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2024 Levee Park Summer Events

View the 2024 Levee Park Summer Events Flyer

The City of Hastings hosts summer programs at Levee Park. All events take place at the Rotary Pavilion at Levee Park, 20 Ramsey Street, and along the Hastings Riverwalk. Enjoy music, performances, movies, story times, bike with a ranger and more! Free of charge, June through September.

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

Summer Kick Off 

Cancelled due to forecasted thunderstorms

Tuesday, June 4th -- 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Kick off the summer with food trucks, a motorized race course, an inflatable obstacle course, a bounce house, airbrush tattoos, henna artists, caricature artists, and more! All ages are welcome.

Cost: Free

Make Music Day

Cancelled due to forecasted thunderstorms

Friday, June 21st

Musicians will play throughout Hastings, including Levee Park. Enjoy a variety of live music from local talent, food trucks, music trivia and gift card giveaways! Visit the City of Hastings Facebook page to learn about locations and times. All ages are welcome.

Cost: Free

Party in the Park

Tuesday, July 30th -- 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month with live music from Ecuador Manta, food trucks, activity booths, caricature artists, inflatables, a bubbler, face painting, henna, and airbrush tattoos. All ages are welcome.

Cost: Free

• Food trucks require cash or card

Movies in the Park

Watch a family friendly movie on our big screen. Come an hour early for free activities and giveaways! All ages are welcome. Sponsored by: Ardent Mills.

Cost: Non-perishable food donation

• Friday, June 14 -- Activities 8:00 p.m. and Elemental 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 12 -- Activities 8:00 p.m. and Trolls Band Together 9:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 9 -- Activities 7:30 p.m. and Migration 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, September 6 -- Activities 6:30 p.m. and Wonka 7:30 p.m. - CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN

Comedy in the Park

NEW! Recommended for families in June and adults in September. Sponsored by: SMEAD Manufacturing Company.

Cost: Free

• Tuesday, June 25 -- 6:00 - 6:45p.m. -- Kenny Ahren, Physical Comedian
• Tuesday, September 17 -- 6:00 -- 7:00 p.m. -- Tim Harmston, Stand-up Comedian

Storytime in the Park

Enjoy big book stories, games, songs, snacks, and giveaways! A partnership with Pleasant Hill Library. Recommended for ages 7 and under.

Cost: Free

• Wednesday, June 26 -- 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. -- Emotions
• Wednesday, July 17 -- 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. -- Farm
• Wednesday, August 21 -- 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. -- Jungle
• Wednesday, September 18 -- 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. -- Underwater

Bike with a Ranger

Ride the 10-mile loop guided by a park ranger. Learn about local wildlife and history. Bring your bicycle and helmet. Recommended for teens and adults. A partnership with the National Park Service. Registration required: www.hastingsmn.gov or 651-480-6182.

Cost: Free

• Saturday, June 15 -- 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, September 7 -- 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Music in the Park

Experience live music along the Mississippi Riverfront. Supported by: The Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund. All ages welcome. Recommended for adults.

Cost: Free

• Thursday, June 6 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- The Sidekicks -- Tribute to the 80s
• Thursday, June 13 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Alligations -- Tribute to the Blues
• Thursday, June 20 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Holy Rocka Rollaz -- Tribute to the 50s
• Thursday, June 27 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Poppa Bear Norton -- Original Comedic Country
• Thursday, July 11 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Cocktail Combo -- Classics with a Twist
• Thursday, July 25 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Rafe Carlson -- Country Band
• Thursday, August 1 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Divas Gone Country -- Tribute to Women of Country
• Thursday, August 8 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Buffalo Alice -- Classic Rock and Country
• Thursday, August 15 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Root River Jam -- Rock, Blues and Americana
• Thursday, August 22 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- BOB, The Music of Dylan -- Tribute to Bob Dylan
• Thursday, August 29 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. --Steam Machine -- Old Time and Bluegrass CANCELED 
• Thursday, September 5 -- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Belladiva -- Variety Band Show

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