2019-2020 Winter Break Activities for Students and Families
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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 2019-2020 Winter Break activities for students and families Alaska Public Lands Information Center 459-3730 Inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center at 101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110 Open Daily: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visit us downtown! I-spy worksheets are available for all grade levels, become a Junior Ranger, and enjoy free exhibits and daily films: 9:00 a.m. Gates of the Arctic 10:00 a.m. America’s Wildest Refuge 12:00 p.m. Aurora: Fire in the Sky 2:00 p.m. Gravel to Gold 3:00 p.m. Aurora: Fire in the Sky 4:00 p.m. Denali: True Heart of Winter More information at https://www.alaskacenters.gov/visitors-centers/fairbanks Alyeska Pipeline Celebration of Lights 452-8671 Downtown Fairbanks Saturday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m. sharp! Fireworks display downtown over the Chena River in honor of the Winter Solstice. Viewing is best from the riverfront by Cushman Street Bridge, and the pedestrian bridge upstream connecting Doyon, Ltd. And the Morris Thompson Center. A great event for all ages combines well with a night downtown – and last- minute, local Christmas shopping. So bring your ears and eyes downtown to celebrate the passing of the darkest day of the year and the light’s return. Special thanks to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company for lighting up the holidays. Arctic Bowl 456-7719 952 10th Avenue, Fairbanks Call for open bowling schedule or www.arcticbowl.com Ben Franklin Crafts 488-8544 301 N. Santa Claus Lane, North Pole Call or stop by the store for further information. Barnes & Noble Booksellers 452-6400 421 Merhar Avenue, Fairbanks Join Barnes & Noble for free Storytimes and activities throughout the Holiday Season 12/7 7:00–8:00 pm Polar Express Pajama Storytime, with crafts, hot cocoa and cookies 12/8 All Day Ticusuk Brown Elementary Bookfair fundraiser-Coloring, Storytimes, and Sing-a-longs 12/9 All Day Fairbanks Youth Orchestra Bookfair fundraiser-Live performances 12/14 TBD Friends of Boreal Sun Bookfair Fundraiser 12/15 All Day Salcha Elementary Bookfair Fundraiser 12/16 All Day University Park Bookfair Fundraiser 12/20 4:00-8:00 pm North Pole Jr. International Club Bookfair fundraiser Live Reindeer and Winter Crafts 12/29 11:00 am BNStorytime The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors 1/5 11:00 am BNStorytime TBD Big Dipper Ice Arena/Parks & Recreation 459-1104 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING Monday, December 23, 2019 11:45a – 1:15p Thursday, December 26, 2019 11:45a – 1:15p Friday, December 27, 2019 11:45a – 1:15p Saturday, December 28, 2019 3:45p – 5:00p Sunday, December 29, 2019 1:30p – 2:45p Monday, December 30, 2019 11:45a – 1:15p Tuesday, December 31, 2019 11:45a – 1:15p Thursday, January 2, 2020 11:45a – 1:15p Friday, January 3, 2020 11:45a – 1:15p Saturday, January 4, 2020 3:45p – 5:00p Sunday, January 5, 2020 1:30p – 2:45p Monday, January 6, 2020 11:45a – 1:15p 16+ RECREATIONAL HOCKEY Monday, December 23, 2019 1:30p – 2:45p Thursday, December 26, 2019 8:00a – 9:00a Friday, December 27, 2019 1:30p – 2:45p Monday, December 30, 2019 1:30p – 2:45p Tuesday, December 31, 2019 8:00a – 9:00a Recreational Skating/Hockey Fees Single 10 Visits 3 Months Youth (3-17) $4.00 $36.00 $88.00 Adult (18-59 $6.00 $54.00 $132.00 Senior (60+) $4.00 $36.00 $88.00 ADA ID $3.00 $27.00 $66.00 Family Pass $18.00 $165.00 $240.00 Skate Rental $3.00 TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Call the number above or check daily ice schedule at https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14696 Birch Hill Recreation Area/FNSB 457-4488 101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks The Parks and Recreation Department, through partnership with the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, offers the Birch Hill Recreation Area and the Jim Whisenhant Cross Country Ski Trail system for recreational use. Winter Season Hours of Operation Monday thru Friday Noon – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cold Weather Closure: During extreme cold temperatures (-25° or colder) the Cross Country Ski Center will not be open. At this temperature, the trail lights will be shut off. The warm-up hut will remain open. Visit us at https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14701 Boys & Girls Club 457-5223 645 8th Avenue, Fairbanks • The Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks is open during Winter Break! • Hours are 12:00 pm-6:00 pm. Club will be closed on December 23, 24, 25, and January 1. • Ages 7-18 (if still in high school) • Memberships are $50 a year and scholarships are available! • If you are not sure you want to become a member right away, you can visit for free up to 5 days. • Try out Cooking Club on Thursdays & Science Fun on Fridays! • Meals and snacks provided, fun activities & field trips Teen Center · Teen Center Open 12-6 for ages 13-18 (if still in high school) · PS4s with Fortnite Mondays & Fridays · Full Sized Gym & Teen Only Gym 5-6pm · Cooking on a Budget on Tuesdays · Card games, pool, foosball, music · Teen Nights Every Friday 6-8pm! Free dinner! Christmas Party for Children 389-2164 Chatanika Lodge, Mile 28.5 Steese Highway Friday & Saturday, December 20 and 21. Party held at the Chatanika Lodge. Santa will make an appearance and give gifts at 6:30 pm each night! On Friday, December 20 the event will be focused to allow more time children with special needs. Saturday, December 21, the event is open to all families. Gift and free buffet for every child up to age 11. Call or visit www.chatanikalodgeak.com for further information. FNSB Parks & Recreation Adaptive Program 459-1097 Adaptive Recreation works within the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide recreational programs for the population of Fairbanks and North Pole who have a disability. Their programs change with the seasons, from biking and hiking in the summer to snow shoeing and cross country skiing in the winter with almost everything else in between! The Adaptive Program requires a current registration form be on file and that anyone wishing to participate call the Adaptive Office at 459-1097 to register as well as speak with staff about program participation. The program does require that any youth be accompanied by a parent or care provider for the activity. For more information and a current newsletter and CALENDAR of activities, please visit: www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/pr/Pages/Adaptive-Program.aspx Fairbanks Children’s Museum 374-6873 302 Cushman Street, Suite 101, Fairbanks The Fairbanks Children’s Museum Hours of Operation Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas Day January 1 New Year’s Day Fun Events December 26 11 – 11:30 a.m. Pint Size Science / Age appropriate science experiments focused on STEM topics. December 31 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Noon Year’s Eve / Celebrate a family-friendly New Year’s at the Children’s Museum. Balloons drop at noon! January 2 11 – 11:30 a.m. Pint Size Science / Age appropriate science experiments focused on STEM topics. January 3 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Kids Night In / We entertain the kids with play and pizza, so that parents can enjoy the many First Friday events in town! $25/child Admission General $8.00 per person Military $7.00 per person Museum for All $3.00 per person (with presentation of Alaska Quest or EBT card) Members always play free! For more information, visit fairbankschildrensmuseum.org. Friends of Creamer’s Field 452-5162 Farmhouse, Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge 1300 College Road, Fairbanks Open House & Saturday, December 7 Walk the luminary trail and enjoy the Luminary Trail 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. winter evening trail of lights! Holiday Ornament Saturdays, December 14 & 21 Make ornaments using natural Making Workshops Noon – 4:00 p.m. materials (provided) in Creamer’s Farmhouse by the barn. Winter Solstice Walk Saturday, December 21 Discover Creamer’s Field refuge on 1:00 p.m. one of the shortest days of the year! Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum 450-2100 212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks Open Sundays & Wednesdays: Noon – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy VIP access to this nationally acclaimed museum, where you'll discover fabulous historic fashions and remarkable antique cars that show how automobile and clothing design evolved dramatically from the Victorian Age through the Art Deco era. See Alaska's first car and explore the Territory's unusual automotive history through exhibits, photographs and archival videos. More than 100 vintage costumes are on display, as well as special clothing exhibits. Our collection features over 80 vehicles, including horseless carriages, steamers, electric cars, speedsters, cyclecars, midget racers and 30s classics. These include such rarities as an 1898 Hay Motor Vehicle, 1906 Compound, 1920 Argonne and 1921 Heine-Velox Victoria. Remarkably, all but a few of the automobiles are driven, making this a true "living museum." Be sure to bring your camera - there's even an automobile you can climb into for photos! Daily Admission Ages 13 and above $10.00 Ages 6 - 12 $5.00 Ages 5 and under Free Season Passes Adult Season Pass $40.00 Family Season Pass $60.00 (up to two adults and four children) Visit us at http://www.fountainheadmuseum.com/ Hamme Pool 459-1086 931 Airport Way, Fairbanks OPEN SWIM TIMES, DECEMBER 22, 2018-JANUARY 6, 2019 Weekdays; 2:00-3:45 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm Saturdays: 2:00-4:30 pm Sundays: 1:00-4:30 pm Holiday Closures: December 24-25, January 1 Pool Fees: Ages 0-3, Free / Ages 3-17, $4.00 / Ages 18-59, $6.00 / Ages 60 & over, $4.00 Visit us at http://www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/pr/Pages/Hamme-Pool.aspx Joel’s Place 452-2621 1890 Marika, Fairbanks Joel’s Place has been serving youth in our community for over 18 years.