Events & Festivals in Homer, Alaska

 

FEBRUARY 2012

Wed

1

Wynn Nature Center 
WWW.OUTSIDE! Wynn Nature Center Wednesday Walk Wednesdays through April 4 noon-1:30 pm, take your lunch outside and head up to the Wynn Nature Center, Mile 1.5 East Skyline Drive for a guided walk, when the snow comes, we will supply the snowshoes! Carpool from Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies headquarters at 708 Smokey Bay Way. Meet at 11:45 am
Continues through April 4.

 

 

Homer Council on the Arts
Youth/Teen Musical Theater Program in conjunction with Pier One Theater. Call 235-4288 for more information, Continues through May 5.

 

 

Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Discovery Lab: Fish On!  Sportfishing in the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center. Research Reserve’s Discover Labs are free and appropriate for all ages. Contact Carmen Field 226-4659 for more information

Thu

2

Homer Theatre
Alaska Ocean Film Festival at the Homer Theatre. For more information visit www.alaskaoceansfestival.org

Sat

4

Kachemak Bay Birders
First Saturday Birding Trip 11am at Seaside Farm. For more information visit http://kachemakbaybirders.org

 

 

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Co-ed Intermediate Skate Clinic 11am-12:30pm More information at www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org

Sun

5

South Peninsula Haven House
Kachemak Ski for Women
and Haven Costumes are encouraged with prizes for a variety of categories. Contact: Kris Holderied  399-4413

 

 

Wynn Nature Center
Sunday Afternoon Community Bonfire 2pm Family Fun!! Bonfire, snowshoes, fun in the sun and snow.
1.5 mile East Skyline Drive. Call 235-6667 for more information

Tue

7

Pratt Museum
Pratt Museum
Reopens Winter Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday 12 noon-5pm, closed Mondays.
Call 235-8635 for more information

 

 

Pratt Museum
Opening Reception 4-6pm New Works by Sonya Kelliher-Combs. Call 235-8635 for more information. Art exhibit continues thru May 27

 

 

Pratt Museum
Annual Meeting and Program 6pm Call 235-8635 for more information

Thu

9

Homer Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Mixer 5-7pm Two Sisters Bakery 233 E Bunnell Avenue. For more information contact Alida at 235-7740 or membership@homeralaska.org 

Thu-Sun

9-12

Homer Chamber of Commerce
Annual Homer Winter Carnival   Join us for a weekend of winter fun for the entire family including a Parade on Saturday starting at 12 noon.  Call 235-7740 or email the Chamber for additional information or to register or volunteer for the Parade. Check out all the events

Fri

10

Homer Council on the Arts
Gallery Performances Michael Murray and Steve Mueller. For more information call 235-4288.

Fri-Sun

10-12

Kevin Bell Ice Arena
Annual Winter Carnival Girls Hockey Jamboree  Call 235-8ICE for game schedule

Sat

11

Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Family Ice Fishing Expedition Join Research Reserve staff for a day-long ice-fishing foray up the highway. Learn about the fun, outdoor sport of ice fishing and try your hand at catching a rainbow trout. Gear will be on hand, as well as local fishermen and women to share their knowledge. For more information or to register, contact Jess Ryan at 226-4657

 

 

Pratt Museum
Free Admission Come celebrate the Winter Carnival at the Pratt.

 

 

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Co-ed Intermediate Skate Clinic 11am-12:30pm More information at www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org

Sun

12

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Wine and Cheese & Wooden Ski Tour
noon to 4 pm at McNeil Canyon ski trails. More information at www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org

Thu

16

Homer Theatre
Winter Backcountry Film Festival For more information call 235-6728

Fri-Mon

17-20

Bird Source Organization
Great Backyard Bird Count  Free and open to all ages. For more information visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc/

Sat

18

Nature Rocks Homer and Kachemak Bay Environmental Education Alliance
Semi-Annual Gathering 9am-12pm at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. All are welcome to this free event. For more information contact Carmen at 226-4659

 

 

Homer Council on the Arts
Out of the Woodwork Variety Show  at Mariner Theater Call 235-4288 for more information

Sun

19

Wynn Nature Center
Sunday Afternoon Community Bonfire 2pm Family Fun!! Bonfire, snowshoes, fun in the sun and snow.
1.5 mile East Skyline Drive. Call 235-6667 for more information

Tue

21

Homer Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Luncheon 12 Noon Land’s End Resort Presentation by Pick Click Give Organization. For more information contact Alida at 235-7740 or membership@homeralaska.org

Thu-Sun

23-26

Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce
Anchor Point Snow Rondi 
Nordic events, parade, auction, spaghetti dinner, bingo, pool tournament, youth dog sled races, pancake breakfast, youth snow machine events, costume ball, snowshoe softball, dog show, youth ice bowling and coin hunt along with many other activities and events. Contact the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce at 235-2600 for additional information

Sat-Sun

24-25

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Wynn Winter Family Camp A unique chance for parents and children to deepen their bonds. In an environment far from the hustle and responsibilities of home and work, an overnight program where families can focus on each other and try new things together, outside. 1.5 mile East Skyline Dr  Call Jenni Medley at 235-6714 for more information

TBA

 

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Homer Middle School Race Lookout Mountain Trails.
More information at www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Winter Carnival Snowshoe Games held at the Wynn Nature Center, Mile 1.5 East Skyline Drive Call 235-6667 for more information
Kenai Peninsula Quilters Guild

Quilt Show For more information contact Alice Krivitsky at 235-1829

ALL MONTH

  • Kachemak Bay Writers Conference  Early Registration through April 29. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Barry Lopez.  More information at http://writersconference.homer.alaska.edu/
  • Pratt Museum  Winter Wednesday’s are FREE ADMISSION  Noon to 5 pm at the Pratt Museum For more information call 235-8635
  • Wynn Nature Center  WWW.OUTSIDE! Wynn Nature Center Wednesday Walk Wednesdays through April 4 noon-1:30 pm, take your lunch outside and head up to the Wynn Nature Center, Mile 1.5 East Skyline Drive for a guided walk, when the snow comes, we will supply the snowshoes! Carpool from Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies headquarters at 708 Smokey Bay Way. Meet at 11:45 am
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Snowshoe Loan Program Call 235-6667 for more information
  • Homer Elks Club  Emblem Club Bingo Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm For more information call 235-0122
  • Homer High SchoolCity of Homer Community Recreation Fall/Winter recreational classes available. For complete schedule of classes visit their web site at www.homercommunityrecreation.com
  • Kachemak Nordic Ski Club  “7 Saturdays” Every Saturday - Junior Nordic Ski – Lookout Mountain Trails. More information at www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org.

List Your Event!

To list your local event on the Homer Chamber of Commerce Calendar, please call the Chamber at 235-7740 or email us at info@homeralaska.org

Activities are updated as new events come in. Please call the Homer Chamber of Commerce for updates at 235-7740 or email us at info@homeralaska.org.