Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Spring Break Activities For students and families March 8 – 12, 2021 2021 World Ice Alaska Championships 833-442-3278 Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, 1800 College Road, Fairbanks Open daily beginning February 15, 2021 and (weather permitting) running through late March. Open 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. until daylight savings 3/14/2021 then Noon - 11:00 p.m. Daily. The World Ice Art Championships are an important celebration of spring in interior Alaska. Such gatherings, in March, date back to the thirties, when residents emerged from the long winter with an eye for having some fun. In 1995, the event moved to the middle of Fairbanks where it spent the last 16 years and has now moved to the Tanana Valley State Fair Grounds. This new venue location will also allow us to fulfill one of the Ice Alaska dreams, to be able to incorporate more outdoor festivities into our event. Ice Alaska is in its 30th year hosting one of the largest annual ice art competitions and exhibitions worldwide. The Fairbanks event, the World Ice Art Championships, has grown from a one-week, 8-team competition in 1990, to a month-long attraction involving over 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions, and the accompanying outdoor winter activities, attract more than 100 ice artists. The World Ice Art Championships provide an opportunity to appreciate breathtaking art and learn about many cultures, since typically one-third of the sculptors and many visitors are of international origin. Ice Alaska has developed different programs for teaching ice sculpting and the interactive ice sculptures in the kid’s park are often designed to provide an educational benefit. With the efforts of approximately 300 volunteers and artists, and support from over 50 local businesses and community organizations have made all this possible. Competitive Events: Monday, February 15 thru Saturday, February 20 Multi Block Classic Tuesday, February 23 thru Thursday, February 25 Double-Block Classic Sunday, February 28 thru Tuesday, March 2 Single-Block Classic Admission: Adult Day Pass $16.00 Youth Day Pass (6 to 17 Years Old) $ 8.00 Children Under 6 Free Day Pass Specials: Military (ID required at the gate) $12.00 Seniors (65+ Years, ID required at the gate) $12.00 Military Appreciation Day: Thursday, February 25, 2021 Kids Day Special: Friday, March 12, 2021 Purchase 1 Adult Day Pass at BoxOffice and receive 1 Free Youth Pass. UAF Day: Monday, March 15, 2021 We will be having bonfires and hot cocoa and popcorn for added touches along with the discounts on ticketing. Go to the following link to purchase your passes: https://aktickets.com/events/2021-world-ice-art-championships For more information about the World Ice Alaska Championships or to learn how you can volunteer or participate please visit us at: https://www.icealaska.org/. ​ ​ ​ Page 1 of 10 ​ ​ ​ Alaska Dog Mushers Association 460-6874 Jeff Studdert Race Grounds at the Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Road PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE SNOWMACHINES ON OR ACROSS THE GROOMED TRAIL, BEFORE OR DURING THE DAYS OF RACES ESPECIALLY DURING THE RACE TIMES! IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! No spectators will be allowed in the Musher’s Hall or the staging area. Please spread out along the trail! There is parking along Crossman Way to watch the Gold Run and LNAC start/finish. For the ONAC you can also view teams from Creamer’s Field and the Tanana Valley Fairgrounds. Midnight Sun Gold Run - This year’s Midnight Sun Gold Run will be dedicated to Albert Carroll, Jr. Two ​ days of 2-dog skijoring, 4, 6 and 10 dog team racing. Don’t forget to dress in purple for the purple challenge, with awesome prizes for the top 3! Saturday, February 20 - Sunday, February 21 Starting @ Jeff Studdert Race Grounds 11:00 a.m. Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Rd Daily Annamaet Limited North American Championship - Join us for high speed racing of 8, 6 and 4 dog ​ teams as well as 2-dog skijoring. Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14 Starting @ Jeff Studdert Race Grounds 11:00 p.m. Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Rd Daily 75th Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race - Three days of sprint races with unlimited ​ dogs—the oldest annual sled dog race in the world. Friday, March 19 – Sunday, March 21 Starting @ Jeff Studdert Race Grounds 1:00 p.m. Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Rd Daily For more information visit us at https://alaskadogmushers.com/. ​ ​ Alaska Public Lands Information Center 459-3730 Inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center at 101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110 Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ● Explore Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve! Explore virtual interactive activities including a Junior Ranger program, ANLICA activity (where you can get a special sticker after completion), and a Wild and Scenic Rivers creative writing experience. ● Learn about Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve with fun virtual Junior Ranger activities! Visit us at https://www.alaskacenters.gov/visitors-centers/fairbanks and ​ ​ ​ ​ https://www.morristhompsoncenter.org Arctic Bowl 456-7719 th 952 10 ​ Avenue, Fairbanks ​ Call for open bowling schedule or visit www.arcticbowl.com. ​ ​ ​ Page 2 of 10 ​ ​ ​ Big Dipper Ice Arena 459-1104 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks The Big Dipper Ice Arena is owned and operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough for the benefit of all its residents and visitors. Once an airplane hangar in Tanacross, the structure was reassembled and repurposed as an ice arena in Fairbanks in 1968. Commonly referred to as "The Dipper," the facility hosts public skating, youth and adult hockey, and is home of the Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey ​ League. A walking and jogging track is free to the public during scheduled hours. Most areas of the ​ ​ facility, including the ice, are available for private rentals and special events. For more information visit us at https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14696 Birch Hill Recreation Area 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. For more information visit us at https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14701 Boys & Girls Club 457-5223 th 645 8 ​ Avenue, Fairbanks ​ Open during spring break (March 8-12), Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Serving all kids ages 7-18 - Free meals every day - Full size gym, art room, computer lab, and lots of games - Teen Center with video games, pool, ping pong, and music for youth ages 13+ - Membership required, please call or email for details on how to sign up - Annual membership is $50, please inquire if you need a scholarship **Mask or face covering required for entrance Teen Night & 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, March 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Open to youth ages 13-18 - Free dinner catered by Subway - 3-on-3 basketball tournament with prizes (sign up ahead of time at the BGC) - Teen Center with video games, pool, ping pong, and music - Membership required, please call or email for details on how to sign up - Annual membership is $50, please inquire if you need a scholarship **Mask or face covering required for entrance Please visit us at https://bgcalaska.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/BGCfairbanks/ ​ ​ ​ ​ Page 3 of 10 ​ ​ ​ Chena Lake Recreation Area 488-1655 3780 Laurance Road, North Pole During the winter months, Chena Lake Recreation Area is still a favorite destination for locals. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Arctic Char, and some grayling. The park rents four ice-fishing houses by the day. Your ice house rental comes with one bundle of firewood for the woodstove, and pre-drilled ice holes. (They could not make it any easier or more fun.) The Chena Lake park staff also grooms classical cross-country ski trails with 2.5, 4, and 5.5 km loops, and they maintain a multi-use trail with a 3.8, 5.1, 6.5, 9.5, and 12 mile loops for snowmachiners, skate skiers, skijors, dog mushers, walkers, and runners. For outdoor enthusiasts, Chena Lake is a winter wonderland! Visit us at https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14703 ​ Fairbanks Children’s Museum 374-6873 302 Cushman Street, Fairbanks We will be open, but in a very limited capacity and only on a reservation basis. Families can make reservations on our website at www.fairbankschildrensmuseum.com/book. ​ ​ ​ We are excited to welcome families back into the Museum, and we are thankful for your loyalty over the past months! Now that we are reopening our doors, we want to make sure that everyone plays safely and has fun, so let's practice patience and respect while playing at the Museum. To create a Museum that is as safe as possible for everyone who visits, we have created new hours, rules, cleaning protocols and operating procedures. Even our booking software is different. As we reopen our doors, we will make changes and adjustments as needed, so please be patient with us! Visit http://www.fairbankschildrensmuseum.com/ to stay informed about our activities and events. ​ ​ FNSB Parks & Recreation Fairbanks 2020 Winter Trail Challenge The Fairbanks Trails Challenge is an all-ages, all-abilities, outdoor scavenger hunt of epic proportions! The Trails Challenge is designed to get you out with your friends and family to explore our wonderful local trials, both new and familiar.