LOCAL 10: Hastings Playoff Baseball, Patio Music and August Plans
Hadja, Sarah and Heather warmly greet customers outside Coborn’s in Hastings on a hot, festive August summer day. Photo by Ashley Media
Sunday brings playoff baseball and live music, followed by a week of youth programs, community events, fundraisers, specialty classes and local registration opportunities.
Weather companion
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After patchy fog before 7 a.m., Hastings should see sunshine Sunday, August 2, with a high near 82°F. Sunday night should be mostly clear with a low near 59°F; read the complete Hastings weather forecast and Sunday’s On This Date stories.
Sunday’s LOCAL 10 begins with two events happening today before looking ahead to a particularly active first week of August.
For residents making plans, the useful details range from a Hawks playoff game and patio performance to soccer camp, National Night Out and a Hastings Family Service fundraiser.
Here is what Hastings should know for Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Top 3 Today
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1. Hastings Hawks visit Elko for Sunday playoff game
The Hastings Hawks are scheduled to play a playoff game in Elko at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2. Local baseball fans can find the matchup information in the Hastings Hawks’ official game update.
Hastings enters the game following a 4–1 playoff-opening victory over New Ulm. The source announcement did not establish admission details.
2. Jeff Gavin Band plays Sunday on the 328 Grill patio
The Jeff Gavin Band is scheduled to perform from noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, on the 328 Grill patio at Hastings Golf Club.
Restaurant customers and live-music listeners can see the announcement in 328 Grill’s official event post.
The announcement did not specify a cover charge, reservation requirement or weather contingency.
3. HFC United summer soccer camp begins Monday at Todd Field
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HFC United’s summer soccer camp runs Monday through Thursday, August 3–6, at Todd Field in Hastings. The camp serves U5–U12 players, costs $75 and uses age-specific session times.
Families can review the session details and registration requirements on the official HFC United summer camp page.
Registration is required. The official page did not state how many openings remained at publication time.
Quick Hits
4. Hastings Family Service holds perennial plant fundraiser Tuesday
Hastings Family Service will offer perennial plants in exchange for cash or check donations from 9:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday, August 4. The fundraiser will be held at the HFS building at 301 Second Street East.
Plant shoppers and HFS supporters can review the official perennial plant fundraiser listing. Available varieties and quantities may vary.
5. Froth & Cork moves its monthly flight to Monday
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Froth & Cork says its monthly flight has been rescheduled to Monday, August 3, in Hastings. Customers can read the official rescheduling announcement from Froth & Cork.
The announcement did not establish the service hours, price or included selections.
6. Spiral Yoga highlights August specialty classes
Spiral Yoga’s August offerings include Deep Stretch at 4:00 p.m. August 3 and 24; BKYD Yoga at 9:00 a.m. August 16; outdoor gentle yoga at 1:00 p.m. August 16; and Family Flow at 11:00 a.m. August 30. A Thursday restorative offering is also listed.
Participants should use the current Spiral Yoga schedule to review locations, prices, registration and class-specific requirements.
7. Geek Haven announces two August “Legendary Lattes”
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Geek Haven Coffee says its August “Legendary Lattes” include a Pokémon-themed drink and another connected with Magic: The Gathering — The Hobbit.
Coffee customers and gaming fans can see the drinks in Geek Haven Coffee’s August announcement. Pricing, exact ingredients and daily availability were not established outside the first-party post.
8. Hastings plans National Night Out, Rec, Art, Police and Music + Market
Three City of Hastings events are scheduled during the coming week:
National Night Out runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, at Lions Park.
Rec, Art, Police is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, at Lions Park.
Music + Market runs from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6, on the downtown riverfront. Music + Market is listed as free and open to all ages.
Residents can find the official details on the City of Hastings events calendar.
9. Child vaccination clinic scheduled for August 17 at Hastings Family Service
A child vaccination clinic is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, at Hastings Family Service, 301 Second Street East. Eligible children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The listed cost is $21 for uninsured or underinsured children. Vaccinations are listed as free for qualifying American Indian or Alaska Native children and children covered by Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare or a prepaid medical assistance program. The event listing says no child will be turned away solely because of an inability to pay.
Families should review the eligibility information on the official Hastings Family Service clinic page. The source does not specify whether appointments are required or which vaccines will be available.
10. Jan’s School of Dance registers students for 2026–27 programs
Jan’s School of Dance is registering students for several 2026–27 classes and programs in Hastings. Its current announcement identifies openings across multiple age groups while reporting that the preschool program is full.
Families can begin with the Jan’s School of Dance website and review the school’s current registration announcement.
Class capacity can change after publication.
If You Only Click One
Use the City of Hastings events calendar to plan the coming week. It places three broadly useful community events—National Night Out, Rec, Art, Police and Music + Market—in one official source.
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