Events – City and Borough of Juneau

Juneau Residents Invited to Share Input on Downtown Waterfront Improvements Phase II – Restrooms and Covered Shelter Plans

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), along with the design team of Northwind Architects, PND Engineers, Inc., Corvus Design, and Jensen Yorba Wall, Inc. will host an open house on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 to present current design concepts for new public restrooms and a covered shelter on the downtown waterfront adjacent to Peratrovich Plaza.

The project aims to provide additional restrooms and a covered shelter to create flexible, year-round public space for both residents and seasonal visitors. Improvements also include modular seating and architectural features within Peratrovich Plaza.

Meeting Details:

When: April 7, 2026, Open House from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, with presentations by CBJ and the design team at 5:45pm and 6:45pm.
Where: Northwind Architects, 126 Seward St
Format: In-Person only

CBJ is seeking community input on how the facility can best support a range of uses throughout the year. Community members are invited to attend to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide critical feedback as the project moves through design refinement.

No RSVP is required for this event.

For questions, contact Docks & Harbors at (907) 586-0292 or [email protected].

March 31st, 2026|

Juneau Residents Invited to Share City Budget Input at April 15 Assembly Listening Session

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) invites Juneau residents to share their input on the next city budget during the Assembly Listening Session on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Assembly Chambers and online, and more details can be found at bit.ly/4bn40El.

The Assembly Listening Session is another opportunity, provided through CBJ’s Community Compass initiative, for the public to share their thoughts on the next city budget. During the meeting, Juneau residents are invited to share public testimony with Assembly members after a presentation on the budget process and the City Manager’s draft budget. Testimony from the meeting, along with from the Community Compass survey, workshops, and additional input form, will be considered by the Assembly before they approve the final fiscal year 2027 city budget by June 15.

Residents interested in testimony can either sign-up at the back of the Assembly Chambers before the meeting for in-person participation, or call the Municipal Clerk at 907-586-5278 before 4 p.m. for online participation. Residents can also share comments about the city budget by filling the Additional Input Form before April 1 or emailing [email protected].

For more information about the Assembly Listening Session, visit bit.ly/cbjcommunitycompass or contact [email protected].

March 27th, 2026|

Celebrate Spring with Treadwell Arena on April 5

Come celebrate the spring with City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation department by joining Treadwell Arena’s upcoming April 5 events, Skate With the Bunny and Lucky Egg Hunt.

Lucky Egg Hunt

Starting at 12:30 p.m., kids 10 years old and younger will engage in an outdoor egg hunt encouraging physical activity, social interaction, and positive shared experiences among local families. Kids will be separated into five age groups to search for the golden egg. The finder will win a golden egg basket with lots of fun toys, trinkets, and nut-free candies inside. Egg hunts are quick, so make sure to arrive before the start time to participate!

No registration is required for this event; show up, dress warm, and have fun.

Skate With the Bunny

From 1 to 2:30 p.m., Juneau residents of all ages are invited to a special open skate in the ice rink. Hang out with the bunny, make bunny-themed crafts, and enjoy a sensory room for the $7 regular admission price. Admission includes skate rentals on a first come first served basis. Only 200 residents can be on the ice at a given time; register at the Parks and Recreation catalog under the tab “Treadwell Arena, Themed Skates,” or at the door when you arrive.

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For more information, contact Recreation Coordinator Dyana Metheny at [email protected].

March 24th, 2026|

Additional sandbag distribution events scheduled for July 19 & July 26

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and Tlingit & Haida are partnering to host two sandbag distribution events later this month at the Dimond Park Field House. Events will be held on:

Saturday, July 19 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

These events aim to help residents prepare for potential flooding along the Mendenhall River.

What to Expect

Sand, empty bags, and shovels will be provided for public use.
Pre-filled sandbags will not be available.
Space will be available for residents to fill their own bags on site.
Volunteers may be on hand to assist.

Important Guidelines

Households located within the predicted 18-foot flood inundation area may collect up to 75 sandbags, including those that participated in a previous sandbag distribution event(s).
Supplies are limited. Please take only what you need to help ensure availability for others in need.

Stay Informed

Flood maps & preparedness info:

Don’t forget to sign up for emergency alerts: bit.ly/CBJAlerts.

July 11th, 2025|

Montana Creek Master Plan public meeting to be held August 10

CBJ Parks & Recreation, together with Trail Mix, the United States Forest Service, the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation, will be presenting the draft Master Plan for the Montana Creek Recreation Area at a public meeting on Wednesday, August 10 at 5:30 p.m. in a Zoom webinar. Join the community meeting online bit.ly/montanacreekaugust10, or call 1-669-900-6833 with meeting ID 871 6008 9525.

The master plan process began last August with a community-wide survey and continued with stakeholder meetings through the fall and winter. Based on the input from the survey and the meetings, a draft master plan was developed for review and comment by the community.

Questions will be addressed at the conclusion of the presentation. Public comments will be accepted via email to [email protected] through 5 p.m. on September 10.

For more information, go to the project webpage or the Facebook event, or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].

August 3rd, 2022|