Alaska Lions Events

Fairbanks Offroad Lions Official Park Opening
2025-07-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Anchorage) | Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, 1560 Saddle Ave, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, United States
The Fairbanks Offroad Lions are hosting an event on July 12, 2025, for a “Soft Opening” of the Fairbanks Offroad Lions Offroad Park.
They will be grilling yummies from noon to one.
Please contact Lion Cory Bellows at (907) 378-8240 for more information.

107th Annual Lions International Convention
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-17 | Orange County Convention Center, Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Orlando, Florida welcomes Lions and Leos from around the world for sun, fun, service and the 107th Lions International Convention. Famous for its theme parks, exciting attractions and vacation vibes, the Orlando Area is a top global destination and an exciting site for our biggest event of the year. Come be part of it all in a city that’s pure magic!

Healthy Babies are Happy Babies Summer Resource Fair
2025-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Chanshtu Muldoon , Muldoon Town Square, 1301 Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, 99504, United States

48 Hour Marathon Glasses Read-A-Thon
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-20 | Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK, United States
The marathon in January was such a success, we decided to hold another marathon to see if we can set a new record of glasses touched in the 48 hours. Come and help us set a new record.
To sign up, all you have to do is scan the qr code and sign-up for 2 hour increments.
There is outside parking for rv’s (if our outlying clubs, as well as our Anchorage friends would like to come up).

Annual Benton Bay Lions Golf Outing
2025-07-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Moose Run Golf Course, 27000 Arctic Valley Rd, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, 99505, United States
2025 Golf Outing for the Benton Bay Athletic Lions Club Foundation

What- Proceeds to Benefit Youth Scholarships
When- Saturday, July 19, 2025
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
Donations in Kind: We would appreciate donations of food, prizes, items for a goodie bag, or other items we can use for the event.

Eyeglass Recycling Day
2025-07-19 09:00 - 13:00 | AK
We have an open station waiting for you. Enjoy the fun and serve our cause.

Bingo and Pull Tabs at the Tanana Valley State Fair
2025-07-25 - 2025-08-03 | Tanana Valley State Fair, 1800 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99709, United States
Come enjoy bingo the old fashion way!
$1 per card for bingo and pull tabs. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits.
Sunday thru Thursday 12PM to 10 PM
Friday and Saturday. 12PM to 12 AM

34th Annual Fred Walatka Memorial Fish Feed
2025-07-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Spenard Lions Club, 1407 W 32nd Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
Annual Fred Walatka Memorial Fish Feed
ADMISSION:
$20 per Adult/ $10 for under age 13
Tickets Available from Spenard Lions Club Members or at the door. *One plate per ticket*
Fresh Red Salmon – Halibut – Salad – Assorted Other Stuff – Dessert
Live Music outside
Proceeds will go toward the 75th Club Anniversary Celebration.to be held during the 2025 Midwinter Conference in November.

Stuff the Bus Back to School Fair
2025-07-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Amazing Grace Academy, 2238 Inner Springer Loop, Palmer, AK, 99645
The Palmer Lions will be doing free Visionscreening at the Annual Stuff the Bus Back to School Fair. The event offers the following to the community:

Backpacks/supplies distributed: 1050 (United Way of Mat-Su and St. Bartholomew’s Church are working to distribute more supplies to agencies serving vulnerable populations, and to complete contact with our wait list of those who were unable to attend.)
Haircuts: 45-Style Starts Here Academy did an INCREDIBLE job last year. We are so thankful for their hard work and professional touch.
Networking & Connection: 14 agencies participated in the Vendor Fair last year! It was so great to see everyone, catch up on what’s happening for fellow nonprofits and share information with all the families.
Overall Attendance: UWMS estimates that over 1500 community members will visit the event this year. This is a combination of K-12 students, their parents/guardians, younger siblings or accompanying little ones ages 5 and under, volunteers and vendors. There will be something for everyone, even if they were not receiving backpacks and supplies: games, hot dogs, resource information, and more.

HUGSS- Back to School JAM
2025-08-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99504, United States
Help Us Give School Supplies (HUGSS) is a back-to-school event that provides essential school supplies and backpacks to ASD students, helping them start the school year confident, prepared, and ready to learn.
The Lions Vision Team of District 49A will be on-site, in the vision trailer, doing free Visionscreening.

First District 49A Cabinet Meeting
2025-08-02 09:30 - 16:00 | Big Lake Lions Rec, 3261 S Big Lake Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99623-9663, United States
1st quarter 49A Cabinet Meeting, 2025 – 2026 Lions Year.
District Governor Robert D Posma

Club Officer Training
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Mt View Lions Club House, 501 N Pine St, Anchorage, AK, 99508, United States
What are the duties of a Club President? Or Secretary? Or Treasurer?
How do you know if you are doing a good job as a Club Officer?
Come to the District 49A Global Leadership Team’s Club Officer Training classes to find out how to be a good Club Officer.

No registration required.

Fairview Back to School Health Fair
2025-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Fairview Rec Center, 1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States
The Lions 49A Vision team will be offering free Visionscreening to the students and their families out of the district vision trailer.

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.
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. In the past we have had anywhere from 500 – 1500 people show up to the event.

Girdwood Annual Blueberry Festival
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-10 | Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK, 99587, United States
August in Alaska means there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy at Alyeska Resort. One of the best ways to get outside and spend time with your family is by picking blueberries, celebrating blueberries and being surrounded by like-minded blueberry enthusiasts in the Chugach Mountains! These delectable little morsels pack a flavorful punch and luckily for us, they grow plentiful on Alaska’s mountains. Stay the night at Alyeska and take advantage of the annual Blueberry-themed event with vendors, live music, a pie-eating contest, kids zone, and of course, berry picking!
Visit the Lions’ booth where they sell blueberry goodies, including jam, muffins, bb lemonade, etc. A sampling of John Trautner’s photos will be on display for sale.

Eyeglass Recycling Day
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK, United States

Fox Lions Community Picnic
2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Fox Park and Pavilion, 2285 Steese Highway, Fairbanks, AK, 99712, United States
Join us for our Annual Community Appreciation Picnic.
Food, Games, Basket Raffle, Moose Nugget Drop, Silent Auction.
Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixin’s will be provided.
Download our Flyer here

Alaska State Fair Visionscreening
2025-08-15 11:00 - 2025-09-01 19:00 | Alaska State Fairgrounds, 2075 Glen Hwy, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States
District 49 A Lions Clubs will be offering free Visionscreening every day at the fair out of the district vision trailer.

Houston Founders Day Festival
2025-08-16 18:00 - 23:30 | Houston Fire Department, 57.4 Parks Hwy, Houston, AK, United States
The tiny town of Houston triples its population (all the way up to 6,000!) during this one-day family-friendly blowout on the third Saturday in August. And the best part is that everything’s free! Kids’ games and bouncy rooms, dunk tanks, fishing ponds, slides, and a BBQ…it’s all covered by the folks of Houston.
The block party-style festival, which has been going on for at least 30 years, was started for kids, and they’ve kept the focus on the youngsters. So bring the family for pie-eating contests, free hot dogs and burgers, and games.
There’s also a poker tournament and garage sale (for the adults) and what the folks of Houston claim is the best fireworks display in the state (a member of their fire department owns a pyrotechnic company and puts on the show). The Air Force Band also plays during the evening, and there are free tours of a life-flight helicopter.

Challenge Alaska for Goal Ball
2025-09-03 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-09-10 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-10-01 17:45 - 19:45, 2025-10-08 17:45 - 19:45 | Spenard Rec Center, 2020 W 48th Ave, Anchorage, 99517, United States
Volunteer with Challenge Alaska for Goal Ball
Goal Ball allows visually impaired persons to play a ball game similar to a modified soccer game.
Help is needed to establish the court before each game by taping it up then disassembling the court after each game.
Actual game time is 6:15PM to 7:30PM, volunteers are needed from 5:45PM until 7:45PM, at the Spenard Rec Center.
Please consider volunteering each Wednesday from Sep 3 until the last game on October 15th.

Kenai Lions 30th Annual Rubber Ducky Race
2025-09-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Cunningham Park, 2432 Beaver Loop Rd, Kenai, AK, 99611, United States
Annual Rubber Ducky Races
Since 1995 the Kenai Lions Club has been able to use money raised from this event to fund programs that benefit our beautiful city year-round.

Willow Lions Skate Night
2025-09-12 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 starting Sep 12, once a month, Sept- April (except Dec)
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September 12th, October 17th, November 21st
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Jan 16th, Feb. 20th, March 20th and April 17th.

3rd Annual Pacific Community Health Fair
2025-09-13 13:00 - 18:00 | Mountain View Community Center, 315 Price St, Anchorage, 99501, United States
The Lions District 49A Vision Team will be offering FREE Visionscreening in our Vision Trailer. Watch for our happy Lion.

Challenge Alaska for Goal Ball
2025-09-17 17:45 - 19:45 | Spenard Rec Center, 2020 W 48th Ave, Anchorage, 99517, United States
Volunteer with Challenge Alaska for Goal Ball
Goal Ball allows visually impaired persons to play a ball game similar to a modified soccer game.
Help is needed to establish the court before each game by taping it up then disassembling the court after each game.
Actual game time is 6:15PM to 7:30PM, volunteers are needed from 5:45PM until 7:45PM, at the Spenard Rec Center.
Please consider volunteering each Wednesday from Sep 3 until the last game on October 15th.
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USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-20 | Waterfront Convention Center, 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Memphis, TN, United States
The largest and best Lions Club Leadership training event in the world. With over 70 seminar training sessions related to developing quality Lions Clubs and thousands of Lions Leaders share their experiences, the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum is for you!
This years theme- Learn, Grow, Lead.

Project Homeless Connect 2025
2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
This community-wide, one-day, one-stop resource fair for individuals experiencing homelessness in Anchorage will take place on Sept. 23, 2025, at the Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 W. Fifth Ave. Our unhoused neighbors will get help with essential services such as housing, healthcare, employment support, legal aid and more. Attendees will also receive lunch, supplies, and winter gear. Volunteers needed on Sept. 23 and the day before for set-up.
The Lions Vision Team of District 49A will be there to do preliminary eye exams and give out glasses to this in need.

Anchorage Alaska Sports Car Club Presents Fall Drift
2025-09-21 | Alaska Raceway Park, 5599 S Raceway, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States
Come and join the Alaska Sports Car Club https://ascc907.square.site/ for our season closing drift event at Alaska Raceway Park. Our final event on asphalt for the remainder of 2025. Come and slide your way into the winter.
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY & WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 9/18/2025.
https://www.motorsportreg.com/…/2025-arp-drift-2-alaska…
– Drifting at Alaska Raceway Park to close the summer season. We will be creating a drift course on in the facility parking areas.
PARTICIPATION NEEDS
– Current Alaska Sports Car Club Member. $100 for a calendar year. – Pay the Event Fee of $75. – Sign the Waiver. Whether you are driving or not, the waiver needs to be signed. – Pass a standard AutoCross style tech inspection. – Snell 2015 Helmet or newer
SCHEDULE:
08:00 AM – Driver Check-Ins & Tech Inspections09:30 AM – Driver’s Meeting10:00 AM – Course Walkabout, Driver’s & Workers to Grid10:30 AM – Cars on Course for Practice Session12:00 PM – Qualifying for Drift Competition01:00 PM – Lunch01:30 PM – Drift Competition03:30 PM – Moar Drifting & Practice Drifting05:30 PM – End Session & Course Cleanup06:30 PM – Drift Competition Awards
If you come out and play, please expect to help clean up the course.
Otherwise, bring lots of tires and dress warm!
