What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (July 17-19): Arts festival, music, racing and van life
July 16, 2026
Ready for some weekend fun? Activities from Talkeetna to Palmer will keep you busy.
Matt Tunseth
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There’s more than meets the eye at Matanuska Experiment Farm
July 13, 2026
Historic farm on the outskirts of urban Mat-Su is a hub for Alaska agricultural research
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (July 9-12): Music, markets and mountains
July 09, 2026
From Hatcher Pass to Talkeetna, the weekend has plenty for everyone.
What to do in Mat-Su this weekend (July 3 to 5): Fourth of July fun and fanfare
July 03, 2026
Parades and family-friendly festivities from Talkeetna to Glacier View are on tap this weekend as the Mat-Su celebrates America's 250th birthday.
Free 'Discover Wild Heritage' series highlights Mat-Su history, wildlife
July 03, 2026
The free, family-friendly Friday evening event is held weekly in Matanuska River Park in Palmer.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (June 26-28): Highland games, music and Iditarod picnic
June 25, 2026
The entertainment calendar is jam-packed with the sounds of summer this weekend in the Mat-Su.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (June 19-21): Junteenth, Solstice and Father’s Day
June 18, 2026
Celebrate the longest days of summer with these many community events around Mat-Su.
Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
June 15, 2026
Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (June 12-14): Colony Days, free music and racing
June 11, 2026
Parade, bed races and live music headline Colony Days as other events fill the Valley calendar.