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
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.
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
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.
Join Mat-Su Sentinel for a civic engagement fair in Talkeetna
April 09, 2025
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 in Talkeetna.
Free Mat-Su community baby shower offers gifts and support for new parents
April 09, 2025
The event includes free food and prizes for new parents in Mat-Su.
A new Mat-Su library is looking for an entirely different kind of donation: tools
March 31, 2025
The new lending library will help locals avoid buying unnecessary equipment, officials said.
Free Mat-Su job fair to offer on-the-spot interviews and career connections
March 19, 2025
About 120 Southcentral employers are expected to attend the annual event.
Winter Discovery Day returns with free Hatcher Pass outdoor fun
March 03, 2025
The event will feature winter gear trials and connections with Mat-Su-based outdoor nonprofits and businesses.