Brooklyn Park

Charter Commission Meeting
2025-09-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Charter Commission meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at City Hall (room A203).
Brooklyn Park is governed by the City Charter, which is the “constitution” of the city. This commission reviews the City Charter, proposes changes and makes recommendations to the City Council as needed. The Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court makes appointments.
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Watershed Meeting
2025-09-11 12:45 - 13:45, 2025-10-09 12:45 - 13:45 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions meet every month.
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CLIC Meeting
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Council Chambers.
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission (CLIC) researches long-term solutions and makes recommendations to the City Council to ensure that Brooklyn Park remains a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.
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VIRTUAL: Toastmasters Meeting
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and a strong leader? If so, you’re in luck! Toastmasters Club is for Brooklyn Park community members. Join this supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace.
The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at city hall. Room location will be posted.
The 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursday, they meet virtually. The meeting link will be provided by Johnny.
Contact
Johnny Herbieh
763-242-5336
johnny@webeccentric.com

CLIC Meeting
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission (CLIC) researches long-term solutions and makes recommendations to the City Council to ensure that Brooklyn Park remains a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Community Long-range Improvement Commission

Material Reuse Donation Day
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance, 8300 Noble Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
We are partnering with Bridging and Better Futures MN as well as Hennepin County on our expanded Reuse Donation Day.
Here’s your chance to drop off certain reusable items such as mattresses, furniture, and building materials that are in good condition. All materials will be vetted onsite for quality and potential for resale or redistribution. Only items listed on the accepted lists will be considered.
Bridging provides the foundational home essentials to thousands of people every year. Items that you no longer need can mean the world to a child, family, or individual in need.
Better Futures MN is a local nonprofit that specializes in the reuse and resale of building materials. Materials accepted will be sold at their ReUse Warehouse. Better Futures Minnesota (The Network for Better Futures) is committed to helping justice-involved adults, primarily African American men, successfully reintegrate into society.
Our partners reserve the right to refuse materials that are not reuseable or recyclable. All items deemed acceptable will be taken for free.
See the list of accepted items here.

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

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
Typically, the City Council meets every first, second and fourth Monday of every month. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) meets the third Monday of every month.*
If a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place on Tuesday.
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Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2025-09-17 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Community Activity Center.
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission (RPAC) studies issues relative to public parks and recreation. The RPAC meets in different locations throughout the year. Check the monthly agenda.
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Learn more about the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission

Human Rights Commission Meeting
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Human Rights Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at City Hall (room A203).
The Human Rights Commission seeks to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education. It assists the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in implementing state laws against discrimination and advises the City Council on long-range programs to ensure that human service needs are met.
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Toastmasters Meeting
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

City Council Meeting
2025-09-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Budget Advisory Commission
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Budget Advisory Commission meets on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at City Hall (room A203)
The Budget Advisory Commission’s mission is to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the City of Brooklyn Park by providing strategic direction to the Council.
Projections and measurements are used to establish priorities that align with the City’s Strategic Plan, ensuring resources are invested appropriately to meet the vision and mission of the City.
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Planning Commission Meeting
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
The 2nd Wednesday meets in the Council Chambers.
The 4th Wednesday meets in City Hall room A203.
The Planning Commission holds public hearings on a wide variety of development issues, including zoning, platting, conditional use permits and variances. In addition, it develops long-range plans to guide the physical development of the community through a comprehensive planning process.

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Learn more about the Planning Commission

Fire Department Open House
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Central Fire Station, 5700 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Join Brooklyn Park’s Fire Department for an exciting day of safety demonstrations, station tours, and family-friendly activities!
There’s family fun for everyone with:
-Fire truck and ambulance truck tours
-See the Jaws of Life
-Kitchen fire simulation
-Sprinkler demonstrations
-Resource booths
-FREE refreshments!

Rotary Club Beer Fest
2025-10-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Do you like craft beer and helping out a great cause? Join us at the Rotary Club of Brooklyn Park Beerfest to help support our Rec on the Go and BrookLynk programs. It all goes down at Edinburgh Golf Course on Saturday, October 4 from 2-5 p.m.
For $30 you will be able to enjoy samples of craft beer, seltzers, wine, and handheld food. There will Bucket Experience drawing, silent auction items, and games provided by Rec On The Go.
Breweries & Cider/Wine:

Confirmed: Insight Brewing, Heavy Rotation Brewing, 56 Brewing, Luce Line Brewing, Elm Creek Brewing, Sociable Cider Werks
Wine: The Tavern at Edinburgh

Bucket Experience Prize Packages
The Bucket Experience tickets will be $5 per ticket or 6 for $20. If you are chosen you will get a chance to select the prize you want to take home.
Current prizes:

Family Bowling Package at Bryant Lake Bowl
Jax Supper Club: $100 gift card for lunch or dinner
Grand Casino Mille Lacs: one-night stay (Mon-Thurs) + play package
Parlour Gift Package: $50 gift card to any Parlour locations in the Twin Cities, pack of local craft beers, a branded pint glass or beer stein, and a fun burger spice blend
Mallard’s Gift Package Lakeside Dinner: $50 Mallard’s gift card, a nice bottle of wine, and box of locally made truffles or chocolates
Margarita Madness Gift Basket
OktoberMule Gift Basket
Reel Fun Movie Night Gift Basket
Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racktrack Package
Dick’s Restaurant (Osseo): $50 gift card, sweatshirt, 12-pack of beer
Pour Wine & Bistro: $50 gift card + wine carafe, bottle of wine

Food Menu prepared by the Tavern at Edinburgh:

Bavarian Sausage Bites
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Ham & Turkey Pinwheels

By your tickets HERE

Special Materials Drop-off Day
2025-10-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance, 8300 Noble Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Twice a year we host a special drop-off for residents to bring in certain recyclable items that don’t go in your cart. This event is open to residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope and is held at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance campus at (8300 Noble Avenue North).
What can I drop off?
See the list of accepted materials here. We will not take general garbage.

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
