Every year on St. Patrick's Day, Hopkins Elk Lodge hosts the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade which is a mere four blocks from the American Legion to the Elks Lodge. It's short and sweet, and it's lots of fun for everyone.

Halloween in Hopkins is an annual event that takes place in October, of course. It's hosted by the Hopkins Business and Civic Association, JCI Hopkins, and the City of Hopkins. There is plenty for the kids to do, including trick-or-treating from the small businesses, kids games, and a haunted drive. It's the perfect way to […]

Holiday in Hopkins is an annual event that takes place on Small Business Sunday in November and is hosted by Hopkins Business and Civic Association (HBCA). It kicks off the holiday season and is a party in the streets (Mainstreet, to be precise). There are plenty of activities for everyone. Past activities have included ornament […]

The Hopkins Raspberry Festival has been an annual event, the third weekend in July, since 1935. It was started as a way to bolter community during the depression at the height of raspberry-picking season. Nowadays, it brings together members of the community and celebrates everything that makes Hopkins special. There are plenty of events scheduled […]

Mainstreet Days is an event that is sponsored by JCI Hopkins and is an annual event that happens in May. It is hosted on Mainstreet, naturally, and is a way to gather with other members of the community to celebrate what makes Hopkins a great place to live. One of the biggest draws in the […]

Duk Duk Days is a three-day annual event that happens in July in Northwood Park. It started in 1969 and troubles at the 50th anniversary of the event led to speculation that there would be no further Duk Duk Daze. Then, the pandemic happened, but it's back in 2022 with a slate of activities that […]

Christmas is a magical time, one in which you want to bestow good fortune on those around you. That is what the Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train does as it wends its way across the country, gathering food and raising money. It donates its profits to local food banks, which adds to the Christmas cheer […]

The At Ease Health and Wellness Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by At Ease Health and Wellness. It occurs around Easter, which is usually in April. It is a way to have fun with the whole family, especially the little ones. There is a coloring contest, cookie decorating, and, of course, an Easter egg hunt. […]

The Cooper Art and Craft Fair is held at Robbinsdale Cooper High School and is sponsored by the New Hope Women of Today. The fair is filled with artists in several different media, including glass, wood, canvas, and more. There are many items available for purchase, including (but not restricted to) prints, candles, and jewelrly.

Fall Storybook Trail is an event that happens in October at Bassett Creek Park and is hosted by the City of Crystal's Recreation Deportment. The idea is to have a nice autumn walk on the trail while a story is being read out loud. It's a fun way for families to enjoy the crisp air […]

The Crystal Winerfest is an annual event hosted by the City of Crystal in December in the Crystal Community Center. It's a way to celebrate winter with fun outdoor activities such as a horse-drawn hayride, a candy cane hunt, an outdoor petting zoo, and more. there will be refreshments you can buy as well, and […]

Trunk & Treat is a yearly Halloween activity hosted by the Cornerstone Church. It's held in their parking lot, naturally, and adults are encouraged to decorate their trunks and dress up in a fanciful costume. They offer other activities some years, once it was Saturday morning cartoons. It's a fun way for the whole family […]