets can change.
Young children should go with an adult. Bring a flashlight or glow stick, because it is dark early.
Dress for the cold, with warm layers under costumes.
Clocks fall back one hour on Sunday, Nov 1.
Homeschool days & classes (3 listings)
Homeschool programs at the Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo · Anchorage (Alaska Zoo · South Anchorage & Hillside)
ZooPrice not listedNext: Mon, Feb 22South Anchorage & HillsideKids
Classroom and outdoor programs on zoo grounds for homeschoolers: K–2 and grades 3–5 on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, grades 6–8 on select Mondays, and a grades 6–8 Dissection Lab on Feb 22, 2027.
When: Select Tue/Wed (K–5) and Mon (6–8); Dissection Lab Mon Feb 22, 2027
Time: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Price: Not listed on source
Ages: Grades K–2, 3–5 and 6–8
Booking: Book through the zoo's online ticket portal.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The portal lists each program's grades and times, but the individual dates and prices did not show on the page we read. Only the Feb 22 date is confirmed.
MuseumPaidOngoing / by arrangementDowntown & Midtown AnchorageKids · Teens
The museum offers guided and free-choice learning for homeschool groups. A group needs at least 10 students for group rates and programs. Request at least two weeks ahead, and the museum suggests two months. The museum is closed Mondays October through April.
More detailsLess⚠️ (includes a notice)
When: By appointment
Time: Not listed on source
Price: Teacher-guided exploration $3 per student and chaperone. Facilitated programs (10+ students) $6 per student.
Ages: Pre-K–12
Booking: Complete the field trip request form on the page.
⚠️ The museum asks parent chaperones not to bring siblings on field trips. Siblings pay full admission.
Self-Guided Safari for homeschool groups at the Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo · Anchorage (Alaska Zoo · South Anchorage & Hillside)
ZooPaidOngoing / by arrangementSouth Anchorage & Hillside
Walk the zoo's 30 acres of trails at your own pace. The zoo says groups can be classrooms, private schools or homeschools, for pre-K through 12th grade. Reserve at least one week ahead online. Pay at the gate.
More detailsLess⚠️ (includes a notice)
When: By reservation, 2026–2027 school year (zoo open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Time: Not listed on source
Price: $10 per student, $14 per adult, ages 2 and under free
Ages: Pre-K–12th grade
Booking: Reserve online at least 1 week ahead. The zoo needs 1 adult per 5 students (1 per 10 for ages 12 and over).
⚠️ The group rate only applies if you reserve in advance. Unscheduled groups pay full admission.