Fairbanks is a GREAT place to raise an active family! There are all kinds of activities and opportunities for families, if you know where to look. In addition to activities on the calendar page, long running activities (like indoor play opportunities) and playgroups, check out these links for ways to keep y our family active all year round. Whether indoors or outdoors, recreation opportunities allow your family to meet other families and explore and grow together!
General Information about Fairbanks Activities/Recreation; Calendars of Events
- Fairbanksalaska.com
- Fairbanks Visitor and Local Information
- Fairbanks Local Newspaper Calendar of Events
Recreation Facilities
- Click HERE to find out information about Fairbanks recreation facilities
Local Parks, Recreation Areas and Trails
- List of Local Parks
- Park and Facility Guide with Maps
- Creamer’s Field Information
- University of Alaska Fairbanks Trail Map
- Public Lands Information
Sports Clubs and Organizations
- Sport, Organizations and Local Activities
Libraries, Museum and Programs
- Fairbanks Public Library
- North Pole Branch of the Library
- Fairbanks Library Children Events
- Fairbanks Library Schedule of Events
- Fairbanks Children’s Museum and Facebook Page
- UA Museum of the North
Organizations With Tips for Getting Kids Active
- Fish and Wildlife Service: Lets Get Outside
- AK Division of Public Health: Play Everyday.
- Get Outdoors Alaska
- PBS: Keeping Kids Active
Tips For Enjoying the Outdoors With Your Child and Dressing Them for Winter
- About Kids Health: Dressing for the Cold
- CNN: Windproofing Your Baby
Outdoor Activities For Young Children
- Outdoor Summer Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers
- Outdoor Summer Scavenger Hunt
- Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt
- Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers
Public Land’s Information- Kid’s and Youth Activities
- All activities
- Family Friendly Recreation Guide
- I Spy Activity
- Leave No Trace Board Game
- Ranger Book
Looking for something fun and active? Try this physical activity spinner! Click on Physical Activity Spinner.
Play Groups- for our current list click HERE
For more information on Games and Activities in Fairbanks, click on the Games and Activities page of our site, and can also be found under the Early Learning/Care tab.
