COMMunity calendar
Wondering what’s happening this weekend? Need to fill your weekdays with fun? Check out the Soldotna Chamber Community Calendar to see what our community has to offer!
Join us in celebrating these cherished local traditions organized by the Soldotna Chamber and discover even more exciting events throughout the year on our Community Calendar! Our community is stronger together and we love hosting so many community events.
Wondering what’s happening this weekend? Need to fill your weekdays with fun? Check out the Soldotna Chamber Community Calendar to see what our community has to offer!
Brace yourself for a uniquely Alaskan Beer Festival experience featuring brews from across the state, live music, crackling bonfires, food trucks, & a fireworks show illuminating the Kenai River’s frozen river banks.
Gather all the leprechauns in your family, style up your favorite green and chase down that illusive pot of gold as you us join us as Sweeney’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade weaves its way through the snow-kissed streets, spreading Irish cheer to Soldotna!
Experience the spirit of entrepreneurship as our community’s youth seize the chance to explore business every second Saturday of June. Lemonade Day: Kenai & Soldotna is designed to teach kids about starting, owning, and operating their very own business — a lemonade stand!
Free live music, every Wednesday in June, July, and most of August, from 6pm-9pm.
The Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.
We offer free family activities every Wednesday from 5-6pm throughout June, July, & most of August. Join us an hour before our Levitt AMP Music in Soldotna Creek Park for a variety of fun activities ranging from arts & crafts, interactive music, or even a color fun run!
A cherished tradition dating back to 1957, Soldotna Progress Days stands as the largest annual event in our community, occurring on the fourth Saturday every July! The festivities include a parade, rodeo, carnival, farmers market, community picnic, and so much more!
Prepare your sweet tooth and your giving spirit for a highlight of the Soldotna Chamber’s calendar—the annual Pie Auction! With each passing year, this beloved event brings a new theme to life, promising an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and, of course, irresistible desserts up for grabs. Bid boldly on your favorite pies and desserts, knowing that the funds raised goes toward empowering local students through our longstanding Scholarship Program.
Spark Soldotna, a ‘Shark Tank’-inspired event showcases local entrepreneurs competing for a $4,000 business grant. This annual competition celebrates innovation and supports small business growth in our community. Join us as our Spark Finalists present their business ideas before our panel of Spark Sharks who will select the evening’s winner!
Soldotna Chamber hosts a Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House in the Soldotna Visitor Center in early December.
Join us at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebration Luncheon, an annual event honoring outstanding local businesses and entrepreneurs for their resilience and community contributions. This event celebrates community spirit and recognizes the hard work and dedication that strengthens Soldotna.
Our monthly Soldotna Chamber luncheons feature various speakers and topics that are of interest to the business community. It’s a great way to stay connected and network with fellow business owners and political leaders. We frequently team up with the Kenai Chamber for Joint Luncheons.
We lead the congratulations when our Soldotna Chamber Members have a Grand Opening, Groundbreaking, or Business Expansion/Rebrand. We arrive with red ribbon and giant scissors in hand ready to celebrate and invite the community to join the party!