What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 16-18): Spooks, sports and stage shows
October 15, 2026
The biggest challenge for folks looking for weekend entertainment might not be finding things to do — it’ll be finding enough time to do them.
What to do in Mat-Su
Looking for what to do in Mat-Su this weekend? The Mat-Su Sentinel’s weekly feature highlights the best local events, from live music and markets to outdoor adventures. Discover what to do in Palmer and what to do in Wasilla with our weekly guide to festivals, family fun and community happenings across the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 9-11): Frights, fall fun and football fever
October 08, 2026
From the spooky to the cozy, there's plenty to do around Mat-Su this weekend.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 2-4): Polls, Potatoes, and Pints
October 01, 2026
That October chill is in the air, but there's plenty of fall fun around the region.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 25-27): Prepping, hopping and pumpkins
September 24, 2026
There's a host of indoor and outdoor fun scheduled for the weekend.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 16-18): Spooks, sports and stage shows
October 15, 2026
The biggest challenge for folks looking for weekend entertainment might not be finding things to do — it’ll be finding enough time to do them.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 9-11): Frights, fall fun and football fever
October 08, 2026
From the spooky to the cozy, there's plenty to do around Mat-Su this weekend.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 2-4): Polls, Potatoes, and Pints
October 01, 2026
That October chill is in the air, but there's plenty of fall fun around the region.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 25-27): Prepping, hopping and pumpkins
September 24, 2026
There's a host of indoor and outdoor fun scheduled for the weekend.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 18-20): Brews, Festivals and Recovery
September 19, 2026
There's a whole lot of fun happening across Mat-Su this weekend. Here's what to do!
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 11-13): Remembering 9/11, a trail race and drag racing
September 10, 2026
At least four events across Mat-Su will honor the Sept. 11 25th anniversary.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Sept. 4-7): Giant cabbages, livestock auctions and the final state fair hurrah
September 03, 2026
It's big veg
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Aug. 28-30): State fair stops and fair-free fun
August 27, 2026
The State Fair is the big show in town, but there are still a few other options.
What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Aug. 14-16): Fireworks, salmon and a final fling
August 13, 2026
Don't miss a chance to head to Houston and Talkeetna for some weekend fun!