Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Spring Break Activities For students and families March 9 – 13, 2020 2020 World Ice Alaska Championships 833-442-3278 Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, 1800 College Road, Fairbanks Open daily beginning February 15, 2020 and (weather permitting) running through March 31, 2020 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: Saturday, February 15 thru Thursday, February 20 Multi Block Classic Saturday, February 15 thru Thursday, February 20 Amateur Exhibition Sunday, February 23 thru Tuesday, February 25 TWO Person Classic Friday, February 28 thru Saturday, March 1 One Person Classic Monday, March 10 thru Wednesday, March 12 Youth Classic Competition 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 Fairbanks Area Kids Day Special: Friday, March 13, 2020 Purchase 1 Adult Day Pass at BoxOffice and receive 1 Free Youth Pass. Go to the following link to purchase your passes: https://aktickets.com/events/2020-world-ice-art- championships For more information about World Ice Alaska Championships or to learn how you can volunteer or participate please visit us at: https://www.icealaska.org/. Page 1 of 18 Alaska Dog Mushers Association 457-6874 Jeff Studdert Race Grounds at the Mushers Hall on Farmer’s 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!! 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 13 - Sunday, March 15 Starting @ Jeff Studdert Race Grounds 11:00 a.m. Daily Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Rd 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 20 – Sunday, March 22 Starting @ Jeff Studdert Race Grounds 1:00 p.m. Daily Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Rd North Pole Championship – Non-ADMA Event - Come join the fun in watching 4, 6 & 10-Dog team mushing, along with Skijoring. Let the kids take a free sled dog ride at the Little Richards Diner on both Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8 Starting @ Morning Star Park 9:00 a.m. Daily 2945 Monk Ct, North Pole 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 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 Visit us at https://www.alaskacenters.gov/visitors-centers/fairbanks and https://www.morristhompsoncenter.org Arctic Bowl 456-7719 952 10th Avenue, Fairbanks Call for open bowling schedule or www.arcticbowl.com Page 2 of 18 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 this Spring Break! Activities Each Week YA Book Club Saturday’s Story Time (Ages 2-7) 11:00 a.m. Sunday’s Baby and Me Story Time (Ages 0-2) 11:00 a.m. For more information visit us at https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2235 Big Dipper Ice Arena 459-1104 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING Sunday, March 8, 2020 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. & 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. SHAMROCK SKATE St. Patrics Day is an enchanted time. Wear green and receive a free skate rental! We will be serving up green punch and shamrock goodies. 16+ REC HOCKEY Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. 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 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 Page 3 of 18 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. Winter Season Hours of Operation: Park Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Gate closes at 10:00 p.m.) Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center (BHCCSC) Building Hours: Monday thru Friday: 12:00 pm-9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm *Subject to change based on weather or snow conditions. Cold Weather Policy – BHCCSC will be closed and trail lights shut off when the temperature is -25F (- 31C) or colder. Trails and Warm-Up Hut will remain open. For more information visit us at https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14701 Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area 353-1998 Located on Fort Wainwright Army Post Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area is located within Fort Wainwright boundaries, and requires military installation access. Visit the US Army Garrison Alaska website to learn how to obtain access to Fort Wainwright and the Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area. Keep the whole family busy and physically active during the long Alaskan winter. Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all ages and abilities. With snow-making capabilities, Birch Hill is the first hill in the interior to have the only night-skiing venue in the Fairbanks area. Early bird passes are available for purchase at the beginning of each season. SPRING BREAK HOURS OF OPERATION, PASSES & RENTAL FEES: Ski & Snowboard Hill Sunday thru Saturday 11:00 am–7:00 pm Last Lift time at 6:30 p.m. Daily Pass Fees Adult – Full Day $25.00 Youth – Full Day (5 – 17 years old) $20.00 Youth – Full Day (under 5 years of age) Free Adult – Half Day $20.00 Youth – Half Day $15.00 Bunny Hill Pass Adult $12.00 Youth $ 8.00 Page 4 of 18 Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area (Cont.) 353-1998 Located on Fort Wainwright Army Post Ski & Snowboard Rentals Full-Day Equipment Rental Snowboard & Boots $25.00 Alpine Skis, Boots, Poles $25.00 Boots $20.00 Snowboard/Skis Only $15.00 Youth Ski or Snowboard Package $20.00 Half-Day Equipment Rental Snowboard & Boots $16.00 Alpine Skis, Boots, Poles $16.00 Boots $12.00 Snowboard/Skis Only $10.00 Youth Ski or Snowboard Package $18.00 Tubing Hill Wednesday thru Sunday 11:00am–2:00 pm & 2:00-5:00 pm Tubing Hill 3-hour Session Ticket Price (Prices are for one (1) 3-hour session.) Adult $10.00 Youth (ages 5-17) $ 6.00 For more information visit us at https://wainwright.armymwr.com/programs/ski-snowboard Boys & Girls Club 457-5223 645 8th Avenue, Fairbanks • The Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks is open during Spring Break! • Hours are 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.