Well, there is no denying it. Winter has arrived. Time to dig out the skis and store the frisbees. No reason to worry though. There are plenty of fun things to do in and around the Greater Palmer Metroplex this weekend. Let’s take a look at a few of the offerings.
Drew Sablon plays at 6 p.m. tonight at Everett’s at the Mat-Su Resort. And Jared Wood plays Palmer Alehouse:Unplugged tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.
Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical continues its run at the Valley Performing Arts Theater. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage. Performances are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through next weekend. Go to vpaalaska.org for show and ticket information.
The Calendar says it’s October. That means it’s getting closer to Christmas. And the Grinch is back in town. How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical is at the Glenn Massay Theater. Kick off the holiday season with the Grinch with a heartwarming, fun filled adventure for the whole family. Performances are on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons through November 8. Get tickets and show information at glennmassaytheater.com
Get your Friday live music fix at the Alaskana Social Club with Jessie Meybin. She is known as Appalaskan Jess. This singer-songwriter from Girdwood will blow you away with her voice and guitar skills. She takes the stage at 6 p.m. More information is at alaskanasocialclub.com.
And get your Saturday fix with Solo Steve Norwood at Fishhook Bar & Grill from 7 to 10 p.m.
Do you love great beer and Halloween? Then don’t miss the Mighty Monster BooFest on Saturday on the State Fair Grounds. Come support breweries from across the state. Listen to live music from Agents of Karma. Enjoy local food. Bid at the silent auction. Participate in the costume contest. Doors open at 6 p.m. More info is at alaskastatefair.org.
Running enthusiasts rejoice. You have not been left out of the Halloween fun. Come out for the CCS Early Learning “Trick or Trot Fun Run” on Saturday. The run begins at 2 p.m. at the Palmer High School Cross Country Trails. There will be a 1K, a 5K, a Diaper Dash, and raffle prizes. Costumes are encouraged. Registration is free. All donations support CCS Early Learning. More information is on the CCS Early Learning Facebook page.
The Fall Family Fun Event concludes this weekend at the Reindeer Farm in the Butte. More information is at reindeerfarm.com.
Early/Absentee In-Person voting for the November General Election continues through November 2. The General Election is on Tuesday November 3.
Vote early at the Mat-Su Borough Building on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vote early at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Sounds like another great weekend is coming right at us. Have a great day and a better tomorrow.
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