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SUMMARY:Mat-Su Youth Mental & Behavioral Task Force
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Glenn Massey Theater October 9 from 9 AM to 4 PM for our Youth Summit hosted by Michael Carson and the Youth Task Force. There will be clinicians\, vendors\, and networking\, as well\nas lunch provided!\nPhases of the Opioid Epidemic\nYouth upstream prevention\nYouth Panel and Lived Experience
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-youth-mental-behavioral-task-force/
LOCATION:Glenn Massey Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T100320Z
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SUMMARY:Alaska State Fair Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do this weekend AND wanting to get your holiday shopping done early? 🎁\nCome visit Raven Hall and Hoskins Building October 12 –13 and October 19 – 20 for this year’s Holiday Bazaar! Hours are Saturday\, 10am – 5pm and Sunday\, 11am – 5pm. Admission to the bazaar is free!\nThis popular event provides an excellent opportunity to jumpstart holiday shopping with a wide range of gifts from over 100 vendors! Clothing\, art\, knives\, jewelry\, glasswork\, quilts\, antiques\, food products\, furniture\, woodwork and books are just some of the items that can be found at the Bazaar. A variety of food trucks will be on-site to keep shoppers fueled. In between shopping and great food\, the family can meet Santa! 🎅\nFood vendors include: Grandma Wei’s\, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs\, Barbecue Babes\, Emjays Mobile Foods\, and Garcia’s Cantina & Cafe.
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/alaska-state-fair-holiday-bazaar/
LOCATION:Ravel Hall & Hoskins Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261017T110000
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at Ken's!
DESCRIPTION:🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT AT KEN’S IS COMING! 👻🎃\n@followers We’re turning the greenhouse into a FREE indoor Halloween celebration for families!\nJoin us Saturday\, October 17th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for trick or treating\, games\, crafts\, a Spooky Dig\, lots of free treats\, and plenty of Halloween fun.\nAnd yes\, COME IN COSTUME! 👻\nWe’ll be having a Kids Costume Contest\, and the winner will receive a birthday party at Ken’s for themselves where they can invite their two best friends!\nWe’re also inviting local businesses and organizations to join the fun. Set up a FREE Halloween themed table\, hand out treats\, promote your business\, and meet families from throughout our community. There is no booth fee but please no selling during the event.\nBusinesses!! Go All Out and decorate too! Guests will vote for their Favorite Treat Table\, and the winner gets a FREE spot at a future one day Ken’s Market!\n📍 Ken’s Garden Center\n4121 Dimond Way\, Wasilla\n📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\n⏰ 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM\n🎟️ FREE for Everyone\nWarm greenhouse. Safe trick or treating. Local businesses. Costumes. Candy. Games. Halloween fun.\nWhat more do you need? 🎃\nBusinesses interested in setting up a free table\, message us to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-kens/
LOCATION:4121 Dimond Way\, Wasilla AK 99654\, 4121 Dimond Way\, Wasilla AK 99654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261024T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Haunted Harley's at Denali H-D
DESCRIPTION:👻 Haunted Harley’s is coming to Denali Harley-Davidson! 🎃🏍️\nBring the whole family out for an afternoon of Halloween fun at the shop on Saturday\, October 24 from 12–4 PM!\nCome dressed in your best costume and get ready for:\n🎃 Trick-or-Treating throughout the shop\n🧛 Adult & Kids Costume Contests at 3 PM\n🎁 Door Prizes\n👻 Plenty of spooky Harley fun for the whole family!\nWhether you’re bringing little ghosts and goblins\, showing off your own costume\, or just stopping by for some Halloween fun\, we’d love to see you.\n📅 Saturday\, October 24\n⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM\n📍 Denali Harley-Davidson\n1497 S. Hyer Rd.\, Palmer\nThrow on your costume\, grab the kids\, and come haunt the dealership with us!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/2026-haunted-harleys-at-denali-h-d/
LOCATION:1497 S Hyer Rd\, Palmer\, 1497 S Hyer Rd\, Palmer
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Trails
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spooktacular family adventure on the trails at Government Peak Recreation Area! Hike a festive\, family-friendly route through decorated stations\, collect treats along the way\, and enjoy an evening filled with Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged\, so grab your candy buckets and your Halloween spirit as you explore the trails together!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/trick-or-treat-trails/
LOCATION:GPRA (Government Peak Recreation Area)
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SUMMARY:Halloween Spooktacular - Thrive Mat-Su 2026
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC\, COSTUME CONTEST\, FESTIVE GAMES\,\nDANCE PARTY\, ARCADE\, ART LAB\, SPORT COURT\,\nSCAVENGER HUNT\, PRIZES WITH CANDY & MORE!\n$15 PRE-SALE SEPT 18TH\n$20 LAST CHANCE OCT. 23 \nTickets are limited and may sell out \nPARENT TICKETS AVAILABLE PALMER JR MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR YOUTH 6TH GRADE & UP\nSIGN UP BY TEXTING “SCREAM” TO (907) 745-5826\nSCHOLARSHIP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/halloween-spooktacular-thrive-mat-su-2026/
LOCATION:Palmer Jr Middle School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T190000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Writers Circle
DESCRIPTION:Check out our writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre.\nWe meet the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.\nMeetings are limited to 12 spots; if you are interested\, please sign up in the store or give us a call at (907) 745-2665 and we will add your name to the list!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/fireside-writers-circle-7/
LOCATION:720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645\, 720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645
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SUMMARY:Set Free Alaska - Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:SET FREE ALASKA PRESENTS TRUNK OR TREAT SOBER SPOOKY NIGHT \nOct 30th 4pm-7pm\nBack Parking Lot Building 3\nfun\, treats\, family\, community
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/set-free-alaska-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:7010 E Bogard Rd Wasilla AK\, 7010 E Bogard Rd Wasilla AK
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Street
DESCRIPTION:Free books for all ages! Friday Oct 30th 4-7pm \nlocations:\nBright Light Book Project & Kids Kupboard\n        (Eagle Hotel)\nMat-Su College\n        (Front Foyer)
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/trick-or-treat-street/
LOCATION:Mat-Su College (Front Foyer)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261030T160000
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SUMMARY:The Haunted Health Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nurses for Nurses is excited to announce our first annual Haunted Health Fest!\nWe’re putting a spooky twist on health and wellness\, bringing together education\, local resources\, hands-on experiences\, and family-friendly fun for a one-of-a-kind community event.\nJoin us October 30th & 31st at Raven Hall at the Alaska State Fairgrounds for a community event packed with spooky-themed health and wellness education\, warm indoor trick-or-treating\, local vendors and resources\, and fun for the entire family.\nGet hands-on with our optional Haunted Health Lab workshops.\nCome and explore unique spooky themed wellness topics and connect with the people and organizations supporting your whole health.\nDates:\nOctober 30th | 4–9 PM\nOctober 31st | 12–9 PM\nLocation:\nRaven Hall\, Alaska State Fairgrounds\, Palmer\nAdmission is FREE.\nCome for the treats\, stay for the tricks to better health!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-haunted-health-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Raven Hall 2075 S Glenn Hwy\, Palmer AK\, Raven Hall 2075 S Glenn Hwy\, Palmer AK
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Come sing\, speak\, strum\, or hum your little heart out EVERY LAST FRIDAY of the month! All instruments\, vocal ranges\, and talents are encouraged! 🎸 🎤 Sound equipment is on site for the event.\nOur space is handicap accessible for all people. Additional special accommodations can be made by request.\n**************************************************\n🎸 This event is brought to you by the love and generosity of our dear friend\, Mick Adams. Mick passed in early 2025 and lives on through the people he helped. His kindness to all parts of our beautiful and diverse community will never be forgotten.
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/open-mic-night-2/
LOCATION:2901 E Bogard Rd #104\, Wasilla\, 2901 E Bogard Rd #104\, Wasilla
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