Seward Events Guide: September 17 – 24, 2026

September 17, 2026, by Seward Folly Staff

NEW THIS MONTH

Check out the RESOURCES page for residents and visitors: https://sewardfolly.com/seward-resources/

The 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report by the City of Seward is available at this link.

The City of Seward is inviting local organizations to submit information for opportunities at the former Seward Middle School, which is being converted into a Parks and Recreation community center. (see flyer below for details)

The City of Seward is inviting residents to respond to a survey about the electric utility. (see flyer below)

2026 City of Seward Regular Municipal Election Voter Information, regular election is on Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 2026

Heat Pump Rebate Program (up to $8,500!) is available to Seward residents. (see flyer below)

Public Health Nurse in Seward, call 907-335-3400 to make an appointment.

Seward City Transit is looking for new board members. Winter Shuttle Service begins on September 15! (see flyers below)

The Seward Community Foundation is offering a special grant opportunity – up to $5,000 – for projects and programs that support food security in Seward and Moose Pass. Applications will be accepted October 1-31, 2026. Click here for more information.

Tickets are on sale for the Seward Community Library Association’s (SCLA) annual Sip & Paint event on September 25. (see flyer below)

Tickets are on sale for the Seward Arts Council’s Changing Tides Variety Show taking place on Saturday, October 10.

Vendor applications are now open for the Seward Holiday Arts & Craft Fair, hosted by the Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club on December 4 and 5 at the Cruise Ship Terminal. (see flyer below)

The Seward Children’s Museum has posted new Fall/Winter Hours. (see flyer below)

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Thursday, September 17:

10:30 – 11:45 a.m., BLOOM Play & Chat, at Seward Library
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Teen Hoops, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Seward Community Choir Fall Rehearsal, Seward Methodist Church. Rehearsals will occur every Thursday until December 10 except for Thanksgiving.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Basketball (16+), SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Ping Pong, SPRD, at AVTEC
6:00 p.m. start, Seward Schools Site-Based Council Meeting, at the Seward Middle School
6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Seward Pride Alliance Community Meeting, at Seward Library (see flyer below)
7:00 p.m., Flood of 1986 Open Mic Discussion, Resurrection Bay Historical Society, Seward Library (see flyer below)

Friday, September 18:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Story Time, at Seward Library
1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Volleyball (16+), SPRD, at AVTEC Gym

Saturday, September 19:

10:00 a.m. start, Help Find Abby Volunteer Event, Seward Police Department, meet at the Seward Chamber of Commerce Building (see flyer below)
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Seward Farmer’s Market (last one of the season), next to Ranting Raven (228 4th Avenue)
11:00 – 1:00 p.m., Community Baby Shower, SPC & Bloom, at Seward Library (see flyer below)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Park & Bark, SPRD, at Two Lakes Park
12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Open Family Pickleball, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Open Rock Wall Climb, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
5:30 p.m. start, Sound Bath with Jim Pfeiffenberger, at Seward Yoga ($30, see flyer below)

Sunday, September 20:

10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Community Class (donation-based), at Seward Yoga
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC
12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Open Pickleball, SPRD, at AVTEC
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Indoor Soccer, SPRD, at AVTEC
4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Open Rock Wall Climb, SPRD, at AVTEC

Monday, September 21:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Seward Strings (open to all musicians), at Senior Center
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Library LEGO Lounge, at Seward Library
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., NYO Practice, SPRD, at AVTEC (see flyer below)
6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Craft Night, SPRD, at AVTEC (see flyer below)

Tuesday, September 22:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Open Chess Play, at Seward Library
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Pastels with Carol Souza, at Senior Center (for seniors aged 60+)
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., NYO Practice, SPRD, at AVTEC (see flyer below)
7:00 p.m., Seward Community Band Practice (every Tuesday through April 2027), at Seward Middle School (304 Sea Lion Avenue)
8:00 p.m., Open Mic, at Yukon Bar (see flyer below)

Wednesday, September 23:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., NYO Practice, SPRD, at AVTEC (see flyer below)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Pickleball, SPRD, at AVTEC

Thursday, September 24:

10:30 – 11:45 a.m., BLOOM Play & Chat, at Seward Library
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Teen Hoops, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Seward Community Choir Fall Rehearsal, Seward Methodist Church. Rehearsals will occur every Thursday until December 10 except for Thanksgiving.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Basketball (16+), SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Ping Pong, SPRD, at AVTEC