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.

Blooms featured in the Willow Garden Tour

Willow garden tour returns with five stops showcasing local blooms

July 17, 2026

The annual event is scheduled for July 25.

Vegetables on display at the Matanuska Community Farmers Market in June, 2026.

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.

Bright Lights Book Project Executive Director Alys Culhane hands out "garden" themed books

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.

Community

Palmer history takes spotlight in one-woman show

April 03, 2026

New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin

Actors rehearse a scene for the upcoming Valley Performing Arts production of Willy Wonka

Community

Pretty sweet: Valley Performing Arts celebrates golden anniversary

March 27, 2026

Willy Wonka musical to cap local arts group’s 50th season.

Judy and Eric Edwards pose for a photo at a ribbon cutting ceremony

State

Mat-Su disability advocates praise progress and push for more at state Capitol

March 23, 2026

The Palmer residents joined other advocates from Key Coalition for Alaska to lobby for support, including universal changing stations for people with disabilities.