Brooklyn Park

4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445
Join us for Brooklyn Park’s 4th annual Juneteenth celebration, celebrating the struggle and triumphs of African Americans throughout history and celebrating their contributions to the community. This year’s theme is Planting the Seeds of Freedom.
There will be a variety of activities including a parade walk, family activities (e.g., arts and crafts, bounce houses), live music performances, resource fair, food trucks, and static display vehicles.
Contacts:
Dr. Marcellus Davis
Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Manager
marcellus.davis@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8394
Shanna Woods
Neighborhood Relations Specialist
shanna.woods@brooklynpark.org
763-238-5216
Learn more >
Saturday, June 21
1:00-4:00PM
North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Summer Splash
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Stay cool this summer! Swing by this FREE annual event with family and friends of all ages to enjoy: Inflatables, splash pad, live DJ, food trucks, and more!
Activities:
?Water inflatables
?Water games
?Lawn games
?DJ
?Community Resources
?Food Trucks

Jazz in July
2025-07-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Enjoy live music and community in the park.
Bring your chairs and blankets! This concert will take place at the Community Activity Center gazebo.
Jazz in July
Saturday, July 19, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Community Activity Center (5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443)
Performance Schedule:
11 a.m.: The Brooklyn Big Band
12 p.m.: John Penny
1 p.m.: Good News Big Band
Additional Activities:
Lawn Games
Lion’s Club will be onsite serving beer and wine coolers for $5
La Cocina Food Truck

All Abilities Showcase
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Showcase your talents at this community open mic night or come out to support! Not ready for the stage but want to get creative? Enter our art show! See the details below for how to enter. Artwork will be displayed at the Community Activity Center on July 24.
? Enjoy complimentary snacks and entertainment.
Walk-ins for the open mic are welcome! Sign-up in advance here.
The showcase is designed for individuals with disabilities. Community members are encouraged to come out and support and cheer on our all-abilities community.
Call for Artwork!
Submissions Accepted: May 1 – July 10, 2025
All ages and abilities welcome
Art-Work Drop-Off Location: Community Activity Center – Front Desk (5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443)
To submit artwork, simply bring your piece(s) to the CAC Front Desk. A staff member will provide you with a submission form to complete to leave with your art piece.
Mediums accepted: painting, sketch/drawing, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, textiles, poetry. Mediums accepted: painting, sketch/drawing, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, textiles, poetry. Digital submissions are not accepted.
Artwork must fit on a 5ft table. 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded at the event on July 24 from 6-8 p.m.
Questions? Contact amanda.beisch@brooklynpark.org

Happy Hour on the Farm
2025-07-25 16:30 - 20:00 | Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Enjoy an outdoor evening with a cold beer, yard games and live music. Pick up a bite to eat from La Cocina food truck or just grab a drink from Heavy Rotation Brewing Co. and hang out!
Drinks by Heavy Rotation Brewery 4:30-8 p.m.Music by Flannel 5-6:30 p.m.

Teddy Bear Band – FREE Family Concert Series
2025-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Join us at Historic Eidem Farm for a FREE family concert featuring the Teddy Bear Band. Concert starts at 6 p.m. but stop by the farm early to explore the grounds, pet the goat, visit the chickens, and more!

CANCELED: Brooklyn Park Night Out
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Park, 8200 Noble Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
Due to poor and unhealthy air quality across Minnesota, including Brooklyn Park, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Brooklyn Park Night Out. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at community events soon.
Bring your family and neighbors to this FREE community party in Central Park! Enjoy an evening of kid friendly activities. Bug spray is recommended!
Please NO tents or lawn chairs at this event.
Kid Friendly Activities from 7 – 9 p.m.

DJ Dance Party
Touch-a-Trucks
Yard Games
Food Trucks

Hot Box Foods (donuts, hot dogs, lemonade)

Concessions
“Copsicles”

Sounds of Africa
2025-08-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
NOTE: This event is moving indoors to the Gardenview Room at the Community Activity Center.
Enjoy live music and performances on the lawn of the Community Activity Center.
Bring your chairs and blankets! This concert will take place at the Community Activity Center gazebo.
Performance Schedule
11:15-11:45 a.m.: Afrocontigbo
A dance and performing arts company rooted in culture, promoting wellness and joy through dance classes and performances.
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Driving to Drum
Heart and Soul Drum Academy uses the Djembe hand drum to express creativity in drum circles. Experience a djembe jam session followed by a hands on experience.
1:15-2:00 p.m.: Gifted Handz
The Gifted Handz Experience is a soulful mix of Gospel, Jazz, Neo-Soul, and African rhythms that captivates the heart and moves the spirit.
Additional Activities
Lawn games

Food truck
Blue Tin Cup Kafe

Back to School Bash
2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Celebrate summer with us at Back to School Bash. All ages are invited to enjoy FREE food, backpacks, games, resources, and more. No pre-registration is required to attend this event.
This event is a collaboration between Ms. Houston’s Caring Hands and the City of Brooklyn Park.
Special thanks to the Minnesota Chill Foundation for their support with securing backpacks for this event.
Lions Club will be on-site to grill hot dogs for our guests, free of charge.
Activities:
?BBQ
?School Supplies for K-8
?Inflatables
?‍?Face Painting
?DJ
?Community Resources

Sponsors:
Ms. Houston’s Caring Hands
Minnesota Chill Foundation
Lions Club
Simone Says Give
Angela Blake Foundation
The Drawer
Alina Health

Happy Hour on the Farm
2025-08-22 16:30 - 20:00 | Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Enjoy an outdoor evening with a cold beer, yard games and live music. Pick up a bite to eat from La Cocina food truck or just grab a drink from Heavy Rotation Brewing Co. and hang out!
Drinks by Heavy Rotation Brewery 4:30-8 PMMusic by Jake Stow 5:15-7:15 PM

Latinofest
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Launch Hispanic Heritage Month with the Brooklyn Park community. This event offers live music and salsa dancing from Salsa del Soul, cultural performances, art activities and community resources. Event is free and open to the public.
Performers:
ColombiaLive
Salsa Del Soul
Spoken Word by Angelica Bello Ayapantecatl
Los Atrevidos
Activities:
Face Painting
Balloons
Pinata
Family Portraits
Free Food Samples from La Cocina Food Truck for the first 250 guests.
Food Tuck:
La Cocina
Partners:
Peublos de Lucha y Esperanza
Capi, USA

Shoe Away Hunger
2025-10-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Zanewood Recreation Center, 7150 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, United States
Don’t forget to join us for our Shoe Away Hunger event in partnership with Good in the ‘Hood on Tuesday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zanewood Recreation Center.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we collected dozens of shoes to support Good in the ‘Hood’s Shoe Away Hunger program — providing affordable, quality footwear to those in need and raising vital funds to help feed over 7,500 people each month through their food programs and services.
Shoes will be available at low prices to support the cause:

? Ages 0–5: $3 per pair
? Ages 6 and up: $6 per pair

RESCHEDULED: Happy Hour & Movie Date Night at the Farm
2025-10-16 16:00 - 20:30 | Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Looking for some plans during MEA weekend? We are excited to announce we have rescheduled our Happy Hour and Movie Night for Thursday, October 16 at Historic Eidem Farm. Join us for food, music, drinks, and Legally Blonde on the big screen!
Jake Stow and Kiera will play a live acoustic set from 4-6 p.m. with the movie beginning shortly after. Sunset will be around 6:26 p.m. that evening.
Heavy Rotation will be on site pouring drinks from 4-8:30 p.m. and La Cocina will be serving up their delicious food.
Details
When: Thursday, October 16 | 4-8:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Eidem Farm – 4345 101st Ave N

Spooktacular
2025-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Mark your calendars for the FREE 2025 Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 25. Stop by the Community Activity Center for sweet treats, inflatables, smiles, laughter, and more! Dress in your favorite costume for a family friendly trick-or-treat event along the outdoor Spooktacular path. This is a FREE event, no registration required. A DJ and HotBox Foods food truck will be onsite.
No pets are allowed at this event.
Event sponsors:

Community Band Concert
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Enjoy an evening of music and support our local Brooklyn Community Band! Event is free and open to all, no registration requited. We will have cookies, colorings sheets, and hot cocoa for you to enjoy during the concert.

Hmong New Year
2025-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Happy Hmong New Year – `Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Each year at the end of the harvest season, the Hmong community comes together to celebrate the fruits of their labor through dance, music, and food. This year is especially special as it marks the 50th year of Hmong refugees living in Minnesota. Come celebrate the new year at the Brooklyns’ Hmong New Year on Saturday, December 13 from 5-9PM. Enjoy performances, music, food, and a resource fair.
Thank you to our sponsors: Gateway Fiber and CCX Media

Winter Game Night & Family Jigsaw Race
2025-12-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Enjoy a family friendly game night, featuring trivia, puzzles, board, and card games.
Family Puzzle Race
Join our family-fun puzzle race! The pieces of this puzzle are large on one end and small on the other – so beginners and experts can work together. Teams of up to six people will race to complete a 350-piece family jigsaw puzzle (mixed small, medium, and large pieces) in the shortest time possible. The team that completes the puzzle the fastest will be awarded first place, followed by second and third place. Please note that teams cannot have more than six people.
Cost: $10 per family, maximum six participants
Register HERE
Entry to the game lounge is free, no registration required

Time
Activity

5:30 p.m.
Game Lounge Opens & Check-in for Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race

6-8 p.m.
Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Begins

8-9 p.m.
Trivia

Winterfest
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Park, 8200 Noble Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
Celebrate the best parts of winter with the whole family! Join the fun in Central Park on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 1pm – 3pm This is a FREE event with limited sleds, snowshoes, and ice skates available in adult and child sizes. Get in the spirit of the winter games with us – come dressed supporting your favorite country and enjoy all that winter has to offer.
Activities include

Bonfires

Ice Skating

Sledding

Snow Shoeing

Snow Art/Play

Winter Bird Feeder Making Station with My Bird Club

DJ Dance Party with DJ Bob

Hot Chocolate & S’mores

Food Truck – Hot Box Foods
Mini-donuts, hot dogs, and other refreshments available for purchase.

Saturday, February 7, 2026
1:00-3:00 p.m.

Central Park
8440 Regent Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Black History Month Showcase
2026-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Join the City of Brooklyn Park for our annual Black History Month Showcase.
This year’s celebration embraces the national theme, “100 Years of Commemoration,” honoring a century of preserving, uplifting, and reflecting on Black history and contributions.
Engage with community leaders and cheer on local performances. Get to know Brooklyn Park’s artistic community and enjoy food from our amazing restaurants.
Attendees can enjoy for free:

Soundbath Experience (5:15-5:50pm) with Bruce Williams

Check out Sahan Journal’s article on the work they’ve been doing in MPLS
Participants are strongly encouraged to bring a yoga mat for this experience.

Family photography sessions with Lex B Photography
Food from Wendys House of Soul starting at 5:30pm

Timing for food has changed compared to an earlier flier for this event.
Food is first come first served.

Performances by Brooklyn Park youth, Daniel the Violinist, Heart and Soul Drum, and Jamela Pettiford
Art Activity by VIBE Art
Vendor and Resource Fair with 15+ booths!

There will be vendors selling craft items so bring cash if you’d like to purchase items.

Game Night & Puzzle Competition
2026-03-07 15:00 - 20:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Dive into the hobby of puzzles and board games at the Brooklyn Park Game Night & Puzzle Competition. Participate in a puzzle competition and play light board games with friends and family Registration is required for the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition and the Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race. See the information below.
Puzzle Competition

Register for our puzzle competition

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (3-5 p.m.)
Doors open at 2:30 p.m., contest begins at 3 p.m.
Cost: $40 per team, maximum four participants Teams of up to four people will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest time possible. The team that completes the puzzle the fastest will be awarded first place, followed by second and third place. Please note that teams cannot have more than four people.
Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race (6-8 p.m.)
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., race begins at 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 per family, maximum six participants
Not ready for competition? Join our family-fun puzzle race! The pieces of this puzzle are large on one end and small on the other – so beginners and experts can work together. Teams of up to six people will race to complete a 350-piece family jigsaw puzzle (mixed small, medium, and large pieces) in the shortest time possible. The team that completes the puzzle the fastest will be awarded first place, followed by second and third place. Please note that teams cannot have more than six people.
Game Lounge
Entry to game lounge is free, no registration required
Available in game lounge:

20+ board games to try or bring your own to share.
Free popcorn available in the Game Lounge.
Pizza by the slice, soft drinks, and snack available for purchase.
Puzzle exchange area. Bring a puzzle to donate and take a new to you puzzle to try

Pizza Pre-orders
Cover your dinner by pre-ordering a large one-topping pizza from Sweet Taste of Italy for $20 each! Pizzas are 14” and come with 8 slices with a choice of sausage, pepperoni, cheese, or turkey.

Pre-orders available through puzzle competition registration link

Any questions or comments can be directed to Michelle Chang, Community Events Specialist at Michelle.Chang@BrooklynPark.org

Time
Activity

2:30 PM
Check-in for the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Begins

3 PM
Game Lounge Opens & Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Begins

6-8 PM
Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race

International Women's Day
2026-03-18 17:30 - 20:00 | North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445
International Women’s Day Celebration: Honoring Our Legacies
You’re Invited to our 4th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration! Join us for an inspiring evening honoring the legacy of women. Listen to an energizing talk, engage in a Q&A, and participate in building community! Book signing with the author, small bites, and mocktails will follow the Q&A.
North Hennepin Community College – Helling Hall
7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Wednesday, March 18
5:30-8PM

Schedule

5:30PM Doors Open + Book Sale
6PM Featured Speaker: Teacher & Writer, Kao Kalia Yang
6:45-7:15PM Q&A
7:15-8PM Small Bites, Mocktails, and a Book Signing with the Author
View the livestream of the event>
Directions and Parking
Parking is Free! Enter the parking lot via 85th Ave N. Helling Hall is located in the ‘Center for Business Technology,’ located on the far end of the complex.
Speaker: Kao Kalia Yang
Presentation: Finding Home on the Page
Kao Kalia Yang is an award-winning Hmong American teacher, speaker, and writer. Her work crosses genres and audiences and centers Hmong children and families who live in our world, who dream, hurt, and hope in it. Yang’s writing and speaking are concerned with the plight of refugees from around our world, ideas of belonging, and the depths of the human experience. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Carleton College, was the 2024 Star Tribune Artist of the Year, and is a Guggenheim Fellow. Kao Kalia Yang lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her family. Learn more at kaokaliayang.com.
Book Sale & Signing
Visit the NHCC pop-up bookstore at the event to browse and purchase one of Kao Kalia Yang’s books! A book signing with writer Yang will follow the Q&A.
Supporting Women Donation Drive
Personal care items needed! Support women in your community through the power of giving. Donations accepted at the event. Can’t make it but still want to give? Check out all the drop-off locations below:
Seeking personal care items like body wash, body lotion, wet wipes, feminine products (pads, tampons), baby products, etc.

Donation Locations Open until March 17
Community Activity Center (Recreation and Parks Department)
5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hours may vary based on events, activities and holidays.
Phone: 763-493-8333
Donation Locations Open March 18 from 5:30 – 8pm
Helling Hall (event location)
Center for Business Technology
North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Learn more about NHCC’s CARE Center

Glow Party and Teen Movie Night
2026-03-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Zanewood Recreation Center, 7150 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, United States
We’re lighting up the night with the premiere screening of Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 on Thursday, March 24 at our brand new Teen Center Gym at Zanewood.

Our glow party and movie night is a great way to celebrate spring break. The event is free but we are asking people to RSVP, via the link below, so we can help make sure to have enough snacks on hand for the event.

The doors open at 5 p.m. and the movie begins at 5:30 p.m.

RSVP: https://ow.ly/S1zQ50Yi9L5

Skate Through The Decades
2026-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Dress in the style of your favorite decade and join us at the Community Activity Center (CAC) – Rink 1 for a night of fun on the ice! Boogie your way through a progressive playlist starting in the 1960s, leading up till today. Bring your own skates or rent a pair from the CAC. This is a FREE event with limited ice skates available in adult and child sizes.
Activities include:

Costume Contest
Gliding, Limbo, and Freeze Skate Games
Hot Chocolate & Cookies
Music from 1960 – 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Community Activity Center (Rink 1)
5600 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Tater Daze Parade
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00
Start your day at the parade cheering on your favorite school teams, local community organizations, and public safety vehicles.
Confirmed Parade Performers: Park Center HS Marching Band, Osseo HS Marching Band, Maple Grove HS Marching Band, Rince na Chroi, Lions Drum and Dance, Golden Thread Studio, River City Rhythm, TKO, and Hijinks.Confirmed Parade Performers: Park Center HS Marching Band, Osseo HS Marching Band, Maple Grove HS Marching Band, Rince na Chroi, Lions Drum and Dance, Golden Thread Studio, River City Rhythm, TKO, and Hijinks.
Saturday, May 30
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Parade Route: 101st – Regent – Oak Grove Pkwy
Learn more about the Tater Daze Parade >

Tater Daze Community Gathering
2026-05-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Join us for live performances, a food truck festival, inflatables & bounce houses, a community marketplace, sports samplers, activity stations, Art in the Park make-and-takes, open skate, bingo, and games!

Confirmed Food Trucks: Ku-Ma-in, BBQ Junkies, La Cocina, Outlaw Donuts, Yum Yum Truck, Deep Roots Connection, Yummy Tummy MN, Ice Cream Kingz, Blue Tin Cup Kafe, and Heavy Rotation Brewing Company
Confirmed Stage Performances: Tropical Zone Orchestra, Duniya Drum & Dance, Yalla Drum and Dance, Siengkane Lao Dance, and Eurphoria Dance Team
Confirmed Art Stations: Walker Art Center, Face painting, Wow Bus Metal Lab, MN Doodle Booth, Paper Plains, Rumriver Art Center, and MNZZ

Saturday, May 30
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Community Activity Center
5600 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Learn more about the Tater Daze Community Gathering >

River Park Discovery Day
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | River Park, 2 83rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, United States
Recreate with us! Bike, paddle, walk, or drive to River Park on June 27 for a day of fun for the whole family. This event features nature activities and community resources for recreating all summer long. Walk the trail to explore our Discovery Stations, enjoy a bite to eat with food truck La Cocina, or browse our community resource fair!
Discover Stations:
Paper Making with Paper PlainsBirding with My Bird ClubPaddling with Twin Cities KayakingRecreate with Rec on the Go …and more to come!

Check back in the spring for updates.

Movie on the Barn
2026-09-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Start your Labor Day weekend off with a movie night at the barn! This is a FREE community event open to all ages. We will have a vote on social media to decide the movie in July.
Featuring: open gate from 5-10pm, kids art activity, picnic blankets (limited amounts, feel free to bring your own).
Once the sun begins to set we will put the movie on the big screen for everyone to enjoy. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and settle in for a good time!
Event Details
Thursday, September 3
5 p.m. – Gates Open
Movie Starts at Dusk

Howl-o-Ween
2026-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park, 10126 W River Road, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Celebrate Howl-o-Ween with your favorite pup at the new Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park!
Free activities for dogs:
? Snap spooky shots at Pawtography
? Capture a doodle of your dog with MNDoodleBooth
? Pup Cup Treats
? Run wild in the off-leash area
? Enjoy live music while you hang out
Please read the dog park rules HERE.
This event DOES NOT require you to buy a pass from Three Rivers.
