Hastings Briefing — Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 — Downtown, Sports & Recreation, Arts & Entertainment, and the Latest
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Here’s your Hastings, MN daily briefing for Wednesday, February 18th, 2026.
This list prioritizes what affects plans today/tonight and over the next 72 hours, plus a few key sign-ups and deadlines.
Each item links to official details so you can confirm timing before you go.
Weekend plans: Sat 2026-02-21 mini golf (12:00–4:00) and Purse Bingo (1:00).
Open hours & specials: Rivertown Treasures hours/sale through 2026-02-21; birria tacos ready Wed 2026-02-18.
Sign-ups & deadlines: Girls on the Run registration open; wrestling shirt pick-up 2026-02-24; softball jackets due 2026-03-09.
Next up: Support Local Week runs 2026-02-22 to 2026-02-28; Parkkeeper II job posted; Kaleidoscope Quartet video + 2026-03-06 concert.
In this briefing:
Saturday picks: downtown mini golf and Purse Bingo.
Posted hours and a few end dates (so you don’t guess).
Support Local Week (Feb 22–28) plus a city job opening.
Registration and ordering dates for local teams and programs.
Arts items to preview, apply for, or put on your calendar.
Downtown
Downtown feels best when you have one simple plan and time to wander.
Downtown Hastings, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-21 — Downtown Hastings Mini Golf returns Saturday afternoon, free to play
Highlights: Free nine-hole mini golf around downtown runs Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 12:00–4:00 PM; scorecards are at Impressive Windows & Interiors.
Why it matters: It’s a simple, low-cost way to plan a Saturday outing downtown.
Official details: https://confluencehotel.com/
Rivertown Treasures, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-21 — Rivertown Treasures open Mon–Sat this week with sale hours
Highlights: They’re open Monday–Friday 9am–4pm and Saturday 10am–3pm, with 50% off women’s sweaters and winter PJs through February 21.
Why it matters: Hours and an end date help you plan a thrift stop without guessing.
Official details: https://hastingsfamilyservice.org/
Lock and Dam Eatery, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-18 — Birria tacos are slated for Wednesday at Lock and Dam
Highlights: Lock and Dam says birria tacos are ready Wednesday; hours not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: If you’re planning a midweek meal out, this helps you decide ahead.
Official details: https://lockanddameatery.com
The Busted Nut Bar & Grill, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-25 — Minnesota’s Best voting: Busted Nut reminds locals to vote daily
Highlights: The Busted Nut says Minnesota’s Best voting runs daily and ends February 25; categories are listed in the post.
Why it matters: If you plan to vote, the end date keeps you from missing the window.
Official details: https://www.votemnbest.com
Sports & Recreation
Winter schedules move fast—having dates in one place helps.
Emerald Greens, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-21 — Purse Bingo Bash hits Emerald Greens Saturday at 1 PM
Highlights: Purse Bingo Bash is Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Emerald Greens, with $20 packs and a cash option listed.
Why it matters: It’s a clear Saturday plan with a set start time and cost.
Official details: https://www.emeraldgreensgolf.com/
Hastings High School, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-24 — Boys State wrestling shirts: order now, pick up Feb 24
Highlights: Pick-up for family and fans is Tuesday, February 24 at Hastings High School from 6:00–6:45 PM; order details are on the official page.
Why it matters: Clear pick-up timing helps families avoid last-minute confusion.
Official details: https://younameitmn.company.site/Boys-State-Wrestling-Shirt-p816427564
No Name Saloon, Prescott, WI — 2026-02-28 — Archery fundraiser at No Name Saloon starts Feb 28 at 3 PM
Highlights: Hastings Raiders Archery plans a fundraiser Saturday, February 28 starting at 3 PM at No Name Saloon in Prescott, with a bow prize listed.
Why it matters: A firm start time helps supporters decide whether they can make it.
Official details: https://hs.hastings.k12.mn.us/o/hhs/page/archery-team
Hastings, MN — 2026-03-09 — Softball jacket orders open for HYAA and high school families
Highlights: Jacket orders are open for Hastings softball families, with a deadline of March 9 at 11:59 PM.
Why it matters: Deadlines like this are easy to miss if you wait until spring sports starts.
Official details: https://hastingssoftball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-17 — HCTV posts ‘A Celebration of Hockey in Hastings’ video
Highlights: Hastings Community TV posted “A Celebration of Hockey in Hastings” for on-demand viewing.
Why it matters: It’s an easy local watch when you have a few minutes.
Official details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCJE1UKmVX4
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Arts & Entertainment
A little art on the calendar can make the week feel shorter.
Hastings Arts Center, Hastings, MN — 2026-03-06 — Watch Kaleidoscope Quartet clip ahead of the March 6 concert
Highlights: A Kaleidoscope Quartet video is posted, and the concert is listed for Friday, March 6 at 7:30 (AM/PM not listed—check official post).
Why it matters: It’s a quick way to preview a show and hold the date.
Official details: https://youtu.be/dLpjwjSiUDk
Orange Dragon Art Gallery — 2026-04-13 — Orange Dragon Art Gallery artist call lists April drop-off deadline
Highlights: Artist info and an agreement are posted, with artwork due by April 13 and the 2026 exhibit opening April 16 (reception April 17 at 5 PM).
Why it matters: A posted drop-off deadline helps local artists plan ahead.
Official details: https://www.orangedragonartgallery.org/about
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-02 — Spiral Summer Theater Camp hiring staff for the 2026 season
Highlights: Spiral Summer Theater Camp says it is hiring for its 2026 season, with roles listed on its employment page.
Why it matters: Seasonal local jobs can fill quickly, so early notice is useful.
Official details: https://www.spiraltheatercamp.com/employment
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-17 — Community Ed lists glass art projects with sign-up pages attached
Highlights: Hastings Community Education posted several Theresa Charpentier glass projects with sign-up pages; dates and times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Direct sign-up pages save time if you’re looking for a creative class.
Official details: https://tce.me/jfURI1
Latest
Small updates add up when you’re planning around school, work, and family.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Chamber encourages shopping local Feb 22–28; find listings online
Highlights: The Hastings Chamber is asking residents to support local places February 22–28, with a directory page for business listings.
Why it matters: A single directory makes it easier to choose local options that week.
Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.org/list/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-17 — Girls on the Run registration open; scholarships offered and coach needed
Highlights: Hastings Community Education says Girls on the Run registration is open with scholarships, and they’re seeking one more volunteer coach; program dates not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Registration posts like this help families plan activities and volunteering.
Official details: https://www.gotrmn.org/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-17 — City of Hastings hiring Parkkeeper II for parks and facilities
Highlights: The City is hiring a Parkkeeper II to help maintain parks, playgrounds, and public facilities; application deadline not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: City job openings can move quickly, so it’s worth checking details now.
Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.gov
Location not listed — Date not listed — SMART Recovery group meets Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in Hastings
Highlights: Rise Up Recovery MN says its SMART Recovery group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 PM; location not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: A recurring meeting time makes ongoing support easier to fit into your week.
Official details: https://riseuprecoverymn.com/
Hastings, MN and Red Wing, MN — 2026-03-28 — Discover Your Dosha mini-course offered March dates in Hastings and Red Wing
Highlights: The Everyday Herbalist lists a Discover Your Dosha mini-course on March 14 at 11 AM in Red Wing and March 28 at 1 PM in Hastings.
Why it matters: Two dated options make it easier to plan a class around your schedule.
Official details: https://tr.ee/VqerdVgsPY
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
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LOCAL 10
Hastings, MN — Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Weekend plans: Sat 2026-02-21 mini golf (12:00–4:00) and Purse Bingo (1:00).
Open hours & specials: Rivertown Treasures hours/sale through 2026-02-21; birria tacos ready Wed 2026-02-18.
Sign-ups & deadlines: Girls on the Run registration open; wrestling shirt pick-up 2026-02-24; softball jackets due 2026-03-09.
Next up: Support Local Week runs 2026-02-22 to 2026-02-28; Parkkeeper II job posted; Kaleidoscope Quartet video + 2026-03-06 concert.
Downtown Hastings Mini Golf returns Saturday afternoon, free to play (Downtown Hastings, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://confluencehotel.com/
Purse Bingo Bash hits Emerald Greens Saturday at 1 PM (Emerald Greens, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://www.emeraldgreensgolf.com/
Rivertown Treasures open Mon–Sat this week with sale hours (Rivertown Treasures, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://hastingsfamilyservice.org/
Birria tacos are slated for Wednesday at Lock and Dam (Lock and Dam Eatery, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-18) — Official details: https://lockanddameatery.com/
Chamber encourages shopping local Feb 22–28; find listings online (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.org/list/
Girls on the Run registration open; scholarships offered and coach needed (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-17) — Official details: https://www.gotrmn.org/
City of Hastings hiring Parkkeeper II for parks and facilities (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-17) — Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.gov
Boys State wrestling shirts: order now, pick up Feb 24 (Hastings High School, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-24) — Official details: https://younameitmn.company.site/Boys-State-Wrestling-Shirt-p816427564
Watch Kaleidoscope Quartet clip ahead of the March 6 concert (Hastings Arts Center, Hastings, MN • 2026-03-06) — Official details: https://youtu.be/dLpjwjSiUDk
Softball jacket orders open for HYAA and high school families (Hastings, MN • 2026-03-09) — Official details: https://hastingssoftball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
