Willow garden tour returns with five stops showcasing local blooms
July 17, 2026
The annual event is scheduled for July 25.
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Discover upcoming community events in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Stay up to date on local festivals, family activities, public meetings and more. Your guide to what’s happening across the Mat-Su Valley.
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 08, 2026
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
June 26, 2026
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
Final Alaska Homestead Expo set for Big Lake this weekend
May 20, 2026
The event is scheduled for the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday.
Willow garden tour returns with five stops showcasing local blooms
July 17, 2026
The annual event is scheduled for July 25.
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 08, 2026
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
Books from shuttered Mat-Su school get second life through free book program
June 26, 2026
The books are a part of a free parks program hosted in Palmer.
Final Alaska Homestead Expo set for Big Lake this weekend
May 20, 2026
The event is scheduled for the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center on Friday and Saturday.
State closes part of Jonesville Public Use Area to shooting for cleanup day
May 13, 2026
The temporary closure is the first of its kind.
It's trash time: Mat-Su community cleanup events begin now
May 01, 2026
Events in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston are a springtime tradition.
Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31
April 17, 2026
The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.
Free ‘Josh the Otter’ pool program teaches kids how to float
April 13, 2026
The classes are hosted by local volunteers at the Palmer and Wasilla pools.