Illustration of a Christmas market stall with ornaments, wooden toys and a smiling vendor (Mat-Su Holiday Marketplace)
Christmas Markets

Mat-Su Holiday Marketplace

Visitors can browse more than 100 mini specialty shops showcasing creations by Alaskan artists and craftsmen. Offerings include handmade jewelry, original artwork, clothing, home décor, and specialty treats. The festive indoor shopping experience is hosted directly on the center's artificial turf soccer field.

Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$5 admission; kids ages 12 and under are free; Sunday is free for Military with ID or anyone who brings two cans of food to a local food bank.

Hours

Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm.

Food & Drink

Specialty treats are among the offerings.

Parking

Free parking is available at the sports center.

Location

Curtis Menard Memorial Sports Center · 44 Mile Parks Highway, Wasilla, Alaska Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Holiday gift shoppers and families

Vibe

Festive and practical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the sports center’s free parking; the event page says spaces are plentiful and easy to access.
  • If you visit Sunday, bring two cans of food for the local food bank to qualify for free admission.
  • Military visitors can receive free Sunday admission by showing ID, so bring valid identification if using this offer.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for browsing more than 100 shops across the indoor artificial-turf soccer field.
  • Children ages 12 and under enter free, so families can factor that admission offer into their visit.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children ages 12 and under enter free.
  • Sunday admission is free for military visitors with ID.
  • Sunday admission is free for anyone bringing two cans of food for a local food bank.
  • This year's early event date gives shoppers a head start on holiday shopping.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I browse at the marketplace?

More than 100 specialty shops feature work by Alaskan artists and craftspeople, including jewelry, artwork, clothing, home décor, and treats.

Are there food options?

Vendors offer specialty treats.

Is admission free for children?

Yes, children ages 12 and under enter free.

Are there other free-admission offers?

On Sunday, admission is free for military visitors with ID and for anyone bringing two cans of food for a local food bank.

Can I apply to sell at the marketplace?

Yes. Vendor registration is available online, and vendors can access an event packet with participation information.

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