LeDuc Historic Estate at 1629 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.
Free winter coats for children, a community Halloween party, a new Hastings business location, holiday plans and local offers lead Wednesday's LOCAL 10.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Hastings, Minnesota
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What's happening around Hastings?
A winter coat can make a real difference for a child. So can knowing where to take the family Friday evening, when a registration discount expires or how to support music students who need an instrument repaired.
That's the focus of Wednesday's LOCAL 10: practical information worth keeping close as Hastings moves toward Halloween weekend.
Today's edition also includes a new business location, a returning restaurant favorite, updated hours at a downtown shop and several ways to shop, save or support a local organization.
TOP 3 TODAY
1. Free Winter Coats for Children Saturday, October 31
Families preparing for Minnesota's colder months have an opportunity to pick up a new winter coat for a child at no cost.
Knights of Columbus Council 1600 will host its Coats for Kids distribution on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W. in Hastings.
Coat sizes will range from 12 months through teen XL. Children's hats, mittens, scarves and gloves will also be available, with winter accessories sponsored by Hastings Family Service.
Everyone is welcome, and no appointment is necessary. Coats and accessories will be distributed while supplies last.
For families who could use an extra layer of warmth this winter—or neighbors who know someone who might—this is information worth sharing.
Find the location, time and complete details on the official Coats for Kids event page from Hastings Family Service.
2. Hastings Community Halloween Party Returns Friday, October 30
City of Hastings Community Halloween Party 2024. Image by HastingsNow.
Halloween celebrations continue Friday evening when Hastings Parks and Recreation hosts the Community Halloween Party on October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hastings High School.
The event will take place in the school's lower-level commons and gym, featuring more than 30 activity stations, games, dancing, candy and prizes.
The party is recommended for families with children ages 12 and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For admission, families are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for Hastings Family Service or make a contribution to the Youth Impact Council Scholarship.
One detail worth knowing before arriving: there is no costume contest this year. Attendees should use the high school's lower-level parking area.
Find the official event information in the City of Hastings Parks and Recreation calendar or read the city's original Halloween party announcement.
3. Redefine Mental Health & Wellness Celebrates a New Hastings Location
Another Hastings business is preparing to welcome the community into a new space.
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will host a ribbon cutting for Redefine Mental Health & Wellness on Thursday, October 29, from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
The celebration takes place at the organization's new Hastings location, 1320 S. Frontage Road, with the ribbon cutting scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
Community members are invited to see the space and learn more about the organization.
For residents interested in the businesses and services taking shape around Hastings, the gathering offers a chance to meet the people behind this new location.
See the event time, address and details in the official Hastings Chamber ribbon-cutting listing.
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More to know
4. Gobble Gait Early-Bird Registration Ends October 31
Planning to run or walk in Hastings' annual Thanksgiving morning Gobble Gait? Saturday is an important registration deadline.
Early-bird registration closes October 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., with the following published prices:
8K: $40
Individual 2K: $25
Family 2K: $40 for up to six family members living in the same household
The annual race and walk benefits Hastings Family Service, bringing a community tradition together with support for local neighbors.
October 31 is the deadline for early-bird prices, not necessarily the final opportunity to register.
Review the official early-bird pricing and deadline, or visit Gobble Gait's website for race and registration information.
5. Hometown Dairy Brings Back the Rebecca Reuben
A familiar sandwich has returned to Hometown Dairy's menu.
The Hastings restaurant has announced the comeback of its Rebecca Reuben panini, featuring marble rye, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing.
It's a limited-time offering, although the announcement does not specify a price or final availability date.
Watch Hometown Dairy's original Rebecca Reuben announcement for the restaurant's latest details.
6. MUSE2320 Fiber Introduces New Shop Hours and Project Help
MUSE2320 Fiber image by HastingsNow.
Downtown Hastings' MUSE2320 Fiber is making more room on its schedule for people who enjoy knitting and other fiber projects.
The shop has announced updated hours:
Wednesday and Thursday: 2–8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon–4 p.m.
MUSE2320 is also introducing two-hour, $20 drop-in help sessions for customers who need assistance working through a tricky yarn project.
The announcement does not establish the precise first effective day for the updated hours, so customers making a special trip should confirm the current schedule with the shop.
Read MUSE2320 Fiber's original announcement for shop hours and project-help information.
7. Hastings Bands Boosters Seeks Help Repairing “Teagan the Trumpet”
A school trumpet named Teagan needs a little help getting back into playing condition.
The Hastings Bands Boosters' Adopt-an-Instrument campaign is raising money to repair a missing finger hook, address dents and give the trumpet a thorough cleaning.
The fundraising goal is $220, with the effort supporting the repair of a school-owned instrument for Hastings music students.
Rather than asking for a broad donation without a clear purpose, this campaign gives residents a specific repair project they can help fund.
Read Teagan's story and support the trumpet repair campaign on GiveMN.
8. Spiral Food Co-op Offers Buy-One-Get-One Specials to All Shoppers
Hastings shoppers do not need to be co-op owners to take advantage of the latest specials at Spiral Food Co-op.
The store is promoting buy-one-get-one offers on selected items from brands including Lily's, Chickapea, Lotus Foods, Hippeas and Siete.
The announcement makes an important point for shoppers who may be unfamiliar with the co-op: membership is not required to participate in these offers.
The promotion does not specify a final date or provide a complete list of eligible products.
Explore the original Spiral Food Co-op BOGO announcement for the featured brands and offer details.
9. 2nd Street Depot Promotes $5 Off Qualifying Online Orders
For residents thinking about ordering a meal for pickup or delivery, 2nd Street Depot Bar & Grill has advertised an online discount.
The Hastings restaurant is promoting $5 off orders of $30 or more when customers enter the code Froogle at checkout.
The restaurant has not published an expiration date in the announcement, and the ordering site's functionality could not be independently confirmed. Customers should verify that the discount applies before completing a purchase.
See 2nd Street Depot's original discount announcement or visit its online ordering page.
10. River Blades Announces December 12 Skate with Santa Fundraiser
Skate with Santa image by HastingsNow.
Looking beyond Halloween, River Blades Skating School is getting ready for a December tradition at Hastings Civic Arena.
The school's 21st annual Skate with Santa is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The evening begins with River Blades skating performances from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by skating and Santa activities from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
A $5-per-person suggested donation benefits Hastings Family Service. Skate rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
It's an early opportunity for families to plan a December outing while supporting a local service organization.
Find the official Skate with Santa event information from River Blades Skating School.
IF YOU ONLY CLICK ONE
Start with the Coats for Kids distribution details from Hastings Family Service. It's a direct, practical opportunity for children to receive winter clothing at no cost, and sharing the information could help another Hastings household prepare for the season.
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