LOCAL 10: Concerts, Apples and Fall Plans in Hastings
Local Author Diane Davies at Afton Art in the Park. Visit DianeDavies.com to learn about Diane’s books. Image by HastingsNow.
Tuesday’s brief brings together an October concert deadline, a place to ask about mental health care, fall food and shopping, and plans for the days ahead.
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Tuesday, September 29, begins mostly cloudy and relatively dry in Hastings, with a high near 69°F. Showers are expected around midday, with thunderstorms possible later in the afternoon and into the night; see Hastings Weather + On This Date for the full daily companion.
September is making room for October. Today’s LOCAL 10 starts with a concert season to plan for, then turns to questions about a Hastings health service and a familiar fall fruit.
Farther down, you’ll find a Friday football trip, a Sunday festival, places to shop and a few seasonal treats. Follow the linked source for the details that matter to your plans.
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Top 3 today
1. Hastings Arts Center season passes available ahead of October 4 opener
Hastings Arts Center is selling four-concert and seven-concert passes for its 2026–27 Main Event season. The series begins Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m. with Compass Rose Brass Ensemble at 216 Fourth Street East.
The Arts Center says the season-pass purchasing window ends October 4. If you’re considering several shows, review the concert lineup and ticket options before the opener; the ticket page is the place to check what remains available.
2. Redefine invites Hastings residents to ask about TMS consultations
Redefine Mental Health & Wellness is inviting people who are exploring NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, to begin with a consultation in Hastings. Its recent reel encourages questions about the process, what treatment involves and how insurance coverage would be assessed.
The practice says the consultation is free. Whether TMS is appropriate for someone, and what their plan would cover, are individual questions to work through with the clinical team.
3. Allina dietitian explains why apples make a useful fall snack
Apple’s at Anytime Fitness Hastings Grand Reopening courtesy of Whistling Well Farm. Image by HastingsNow.
Allina Health United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus shared an Allina article by dietitian Susan White about apples as a snack and a source of fiber. The original article was published September 19, 2023; it is useful fall reading, not a new study.
White also examines the old “apple a day” saying. Her practical point is simpler: apples can be part of a healthy diet, but eating one each day does not guarantee fewer trips to the doctor.
More to know
4. Raiders football heads to Two Rivers on Friday
Hastings Raiders Football Team. Image by HastingsNow.
Hastings Raiders Football says the varsity team travels to Two Rivers Friday, October 2. Supporters planning to go or follow along can start with the team’s post for its ticket, program and viewing information. A kickoff time is omitted here because it was not confirmed in the approved brief.
5. Hope Lutheran plans a fall festival Sunday
Hope Lutheran Church & Christian Preschool lists outdoor fall festival activities for Sunday, October 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Hastings. Its festival announcement also describes a 9 a.m. service and a luncheon before the outdoor activities. The post does not establish a price for every part of the day.
6. Carpenter’s Apple Shack is open daily; Apple Festival is October 10–11
The Apple Shack at Carpenter Nature Center’s Minnesota campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, lists seasonal hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. See Apple Shack hours before heading out; specific products and varieties may change.
Carpenter also has an Apple Festival scheduled for October 10–11 at the same campus.
7. Geek Haven previews October’s limited-time lattes
Geek Haven Coffee in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.
Geek Haven says its themed “Legendary Latte” drinks are coming for October. Coffee customers can see the shop’s preview and pair a visit with a look through its graphic novels and games. The approved post does not establish a full drink list or prices.
8. Rivertown Treasures advertises 30% off Halloween items
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Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store is advertising 30% off Halloween costumes, clothing and related items. Its post lists hours of 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday. No promotion end date or item-by-item exclusions were provided.
9. Moore Than Sweets announces October 4 bake-stand menu
Moore Than Sweets says its self-serve Hastings bake stand returns Sunday, October 4, with a fall menu. Preorders are offered through Thursday, October 1; the organizer’s post has ordering directions and asks customers to message for the address. Individual items may sell out.
10. Hometown Dairy introduces three fall ice cream flavors
Hometown Dairy’s team welcomes three fall ice cream flavors. Digital mural illustration based on an original photo by HastingsNow.com
Hometown Dairy says pumpkin pie, green apple and butter pecan have joined its fall ice cream selection. It’s a timely idea for a Hastings treat this week; the post does not guarantee that each flavor will remain in stock.
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