Best Bets
Published 9:30 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Happy Juneteenth! How will you observe this holiday? Check out what local organizations are doing in Homer, such as the Pratt Museum’s storytelling session starting at 4 p.m. For other goings-on this month, take a look at these Best Bets.
BEST JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION BET: On Thursday, June 19 from 4-5 p.m., the Pratt Museum will host nationally acclaimed storyteller, spiritual life coach and performing artist Gogo Skywalker Payne for an evening of storytelling in celebration of Juneteenth, the historic day of freedom. Payne’s voice has echoed from the DuSable Museum to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. This event is in collaboration with Homer Pride. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5. 3779 Bartlett St.
BEST PARADE FLOAT BUILDING BET: Homer Council on the Arts invites the community to get creative and join them in decorating their float for the upcoming Fourth of July parade! Art lovers of all ages are welcome to participate and add their own creative touch to HCOA’s float. Supplies will be provided. Last crafting day is June 25 from 5-7 p.m. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.
BEST RUN TO THE SPIT BET: The Kachemak Bay Running Club is hosting the annual 10K Spit Run and Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon on Saturday, June 28! Registration for the 10K Spit Run is $35 (plus an additional $5 for race day registration). Runners start at 10 a.m. at HHS and finish at Land’s End. Walkers can start anytime after 9 a.m. on the same course. Registration for the Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon is $45, plus an additional $5 for race day registration. Runners start at 9 a.m. at Land’s End, follow a similar source to the 10K to HHS and back to finish at Land’s End. Registration and bib pick-up for both races will be held at Homer High School. Don’t forget the 1-Mile Kids and Family Run! This event is free to youth and family member participants. Runners will start at the race finish line at Land’s End and run a half-mile out and back. For more information, visit the Kachemak Bay Running Club website at kachemakbayrunningclub.org/. 600 E. Fairview Ave.
BEST MOVIE NIGHT BET: Join the Homer Public Library for a free movie at the Porcupine Theater on Saturday, June 28—part of HPL’s summer reading program. The Porcupine will be screening the original “Jumanji” movie, starring Robin Williams! Reserve your spot at porcupinetheater.com/movies/jumanji. 106 W. Pioneer Ave.
BEST CALL FOR ART BET: Are you a fiber artist looking to display your work? Homer Council on the Arts invites all local artists working with fiber, textiles, yarn, felt and fabric to the 2025 Fiber Arts Showcase! This call for art is open to all ages and abilities with no prompts or themes required. Submission deadline is Aug. 30. Learn more and submit art at homerart.org/event/call-for-art/. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.
BEST CITIZEN SCIENCE BET: Sandhill crane colts are hatching! “Fuzzball season” continues until close to the end of June as the later nesting pairs’ eggs hatch. Please keep your dogs on leashes and cats inside during this early and vulnerable time for crane colts and other young wildlife. Contact Kachemak Crane Watch with information about your nesting pair and their newly hatched colts. This important data helps KCW count the total number of colts in the area and track nesting success. Email reports to KCW at reports@cranewatch.org or call 907-235-6262. Please include the date of hatching, time, location, number of colts, mortalities and your contact information in case KCW needs to reach out for further details. For more information, contact Nina Faust at 907-235-6262.
