It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Thursday April 2, 2026.
Here’s a quick weekend round up. It’s Easter Weekend, and there are plenty of non-Easter events to enjoy in and around the Greater Palmer MetroPlex.
Larry Zarella is playing tonight at the Palmer Alehouse Unplugged at 6 p.m. Larry is with Denali Cooks. This free all ages show has limited seating. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Check PalmerAlehouse.com for more facts and figures.
“Willy Wonka” returns to the Glenn Massay tonight at 7:00 p.m. It wraps up with a show Friday night and two shows on Saturday. Tickets information is at vpaalaska.org.
Friday night brings a neat event for the book lover in us all. Fireside Books and Turkey Red present a dinner with local author Eowen Ivey. She will discuss her novel “Black Woods, Blue Sky”. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Fireside Books.
The Friday night fun continues with the opening of an exhibit by Honduran artist Alexa Maithe at the Art Cafe. Her work maintains a dialogue between cultures and landscapes. She has lived and created in Honduras, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Guatemala, and Alaska. The meet and greet runs from 5 to 8 p.m. The Art Cafe is at 131 E. Blueberry Ave in Palmer.
Spring has sprung up and Saturday is chock full of cool things for us to get out of the house and do. Here are just a few of the experiences waiting for us.
Nerd Con 26 is for the nerd in all of us. It’s a fundraising event for the Palmer High School Nerd Club. Vendors, exhibits and tasty treats are offered. Nerd Con 2026 is at Palmer High on Saturday from noon to 6 pm. Admission is $7 at the door.
Hatcherpalooza! is on Saturday at Skeetawk. It’s the biggest spring event in Hatcher Pass. This kid-friendly, free event includes an on-hill egg hunt. The hunter that finds the Golden Egg wins a season pass! Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer garden, mid-mountain ski-mo races and slopestyle competitions with prizes, and more! Check skeetawk.com/palooza for more info.
The First Saturday Vendor Market runs from 10 am to 5 pm in the Borough Gym. Stop in and browse over 25 local vendors and visit a food truck or two!
Ready to run in the mud? Saturday is the Knik River Break-Up Ramble Run. Register on UltraSignUp.com. This year the KrrBrrr will donate a portion of the race proceeds to the Mat-Su Sentinel. The race starts at Jim Creek starting at 10:00 a.m. Check the Krrbrrr Facebook page for more information. (that’s K followed by 2 R’s then B followed by 3 Rs)
Sunday is Easter. Happy Easter to those who celebrate it. However you celebrate the season, it’s a time to appreciate new beginnings, and the simple joy of renewal in the world around us.
Have a great day and a fantastic weekend.
A reminder: Burn Permits are required in Alaska from April 1 to August 31. Get your permit online at dnr.alaska.gov/burn.
And one more reminder: The Palmer police never text to ask for payment of fines. If you get a text message claiming you have unpaid tickets, fines, or missed court dates and that you pay right away, it’s a scam. Don’t click any links. Don’t give out your info or send money. If something feels off, it probably is. Take a minute and call your local law enforcement.
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