Top city guide · 2026-06-03

Anchorage Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Anchorage, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Anchorage.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Anchorage right now.
Indoor Pick
Alaska Escape Rooms
Arcade / Gaming
Anchorage, AK
4.9 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Parks
Starts at Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage, AK 99501
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
Vortex VR
Arcade / Gaming
3300 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
Alaska Sealife Center
Aquarium
301 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Children's Museum
625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Flat Top Mountain Trail
Hiking
Glen Alps Trailhead, Anchorage, AK 99519
4.7 / 5
Water Pick
H2Oasis Water Park
Water Park
1520 O'Malley Road, Anchorage, AK 99515
4.7 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Arcade / Gaming
Alaska Escape Rooms
Anchorage, AK
Vortex VR
3300 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517
Parks
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Starts at Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage, AK 99501
Aquarium
Alaska Sealife Center
301 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Anchorage.
JUNE05
Military Appreciation Picnic
JUNE 05 · starts Jun 5
Family fun event with yard games, bouncy houses, photo booth, food and music. Open to military families and community.
Free
JUNE27
Alaska Aviation Museum's Fly By Festival
JUNE 27 · starts Jun 27
Family-friendly aviation celebration with kids' indoor airport play area, live aircraft flyovers, food trucks, live music, games, and face painting.
Paid/Varies
JUNE27
Anchorage Pride Parade & Festival
JUNE 27 · starts Jun 27
Community celebration at Delaney Park with 130+ vendors, live performances, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. Parade at 11:30 AM.
Free

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