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Free Pumpkin Composting at Juneau Composts October 30 to November 30 

October 28, 2026 – FYI

For the sixth year, RecycleWorks and Juneau Composts are offering free pumpkin composting to the Juneau community. Residents can drop off pumpkins at Juneau Composts, located at 2300 Anka Street, from Friday, October 30 through Monday, November 30. Drop off is available 24/7.    Pumpkins must be free of all decorations, …

 

Downtown and Douglas Streets Closed to Public for Winter Starting October 30 

October 28, 2026 – FYI

For the safety of residents during the winter, the City and Borough of Juneau’s Streets and Fleet division will close the following streets in downtown Juneau and Douglas to vehicles beginning Friday, October 30 for the winter:  Downtown  5th Street/Nelson (Starr Hill)   3rd Street/Harris  Lower Goldbelt Avenue  Douglas  Fairbanks Street   Summers Street   For …

A low diving board over a swimming pool with lap lanes.

Dimond Park Aquatic Center Closed October 30 to 31 and November 9 to 22 

October 26, 2026 – FYI

The Dimond Park Aquatic Center will close at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 30, and remain closed through Saturday, October 31 to host Region V Swim and Dive Championships. The pool will operate under regular hours again on Sunday, November 1. The facility will then close for annual maintenance from …

 

Visitor Industry Task Force Invites Public Testimony on Draft Recommendations on November 5

October 26, 2026 – FYI, Notices for Public Comment

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF) invites the public to share input during its November 5 meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Mendenhall Valley Public Library large meeting room. Public input will help shape the VITF’s final recommendations to the Assembly on how they should …

A park with new chicane fencing.

As Sigoowu Ye Park Reopens October 21, Reminder Bikes Not Allowed in Park 

October 21, 2026 – FYI

Sigoowu Ye Park, located at 5921 Pine Street in Lemon Creek, reopens today, October 21 after chicane fencing was installed at the park entrances. Sigoowu Ye Park was temporarily closed in September after the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) received reports of dangerous bike activity in the park. CBJ thanks park users for their patience while these safety improvements were completed.  The …

 

Regular Planning Commission Meets October 27, 2026 — Here’s How to Weigh In 

October 16, 2026 – FYI

Regular Planning Commission Meets October 27, 2026 — Here’s How to Weigh In  The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers and online. This meeting will be held to discuss a conditional use permit at Juneau Subport Lot C1.  This meeting will be held both in person and online via …

 

CBJ Offices Closed on October 19 for Alaska Day 

October 16, 2026 – FYI

All City and Borough of Juneau offices and most facilities will be closed on Monday, October 19 in observation of Alaska Day. The following facilities will remain open:  Thane Ballot Processing Warehouse will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Zach Gordon Youth Center will remain open from 11 …

 

Halloween Festivities at Eaglecrest Ski Area Begin October 16 

October 13, 2026 – FYI

Join Eaglecrest Ski Area, located at 3000 Fish Creek Road, for two weekends of family-friendly fun at their annual haunted house, Nights of Fright: Grimm Tales. The $5 entry free gives visitors access to the haunted house, Halloween-themed photo booth, crafting room with mini pumpkins available for painting, and bake sale.   Nights of Fright will be open the …

Dimond Park Field House exterior from above.

Adjusted Hours at Dimond Park Field House on October 15

October 12, 2026 – FYI

The Dimond Park Field House will have adjusted hours on Thursday, October 15, for scheduled maintenance. Turf for Tots and morning track hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on Thursday are canceled, but the facility will reopen for evening track at 5 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Friday, October 16.  To check the daily calendar or see rental and admissions …

Kids wearing costumes skate on ice.

Treadwell Arena’s Free Annual Halloween Skate on October 23

October 12, 2026 – FYI

Join City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation on the ice on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for the free annual Halloween Skate at Treadwell Arena. Come in your costume for a chance to win prizes; judging will begin at 7:30 p.m. This event is generously …