Events & Festivals in Homer, Alaska

 

JUNE 2012

Fri

1

Pratt Museum
Merged Lifestyles of Kachemak Bay by Marian Beck 5-7pm Opening Reception. For more information call 235-8635

 

 

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Fantastic First Fridays  6-8 pm  A special FREE family friendly activity or presentation. Wynn Nature Center 1.5 mile East Skyline Dr Call 235-5266 for more information. Continues through August

Sat

2

Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce
Kids’ Fishing Derby if river conditions permit. For more information call the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce at 235-2600

Mon

4

Pratt Museum
Marvelous First Mondays
11 am-Noon featuring storytelling and hands-on experiences, incorporating children’s literature with natural history and cultures of Kachemak Bay

Fri-Sat

8-9

American Cancer Society
Relay for Life 6 pm – 3pm Saturday Please join the Relay to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Everyone is welcome to come join in the fun and activities at the Homer High School Track. Event is free, but donations to the American Cancer Society are encouraged. For more information contact Tammy Ackerman at 299-1994 or email relayforlifeofhomer@gmail.com

Fri-Tue

8-12

Kachemak Bay Campus-UAA
Kenai Peninsula Writer's Conference
  Lectures, workshops, panel presentations and readings with nationally recognized writers. This year’s keynote speaker is Barry Lopez. Registration required. For more information call 235-7743 or visit http://writersconference.homer.alaska.edu/

Sat

9

Holland America Cruise Lines
M/V Amsterdam 1,380 passenger M/V Amsterdam cruise ship docks in Homer

 

 

Homer Farmers Market
Saturday Market  10 am-3 pm First day of Homer’s Farmers Market continues every Saturday until September 21. For more information visit their web page www.homerfarmersmarket.org

Sat-Sun

9-10

Homer Yacht Club
Nancy Clooney Memorial Cup  Saturday race to Seldovia, noon start, Sunday race back to Homer.  For more information visit www.homeryachtclub.org

Mon-Thu

11-14

Pratt Museum
Nature Art Summer Workshop  2-5 pm This week-long program is open to youth in 6th through 8th grades. For more information call 235-8635

Mon-Fri

11-15

Homer Council on the Arts
ArtQuest: Nature Crafts for more information call 235-235-4288

Fri

15

Pratt Museum
Facing the Elements 
5-6 pm Outdoor Art Exhibit – Forest Trail. Opening reception

Mon

18

Pratt Museum
Object at Hand  2-3 pm Hosted by Pratt Museum interns who select and research an item in the Museum’s permanent collections. Regular admission applies, free to museum members

Tue-Sat

19-23

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Teen Eco-Adventure Camp For ages 12-15. Five day outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship camp includes four overnights at the Peterson Bay Field Station and one day at the Wynn Nature Center. Hiking, low ropes course challenges, kayaking, yurt camping, learning about sustainable food. For more information call 235-5266

Wed

20

Pratt Museum
Object at Hand  2-3 pm Hosted by Pratt Museum interns who select and research an item in the Museum’s permanent collections. Regular admission applies, free to museum members

Fri

22

Pratt Museum
Object at Hand  2-3 pm Hosted by Pratt Museum interns who select and research an item in the Museum’s permanent collections. Regular admission applies, free to museum members

Fri-Sun

22-24

Homer Yacht Club
Homer Yacht Club Land
's End Regatta  Friday evening seminars, Saturday and Sunday races start at 1:30 pm  For more information visit www.homeryachtclub.org

Sat

23

Holland America Cruise Lines
M/V Amsterdam 1,380 passenger M/V Amsterdam cruise ship docks in Homer

Mon

25

Pratt Museum
Object at Hand  2-3 pm Hosted by Pratt Museum interns who select and research an item in the Museum’s permanent collections. Regular admission applies, free to museum members

Wed

27

Pratt Museum
Object at Hand  2-3 pm Hosted by Pratt Museum interns who select and research an item in the Museum’s permanent collections. Regular admission applies, free to museum members

Fri

29

Pratt Museum
Object at Hand  2-3 pm Hosted by Pratt Museum interns who select and research an item in the Museum’s permanent collections. Regular admission applies, free to museum members

Sat

30

Homer Animal Friends
12th Annual "Strut Your Mutt" Dog Walk  Contests, agility demonstrations, games and prizes. Call Pat at 235-3779 for additional information

TBA

 

Homer 10K Spit Run

ALL MONTH

  • Homer Chamber of Commerce  Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby continues through September 15
  • Pratt Museum  
    • Merged Lifestyles of Kachemak Bay by Marian Beck. Continues through September 30. For more information call 235-8635
    • Marvelous Mondays 11 am-Noon every Monday featuring storytelling and hands-on experiences, incorporating children’s literature with natural history and cultures of Kachemak Bay
  • Homer Council on the Arts  Gallery Exhibition TBA
  • Homer Elks Club  Emblem Club Bingo Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm For more information call 235-0122
  • Homer Farmers Market  Saturday Market 10 am-3 pm For more information visit their web site www.homerfarmersmarket.org
  • Homer High SchoolCity of Homer Community Recreation Spring/Summer recreational classes available. For complete schedule of classes visit their web site at www.homercommunityrecreation.com.

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.