Brooklyn Park

Jazz in July
2025-07-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2025-07-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota
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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Fire Station 2 Project Open House
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Central Fire Station, 5700 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Join us for an open house as we showcase the exciting progress on our new fire station!
Meet Chief Conway, members of the Fire Department, and CNH Architects as they walk you through the vision for this vital community project.
Explore design renderings, floor plans, and other visual displays that bring the new station to life.
Whether you’re curious about the layout, the design process, or just want to connect with your local firefighters — we’d love to have you stop by, learn more, and be part of this exciting journey!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Central Fire Station
5700 85th Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Planning Commission Meeting
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 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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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

VIRTUAL: Toastmasters Meeting
2025-07-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-14 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

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.

City Council Meeting
2025-07-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

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

National Night Out
2025-08-05 17:00 - 22:00 | Minnesota
National Night Out is a celebration of our neighborhoods in the City of Brooklyn Park. It builds stronger neighborhood spirit, police-community partnerships and creates safer neighborhoods. National Night Out 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5.
Community members can host a party in their neighborhoods, sign up by July 25 to host your party.
Hosting a party

Individual neighborhoods host their own block parties
Invite your neighbors at least one week before the event – 10 houses to 200 houses, it’s up to you!
Have a picnic, ice cream social, or just meet to talk – every party is different, do what works for you
Register your party

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Sticks & Tones – FREE Family Concert Series
2025-08-07 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 Sticks & Tones. Concert starts at 6 p.m. but stop by the farm early to explore the grounds, pet the goat, visit the chickens, and more!

Toastmasters Meeting
2025-08-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Charter Commission Meeting
2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 | 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
2025-08-14 12:45 - 13:45 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions meet every month.
Visit the commission’s website

CLIC Meeting
2025-08-14 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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CLIC Meeting
2025-08-14 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.
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Learn more about the Community Long-range Improvement Commission

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2025-08-20 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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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

Human Rights Commission Meeting
2025-08-21 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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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
