Celebrate Hanukkah in Mat-Su with these free events -- including a pogo stunt show
December 12, 2025
Hanukkah events are scheduled for Talkeetna, Wasilla and Palmer.
Community
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.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Dec. 11-14): Colony Christmas, shopping and songs
December 11, 2025
Some area events were originally scheduled for last week and pushed out due to the windstorm.
Ready for holiday magic? Palmer prepares to host annual small-town festival
December 08, 2025
The Colony Christmas celebration set for Dec. 12-14.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Dec. 4-7): Winterfest, fancy trees, and a veteran fair
December 04, 2025
The weekend is packed with fun events from Talkeetna to Palmer and beyond.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Nov. 13-16)
November 13, 2025
Holiday markets, concerts, a gun show and a wrestling tournament highlight this weekend across Mat-Su.
Teens get new hangout at downtown Palmer youth center
November 07, 2025
Downtown youth center doubles as an event space.
Community effort transforms Houston riverfront into family-friendly park space
November 06, 2025
The park project was run by volunters and coordinated by local Rotary clubs.
Love the library? Mat-Su library boosters want your stories
October 31, 2025
Libraries look to past for new project’s inspiration.
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
October 24, 2025
The directory includes artists from across Mat-Su.
Ready for holiday shopping? Mat-Su craft fairs and bazaars start now
October 15, 2025
Valley craft fairs spice up the Fall and give Mat-Su shoppers a parade of local holiday shopping options.
Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
October 01, 2025
Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.
Where to attend 9/11 remembrance events in Mat-Su
September 10, 2025
Mat-Su residents can mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at ceremonies and events.
Houston forum looks to connect voters with candidates
September 10, 2025
The forum will be hosted by the Mat-Su Sentinel and held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Houston City Hall.