Alaska’s Week of Dreams
Play ball! Alaskans will have exciting ways to commemorate the U.S.’ 250th birthday during a Week of Dreams! Among the many Semiquincentennial activities planned in 2026, the marquee event in our state’s celebration is Alaska’s Week of Dreams from June 27 – July 4. Join the effort to recognize Alaska’s historic place in The National Pastime and other sports-themed events to bring us together throughout the year.
Alaska has a deep history with the game of baseball, starting at least 150 years ago with the Knock Down and Skin ‘Em ball club on St. Paul Island. Fairbanks played the 120th annual Midnight Sun Game on June 20, 2025. The Alaska Baseball League and teams like the Fairbanks Goldpanners have served as feeder programs to the Major League since the 1960s – Satchel Paige even played an exhibition game in AK in 1965. And of course the many Little Leagues across the state have given young Alaskans a lifelong love of the game! Want to be part of the team supporting youth athletics? Make a tax-deductible donation via financial partner Museums Alaska to the Week of Dreams: Donate here
Week of Dreams schedule:
• June 26, 10am, Glen Alps Trailhead: Guided hike up Flattop Mountain in Chugach State Park to raise America250 flag
• June 27 10am-12pm: PLAY BALL! youth clinic hosted by Major League Baseball and RBI Alaska at Anchorage Football Stadium. Register here
• June 27 1-3pm: Pitch Hit Run event hosted by Major League Baseball and RBI Alaska at Anchorage Football Stadium. Register here
• June 27 6:30pm: Week of Dreams Opening Ceremonies at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage
• June 27 7:30pm: Anchorage Glacier Pilots vs. Mat-Su Miners vs. at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage
• June 24 – June 28: American Legion Alaska 259 Midseason Classic Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage
• June 28, 11am: Tour of new Mountain View Field House and meet & greet with MLB Ambassadors
• June 28 1pm: Knock Down & Skin ‘Em community softball game at Mt. View Lions Community Park
• June 28 1pm: Movies in the Park: The Sandlot at Loretta French Park in Chugiak. Hosted by Eagle River/Chugiak Parks & Recreation
• June 28 4pm: Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks vs. Peninsula Oilers at Loretta French Park in Chugiak
• June 29, 5:30pm Demonstration of Alaska Native Baseball at Alaska Native Heritage Center
• June 29, 6pm: Week of Dreams reception at Alaska Native Heritage Center
• July 2, 5-6pm, Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center in Fairbanks: A celebration of Goldpanners history with former player Greg. A Harris
• July 3 10am-12pm: PLAY BALL! youth clinic hosted by Major League Baseball and Alaska Goldpanners at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks. Register here
• July 4, 6pm: Week of Dreams Closing Ceremony at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks
• July 4 7pm: Alaska Goldpanners game at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks. Buy tickets
The Celebrity Golf Tournament at Moose Run Golf Course has shifted to fall 2026: A fundraiser to benefit the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Healthy Futures program and area Little Leagues. Register a team or become a sponsor
Want to join the Week of Dreams team? Check out our Sponsor Opportunities!
