The fun never hibernates here.
Sitka is a vibrant town with a passionate population that brings noteworthy events to town year-round. No matter the season, there is always something happening in Sitka.
AK Native Artist Residency: Larissa Kramer
Larissa Kramer is a Sugpiaq artist who creates jewelry and is a model boat builder. She uses fish skin, beads, or botanicals set in resin...
Mudball Classic Softball Tournament
Annual Labor Day Weekend tournament invites softball teams from around the nation to play in Sitka.
Birding Walk – September
Sitka National Historical Park, in partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center, invites the public to participate in a series of...
AK Native Artist Residency: Kris Waymire
Kris Waymire is an Iñupiaq and Peruvian multimedia artist who creates mostly with beads and textiles. They are the SJM Native Artist in...
Fishing for Cats Barn Dance
A community barn dance with live music from Fishing for Cats. All dances taught and called. No dance experience or partners necessary....
Birding Walk – October
Sitka National Historical Park, in partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center, invites the public to participate in a series of...
American Documentary Film Festival
Showing best films from the 2026 festival, including Oscar® Qualifiers. All-access passes & tickets on sale in August at...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years. Celebrations and...
Alaska Day Festival
When the United States purchased Alaska from Russia; the actual transfer ceremony occurred on October 18, 1867, on Castle Hill in Sitka....
Birding Walk – November
Sitka National Historical Park, in partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center, invites the public to participate in a series of...
Sitka Whalefest
A festival that includes world-renowned marine scientists presenting their current research, whale watching cruises, concerts, an art...
Birding Walk – December
Sitka National Historical Park, in partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center, invites the public to participate in a series of...