# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Anchorage

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Anchorage with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Anchorage in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Anchorage waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Anchorage to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Anchorage

- **Event Name**: The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet
  - **Description**: Subscriptions are on sale NOW! Get up to 25% off box office prices by bundling your shows into a subscription package.

Experience the MAGIC at this beloved holiday classic! For 36 years, The Nutcracker has become an Anchorage tradition that reminds us to
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 05:30 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/the-nutcracker-with-eugene-ballet/200030286861146
  - **Venue**: Atwood Concert Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, holiday, concerts, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Winter Wonder Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Anchorage's first-annual Winter Wonder Fest, a two-day holiday festival with live music, Christmas cosplay contests, photos with Santa & other special friends, reindeer, food trucks and a beer garden.
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/winter-wonder-fest-2026/200030576198545
  - **Venue**: Anchorage Convention Centers
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals, breakfast-with-santa, pictures-with-santa, holiday, contests
- **Event Name**: The Christmas Bar Crawl - Anchorage
  - **Description**: Join us for the ultimate Christmas Bar Crawl in Anchorage, where the holiday spirit and good times collide on December 19th, 2026!About this Event🌟 Join us in getting "LIT" for the Holidays! 🌟
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 11:59 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/the-christmas-bar-crawl-anchorage/100001996826880954
  - **Venue**: Avenue Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 18
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, bar-crawls, holiday, nonprofit, christmas, pub-crawl
- **Event Name**: Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert at Discovery Theatre
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/ugly-sweater-holiday-concert-at-discovery-theatre/2400028949173917
  - **Venue**: Discovery Theatre
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- **Event Name**: The Naughty List IV
  - **Description**: Santa's going to bring down the HouseAbout this EventThe Naughty List IIIJoin us for the fourth annual "The Naughty List"  coming back to Bernie's
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 pm – Mon Dec 14 2026 at 02:00 am (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/the-naughty-list-iv/100001974947907355
  - **Venue**: Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
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  - **Price**: USD 9
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Shops at the Castle Annual Holiday Bazaar
  - **Description**: Join us for our most popular event of the year: our Annual Holiday Bazaar! Need the perfect place to find all of your gifts this holiday season? Stop by for warm festive cheer, locally baked treats, handmade artisan skincare, and curated vintage finds!

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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/shops-at-the-castle-annual-holiday-bazaar/200030485076754
  - **Venue**: 1520 O’Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99507
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  - **Categories**: holiday, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: The Nutcracker Tea Party Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Step into a world of holiday magic and festive cheer! We invite you and your family to join us for our annual Nutcracker Tea Party, an enchanting afternoon filled with seasonal treats, delightful performances, and holiday joy.

Every ticket purchased and
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:30 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/the-nutcracker-tea-party-fundraiser/200030681898437
  - **Venue**: The Nave Spenard
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Art
- **Event Name**: Craft Workshop: Jeweled Christmas Tree Art
  - **Description**: Get into the holiday mood, meet new people, and make unique artwork at The Shops at the Castle Craft Workshop! ✨About this EventIn this class, you will be able to let your imagination run wild by creating Christmas trees
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 04:00 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/craft-workshop-jeweled-christmas-tree-art/100002000218480319
  - **Venue**: Shops at the Castle
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  - **Price**: USD 66
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art
- **Event Name**: The Nutcracker by Anchorage Ballet
  - **Description**: Two days, three shows! Tickets are on sale now! 

Step into the magic of the season with Anchorage’s own dazzling production of The Nutcracker! Set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music, this cherished holiday ballet bursts to life with daring toy soldiers
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/the-nutcracker-by-anchorage-ballet/200030681898335
  - **Venue**: Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, holiday
- **Event Name**: Fear Not: Freedom in Christ
  - **Description**: Fear Not: Freedom in Christ The holidays can amplify worry instead of wonder. Join us as we explore what the Bible promises about liberty from anxiety, stress, and fear. Discover how faith provides actual peace in uncertain times - not positive thinking,
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm (-09:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/fear-not-freedom-in-christ/200030680416131
  - **Venue**: The Sanctuary Church of Eagle River (Eagle River, AK)
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  - **Categories**: holiday

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  - **Venue**: Wilda Marston Theatre
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  - **Venue**: 49th State Brewing @ The Rail
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  - **Venue**: Bear Tooth Theatrepub
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- **Event Name**: The Body Shift After 35
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  - **Venue**: Anchorage Public Library (Z. J. Loussac Library)
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  - **Venue**: Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
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  - **Venue**: 415 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501-2308, United States
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  - **Venue**: Ship Creek, Anchorage, Ak
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  - **Venue**: The Hotel Captain Cook
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** The Nutcracker with Eugene Ballet (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm at Atwood Concert Hall), Winter Wonder Fest 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Anchorage Convention Centers), The Christmas Bar Crawl - Anchorage (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at Avenue Bar), Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert at Discovery Theatre (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at Discovery Theatre), The Naughty List IV (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 pm at Bernie's Bungalow Lounge).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Anchorage on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Anchorage include Atwood Concert Hall, Anchorage Convention Centers, Avenue Bar.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Anchorage range from USD 9 to USD 66. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Anchorage include Anchorage Concert Association, Winter Wonder Fest, Crawl With US.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Anchorage?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Anchorage.

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