We’re not going to let a little rain in the forecast ruin our weekend. From parties to races, The Anchorage Weekender rounded up eight ways to make the most of it.
1. Crafted in Alaska: Summer Edition
Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Anchorage Museum lawn (625 C St.)Browse the work of printmakers, woodworkers, jewelers and other artists at the Anchorage Museum for the summer edition of their Crafted in Alaska market. You can find high-quality pieces from all over the state that reflect the materials and stories of the North. Meet the makers or just enjoy some time outside on the museum’s lawn at this free event.
2. Rock the Hill
Friday, 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, 1 to 10 p.m., Hilltop Ski Area (7015 Abbott Rd.)
Don’t worry if you’re over the hill or live under a rock, because Rock the Hill is a festival that celebrates what makes Anchorage unique. The event promises two jam-packed days of homegrown music, art and food. Bring your bikes and yoga mats for some summer slope fun (hopefully in the sun). The lineup includes SunDog, Whitty Youngman, Bethlehem Shalom and more.
Kids under 12 get in for free but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with a ticket, which are just over $40 for Friday and $60 for Saturday. There’s also a discounted two-day ticket package, and tickets include a coupon toward a discounted lift pass to the bike park. Overflow parking and a shuttle will be available at Service High School.
3. Halloween in July: “Ghouls Gone Wild”
Friday and Saturday, Chilkoot Charlie’s (2435 Spenard Rd.)…