Chamber Advantage: Unlocking Your Member Benefits

Chamber Advantage is a short orientation designed to help you get the most out of your Chamber membership (or learn what membership can do for your business). Meet Chamber staff and volunteers, connect with fellow business owners, and explore the resources, programs, a......More

Chamber Advantage is a short orientation designed to help you get the most out of your Chamber membership (or learn what membership can do for your business). Meet Chamber staff and volunteers, connect with fellow business owners, and explore the resources, programs, and networking opportunities available to support your success in Hastings. You’ll leave with simple next steps to plug in, build relationships, and start seeing value right away.

Chamber of Commerce Office 200 Second St W, Ste 100 Hastings, MN 55033

LeDuc History Book Group

Join the LeDuc History Book Group and delve into the details of a good book.  Call Pleasant Hill Library or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library, each book discussion for monthly book titles. 

LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN

Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus Bird Hike

Hike various trails on our Minnesota Campus and learn to identify birds with local experts. Binoculars and field guides available upon request.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail South Hastings, MN 55033

State of the Community Luncheon - 2026

The State of the Community is an opportunity to hear from the City of Hastings and Hastings Public Schools while enjoying lunch.   11:30 a.m. - Check in & Networking 11:40 a.m. - Plated Lunch 12:00 p.m. - Welcome 12:05 p.m. - State of the School District 12:15 ......More

The State of the Community is an opportunity to hear from the City of Hastings and Hastings Public Schools while enjoying lunch.   11:30 a.m. - Check in & Networking 11:40 a.m. - Plated Lunch 12:00 p.m. - Welcome 12:05 p.m. - State of the School District 12:15 p.m. - State of the City 12:35 p.m. - Local Leaders Pannel 1:00 p.m. - Adjourn 

Hastings Golf Club 2015 Westview Drive Hastings, MN 55033

Spring Birding Primer

Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center Pre-registration required: Register Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at jennifer@carpenternaturecenter......More

Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center Pre-registration required: Register Online or RSVP to Jen Vieth at [email protected]. Location: Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration Program Fee: This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit organizations are encouraged. Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC online for presentations from regional bird experts, passionate birders, and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of Q&A. Pre-registration for this event is required to receive the zoom link.

Cheers for Change

Cheers or Change Tour Join Retrieving Freedom to learn more about how we change lives by the training and placement of service dogs with Veterans with disabilities and children with autism. Sign up to receive a custom RFI Challenge Coin and RFI branded tumbler

Alexis Bailly Vineyards and Winery 18200 Kirby Ave S Hastings, MN

Wake Up Hastings: Content That Converts

Post with purpose. Start bringing in customers. Your marketing works best when it comes from you, and the Chamber is here to help you make it work. In this session, you’ll learn what to post (and why it matters) so you can consistently show up and attract customers.......More

Post with purpose. Start bringing in customers. Your marketing works best when it comes from you, and the Chamber is here to help you make it work. In this session, you’ll learn what to post (and why it matters) so you can consistently show up and attract customers. We will break down real examples, share ideas that drive engagement, and give you tools you can actually use. Come ready to think, create, and walk away with content you can put into action right away.

Hastings Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Chamber Lunch Mob - The Busted Nut - April 2026

Eat Local, Meet Local! Join us every third Wednesday of the month for a relaxed Chamber lunch at a rotating lineup of member restaurants. It’s an easy way to connect with other members, share ideas, and support local—no agenda, just good food and great conversation. ......More

Eat Local, Meet Local! Join us every third Wednesday of the month for a relaxed Chamber lunch at a rotating lineup of member restaurants. It’s an easy way to connect with other members, share ideas, and support local—no agenda, just good food and great conversation.  

The Busted Nut

Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus Preschool Story Time

FREE thanks to the generosity of 3M Cottage Grove! Online pre-registration required – Register Online Here These programs introduce children ages 2-5 to nature in a fun and safe envi......More

FREE thanks to the generosity of 3M Cottage Grove! Online pre-registration required – Register Online Here These programs introduce children ages 2-5 to nature in a fun and safe environment. Listen to stories, spend time outdoors, make a craft and meet CNC’s live animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail South Hastings, MN 55033

DARTS 12th Annual Spring Fundraising Breakfast

Every spring, DARTS hosts a breakfast event featuring a thought-provoking speaker, a room full of 200+ community members, and an opportunity to give back. The annual fundraising breakfast brings together companies and individuals who believe the aging journey matters. W......More

Every spring, DARTS hosts a breakfast event featuring a thought-provoking speaker, a room full of 200+ community members, and an opportunity to give back. The annual fundraising breakfast brings together companies and individuals who believe the aging journey matters. We are all aging – join us to enrich that journey for all! This event is run at no cost to our attendees. Every dollar raised goes directly to our mission to create connections that enrich aging! Register now and join us to make a difference for older adults and caregivers in the southeast metro.

Mendakota Country Club 2075 Mendakota Dr Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Ribbon Cutting - Country Financial

Let’s give Country Financial a big Hastings welcome at their Ribbon Cutting! 

Bird Banding

Have you ever wondered what bird banding is all about?  Bird Banding records can help us learn how long birds live, where they travel, when and where they migrate and many other interesting facts.  Carpenter Nature Center has been banding birds for over 30 years.  On th......More

Have you ever wondered what bird banding is all about?  Bird Banding records can help us learn how long birds live, where they travel, when and where they migrate and many other interesting facts.  Carpenter Nature Center has been banding birds for over 30 years.  On the fourth Friday of the month bird banding is open to the public.  There is no program fee, but donations of Bird Seed and Suet are greatly appreciated. RSVP appreciated.

Carpenter St. Croix Nature Center 12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings MN

Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus Bird Banding

See birds up close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of bird seed and suet are appreciated in place of a program fee. In case of inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow banding may be cancel......More

See birds up close and watch the experts band birds at CNC. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of bird seed and suet are appreciated in place of a program fee. In case of inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow banding may be canceled. Program Fee: Free All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail South Hastings, MN 55033 Back patio of the Administration Building

Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival

Celebrate birds and conservation at the CNC MN Campus. Attend classes that introduce you to raptors, birding, bird banding, and go on guided bird trips through the Hastings area. $10 per person or $15 with boxed lunch Advanced registration required for boxed lunc......More

Celebrate birds and conservation at the CNC MN Campus. Attend classes that introduce you to raptors, birding, bird banding, and go on guided bird trips through the Hastings area. $10 per person or $15 with boxed lunch Advanced registration required for boxed lunch Click here to register for the Birding Festival. The Youth Birding Competition is a highlight of the festival. Young birders are encouraged to team up and count all the bird species they find. Click here to register for the Youth Birding Competition. Check out the event webpage for more details on the full schedule.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Minnesota Campus 12805 St. Croix Trail South Hastings, MN 55033