🏁 Race Day, No School, and a Kids Market at Cooper Park
September 4, 2026
Hey Hastings, here's your pulse for the week. We're kicking off with karting on Sunday, then you get a school-free Monday to recover. And don't miss the kids market at Cooper Park the following Sunday, it's a local favorite.
This Week: Go Fast, Then Rest
Ignite Karting Nebraska: Race #8
Sun, Sep 6 · 11:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Get your adrenaline pumping at Race #8. Whether you're driving or cheering, it's a high-octane way to close out the weekend.
+ Add to my calendarNo School - Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7 · All day
No alarms, no backpacks. Enjoy a full day off for Labor Day, perfect for sleeping in or squeezing in one last summer adventure.
+ Add to my calendarComing Up: Kids Take Over Cooper Park
Kids Markets at Porch Jam
Sun, Sep 13 · 1:00 PM · Cooper Park
Young entrepreneurs set up shop at Porch Jam. Come browse kid-made goods and support Hastings' next generation of makers.
+ Add to my calendarThat's your Hastings Pulse for this week. If you know someone who'd love these local gems, forward this along. See you out there, Hastings.