The Annual Spring Ice Skating Show is presented by the Champlin Skating School, the Three Rivers Figure Skating Club, and the Brooklyn Park Skating School. It's an opportunity for the students/members of each club/school to show what they have learned throughout the year in a fun way. There is a theme every year, and last […]

Every year, the city holds a citywide garage sale. It's a great way to get to know your neighbors better and to get rid of things that have been piling up in your home. It's also a way to find hidden treasure that you might not be able to find otherwise. It's a weekend-long event […]

Tater Daze Festival is an annual event that has happened every year since 1964. It's to celebrate the potato and the fact that Brooklyn Park used to be one of the nation's top producers of the humble spud. The Tater Daze Festival is sponsored by the City of Brooklyn Park, and it's three days of […]

Xclusive GAMES & Lounge is a chill place to hang out and have fun with your friends. Whether it's games or music or painting, you can do it all with a nicely chilled beverage. The chairs are colorful and comfy, and the sports art murals are fun to look at. They have several events throughout […]

Sweet Taste of Italy is an Italian restaurant with a colorful decor and a friendly staff. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere, and it's a great place for a cozy conversation over a glass of wine. It opened in 2001 by Jim and Melanie Stone after the success of their first restaurant in 2000, […]

Mad Jacks Sports Cafe has a wooded interior with a motorcycle that has a hardy yet warm feel to it. The staff is cheerful, and they have several large screen TVs so you can watch the sport of your choice. The menu includes walleye fingers, flatbreads, Jack's fish and chips, burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches. They […]

Cam's Bar & Eatery is a casual joint with a relaxed atmosphere and a friendly staff. It's a convivial place to gather, and it has arcade games if you want to test out your gaming skills. There are also big-screen TVs if you want to watch your favorite team while hoisting a pint or two. […]

Cardell Florist is a premier florist in the city, and they provide arrangements to churches, hospitals, and funeral homes around Brooklyn Park. Their bouquets are vibrant and personally arranged for each individual client. They are friendly and helpful, and they want to make sure that you get exactly what you've envisioned in your mind. Whether […]

SJ Harris Fabric is a warehouse for all things textile. Their inventory is immense, and their staff members are eager to help--whether in giving directions or in choosing the perfect fabric. They have prints--leopard, floral, and flannel, to name a few. They have silk, cotton (and quilting cotton), and wool as well. They also have […]

Creative Blooms is a neighborhood florist that wants to add a bit of color and sunshine to your life via flowers. The staff members are very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they are eager to create the perfect bouquet, wreath, centerpiece, etc., for your specific event. No matter the occasion, there is the perfect arrangement […]

Vietnam House is a Vietnamese restaurant with minimal decor and bold flavors. It's a family-owned restaurant, and they serve traditional Vietnamese recipes with a warm smile. Don't be fooled by the humble exterior; the food is worth the trip out. The menu includes banh mi, pho, fried rice, bun, and com tam. They also have […]

Wagner's Drive-In Restaurant was opened by Ed and Anneliese Wagner as their second restaurant because they had so much success with the first. They have been serving the community for decades, and they are proud of their legacy. Their son is carrying on the tradition by helping out in the kitchen. They make much of […]