Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

Two Kenai-based art galleries are gearing up for their newest installations, both centered around nature and wildlife. As part of the city’s newest art tradition, both galleries will host concurrent First Friday events.

Each year, Kenai Central High School juniors have the opportunity to explore their preferred career through a job shadow event. While students and organizers say it’s critical to figure out what professions they enjoy, they feel it’s equally important to discover what they don’t like.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will host its first-ever Last Chance Valentine’s Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday. The event will showcase about twenty first-time and seasoned local vendors.

Popular in Anchorage and Homer, First Friday events provide an opportunity for artists to have new work showcased, often spanning multiple venues. For the first time this year, Kenai will have two First Friday events within a stone’s throw of each other.

Popular visitor attractions in Kenai are on hold until revisions and renovations can be made.

The day after Thanksgiving may be best known as Black Friday, but for the central Kenai Peninsula, that day represents the much anticipated Christmas Comes to Kenai celebration. The annual community-building event draws bigger crowds each year.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Gingerbread House Contest. The competition is open to all ages and cash prizes will be awarded to a winner from each age group.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is currently hosting its first-ever Haunted Chamber. The free haunted house was constructed by hand, with the help of volunteers and donors.

Samantha Springer joined the Kenai Chamber of Commerce in March. Before that, the chamber was without a permanent director since October.

Brett Perry is joining the Kenai Chamber of Commerce as its new executive director.