The Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation, in collaboration with Revel Treks and Tours and more than a dozen local businesses and nonprofits, will host the second annual Frost Fest: Winter Resource Expo on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palmer Train Depot.

The free event connects community members with winter programs, events and scholarship opportunities designed to encourage outdoor recreation.

Highlights include:

• Information tables with local organizations sharing resources on winter recreation, trails and more.

• Interactive activities for all ages.

• Gear demos on ice fishing, cross-country skiing and fat biking.

• Door prizes and giveaways from local businesses and nonprofits.

“Winter in the Mat-Su can feel long and challenging, but it’s also a season full of opportunity,” said Taylor Raftery with the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation. “Frost Fest is about bringing people together, making sure families know what resources are available, and celebrating the strength and creativity of our community.”