Events

Events Calendar

  • May 30
    Mattress/Box Spring Drop-Off & Document Shred Event 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    This event occurs rain or shine.

    Mattresses and box springs will be accepted at $30/piece, payable directly to Certified Recycling (pricing subject to change). Mattresses in good condition will be donated to Bridging, while all others will be deconstructed and recycled by Certified Recycling. Document shredding is free! Paper is shredded on-site by a National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) certified shredding company and then properly recycled into paper pulp.

     

    To prepare for this event, please read the below details:

    • Staples or paper clips are okay to keep on documents.
    •  Remove large metal binder clips or three ring binders.
    • No documents from a business.
    • No pre-shredded paper (pre-shredded paper must go in the trash). 
    • No plastic items, including credit cards, can be shredded.
    • Bundled papers (envelopes/checkbooks) can be shredded if under 2” thick
    • Bring documents in paper bags for faster service.
    • Be prepared to keep your boxes and plastic bags if you do not have items in paper bags.
    • There is no limit to the number of items/documents you bring.
    • Please stay in your vehicle- staff will unload your materials for you.
    • Paper shredding is free.
    • Mattress/box spring disposal is $30 per item, regardless of size. Cash and check ONLY, checks can be made out to Certified Recycling.
    • This event is for residents of the Hastings and surrounding townships/cities (Denmark, Ravenna, Nininger, Marshan, Douglas, etc.)
  • May 30
    Community Bike Rodeo 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Please join us for our free Community Bike Rodeo hosted by Hastings Community Education, Hastings Police Department, Children's Minnesota and Walmart in the Hastings Walmart parking lot. Not only will there be a fun obstacle course to practice riding skills, there will also be the opportunity to do a fit check to ensure protective equipment fits correctly before riding season begins!

    Children, make sure to bring bike (or scooter), and your helmet. Parents, make sure you’re there too as it’s a requirement to participate!

    If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

    Even though this event is free, registration is appreciated.

    2026 Community Bike Rodeo

  • Jun 09
    Summer Kick Off 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Kick off summer with live music by The Rockin’ All-Stars, 60’s & 70’s hits, foam party, inflatables, balloon artist, bubbler, face painting, caricature artists, henna artists, airbrush tattoos, crazy hair & food trucks. All ages are welcome. Free! 

  • Jun 10
    Pioneer Park 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Join us at Pioneer Park for an afternoon of night lights art, hula hoop challenges, and fun-filled games with free activities, lunch, and giveaways. 

  • Jun 11
    Music + Market 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    Experience the vibrant energy of Music in the Park, a Makers Market, a kids’ zone, and food trucks in downtown Hastings along the riverfront. Supported by: The Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund. All ages are welcome.

    Cost: Free 

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