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Members of the Krewe of Gambrinus dance in front of the judges' station on Pioneer Avenue to the Beatles' "All You Need is Love" during the Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Parade showcases Homer love

The 72nd annual Winter Carnival Parade was held this past weekend on Valentine’s Day.

Anchor Point youth run a relay during the Snow Rondi kids’ snowshoe races on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fireweed Meadows golf course in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Snow Rondi returns next week

The annual Anchor Point winter festival will take place Feb. 24-March 1.

The Krewe of Gambrinus, costumed for the “Sunshine and Snowflakes” theme, marches in the 71st annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Kincaid)

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Winter carnival celebrates love for Homer

The annual parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 at noon on Pioneer Avenue.

Kids visit with Santa aboard the USCGC Aspen during the inaugural "Jolly Aspen" holiday event and food drive on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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A holly jolly time aboard the ‘Jolly Aspen’

Santa came to town last week aboard the USCGC Aspen.

Kachemak Bay Birders member Gary Lyon watches for birds near the Land’s End Resort condos on the Homer Spit during the Christmas Bird Count count day on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Christmas Bird Count is this weekend

Homer’s Count Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20, following a bird identification class on Dec. 18.

The Christmas tree behind the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is lit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the chamber in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lighting up the winter night

Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted the annual Christmas Comes to Kenai on Nov. 28, 2025. The beloved event began over 40 years ago, and this year over 1,000 attendees enjoyed hot chocolate, fireworks, pictures with Santa and shopping. Photo courtesy of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce

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Christmas Comes to Kenai and Soldotna Turkey Trot kick off a month full of holiday festivities

The weekend’s holiday festivities drew folks from all over the Kenai Peninsula.

Runners of all ages gather for a photo in the Homer High School Commons after the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Due to icy outdoor conditions, the official run was moved to the high school halls. Photo courtesy Matthew Smith

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55 turn out for Turkey Trot

Each Thanksgiving morning, the Kachemak Bay Running Club and the City of Homer Community Recreation Department host a…

Dancers in last year’s annual Nutcracker ballet rehearse “Waltz of the Flowers” on the Mariner Theatre Stage at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Chris Kincaid

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‘Nutcracker’ returns next weekend to Mariner stage

The ballet, a Homer annual tradition, will open at the Mariner Theatre on Dec. 6.

Kids and parents craft holiday ornaments during at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center during their annual Christmas tree lighting celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Chamber announces holiday event schedule

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, and the Homer Chamber of Commerce is advancing…

Community members attending Homer Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Fall Fest vote for their favorite pumpkin created during the event’s Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area

Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik have multiple events planned through the rest of the month to celebrate autumn…

Delcenia Cosman/Homer News Two fairgoers battle it out with foam swords opposite the sparring arena at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024<ins>,</ins><ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. Two fairgoers battle it out with foam swords opposite the sparring arena at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024<ins>,</ins><ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Renaissance fair returns this weekend

The annual festival will be held at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday and Sunday.

A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July

Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.