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 tentative schedule (stay tuned for additional activities):
• June 26: Guided hike up Flattop Mountain in Chugach State Park to raise America250 flag. Time and meeting location TBD
• June 27 10am-12pm: PLAY BALL! youth clinic hosted by Major League Baseball and RBI Alaska at Anchorage Football Stadium
• 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 25 – June 28: American Legion Alaska 259 Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage: Some of Alaska’s top teams take on outside competition in this annual tournament
• June 28 1pm: Knock Down & Skin ‘Em softball game at location TBD
• June 28 4pm: Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks vs. Peninsula Oilers at Loretta French Park in Peters Creek
• June 29 evening: Week of Dreams reception at Alaska Native Heritage Center
• June 30: Celebrity Golf Tournament at Moose Run Golf Course: A fundraiser to benefit the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Healthy Futures program and area Little Leagues
• July 3 10am-12pm: PLAY BALL! youth clinic hosted by Major League Baseball and Alaska Goldpanners at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks
• July 4 12pm: Week of Dreams Ceremonies at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks
• July 4 1pm: Community softball game at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks
• July 4 7pm: Alaska Goldpanners game at Growden Memorial Field in Fairbanks
