Kodiak Lions 1st Annual Soup Bowl
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Anchorage) | Salvation Army Church Bldg, 1855 Mission Rd, Kodiak, AK, United States

Spring into Summer Resource Fair
2026-03-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Clark Middle School, 150 Bragaw St, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
The Anchorage School District is planning the third annual Springing into Summer Resource Fair. Their goal is to create an event to wrap around families as they are planning for summer and overall needs that can arise.
Community Resources
ASD programs and summer school information
Planning for summer break
summer camps
internships
job opportunities

The resource fair will be held during Spring Break on March 11 from 11-3 at Clark Middle School. There will be a free meal for families along with activities for elementary age students who are attending with their families.
The Lions has been asked to participate by offering free Visionscreening and hearing tests to the families.

Willow Lions Skate Night
2026-03-20 19:00 | Willow Elementary School, 31706 Parks Hwy, Willow, AK, 99688, United States
Willow Lions Skate Night
Come and join us at our Skate Night, once a month, Sept- April (except Dec)
2026 – March 20th and April 17th.

Eagle River Lions Annual Gun Show
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Eagle River Lions Park, 18344 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK, 99577, United States
The Eagle River Lions Gun Show will be held on Mar 21st-22nd, 2026 in Eagle River, AK. This Eagle River gun show is held at Eagle River Lions Clubhouse and hosted by Eagle River Lions Club. All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.

Mar 21st – 22nd, 2026

Hours

Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission

General: $5.00
Children 9-12: $1.00
Children Under 9: Free

Eagle River Lions Club

Contact: Bruce Morinitti
Phone: (907) 350-1573
Email: bmorinitti@gmail.com

Vendor

Tables: $35.00/each
Dealer Setup:
Saturday: 7:00am

Big Lakes Lions Ice Breaker Dinner
2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Big Lake Lions Rec, 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99623-9663, United States

Juneau Lions Club’s 77th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament
2026-03-22 08:00 - 2026-03-28 23:00 | Juneau Douglas High School, 1639 Glacier Ave, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
At this time, the Juneau Lions Club is seeking Letters of Interest from All A (Open), B,
C, Masters, and Women’s teams interested in participating in the 2026 tournament. Any
team that wishes to be considered for playing in the “A” (Open) Division (18 and up),
“B” Division (18 and up), “C” Division (32 and up), “Masters” Division (42 and up), or
the “Women’s” Division (18 and up) are asked to send an email that states the (1)
Community they represent, (2) Division they desire to play, (3) Name of Team, and (4)
Team’s Point of Contact (the name of one individual who will head up the team). The
Juneau Lions Club does require separate Letters of Interest for each Division Team, even
if a community submits for multiple divisions. An individual may play in the “A” (Open)
bracket on any team they choose, while still representing their community in the B, C, or
M Bracket.

Palmer Lions 57th Annual Gun Show
2026-03-28 10:00 - 2026-03-29 18:00 | Raven Hall at Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glen Hwy, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States
The Lions have hosted our Annual Gun Show for over 50 years. This is one of our largest fundraiser thanks to the vendors who participate and the community who come to check everything out. This event helps raise funds to support our local Palmer community by helping with youth and senior programs, helping families, and much more. We’ve given to organizations such as the local food pantries, Salvation Army, Mat-Su Special Santa, HeartReach, Set Free Alaska, local sports and extracurriculars for both youth and children, the Palmer Public library and much more. All funds raised by the Palmer Lions in the community go back to our community, none of them are kept by the club.
Thank you for supporting your Palmer Lions Club.
To get an application for a table please email palmerlionsgunshow@gmail.com. Paper applications were sent out to previous vendors the second week of January 2026. For more info you can reach out to Linda at 907-315-1932.

Eagle River and Eagle River Sleeping Lady Lions Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Eagle River Lions Park, 18344 Eagle River Rd, Eagle River, AK, 99577, United States

Houston Lions Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ
2026-04-05 15:30 - 18:00 | Houston Fire Department, 57.4 Parks Hwy, Houston, AK, United States
Easter Egg hunt was a great success. With combined help from community volunteers, Hilltop Assembly of God, Houston Lions Club, Homesteaders Assocation, Houston responders, Susitna Rotary Club, Houston city PARC, and Gorilla Fireworks, we hosted the largest Easter Egg Hunt we ever have! 362 children aged 12 and under participated. Candy and prizes and snacks galore!

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MD 49 Convention 2026
2026-04-15 18:00 - 2026-04-18 22:00 | Lakefront Hotel, 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517, United States

Willow Lions Skate Night
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Willow Elementary School, 31706 Parks Hwy, Willow, AK, 99688, United States
Willow Lions Skate Night
Come and join us at our Skate Night
2026 – April 17th.

Alaska School Nurses Spring Conference
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
The Lions of District 49A will be presenting their Visionscreening and Hearing Programs to the group.

Mt View Spring Recycling Drive
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Mt View Lions Club House, 501 N Pine St, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States

BBALC & Anchorage Lions Club’s Annual Spring Bowling Party
2026-04-25 11:45 - 16:00 | Jewel Lake Bowl, 8801 Jewel Lake Rd,, Anchorage, AK, 99502, United States
Follow link below:
https://bentonbaylions.org/bowling

Big Lake Lions Spring Clean-Up
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | Big Lake Road, Big Lake Rd Easement, Big Lake, AK, United States
Join us for a Hit Dog BBQ at the Rec Center following clean up on Saturday, May 16.

Kodiak Lions Crab Fest- You, Me and the Sea
2026-05-21 00:00 - 2026-05-25 00:00 | AK
Crab Fest began in 1958 and is a time for the community to celebrate the abundant resources that we receive from the sea. The festival is traditionally held for 5 days over Memorial Day weekend.

2026 CRAB FEST VENDOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

SIGN UP TO HAVE A BOOTH AT Crab Fest 2026. FOR Vendor Registration Click HERE!
The deadline to signup is April 15, 2026.
Click Here to register for the 2026 PARADE
Click Here to register your Event for Crab Fest 2026
Click Here to sign up to perform on the Crab Fest Stage
Crab Fest Vendors:
Click here to take our 2025 Crab Fest Follow Up Survey.

Activities:
Traditional and quirky tournaments, games, races and competitions. The Norm Holm Survival Suit Race. Coast Guard demonstrations in the harbor including helicopters and rescue swimmers. Crab Festival Art Show. Kodiak Fish Toss, Marathon and Half Marathon, Blessing of the Fleet, Crab Festival Grand Parade on Saturday morning.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursday, May 21st – Noon to 8 PM*
Friday, May 22nd – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Saturday, May 23rd – 11 AM to 8 PM*
Sunday, May 24th– 10 AM to 8 PM*
Monday, May 25th – 10 AM to 5 PM*
*Dates and Hours are subject to change.

AAPI HERITAGE FLAG DAY
2026-05-30 11:00 - 18:00 | Delaney Park Strip, 9th & 10th and E & I St, Anchorage, AK, United States

19th Annual Cruis’in with Santa
2026-05-30 11:00 - 2026-05-31 16:00 | North Pole Hotel, 449 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK, 99705, United States

Special O Healthy Athletes Summer Games
2026-06-06 11:00 - 17:30 | AK
Lions and volunteers busy at Special O Healthy Athletes. Waiting for the athletes to come in to get their eyes checked.

Lions Family Fun Festival
2026-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States

Palmer Colony Days
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Palmer Downtown, Palmer, AK, United States
Come and visit the Lions in the Vision Trailer during Colony Days.

Big Lake Lions 39th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Big Lake Lions Rec, 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99623-9663, United States
A one-day special event tournament for ages 18 and up
Teams will be guaranteed 2 games * double elimination
IMPORTANT DATES
REGISTRATION RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
TEAM NAMES TO BE DRAWN FOR GAME GRID THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
TOURNAMENT – SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
CHECK IN AT 9AM – FIRST GAMES AT 10AM
To register team
email: biglakemudvolleyball@gmail.com with your team name
FEES
$350 per team if received by Wednesday, May 20, 2026
$400 per team if received after Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LOCATION OF GAMES
2942 S. LIONS CIR * BIG LAKE, ALASKA * 99652
BACK SIDE OF BIG LAKE SAND PITS * FOLLOW THE SIGNS (SAME LOCATION AS 2025)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jaime Estes – biglakemudvolleyball@gmail.com
Big Lake Lions
PO Box 520048
Big Lake, Alaska 99652
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
invoice will be issued for payment with debit/credit cards
or other options will be discussed at time of sign up

Houston Lions Waterworks Festival
2026-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Houston Fire Department, 57.4 Parks Hwy, Houston, AK, United States
Alaska’s largest squirt gun scuffle, Houston Fire Department encourages youths (and the young at heart) to enjoy their Independence Day in a safe and engaging environment. Save the fireworks for the professionals, and stay cool in the sun. There will be fire truck demonstrations, water slides, a snack and drinks bar for the kids.

Downtown Anchorage Veterans Parade
2026-07-04 08:30 - 14:30 | Downtown Anchorage, Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage, AK, United States
Come on downtown and cheer on our Lions with the Vision Trailer in the Anchorage Veterans 4th of July Parade.

Willow Lions Parade and BBQ
2026-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Willow Community Center, MP 69.5 Parks Highway, Willow, AK, 99688, United States
The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) in Willow, Alaska hosts a 4th of July parade and picnic.
Staging for the parade is at the Baptist Church at 11AM. The parade starts at noon and is followed by a picnic at the Willow Community Center.

Palmer Lions Kids Day
2026-07-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Hermon Brothers Field, Alaska Fairgrounds, Palmer, AK, United States
Palmer Lions will be offering free Visionscreening at the game- out of the District Vision Trailer.

41st Annual Bear Paw Festival Parade
2026-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Eagle River, AK, United States
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Bear Paw Festival from July 8 – 12, 2026.
The whole town turns out for a weekend filled with fun for all ages. Sometimes unexpected but always a good time, events run the gamut. The Slippery Salmon Olympics are perhaps the best known event. Teams of two race against the clock and each other with a real salmon as the critical item to take along while tackling all the obstacles.
The grand parade is on Saturday with staging at 8:30 and parade start at 11AM.

Annual Benton Bay Lions Golf Outing
2026-07-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Moose Run Golf Course, 27000 Arctic Valley Rd, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, 99505, United States
What- Proceeds to Benefit Youth Scholarships
When- Saturday, July 18, 2026
Where- Moose Run Hill Course
Our Commitment to Sports
Our club is committed to supporting the future of sports as well as many of the other International Lions Clubs goals such as preventing blindness. Our club’s main goal still remains supporting local amateur sports programs, primarily high school sports and UAA athletics where we remain active. This year we will be using the proceeds from this golf event to continue support our youth scholarship program.
Scholarships
With your support we will be able pay annual scholarships to up to eight students each year (two new students each year). We award the scholarships to student athletes, who have already distinguished themselves in service to their community.
Help us Make it Possible
We want to invite you to join us in helping make these things possible. The Benton Bay Athletic Lions Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, ID 94-3057694, so your donation may be tax deductible. You can sponsor the event in the following ways.

$150 – Individual Registration.
$550 – Team Registration.
$200 – Hole Sponsorship: A sign will be placed on the tee area with your name as a sponsor for that hole. If you select this option please send us the name you would like to see on the sign.
$700 – Team Registration and Hole Sponsorship.
Donations in Kind: We would appreciate donations of food, prizes, items for a goodie bag, or other items we can use for the event.

Download the app and registration and pay online:
https://www.bentonbaylions.org/golf/GolfApp.pdf
https://www.bentonbaylions.org/golf/register.php
https://www.bentonbaylions.org/golf/payment.php

49A 1st Cabinet Meeting
2026-08-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Big Lake Lions Rec, 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99623-9663, United States
Come and join us for DG Lawrence Camp’s 1st District 49A Cabinet Meeting in Big Lake at the Rec Center.
Meet his new Cabinet. Hear what the clubs have done in our new Lions Year.

Fairview Back to School Health Fair
2026-08-08 12:30 - 16:30 | Fairview Rec Center, 1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
This back-to-school event hosted by the Anchorage Health Department and Parks & Rec’s Fairview Recreation Center is for Fairview & surrounding neighborhood kids with school supply giveaways. They invited community & social service organizations to staff booths or donate supplies or useful items. The Lions will be there in the vision trailer doing free Visionscreening for the attendees.
Each kid attending the event will be given a passport. They will need to visit and get a stamp from each of the booths, The student will receive a backpack and school supplies when they turn in their filled passport. The organizers are partnering with Sophia Metters from the GAP program this year so they are expecting to have 1500+ attendees.
