Willow garden tour returns with five stops showcasing local blooms
July 17, 2026
The annual event is scheduled for July 25.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.