Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
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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.
Annual event a ‘one-stop shop’ for Mat-Su homeless services
January 23, 2026
Project Homeless Connect will be held Jan. 27 at the Menard Center in Wasilla.
'Chickaloonies' artists bring creativity to Palmer with free comics workshop
January 16, 2026
The family-friendly workshop looks to unlock the inner artist in everyone
No snow is no problem at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass
December 25, 2025
The nonprofit downhill ski area has high hopes despite challenging winter weather
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.
Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around
September 03, 2025
The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.
'Post Office' delivers in Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off
August 29, 2025
Cabbage champion Scott Robb secured first place win by using a vacuum to battle slugs.
Free Salvation Army school supply event now collecting items
August 22, 2025
The event is free to attend and will include games and food.
Parking upgrades and new food stops: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair
August 14, 2025
The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.
Free community event aims to bridge divides in Palmer
July 31, 2025
Choose Palmer — A Community Conversation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Palmer Train Depot
It's time for farm-fresh produce in Mat-Su. Here's where to find it.
July 18, 2025
Use this big list of farmstands and produce stops to find Alaska-grown fruits and vegetables.
Annual free fair in Wasilla aims to connect Mat-Su residents with local resources
June 23, 2025
The fair will bring about 100 local nonprofits to Wonderland Park on June 27.
‘There’s hope’: Mass float returns to Wasilla Lake
June 18, 2025
The fourth annual Float for Hope is scheduled for June 21