Plan Your Outdoor Riverfront Experience

The City of Hastings hosts events at Levee Park June - September. All events take place at the Rotary Pavilion at Levee Park, 20 Ramsey Street, and along the Hastings Riverwalk. Enjoy music, movies, comedy, story times, and more! Free of charge

For weather related cancellations, visit our events calendar on the website homepage, or our Facebook events calendar.

Special thank you to our funding partners who help make these events free!

The Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund

Smead Manufacturing Co.

Ardent Mills

Summer Kick Off - Tuesday, June 3^rd 5:30 – 8 p.m. - CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Kick off summer with live Reggae music, food trucks, inflatables, foam party, crazy hair, caricature artists, airbrush tattoos, henna artist, face painting & more.  All ages are welcome. Free!

Make Music Day - Saturday, June 21^st 12 – 6 p.m.

Celebrate Make Music Day with a variety of live music, food trucks, music trivia & gift card giveaways at Levee Park! All ages are welcome. Free! 

Explore more Make Music Day performances at local businesses throughout Hastings.

View our Make Music Day Flyer

Party in the Park - Tuesday, July 8^th 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with live Caribbean music, food trucks, activity booths, caricature artists, face painting, bounce houses & an inflatable obstacle course. All ages welcome. Free!

*Food trucks require cash or card

Movies in the Park

Watch a family-friendly movie on our big screen! Arrive an hour early for free activities and giveaways. All ages are welcome. Sponsored by Ardent Mills. Cost: Non-perishable food donation 

• Friday, June 13 – Activities 8 p.m. & MOANA 2 9 p.m. CANCELED DUE TO UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
• Friday, July 11 – Activities 8 p.m. & MUFASA – The Lion King 9 p.m.
• Friday, August 8– Activities 7:30 p.m. & INSIDE OUT 2 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, September 5 – Activities 6:30 p.m. & Wonka 7:30 p.m.

Comedy in the Park

Enjoy comedy in the park with family or friends. Recommended for teens & adults. Sponsored by: SMEAD Manufacturing Company. Cost: Free

• Tuesday, June 24 – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Jessie Campbell – Stand-up Comedian
• Tuesday, July 22 – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Mike Brody – Stand-up Comedian
• Tuesday, August 26 – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – David Malmberg – Comic Ventriloquist
• Tuesday, September 16 – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Tim Harmston, Stand-up Comedian

Storytime in the Park

Listen to big book stories, play games, sing songs, enjoy snacks & take & make crafts! A partnership with Pleasant Hill Library. Recommended for ages 7 and under. Cost: Free

• Wednesday, June 18 – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Garden
• Wednesday, July 16 – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Bears
• Wednesday, August 20 – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – 5 Senses
• Wednesday, September 17 – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Rhythm

Music + Market  (6 – 8:30 p.m.)

Experience the vibrant energy of Music in the Park, a Makers Market, a kids' zone, and food trucks in downtown Hastings. Supported by: The Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund. All ages are welcome. Cost: Free (Makers Market & Food Trucks 6 – 8:30 p.m., Kids Zone 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Music 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)

• Thursday, June 5 6:30– 8:30 p.m. – ABBASolutely Fab – Tribute to ABBA
• Thursday, June 12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Coyote Wild – Country & Rock - CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN AND STORMS
• Thursday, June 26 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Holy Rocka Rollaz – Tribute to the 50s - CANCLED DUE TO STORMS 
• Thursday, July 3 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Steam Machine – Old-Time Bluegrass
• Thursday, July 10 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – International Reggae All Stars – Reggae
• Thursday, July 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – The Hot Toddies – Swing to Disco
• Thursday, July 31 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Double Down – Tribute to 80s
• Thursday, August 7 6:30– 8:30 p.m. – 70s Magic Sunshine – Tribute to 70s
• Thursday, August 21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Alma Andina – Salsa, Cumbia & Latin Rock
• Thursday, August 28 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Chelsea Drugstore – Tribute to The Rolling Stones
• Thursday, September 4 6:30– 8:30 p.m.– Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball – Country & Americana CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN 
• Thursday, September 11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Wren + Wilde – Folk Rock