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🍁 More Fall Fun in the Mat-Su: What’s Coming in October

As the colors shift and the crisp air settles in, the Mat-Su Valley continues to offer a rich lineup of fall and Halloween-friendly events. If you’re house hunting in Wasilla, this is a great time to get out, explore neighborhoods, and enjoy community life. Here’s a fresh list of things to do this fall.

🎃 Seasonal & Halloween Highlights

Reindeer Farm Fall Family Fun
When: Multiple weekends in October (Oct 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 25)
Where: Reindeer Farm, Palmer
Details: Reservations required. Expect family-friendly farm fun: petting, hayrides, festive fall activities, seasonal decorations, and more. Alaska Visit

Mighty Monster BooFest
When: Saturday, October 25 (6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
Where: Raven Hall, Alaska State Fairgrounds
Details: A Halloween brewfest for adults 21+. Costume contest, music, local brews. alaskastatefair.org

Sleepy Hollow-een Fall Fest & Trick-or-Treat Trail
When: Likely mid-October (check local announcement)
Where: Sleepy Hollow Golf Course / area in Wasilla
Details: Festival atmosphere, trick-or-treat trail, fall decorations, family fun. (Past versions ran 11 am–7 pm) myalaskatix.com+1

Beyond the Grave Rave
When: Friday, October 31 (9:00 pm)
Where: Settlers Bay Lodge
Details: Late-night Halloween party with music, dancing, spooky vibes. Eventbrite

Fire & Flare – Local Student Culinary Competition
When: Monday, October 13 at 5:30 pm
Where: Everett’s (in Palmer)
Details: Watch students compete with creative culinary creations—fun for foodies! Eventbrite

Ladies Paint & Sip: A Witchy Experience
When: Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 pm
Where: The Moonflower Boutique, Palmer
Details: A seasonal painting event (with drinks) themed around witches & autumn. Eventbrite

🍂 Farms, Harvest & Nature

Fall Harvest Festival at Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm
When: Dates in September (e.g. September 13, 20, 27), 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Pyrah’s Pioneer Peak Farm, Palmer
Details: Pumpkin patch, hayrides, games, farm tours, food, fall crafts. pppfarm.net+2Alaska Visit+2

Community Nature / Leisure Hikes & Tours
If you enjoy gentler trail walks or guided nature outings, check local groups like Revel Treks & Tours (as you mentioned earlier) or Connect Mat-Su’s events calendar. Connect Mat-Su

📚 Local & Community Events (Library, Arts, etc.)

Wasilla Public Library Events
Throughout October, the library hosts Baby Storytime, Toddler & Preschool Storytime, Afternoon All-Stars, puzzle days, author talks, and more. cityofwasilla.gov

Menard Center Events (Wasilla)

• Rotary Uncorked – “Around the World in 80 Days” on October 11 (6:00 pm–9:00 pm) cityofwasilla.gov
• Alaska Outdoorsman Show — October 18–19 (10:00 am–5:00 pm) at the Ice Arena cityofwasilla.gov
• Hockey Royale Casino Night — October 24 (6:00 pm) at MTA Turf Arena cityofwasilla.gov

Greater Wasilla Chamber – Haunted Halloween Event / Haunted Hayride
When: Early October (e.g. October 3)
Where: Wasilla area
Details: Classic spooky family fun (haunted hayride, decorations, treats) organized by local chamber. business.wasillachamber.org

🏡 Why This Matters (for Home Shoppers)

• Get to know neighborhoods — weekend events give you insight into how close shops, parks, farms, and community assets are to potential new homes.
• Community life matters — seeing how locals engage helps you assess whether a neighborhood “feels like home.”
• Enjoy autumn locally — before snow settles in, you’ll want to soak up the last warm foliage days.

This post was written by Hall Quality Homes.