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.
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.
Here’s where Mat-Su residents can find fresh air and good company this winter
November 28, 2025
Outdoor meet-ups give locals a chance to exercise their social skills
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Nov. 27-30): Holiday cheer, bazaars, food & fun
November 26, 2025
Ready for a happy Thanksgiving weekend in Mat-Su? Here are some events you don’t want to miss.
New kid ski program comes to the Mat-Su -- and needs help getting started
November 24, 2025
Skiku aims to lower barriers to Nordic skiing for local youth.
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
Where to catch (mostly free) live music in Mat-Su this summer
June 09, 2025
Low or no-cost music concerts are planned in Palmer, Wasilla and Talkeetna through the summer
Connect to Mat-Su with the Sentinel's community summer bingo card
April 27, 2025
Engage with your neighbors and up your civic connection through this activity sheet.
Spring cleanup efforts return to Mat-Su with a new event coming to Crevasse-Moraine
April 24, 2025
The new Cravasse-Moraine clean-up day will rally volunteers to clear waste from the trail system near the landfill.
Shoppers can support Mat-Su youth business owners at this free community expo
April 17, 2025
The event will feature products and services from dozens of young business owners.