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🍦 Things to do in Hastings Nov 25th - Dec 2nd

🍦 Things to do in Hastings Nov 25th - Dec 2nd

Local lowdown, events around town, and Raiders spots highlights.

Brady Greenbush
November 25, 2024

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In today’s Scoop:

Local Lowdown 📖
Events Around Town 🎼
Raiders Sports Wrap-up 🏅

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📣 LOCAL LOWDOWN

13th Annual Holiday Hoopla & Small Business Saturday

Get ready for a festive celebration as Hastings hosts the Holiday Hoopla, a community event showcasing the best of our local small businesses! Join us this saturday, November 30th downtown for an evening filled with holiday cheer, shopping, and fun.

Explore a variety of booths featuring unique gifts, handmade crafts, and delicious treats—all from local vendors. Enjoy live entertainment, seasonal activities, and the chance to support our community’s small businesses while crossing items off your holiday shopping list.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season, find one-of-a-kind treasures, and connect with friends and neighbors.

Here is the current list of events happening as of 2:00 PM yesterday (see the HastingsDBA website for most up to date events).

8:30/9:00 AM & 10:30/11 AM: Breakfast with Santa at Lock and Dam Eatery (reservations required $)

8:30 AM- 12:00 PM Santa & Mrs. Claus Photos with Jeannie Tribe Photography at The Studio Downtown (Sign Up online only)

9 AM-12 PM: Free stockings stuffed with goodies for kids 12 and under (While supplies last)

10 AM-12 PM: Coloring contest at Spiral Brewery

10 AM- 4 PM: Paint & Glaze ceramic ornaments at Squeaky Wheel Pottery

10 AM-5 PM: DJ on 2nd Street

10 AM-5 PM: Vendors handmade Arts & Crafts & Decorating ornaments (till gone) at ArtSpace River Lofts

10 AM-5 PM: Craft and Vendor Fair at The American Legion

11AM - Free Chili till gone at ArtSpace River Lofts

11 AM-2 PM: Hot cocoa at Geek Haven

11 AM-2 PM: Cookie decorating at 2nd Street Depot

11:30 AM: Holiday music sing along at Spiral Brewery

12-4 PM: Horse and wagon rides

12-4 PM: Gourmet S'mores in Oliver's Grove - Donations Accepted

1PM-2PM: Story Time with Mayor Mary at The Studio Downtown

1-3:30 PM: Photos with The Grinch at Hastings Tavern by Ashley Jean Photography ( $5 per photo, printed on site)

2-4 PM: Santa & the Mrs. Claus

2-5pm Santa Letters at The Studio Downtown

4:45-5:15 PM: Elementary Schools, Spiral Singers & sing-along at the Pavilion

5:15 PM: Downtown Street Lighting

5:30 PM: Tree Lighting at City Hall

THE DIGEST

🎵 A Thanksgiving Celebration with Whisky Rock
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2024 with The Hastings Tavern and the incredible sounds of Whiskey Rock on Wednesday, November 27th from 7:30pm to 11pm! Enjoy a night of your favorite rock, pop, and country hits, all performed with Whiskey Rock’s signature style and energy. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday celebration!

🦃 Gobble Gait Race/Walk
Start your Thanksgiving morning with gratitude and community spirit at the 27th Annual Gobble Gait Race/Walk! This beloved event supports Hastings Family Service. As one of the Twin Cities’ largest Thanksgiving Day runs, Gobble Gait features 2K and 8K courses, drawing over 2,000 participants each year. For many families, it’s a cherished tradition to kick off the holiday season while making a meaningful difference in the local community. Register here.

🎄 European Christmas Market 2024
Step into the holiday spirit with the charm of a traditional European Christmas market in St. Paul on November 29th from 11am to 9pm! Enjoy a festive experience brimming with seasonal cheer, mouthwatering treats, one-of-a-kind gifts, and fun activities for all ages. More info.

☺️ RELAX World Tour
Prepare for an evening full of laughter when Russell Peters takes the stage at The Island! Known as a global comedy superstar and one of the first comedians to land a Netflix special, Russell is also a No. 1 bestselling author, actor, and producer. Catch his sharp, hilarious, and unapologetically insightful observational comedy at the Island Event Center on Friday, November 29th. Don’t miss this unforgettable show! Get tickets.

🪵 Craft Show at the Wexford & Emerald Greens Golf Course
Don’t miss the incredible Craft Show at The Wexford and Emerald Greens Golf Course! Explore a wide variety of unique, handmade treasures from over 50 talented local artisans. Join us at the Emerald Greens Golf Course at 10am to 4pm on November 30th or December 1st.

🪵 Procrastinator’s Market Craft Show
Time may have slipped away, but now’s your chance to finish your holiday shopping in style. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from over 32 talented local crafters and artisans. Come to River Oaks Golf Course & Event Center on November 30th from 10am to 3pm.

🤶 St. Paul Christmas Market
The Twin Cities Christmas Market is a festive 12-day celebration featuring 60 unique kiosks! Join us on the first day, Saturday, November 30th from 11am to 9pm at Union Station St. Paul, MN. This cherished event brings warmth and light to the winter season, spreading the joy and goodwill of the Christmas spirit. Delight your senses with the enticing aromas of Glühwein, roasted nuts, sizzling sausages, and other delectable treats. Staying true to tradition, the market is open to all and completely free to attend.

🎅 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar Craft & Gift Expo
Join us starting at The Old Ptaceks Event Center in Prescott at 10:00 AM as we welcome you to an incredible day of shopping and fun! Inside, you’ll find some of the most talented crafters and vendors from across the Upper Midwest, ready to showcase their amazing creations. Come sip, shop, eat, and enjoy a fantastic day out with friends!

🎅 Christmas on the Prairie
Get ready for Christmas on the Prairie at the Hastings Arts Center on December 1st, returning to kick off the holiday season with a special matinee performance! Featuring Boyd Lee, Aimée Lee, and Mary Jane Alm, with a special guest appearance by playwright, actor, author, storyteller, and cultural advocate Kevin Kling. Don’t miss this festive and heartwarming show to celebrate the season! Get tickets.

🎄 Christmas Magic Show
Join us for The Magic of Christmas on December 7th at 7 PM at Calvary Church in Hastings! Experience an unforgettable evening as world-renowned magician and illusionist Adrian Van Vactor dazzles audiences with his incredible performance, perfect for all ages. Tickets are just $5 per person or $20 per family and will be available at the door. Don’t miss this magical holiday event!

Live Entertainment Lowdown

Wednesday
Spiral Brewery | Nick Fox & the Metrognomes | 7pm

Raider Sports

🎓️ Fall Sports Wrap-up
- Brooklyn Keller (11) = MEC Girls Tennis Player of the Year.
- Brooklyn & Reese Keller (11) = 4th Place at State in Doubles.
- Linnea Ronning (11) MEC Girls XC Runner of the Year.
- Chloe Aarness (10) = School Record in Diving & 6th Place at State.
- Ethan Schaak (12) & Keagan McVicker (12) earned All State in Soccer.
- Paul Armstrong = Section 3AAA Girls Soccer Head Coach of the Year.
- Scott Meier = Section 3AAA Boys Soccer Assistant Coach of the Year.
- Nine student-athletes quali for the MSHSL state tournament.
- Six student-athletes were named academic all-state.

Upcoming Raiders Games

Boys

Varsity Basketball
12/3 vs. Prescott @ Prescott High School | 7:00 PM | Tickets
12/6 vs. Northfield @ Northfield High School | 7:00 PM | Tickets
12/6 vs. Coon Rapids @ Hastings High School | 6:30 PM

Varsity Hockey
11/26 vs. Bloomington Jefferson @ Hastings Civic Arena | 6:30 PM | Tickets
12/4 vs. Park @ Cottage Grove Ice Arena | 7:00 PM
12/7 vs. Simley @ Simley - Vet’s Arena | 7:00 PM
12/10 vs. New Prague @ New Prague Community Center/Arena | 7:15 PM
12/14 vs. Rochester Century @ Rochester Graham Arena Complex | 7:00 PM

JV Hockey
11/26 vs. Bloomington Jefferson @ Hastings Civic Arena | 4:15 PM | Tickets
12/4 vs. Park @ Cottage Grove Ice Arena | 5:00 PM
12/7 vs. Simley @ Simley - Vet’s Arena | 5:00 PM
12/10 vs. New Prague @ New Prague Community Center/Arena | 5:15 PM
12/14 vs. Rochester Century @ Rochester Graham Arena Complex | 5:00 PM

Varsity/JV Wrestling
11/30 vs. Multiple Schools @ Hastings High School | 9:00 AM
12/7 vs. Multiple Schools @ Coon Rapids High School | 9:00 AM
12/10 vs. Multiple Schools @ Rosemount High School | 4:30 PM
12/13 vs. Multiple Schools @ Hastings High School | 5:00 PM

Girls

Varsity Basketball
11/26 vs. Burnsville @ Hastings Civic Arena | 6:30 PM | Tickets
12/11 vs. St. Croix Prep @ Hastings Civic Arena | 6:30 PM
12/13 vs. Minneapolis Washburn @ Minneapolis Washburn | 7:00 PM

Varsity Hockey
12/3 vs. Two River @ Hastings Civic Arena | 6:30 PM | Tickets
12/5 vs. Simley @ Hastings Civic Arena | 6:30 PM | Tickets
12/10 vs. Red Wing @ Red Wing Prairie Island Arena | 7:00 PM
12/13 vs. Eastview @ Hastings Civic Center | 6:30 PM

JV Hockey
12/3 vs. Two River @ Hastings Civic Arena | 4:15 PM | Tickets
12/5 vs. Simley @ Hastings Civic Arena | 4:30 PM | Tickets

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☀️ Weather Watch

As of Sun, Nov 24th 7 PM.

Mon 25th 36°/19° Partly cloudy ⛅️ | 💧20%

Tue 26th 30°/20° Partly cloudy ⛅️ | 💧0%

Wed 27th 31°/19° Mostly cloudy 🌥️ | 💧10%

🦃 Thu 28th 25°/11° Mostly cloudy ⛅️ | 💧0% 🦃

Fri 29th 19°/8° Mostly cloudy ⛅ | 💧0%

Sat 30th 20°/8° Mostly cloudy 🌥️ | 💧10%

Sun 1st 15°/6° Mostly cloudy 🌥️ | 💧10%

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