LOCAL 10: Fall Fest, Pumpkins and a Sunday Concert
Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 10 a.m. Central
Free Fall Fest, farm visits and a Sunday concert lead ten useful Hastings-area updates, with opportunities to volunteer, support neighbors and plan ahead.
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Saturday, October 10, brings a choice of local outings: browse Fall Fest at Tilden, head to Whistling Well for pumpkins and bagged apples, or leave room in Sunday’s plans for a concert.
There are practical reasons to look beyond the weekend, too. A community dinner fundraiser, a park conversation and a sponsorship deadline offer ways to support neighbors and help shape what comes next in Hastings.
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1. Free Fall Fest brings crafts, food and family activities to Tilden
Hastings Community Education’s Fall Fest runs Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Tilden Community Center, 310 River Street. The public event offers free admission, with crafts, food and family activities.
Bernie’s Bagels participates until sold out, and free mini-pumpkin decorating begins at noon while supplies last. For families deciding when to stop in, that noon activity offers a useful starting point for planning the visit.
2. Whistling Well’s Apple Festival continues—with pumpkins and bagged apples
Whistling Well Farm’s Apple Festival continues Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, with main-farm hours of 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The farm, at 8973 St. Croix Trail S., welcomes visitors for pick-your-own pumpkins and bagged apples.
One important distinction for your outing: pick-your-own apples have ended for the season. You can still bring apples home, but apple picking should not be part of the plan.
For a Sunday visit, the Back Porch Band is scheduled to play October 11 from noon–4:30 p.m.
3. Augsburg Centennial Singers perform Sunday at Our Saviour’s
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church invites the community to hear the Augsburg Centennial Singers on Sunday, October 11, at 3 p.m. The concert takes place at 400 W. Ninth Street in Hastings.
A free-will offering will be accepted. If live music fits your Sunday afternoon, the church’s announcement provides the invitation and event details.
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Quick hits
4. Rivertown Treasures puts winter jackets on the racks
Winter jackets are out at Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store in Hastings. The store reports sizes and styles for family shopping, with posted Saturday hours of 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
For anyone thinking ahead to colder weather, October 10 offers a chance to browse the selection.
5. Ze’s Diner fundraiser will support Rise Up Recovery
Dinner can support a local organization on Tuesday, October 13. Rise Up Recovery invites supporters to Ze’s Diner in Hastings from 5–8 p.m. and says 20% of proceeds will support its work.
Use the organization’s announcement to plan a meal during the fundraiser.
6. Residents invited to help shape Tuttle Park improvements
What would make Tuttle Park more welcoming and useful? The City of Hastings is inviting residents and community members to share ideas at the park on Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m.
The conversation concerns potential improvements, including accessible play features, paths, seating and gathering spaces. Bring ideas about how people of different ages and abilities could use the park; this is an opportunity to give input, not an announcement of approved construction.
7. Gobble Gait sponsorship deadline approaches October 15
Hastings Family Service says October 15 is the deadline to sponsor Gobble Gait and receive full sponsor benefits.
Businesses and community supporters considering participation can find the next step on Gobble Gait’s sponsorship page. Event proceeds support Hastings Family Service.
8. Spiral Food Co-op explains ways to support the community-owned store
Spiral Food Co-op’s ongoing appeal gives residents several ways to support the Hastings store: contribute to its fundraiser, consider ownership or shop there.
A useful reminder for anyone unfamiliar with the co-op: you do not need a membership to shop. Read the store’s update to learn more about the ways to participate.
9. SEAS seeks volunteers to help care for its sanctuary
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish in Hastings is seeking volunteers for its sanctuary cleaning team.
People interested in helping can use the parish’s volunteer announcement to connect with staff and ask about the work and scheduling.
10. Wexford plans a free November wedding show
For couples and others planning a wedding, Wexford’s wedding show is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, from noon–4 p.m. at its venue at Emerald Greens.
Admission is free. Wexford advertises venue tours and more than 40 wedding vendors, making this a date to consider for gathering ideas and meeting potential vendors.
If you only click one
Start with Hastings Community Education’s official Fall Fest announcement. The event runs until 2 p.m. Saturday, and the free admission and noon pumpkin-decorating activity make it a useful first stop for planning a local outing.
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