Hastings

City Update

July 10, 2024

Get Ready for Rivertown Days

Rivertown Days

July 19-21

The Hastings Chamber of Commerce is proud to host RIVERTOWN DAYS, a community wide festival with activities for all ages!

Music Festival
Arts and Crafts Fair
Food Trucks
Historic Car Show
Carnival Rides
Community Picnic
Antique Fire Truck Show
Kids Carnival
Petting Zoo
Pickleball, Wiffle Ball, Disc Golf Tournaments,
FREE Family Events Around Town
And More!

Rivertown Days Website

Rivertown Wiffle Ball Tournament

Saturday, July 20

9:00 a.m.

Pioneer Park

801 15th St W

The city is hosting a Wiffle Ball Tournament with no age or gender requirements. Teams consist of 4 – 8 players. Round Robin followed by single-elimination tournament.

Rivertown Days Schedule of Events

Rivertown Days Machinery Hill

Sunday, July 21

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Under the Highway 61 Bridge

Visit with our Public Works and Parks and Rec staff and participate in an interactive exhibit featuring several pieces of city heavy equipment. FREE event. Giveaways.

Rivertown Days Schedule of Events

Around Town

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lions Park

Neighborhood gatherings and a community gathering will be held on Tuesday, August 6. Individual neighborhoods are encouraged to host gatherings and to register their events with the city through the Hastings Police Department by July 17. The community-wide gathering will be held at Lions Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A previously listed time was incorrect.

National Night Out Webpage

Little Log House Antique Power Show

July 26, 27, 28

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

View Event Flyer

Black Dirt Theater presents

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

”CINDERELLA” July 26 to August 3

Black Dirt Theater’s 2024 Summer Musical

brings Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

classic fairy-tale CINDERELLA to the stage.

Black Dirt Theater Website

Event Spotlights

Makers Market

Thursday, July 11

5:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Levee Park

Support area makers and artisans within our historic downtown and riverfront park at the Makers Market and enjoy Music in the Park. Join us in downtown Hastings at Levee Park. Live music begins at 7:00 p.m. A few food trucks will be on site. Bring cash.

Calendar

Music in the Park: Cocktail Combo - Classics with a Twist

Thursday, July 11

7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Levee Park

Experience live music along the Mississippi Riverfront. Cocktail Combo brings the classics you know, but with a twist. Whether it’s Uptown Funk as a ballad, The Eagles gone reggae, or ragtime Britney Spears, these musical mixologists will shake up your favorite songs in new and exciting ways! Shop the Makers Market before the event!

Calendar

Movie in the Park: Trolls Band Together

Friday, July 12

8:00 to 10:30 p.m.

Levee Park

Watch ‘Trolls Band Together' at Levee Park on the 16-foot outdoor movie screen!

8:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Activities & Giveaways with Pleasant Hill Library

including giant parachutes, hula hoops, character puzzles, rainbow craft, activities sheets!

9:00 - 10:30 p.m.- ‘Trolls Band Together’ movie showing

Calendar

Storytime in the Park: Theme - Farm

Wednesday, July 17

10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Levee Park

Big book stories, songs, activities & giveaways geared toward kids ages 7 and under!

Stories:

Cow That Went Oink
Day at Greenhill Farm
Activities:
The Chicken Dance
What is your favorite Farm Animal
Barnyard Bingo
Take and Make Crafts
Giveaways

Calendar

Get Your Child's Car Seat Checked

Tuesday, July 23

4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Hastings Fire Department

A Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety event will be held at the Hastings Fire Department on Tuesday, July 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A child safety technician will be on site to ensure car seats are properly installed. Appointments are required. See flyer for details.

View Car Seat Flyer