LOCAL 10: Anniversaries, Fall Festivals and October Plans
Sarah McClellan, Store Director of Coborn’s Hastings, MN outside on a fall day. Image by HastingsNow.
A salon celebration, a three-day rummage sale and longer café hours start October, followed by weekend festivals, live brass music and useful local opportunities.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Hastings, Minnesota
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Mostly cloudy skies and a high near 65°F give Hastings a cooler start to October, with north-northwest winds of 5–10 mph and a very low daytime rain chance. Tonight turns mostly clear with a low around 44°F; find the forecast and a little history in Weather + On This Date for Thursday, October 1.
October begins with a few reasons to adjust your Thursday plans: a local salon celebrates 20 years, St. Mary’s opens its rummage sale, and Froth & Cork keeps the doors open until 5 p.m.
Looking ahead, Saturday brings pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating at Coborn’s, while Sunday offers a church festival and an afternoon brass concert. There are also practical opportunities for anyone sorting belongings, considering co-op ownership or planning a thoughtful flower delivery.
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1. Nicole’s Nu Wave celebrates 20 years on October 1
Nicole Swanson, owner of Nicole’s Nu Wave in 2012 at Westivew Mall in Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.
Nicole’s Nu Wave Hair Design has announced a 20th-anniversary party for Thursday, October 1, from 4–8 p.m. Customers and community visitors are invited to the salon, whose current website lists its address as 925 Highway 55 in Hastings.
It’s a chance to stop by and celebrate a local business milestone. The salon’s anniversary Reel shares its announcement and advertised party offerings.
2. St. Mary’s rummage sale runs October 1–3
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church—Afton/Basswood Grove has announced a rummage sale for Thursday through Saturday, October 1–3, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The church is at 8435 St. Croix Trail South, and the sale welcomes public shoppers.
For this year’s dates and hours, use the church’s current rummage-sale announcement. An older church webpage describes the 2025 sale, so the current announcement is the useful link for planning your visit.
3. Froth & Cork extends October 1 hours to 5 p.m.
Froth & Cork Image by HastingsNow.
Froth & Cork has announced hours of 7 a.m.–5 p.m. for Thursday, October 1. The Hastings café also advertises $2 off the drinks it identifies as “CORK” drinks throughout the day.
The later closing gives customers a longer window to stop in Thursday. The October 1 announcement identifies the offer, which applies specifically to that drink category.
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4. Coborn’s plans Saturday pumpkin painting, treats and trick-or-treating
Coborn’s Hastings will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Hastings store announcement lists pumpkin painting, cookie decorating, games and nine trick-or-treating stations.
The store also advertises free ice cream cones and free hot dogs grilled by Hastings High School athletics. Families can watch store director Sarah McClellan’s invitation, recorded by HastingsNow, and browse Coborn’s official Fall Festival page.
5. Hope Lutheran’s Sunday festival brings hayrides and fall activities
Hope Lutheran Church & Christian Preschool has announced its Fall Festival for Sunday, October 4, with outdoor festivities from 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Hastings.
The planned activities include hayrides, games, pumpkin painting, face painting, vendors and a bounce house. Community visitors can read the festival announcement, which separately lists a 9 a.m. worship service.
6. Compass Rose Brass opens the Arts Center season Sunday
Compass Rose Brass Ensemble will perform Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m. at Hastings Arts Center, 216 Fourth Street East.
The official ticket page lists $27 general admission and $5 admission for college students with ID. Children 18 and younger may attend free with a paid adult, but their seats must be reserved.
Review the ticket options if an afternoon of live brass music fits your Sunday plans.
7. Free downsizing seminar welcomes YMCA members and nonmembers
The Lundby Team of Edina Realty and Valerie Cady of Winnow & Spruce Organizing have announced a free downsizing and decluttering seminar Wednesday, October 7, from 1–2 p.m. at the Hastings YMCA, 85 Pleasant Drive.
The session welcomes YMCA members and nonmembers. Topics include getting started, sorting belongings and preparing for a possible move—useful whether you’re considering a change yourself or helping a loved one. Read the seminar invitation for the organizer’s information.
8. Spiral Food Co-op announces October ownership referral rewards
Spiral Food Co-op image by HastingsNow.
Spiral Food Co-op has announced a referral program for its October ownership drive. Existing owners can receive a $10 Spiral gift card when someone joining during October names them as the referring owner.
New October owners will also be entered into a drawing for a $100 Spiral gift card. Existing and prospective owners can review the ownership-drive announcement; the $100 gift card is a drawing prize.
9. United Heroes League invites eligible military families to enroll
Hastings-based United Heroes League offers ongoing enrollment so eligible military families can receive notices about sports tickets, camps and other opportunities.
Its published requirements include currently serving military personnel, combat veterans and military retirees with at least 20 years of service. Enrollment puts families in the system to receive offers; it does not automatically provide benefits.
Families can review the eligibility requirements and submit their information through the official enrollment form.
10. Hastings Rotary announces October rose deliveries
Hastings Area Rotary Club has announced its annual flower and rose sale, with deliveries scheduled for October 22 and 23. Its offer lists roses at $24.99 per dozen, with delivery to addresses within Hastings city limits.
For anyone planning a thank-you, birthday gesture or another thoughtful delivery, the club’s sale announcement and delivery instructions are the place to begin.
If you only click one
Start with Coborn’s Hastings Fall Festival announcement for Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It gathers several children’s activities, treats and store sampling into one useful weekend-planning update.
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