Hastings, MN streets in the fall 10-28-26. Image by HastingsNow.
Early voting, changing Saturday hours and October 31 deadlines lead Thursday’s ten useful updates for Hastings, Minnesota.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10 a.m. Central
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Patchy morning fog gives way to sunshine in Hastings on Thursday, with a high near 56°F. Thursday night turns chilly, with temperatures falling toward 36°F; see the Weather + On This Date companion for the day’s weather and historical context.
It’s Thursday, October 29, and timing runs through today’s LOCAL 10. Halloween Saturday brings the final farmers market of 2026, several offer deadlines and the last regular Saturday opening before Rivertown Treasures changes its winter schedule.
Start with the City Hall voting hours, then use the links below to plan errands and look ahead to November.
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1. Hastings early voting continues, with weekend hours ahead
Eligible City of Hastings voters can vote early at City Hall, 101 Fourth Street East, on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30, from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Weekend hours are 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1. Early voting continues Monday, November 2, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
If weekday hours are difficult to fit in, those weekend windows provide another option. Use the City of Hastings’ official voting information to choose a time.
2. Rivertown Treasures prepares for winter Saturday closures
Rivertown Treasures’ final regular Saturday opening before its winter schedule is October 31, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Winter Saturday closures begin November 7, so shoppers who rely on a weekend stop have a schedule change ahead.
The store lists special Saturday openings on November 28 and December 12, both from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The winter Saturday closure notice also covers the HFS Donation Center; shoppers and donors can review Hastings Family Service’s seasonal schedule when planning a visit.
3. Fresh Cut Friday brings 10% savings at Spiral Food Co-op
Spiral Food Co-op’s Fresh Cut Friday is scheduled for Friday, October 30, with 10% off eligible fresh and frozen meat and fish. The store, at 1250 South Frontage Road, is open 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
All shoppers may participate, and the co-op’s announcement says membership is not required. Specialty items are excluded, so use the official sale terms to guide your shopping list.
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Quick Hits
4. Gobble Gait early-bird pricing ends October 31
Runners and walkers have until 11:59 p.m. Central on Saturday, October 31, to use Gobble Gait’s early-bird pricing. The 8K is $40, the individual 2K is $25, and a family 2K registration is $40 for up to 6 people living in the same household.
Review Gobble Gait’s registration and race information to choose an entry. The October 31 cutoff applies to early-bird pricing, rather than the final opportunity to register.
5. Hastings Farmers Market plans its final 2026 market for Halloween
Hastings Farmers Market - Halloween. Image by HastingsNow.
Hastings Farm Market’s final-market announcement identifies Saturday, October 31, from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. as its last market of 2026, with treats planned for children.
Shoppers and families can make a final seasonal stop at Westview Mall Shopping Center, near Highway 55 and Pleasant Drive. The Minnesota Grown market listing provides location information.
6. Hometown Dairy announces a Halloween costume discount
A costume comes with a specific perk at Hometown Dairy on Halloween, Saturday, October 31: customers wearing one can get $1 off soft serve. The shop is at 1700 Vermillion Street, and the original Halloween announcement is the source for the offer.
7. Lawrence Interiors says its fall sale ends October 31
Lawrence Interiors says its fall sale ends Saturday, October 31. For customers considering a home project, the sale announcement provides the deadline, and the showroom information points to 225 Eleventh Street West.
Ask the showroom which products and prices apply to your project.
8. Tippy’s Collectibles highlights spooky finds on sale before Halloween
Tippy’s Collectibles is inviting shoppers to browse spooky finds it has on sale ahead of Halloween. If that is on your shopping list, read the shop’s original announcement and contact Tippy’s for current selection, prices and visiting hours.
9. Downtown Tire & Auto promotes a qualifying Cooper tire rebate
Downtown Tire & Auto, at 320 Vermillion Street, is promoting a Cooper tire offer that provides a $70 prepaid-card rebate on qualifying sets of 4 tires. The purchase period runs September 1–November 30, 2026, and claims are due December 31.
Consumers considering the offer should review Cooper’s official rebate terms, confirm qualifying models and participating-retailer requirements, and follow the claim instructions.
10. 328 Grill announces Thanksgiving meal kits at $20 per person
Chef Mik German of 328 Grill in Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.
328 Grill’s Thanksgiving meal-kit announcement lists a price of $20 per person, with pie sold separately. The restaurant is at 350 Thirty-third Street West in Hastings.
For anyone comparing Thanksgiving meal options, the announcement is a starting point. Ask the restaurant about menu contents, the ordering deadline and pickup arrangements before making plans.
If You Only Click One
Choose the City of Hastings’ official voting information for the remaining early-voting schedule. It brings the City Hall location and weekday and weekend hours together so eligible city voters can choose a time that works.
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