LOCAL 10: Labor Day Hours, Bus Updates and Friday Plans
Two Seeds Popcorn & Ice Cream on Vermillion Street in Hastings, MN. Photo by Ashley Media
Holiday closures, school transportation updates and a look ahead to movies, music and community gatherings around Hastings, Minnesota.
Monday, September 7, 2026
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Happy Labor Day, Hastings. Before heading out on Monday, September 7, take a moment to review holiday closures—and, for school families, the district’s latest transportation update.
Then look toward Friday and beyond: a riverfront movie, music at United Heroes League and several local gatherings are coming up. Here are 10 reviewed updates to help you plan.
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1. Hastings city offices closed for Labor Day
City of Hastings offices are closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Residents planning an in-person visit should account for the holiday closure.
The notice applies to city offices. See the official city calendar on the homepage or read the city’s Labor Day closure announcement before making that trip.
2. School families asked to review updated bus routes
Hastings Bus Company in Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.com
Hastings Public Schools is asking families who use district transportation to check the Parent Portal for their current bus information. The district’s September 6 Raider Update says some pickup and drop-off times and stop locations have been adjusted.
Before the next school trip, review your child’s information in the portal. Read the district’s transportation update for the official guidance; individual routes and student details belong in the family’s private account.
3. Hastings Family Service and Rivertown Treasures closed Monday
Hastings Family Service, Rivertown Treasures and the HFS Donation Center are closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. The closure affects clients, shoppers and donors planning a visit.
Rivertown Treasures also asks donors not to leave donations outside while closed. Read the holiday closure and donation reminder, with the closure also posted on the Hastings Family Service website.
Quick hits
4. Lilo & Stitch closes the Movies in the Park season Friday
City of Hastings - Movie in the Park. Image by HastingsNow.com
Levee Park hosts the season’s final Movies in the Park on Friday, September 11, with activities at 6:30 p.m. and Lilo & Stitch at 7:30 p.m. The public event welcomes all ages.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and consider a nonperishable food donation for Hastings Family Service. Find the times on the official city schedule and keep the city’s movie-night announcement handy for planning; weather may affect the event.
5. Freedom Fest brings music and remembrance to United Heroes League
Freedom Fest takes place Friday, September 11, at United Heroes League in Hastings. Gates open at 4 p.m., and live music begins at 5 p.m.
This is a ticketed public event, with ticket purchases supporting the organization’s work with military families. Visit the official Freedom Fest 2026 page for details and tickets.
6. Broadway Pizza Hastings promotes NFL game-day specials
Broadway Bar & Pizza Hastings is sharing a fall promotion for happy-hour food and drink specials during NFL games. It offers football fans a way to pair watching the action with a restaurant outing.
The promotion specifies participating locations and does not establish specific prices or exclusions. Read the game-day announcement shared by Broadway Pizza Hastings for the advertised offer.
7. Spiral Food Co-op plans September 12 open house
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Spiral Food Co-op invites visitors to its Annual Meeting Open House on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The announcement includes vendor samples, a prize wheel and opportunities to talk with the general manager and board members.
Co-op owners receive 10% off that day; that discount is specifically for owners. Read Spiral’s open-house announcement to plan a visit.
8. Caffeinated Rooster shares Friday’s Prescott stop
Photo by Ashley Media
Caffeinated Rooster’s schedule lists a stop at Fairy Wonderland’s food-truck festivities on Friday, September 11, from 4–7 p.m., at 1412 Pearl Street in Prescott, Wisconsin.
For customers planning to stop by, the vendor’s dated weekly schedule provides the location and time for Caffeinated Rooster’s appearance.
9. Hometown Dairy plans an anniversary week
Hometown Dairy has announced its first-anniversary celebration for September 14–20, with promotions, food, games and gift-card drawings planned for customers and community members.
Take a look at the anniversary announcement as you plan the following week. This brief covers the celebration dates; individual daily offers are not detailed here.
10. Anytime Fitness plans September 19 reopening celebration
Anytime Fitness Hastings has announced a grand reopening party for Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m.–noon, with tours and giveaways for community visitors and prospective members.
The club says it is already open following its remodel. Read the reopening announcement if you would like to see the updated space during the celebration.
If you only click one
Start with the City of Hastings homepage and events calendar for the Labor Day office closure and upcoming city events. It is a useful official starting point for residents planning both errands and time around town.
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