It’s time to ring in the New Year!
Whether you’re counting down to midnight or starting 2026 with a fresh slate, the Anchorage Weekender rounded up 11 events you won’t want to miss — including a list of fireworks shows across Southcentral Alaska.
1. Where to see fireworks
First, a note about fireworks: In Anchorage, all fireworks are illegal — that includes bottle rockets and sparklers. In Palmer, fireworks can be used on New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. You can use fireworks in Kenai on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Now onto the festivities:…