Community Calendar

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt! Plus it helps us raise money to continue to support our mission of spay/neuter programs, community education, and animal shelter support.
Stop by the Homer Animal Friends Store starting every Saturday in August to get your entry for each week. Entries close at midnight the following Saturday so you have all week to stop by and get your entry to play.
Join us for Yappy Hour from 4-6pm at Grace Ridge Brewery every Sunday in August to see if you won one of the awesome prizes for getting it right!
And to make it even more paw-some... There will be a GRAND PRIZE drawing on August 31st for ALL qualifying entries!

View sandhill cranes with Kachemak Crane Watch

Crane Walks give you the opportunity to view sandhill cranes as they gather for pre-migration staging, allowing participants to learn more about cranes, explore the ridge above Kachemak Bay, and capture incredible photos.

All ticket income will go towards crane education in the Homer, AK area. Please note that while tour times have been set for the best chance of seeing the cranes, they are wild animals and we cannot guarantee they will be present.

Each encounter starts at 6pm and ends at 8pm. Please arrive promptly.

Our pickleball classes are open to adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:45-11:45am, Tues/Thurs/Sat from 6-8pm & Sundays from 10am-1pm. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for youth/students/military/veterans/seniors 62+. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis, with several modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard game.

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt! Plus it helps us raise money to continue to support our mission of spay/neuter programs, community education, and animal shelter support.
Stop by the Homer Animal Friends Store starting every Saturday in August to get your entry for each week. Entries close at midnight the following Saturday so you have all week to stop by and get your entry to play.
Join us for Yappy Hour from 4-6pm at Grace Ridge Brewery every Sunday in August to see if you won one of the awesome prizes for getting it right!
And to make it even more paw-some... There will be a GRAND PRIZE drawing on August 31st for ALL qualifying entries!

This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!

Open to adults & teens (12+) Tues-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Tues-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. Cost is $4.00 per session. (It is also okay to bring a child in a stroller to walk) *We will be CLOSED ON MONDAYS for the summer!*

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes for you to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

This is an open playgroup for parents/guardians to bring their young ones* to a great big open space and let them run around and play. Bring your own (clean) toys or play with what SPARC has provided (no pedal bikes w/ brakes allowed at this time, only strider bikes & scooters). This class is available Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10-11:30am (unless a special event interferes). Cost is $4.00 per child.

* This means toddlers not in kindergarten, or not of school-age yet (~5 yrs. old & younger) -- older siblings are allowed but need to be careful of the littles!

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes for you & your child to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Traverse rolling trails and summer wildflower meadows on an Inspiration Ridge Guided Hike. This secluded corner of Alaska is more than just a place to recreate—it's a sanctuary for wildlife, a living classroom for conservation, and a place of peace for those seeking to escape the crowds. Take in the sweeping views of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, explore miles of trails, and discover the wildlife who call this vast landscape home. On a Guided Hike, you're not only embarking on an unforgettable adventure, but you're also supporting vital conservation efforts that help protect these critical ecosystems for future generations.

1.5-Hour Tour:
June - Labor Day, 2025; 4-days a week
Departing: 11:00am

3-Hour Tour:
June - Labor Day, 2025; 2-days a week
Departing: 2:30pm

Have you ever wondered how the mountains surrounding Homer were formed, or what secrets may lie in the stones and rocks that cover our beaches and trails? Join Taz Tally, aka "The Rock Doc" on Saturday, September 6th to find out! Take a journey back through time with Taz down Diamond Creek Trail and along the shoreline, as he reveals the forces of nature that have shaped Kachemak Bay and created one of the great rock-hounding beaches.

There will be a fundamentals of the rock cycle class on Friday, September 5th at 5:30 pm at Kachemak Bay Campus, which will also be available via Zoom. The Friday class is $30, and the class and field trip together is $89. To register or for more information visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!

Open to adults & teens (12+) Tues-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Tues-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. Cost is $4.00 per session. (It is also okay to bring a child in a stroller to walk) *We will be CLOSED ON MONDAYS for the summer!*

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes for you to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

HCOA invites all artists working with fiber, textiles, yarn, felt, and fabric to our 2025 Fiber Arts Showcase Fabricated. This call is open to all ages and abilities with no prompts or themes. The goal of this show is to highlight the work of fiber artists from across the Southern Kenai Peninsula.

Open to all ages, & open to all South Peninsula Artists. This includes artists from across the bay!

Learn more and fill out the submission form online at https://homerart.org/event/call-for-art/

Intake: All artwork must be dropped off or mailed into the HCOA office between July 28th through August 30th. Please fill out a submission form online before turning in your artwork! Our office is open Mon-Saturday from 1-5pm

Installation: September 3rd or 4th *volunteers welcome!

First Friday Opening Reception: September 5th from 5-7pm in the HCOA Gallery