Seward Events Guide: October 8 – 15, 2026

October 8, 2026, by Seward Folly

NEW THIS MONTH

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

Seward City Transit has released their new winter schedule (see flyers below). They are also gathering community input about transportation needs. The survey takes about five minutes. Scan the QR code on the flyer below or complete it here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSePPa6Tt…/viewform…

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

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 Alaska State Trooper (AST) Office is closed until further notice. If there is an emergency, please dial 911 and for all non-emergency calls, please contact 907-262-4453 ext. 2. If you need information about background checks, concealed handgun permits, catering permits, Sex Offender Registry (SOR), or anything else, please contact Soldotna AST Post at 907-262-4453 ext. 0.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Thursday, October 8:

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
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., FREE Small Fry School Programs, at the Alaska SeaLife Center (click here for more information)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:00 p.m., Chamber Luncheon with SPRD, at the Breeze Inn (see flyer below)
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.
7:00 p.m. start, Candidate Meet & Greet (House District 5 and Senate District C), at Resurrection Bay Baptist Church (412 Washington St.; see flyer below)

Friday, October 9:

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:00 p.m. start, Senior Center Raffle Contest for the Hauntings & Horrors Variety Show (see flyer below)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Read with a Ranger Story Time, at Seward Library (see flyer below)
1:00 p.m. start, Canvass Board – City of Seward Regular Municipal Election, City Hall Council Chambers (410 Adams Street)
1:30 p.m. start, Volunteer Information Session, at Senior Center (see flyer below)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
1:15 p.m., Bingorama with Qutekcak Native Tribe, at the Seward Senior Center
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Volleyball (16+), SPRD, at AVTEC Gym

Saturday, October 10:

10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Dog Park Grand Opening Celebration, SPRD, Forest Acres Park on Dimond Blvd.
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
1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Scout Fun & Play (ages 5-15), at Forest Acres Campground (see flyer below)
2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Open Rock Wall Climb, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
5:30 p.m. start, Community Acupuncture w/ Carly Locke, at Seward Yoga ($44 entry; see flyer below)
5:00 & 8:00 p.m. show times, Changing Tides Variety Show: Hauntings & Horrors, Seward Arts Council, at K.M. Rae Building (see flyer below)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Disco Skate Night, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym ($3 entry; see flyer below)
8:00 p.m. start, Saturday Night Trivia w/ Tony, at the Yukon Bar

Sunday, October 11:

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
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Soup Potluck and Open Discussion, Seward Pride Alliance, at the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (18+; see flyer below)

Monday, October 12: Indigenous Peoples Day

Qutekcak Native Tribe Office will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

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
3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Library LEGO Lounge, at Seward Library
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., NYO Practice, SPRD, at AVTEC
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Recreational Volleyball, SPRD, at AVTEC
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Improv Theater Workshop, SPRD, at AVTEC (see flyer below)
7:00 p.m., City of Seward City Council Meeting, at City Hall Council Chambers (410 Adams Street)

Tuesday, October 13:

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 (see flyer below)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Tech Tutoring, at the Seward Library (see flyer below)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., NYO Practice, SPRD, at AVTEC
6:00 p.m. start, Bear Creek Fire Service Area Board Meeting
- 13105 Seward Hwy, Mile 5 or by Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82677008817 Meeting ID: 826 7700 8817
7:00 p.m., Seward Community Band Practice (every Tuesday through April 2027), at Seward Middle School (304 Sea Lion Avenue)

Wednesday, October 14:

7:15 – 7:45 a.m., Donuts with Dad, at Seward Middle/High School (see flyer below)
7:35 – 7:55 a.m., Muffins in the Morning, at Seward Elementary School (see flyer below)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Kinusaiga Fabric Collage class, at Qutekcak Native Tribe Office (221 Third Ave; must RSVP at 907-224-3118; see flyer below)
3:00 – 5:00 p.m., NYO Practice, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Competitive Volleyball, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
6:00 p.m. start, Wednesday Knitting Night (free; all levels welcome), at Dreamland Books & Yarn (see flyer below)

Thursday, October 15:

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 – 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., 2026 Seward Science Symposium Kick Off, at Alaska SeaLife Center (Full Details for this event can be found here: https://alaskasealife.ejoinme.org/2026SewardScience)