Connect Mat-Su

Alaska History Discussion Group
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage)
Join us for a new series of discussions and lectures focused on the history of Alaska. Talk Alaska history with like-minded people and learn more with expert speakers and the library’s collection of Alaskana.
On October 16th, Library Director Zane Treesh wil;l lead a discussion on mining in the Southcentral Region of Alaska in the Talkeetna mountains. From beginner to expert historian, stop by to talk about mining in Alaska, from the distant past to current times, and give feedback on future topics.

Knik Tribe Family Culture Nights
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30
Please join the Knik Tribe for weekly culture nights with food and fun for the whole family at the Michael Tucker Learning Campus! For further questions, email compact@KnikTribe.org or call 907-373-7991

Mat-Su Sentinel Civic Connection Election Event
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
🗓 Date: October 16
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Palmer Depot
🍽 Free food & drinks
This nonpartisan event offers a chance to meet candidates for the Mat-Su Borough Assembly and School Board, participate in interactive community feedback, and engage in moderated discussions on local issues.
Feel free to RSVP and attend if you’re interested:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/free-mat-su-sentinel-civic-connection-election-event?ref=matsusentinel.com
Flip the Script: FREE Mat-Su Sentinel Nonpartisan Civic Connection Election Event
Thanks for helping amplify civic engagement in our community!

Women's Self Care Group
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:30
Join us in person or virtually for a self-care group for women.

Post 9365 Presents - Pumpkin Carving
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
20 Pumpkins available for the first 20 kids,
Please bring your own if you are able to as well as any carving tools

Nightmare at the Museum
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a safe, scary event! Walk through a haunted train, then hop on the haunted hayride that will carry you through the boneyard of old planes, trains, and automobiles! Watch out for those zombies, ghouls and goblins along the way! Admission is $13 each. Enjoy some warm hot chocolate and cookies by the fire afterwards, and learn more about how homelessness is a NIGHTMARE. Family Promise Mat-Su is here to change that nightmare into NEW BEGINNINGS for homeless families in our community.

Night of Hope
2025-10-17 18:30 - 20:30
Doors open at 5:30pm
Silent auction, student testimonies, dessert and dinner.
Tickets $75, Table of 8 $600

Radium Girls
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00
Radium Girls
By D.W. Gregory
Performances October 10,2025-October 26,2025
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece for 9 to 10 actors, who play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders. Called a “powerful” and “engrossing” drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.

Holiday Bazaar
2025-10-18 10:00, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 17:00
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🎁✨ The Holiday Bazaars at the Fair are back!
🛍️ Shop 100 local vendors featuring clothing, art, jewelry, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork, books & more. Admission to the bazaars is free!
Refuel at your favorite food trucks, including Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Nonkie Bè’s Cajun Faves, Baby Cakes, and Barbecue Babes.
📍 Raven Hall & Hoskins Building
📅 October 11–12 & October 18–19
🕙 Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sundays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Kick off your holiday shopping early, support local vendors, and make memories with the whole family!
Vendors, a few spots are available the second weekend, sign up here: https://www.alaskastatefair.org/…/2025-holiday-bazaar…/

Adopt A Magical New Family Member
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00
Join us on Saturday, October 18th 12-2pm at Petzoo of Wasilla.
We think that you will make a magical connection with a new forever family member. There will be adult dogs and puppies at this event.
More puppy/dog pics and bios added to “discussion” through out the week.
Paper applications will be distributed and may only be filled out at the event. Adopters must be at least 21 years of age.
All of the pups available for adoption are spayed/neutered, microchipped and current on shots. Our adoption fee is $350.
💵Make sure you have cash as no ATM’s are near.

Howl-A-Ween Adoption Event with Mat Su Shelter
2025-10-18 12:00 - 16:00
Make this season less scary with a new furry friend! The Museum is joining the Mat-Su Animal Shelter in helping find loving homes for some shelter animals! Come out with the family and adopt this fall!
There will be crafts for the kids, candy hand outs, and more!

Trick or Treat - Free at Ken's Garden Center
2025-10-18 14:00 - 17:00
🎃👻 Free Family Fun at the Greenhouse! 👻🎃
Grab your costumes and bring the kiddos for a spooky-good time at our greenhouse! 🍂✨
🧙‍♀️ Trick-or-treat through tables hosted by local businesses & artists (with plenty of goodies to collect!)
🕸️ Enjoy festive decorations, community fun, and lots of photo-worthy moments
🎁 Enter the Best Costume Contest for a chance to win a FREE Terrarium Birthday Party for one lucky kiddo + their 3 best friends! 🌿🎉 (Winner chosen through our online photo contest.)
🍬 This event is totally FREE and full of treats, not tricks—so gather your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses, and join us for an afternoon of fall fun!
📅 October 18th 2-5pm
📍 Ken’s Garden Center – 4121 Dimond Way, Wasilla
👻 Don’t miss out—it’s going to be fang-tastic!

Head Injury Support Group
2025-10-20 12:00
A support group for those who have experienced a head injury and their families. Come learn about withing with a head injury, share your story, and connect with others who have had similar experiences. For more information please contact 907-357-2588 or info@accessalaska.org

Thrive Coalition Meeting
2025-10-21 12:00 - 14:00
Zoom Option:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84740671830

Memory Cafe
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
Memory Cafe’s are free gathering that offer a warm, supportive place for people with dementia, their care partners, and anyone interested in brain health to connect, share, and enjoy music, coffee, and conversation.
This month’s guest:
Lulu Small is a dynamic Alaskan performer known for her Blues, Elvis impersonations, and popular classics that spark happy memories.
These are held in the conference center at the mat-su health foundation building.
For more information contact Janice Downing at jdowning@alzalaska.org or (907)864-3408

English Club
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00
English Club for ALL
Join us for 8 weeks of learning, fellowship, and connection. Each evening includes interactive English practice, devotional time, engaging activities, and a shared meal.
📅 Begins September 9
🕕 Tuesdays | 6–9 PM
📍 2001 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy
Whether you come as a family or on your own, you’ll find a warm community and a place to grow.
Let’s build bridges across generations—all are welcome!

Training | Raising Resilience (ZOOM ONLY)
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a presentation on raising resilient youth!
This will include information from a 2019 Johns Hopkins study on the effects of positive childhood experiences. Despite growing up with adversity, positive experiences buffer the trauma and promote healing.
Learn ways to foster healthy growth and development in children that correlate to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185…
Meeting ID: 825 7648 0185
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Questions?
Presentation Content Contact:
boydenmichelle@gmail.com
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Contact:
candrews@rockmatsu.org

8th Annual Trick or Treat Street
2025-10-24 16:00 - 19:00
🎃👻✨ Palmer is about to get SPOOKY! ✨👻🎃
The Palmer Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Trick or Treat Street returns to downtown Palmer on Thursday, October 24th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Bring your little ghouls, witches, and superheroes for an evening of frightfully fun activities:
🕷️ Hayrides
🍬 Trunk-or-Treat in the Pavilion
🕸️ Spooky games and activities for all ages
🏪 Trick-or-treating inside local small businesses all throughout downtown Palmer
🎭 Costumes encouraged—come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, or most magical outfits!
With thousands of ghosts and goblins filling the streets each year, this is one of Palmer’s most beloved Halloween traditions. Don’t miss out on a night of tricks, treats, and memories that will haunt you (in the best way) all year long! 🧡👻
SPONSORED BY: MatSu Health Foundation

Trick or Treat with Maple Springs of Palmer
2025-10-24 16:00 - 19:00
We are excited to be joining the Palmer Chamber for their 8th annual Trick or Treat Street event!
Friday, October 24th, 2025 @ 4pm-7pm
12130 E. Maplesprings Way, Palmer, AK 99645
The event will be held inside!
Stop by and warm up with some FREE hot cocoa, drinks, ice cream, and fun games.
& of course we will have LOTS and LOTS of candy and other little prizes.
We can’t wait to see everyone!
In conjunction with Palmer Chamber of Commerce trick-or-treat street

Halloween on the Farm
2025-10-24 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for our annual Spooktacular Event, Halloween On The Farm!
Visit the farms animals, Pony Rides, games, Haunted Woods, Food Trucks, Haunted Trailer and way more!
Come join us in our Halloween fun!
FRIDAY NIGHT from 5 pm to 8 pm (suggested for older children and adults)
Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm is open to the whole family, all ages!!!
$15 per person
$5 per pony ride
Ages 2 and under are free
TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE GATE- NO PRESOLD TICKETS AVAILABLE
Attention Vendors: It has come to our attention that someone is pretending to be Our Little Farm and requesting payment from vendors.
There is NO FEE for vendors at this event. If you would like to be a vendor, contact Tammy 907-841-8900 to have space reserved

Jurassic Park After Dark
2025-10-24 18:30 - 20:30
Jurassic Park After Dark with Linda Brandon State Farm!
• Walk Through Haunted House with candy of course
• Trunk or Treating
• Giveaway
• Photo booth for families to capture the fun of Halloween!
• Bring your best dinosaur roar and costumes!
Where: 418 N Main St. Across from the Wasilla Post Office
When: Friday, October 24th 6:30-8:30pm
Who: FOR ALL TO ENJOY!!
We have many businesses joining us this year to give you a spectacular evening! For any businesses who would like to join, please email Olivia at Olivia@LindaBrandon.com to lock in your spot!

Drug Take Back Day
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday October 25th from 10am – 2pm safely dispose of your unused medications at Fred Meyer in Wasilla and Palmer.
Safely disposing of unused medications it can reduce prescription drug abuse, accidental poisoning, and protects our water and environment.
Drop off unused or expired medications in original packaging or a generic bag without your personal information. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain tightly sealed in original container.
Syringes and medical waster cannot be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.

Gathering Together
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00
🎃👻 Gathering Together! 👻🎃
Join us for a fun-filled community event with games, prizes, and refreshments! Bring your costumes and your family for a spooky good time. 🦇✨
📅 Date: October 25, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 New Location: 2501 E. Bogard, Wasilla, AK 99654
👻 Don’t miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you there!
📧 More info: compact@kniktribe.org
🌐 Visit: www.kniktribe.org

Eyes on The Future with LINKS & Lions
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00
👀✨ Eyes on the Future with LINKS & Lions! ✨👀
Join LINKS CPRC and the Big Lake Lions Club on Saturday, October 25th, from 11 AM – 2 PM at MSSCA (1225 W Spruce Ave, Wasilla) for a FREE vision screening for kids ages 6 months and up through the Lions KidSight USA program. Families can also enjoy free sensory-friendly haircuts by Phillana Dobbs-Sager (first come, first served) along with snacks in a welcoming environment.
This event is designed to support children’s health, confidence, and comfort—with clear vision and a fresh haircut, all in a sensory-friendly space.
📍 Location: MSSCA, 1225 W Spruce Ave, Wasilla
📅 Date: October 25, 11 AM – 2 PM
🔗 Register: surveymonkey.com/r/eyesonthefuture
☎️ Questions? Call 907-671-3070
