Community Calendar

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 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 Mondays, 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!***

Join us for Bunnell Street Arts Center’s annual 10 x 10 Members Exhibit that features work by new and renewing Bunnell members. The exhibit opens on Friday, November 7th from 5 – 7pm with artist talks at 6pm, and closes on November 29th.

Work by current members of Bunnell in any media that measure 10” in any direction are accepted. Anyone who makes an annual donation in support of the mission and programs of Bunnell Street Arts Center is recognized as a Bunnell member.

This year, Bunnell has welcomed over 40 new artist donors so far! The 10 x 10 Members Exhibit provides artists with an opportunity to exhibit in Bunnell’s gallery space and explore new artistic directions, as well as providing an opportunity for collectors to gift or acquire small artworks during the holiday season. Bunnell’s 10 x 10 Exhibit typically showcases 60+ artists and over 100 individual works.

This Member’s Exhibit is sponsored by Homer Art and Frame. Thank You!

ARTIFACT QUEST AT THE PRATT

November 1-30 | Tues – Sat from 11am – 4pm

Curious about Kachemak Bay’s local cultural history? Want your kiddo to learn about it too?

The Skeleton Scavenger Hunt was such a hit – so we’re rolling out a new adventure for November! Embark on a quest throughout the Museum to find and learn about Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Dena’ina artifacts.

Included with admission until November 30th.

SECOND SATURDAY

Saturday, November 8 | 11am – 4pm

The Second Saturdays program is an opportunity for families to explore the Museum for FREE!

As always, there will be an “Object at Hand” demonstration, showcasing a special item from the permanent collection with our education staff. The Museum will be open from 11am – 4pm. Object at Hand demonstration will be from 12-2pm.

Free admission for all.

During this lapse in appropriations, national wildlife refuges will remain as accessible as possible. We are doing our best to take care of your refuges at this time, but some amenities and services may not be available. The visitor center will remain closed until the government reopens - all scheduled events will not occur during the lapse in appropriations. Thank you for supporting your local national wildlife refuge.

Put your wildlife felting skills to the test! Come craft fun creatures with help from Lora Haller. The class is recommended to ages 12 and up with some experience. Registration is required - you may visit the Visitor Center or contact Lora Haller at lora_haller@fws.gov or 907-290-5245 to sign up.

Various classes available:

Sat, Oct 1, 1-3pm: Sandhill Crane

Sat, Nov 1, 1-3pm: Humpback Whale

Sat, Nov 8, 1-3pm: Black-billed Magpie

When hunger weighs heavily, it’s hard to focus, hard to thrive, and hard to stay well. At the Anchor Point Food Pantry, we meet that need with empathy, respect, and cheerful hearts—because no one should have to face hunger alone. We provide a weekly food line and meals, monthly TEFAP commodities, holiday food boxes, summer produce, hungry kids' weekend meal packs and a kids' summer lunch bag program.
Phone: 907-299-8437 - email: apfp.266@gmail.com // If you consider donating, thank you! This helps!

On November 8, 2025, explore the Alaska SeaLife Center after hours at Beers by the Bay. Sample beer, wine, cider, mead, and kombucha from Alaskan brewers, enjoy a generous appetizer buffet, and take part in fundraising games woven throughout the evening – a relaxed fall night of sipping and strolling in support of our work! Proceeds help us continue our mission work supporting marine life throughout Alaska.

We're SO EXCITED to be able to continue our Teen Nights at the SPARC every Friday from 8-10:30pm. This is a FREE night for our Homer teens (7th-12th grade) to hang out in a safe, drug-free environment. Kids have access to all our equipment, including our new ping-pong table. Pizza & drinks will be provided.

***PLEASE bring clean indoor shoes to change into in the entry area. And all minors must have a liability waiver on file signed by parent/guardian***

If you would like to host a Teen Night evening, please fill out the FORM at sparchomer.org/forms/. Some examples of activities that could take place would be basketball, dodgeball, kickball, nerf party, cornhole (we have 1 set), floor hockey (we have soft pucks & 10 sticks), etc.

*** The SPARC received grants to cover some rental costs & food/drinks! ***

Registration is open NOW for all skating programs at the Kevin Bell Arena.
We have programs for all -- from toddlers to adults, youth hockey teams, learn to skate, men's/women's, figure skating, curling and broomball.

Visit our website - www.kevinbellarena.org -- for program descriptions, schedules, and prices, then register and pay online.

Join us Sat. Oct. 4, 11 am - 3:30 pm, for our annual opening day activities, where everything is free.

Programs begin the week of Oct. 6.