BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Brooklyn Park Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Brooklyn Park Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Brooklyn Park\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:z4ZQSEg3Jg4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T170000 SUMMARY:Spooktacular LOCATION:Zanewood Recreation Center\, 7150 Zane Ave N\, Brooklyn Park DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 2026 Spooktacular event on Saturd ay\, October 24. Stop by the Zanewood Recreation Center for sweet treats\ , inflatables\, smiles\, laughter\, and more! Dress in your favorite cost ume for a family friendly trick-or-treat event along the outdoor Spooktac ular path. This is a FREE event\, no registration required.\nNo pets are allowed at this event.\nEvent sponsors:\n\nHosted by City of Brooklyn Par k\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/z4ZQSEg3Jg4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/z4ZQSEg3Jg4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:O1B9RUk1-k4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000 SUMMARY:Puzzle Swap LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join us for a drop-in event to find new puzzles and share one s you no longer need! Please bring puzzles that are at least 200 pieces\, in good condition\, with all the pieces included. Bringing puzzles is no t required to participate and take a puzzle.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/O1B9RUk1-k4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/O1B9RUk1-k4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:FzVwpdt_IA8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T100000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime With ECFE LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement. Collaborator: Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood Family Educa tion (ECFE).\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/FzVwpdt_IA8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/FzVwpdt_IA8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1FdCrnqdBaE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T173000 SUMMARY:All-Ages Maker Club LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Adults and youth grades 4-12. Bring a project you're already working on or come prepared to learn. Enjoy sharing your expertise and ho ning your craft with like-minded creatives. Equipment and materials provi ded. This month's skill will be sewing machine scrunchies!\n\nHosted by H ennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/1FdC rnqdBaE URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/1FdCrnqdBaE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Pb0OeRwj0OY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T171500 SUMMARY:STEAM Activity LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science\, technology\, en gineering\, art\, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Brooklyn Park Library’s STEAM Squad. Collaborator: STEAM Squad. Spons or: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/Pb0OeRwj0OY URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/Pb0OeRwj0OY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-R4YOrOOk0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T133000 SUMMARY:15th Annual Business Forward Forum LOCATION:Minnesota DESCRIPTION:“Global Growth Starts Here”\nThe City of Brooklyn Park invite s you to the 15th Annual Business Forward Forum on Wednesday\, October 28 \, 2026. The annual event brings together Brooklyn Park’s business commun ity\, elected officials\, and business resource partners to share timely updates\, connect businesses with valuable resources\, and explore opport unities for growth.\n\nHosted by City of Brooklyn Park\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/1-R4YOrOOk0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/1-R4YOrOOk0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tYRTD8bT0Ic@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T123000 SUMMARY:Play and Learn – Hmong Edition LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Play and Learn – Hmong Edition is intended for families with children between the ages of birth-5. Siblings welcome. Children and thei r adults will engage in interactive early learning activities specific to the Hmong culture and language. Collaborator: Hmong Early Childhood Coal ition.\nDrop in anytime between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No registration req uired.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ BrooklynParkMN/e/tYRTD8bT0Ic URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/tYRTD8bT0Ic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lOq6Qo5mAG0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T173000 SUMMARY:Anime Club at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 4-12. Come watch anime\, talk manga\, make crafts\, an d connect with people who share your interests! Materials provided. Progr amming may include TV-14 rated material. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/lOq6Qo5mAG0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/lOq6Qo5mAG0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tcS5PqiKxLc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 SUMMARY:Tween Time at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 4-8 (younger siblings are welcome). Looking for someth ing fun to do? Drop in for crafts\, games\, and hanging with friends. Mat erials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\n\nHost ed by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN /e/tcS5PqiKxLc URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/tcS5PqiKxLc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HpKysFCT0FY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 SUMMARY:Halloween Family Fun Night LOCATION:Police Station\, North Precinct\, 5400 85th Ave. N.\, Brooklyn P ark\, MN\, 55443 DESCRIPTION:The Brooklyn Park Police Department presents a Halloween even t for the whole family! Activities will include Trunk-or-Treating\, Explo re A Truck\, Balloon Artist\, DJ\, Scavenger Hunt\, Coloring Station\, Te mporary Tattoos\, Candy and Refreshments\, Photobooth\, and more! This ev ent is FREE\, no registration required.\nAdditional food will be availabl e for individual purchase via on-site food trucks. Costumes are encourage d!\nThursday\, October 29\n5:00-8:00 pm\nPolice Department Garage\n5400 8 5th Ave.\n\nHosted by City of Brooklyn Park\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ BrooklynParkMN/e/HpKysFCT0FY URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/HpKysFCT0FY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rG74uFDG90Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T130000 SUMMARY:Movies for Grown-Ups LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join your Brooklyn Park Library friends and neighbors every F riday morning as we watch Movies for Grown-Ups! From classic stories to c ontemporary documentaries\, there’s something for everyone. Sponsor: Frie nds of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money fro m Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nMovies titles are still t o be determined. Please check with Brooklyn Park Library staff closer to the date for more information.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/rG74uFDG90Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/rG74uFDG90Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kW9sJBGSCRg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T190000 SUMMARY:Zanewood Fall Festival LOCATION:Zanewood Recreation Center\, 7150 Zane Ave N\, Brooklyn Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family friendly community event to celebrate th e fall season! The event is open to all and will feature fall theme activ ities for whole family!\nWe will have puzzles\, games\, prizes\, music\, food\, fun\, and more for everyone to enjoy.\n\nHosted by City of Brookly n Park\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/kW9sJBGSCRg URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/kW9sJBGSCRg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Dh1n39JlUko@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T143000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Hmong Reverse Applique LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on introduction to Hmong needlework and r everse applique. Learn about the history\, meaning\, and unique patterns of Paj Ntaub (flower cloth)\, then create your own simple Hmong motif rev erse applique with guidance from local artist Mandora. No experience nece ssary. Materials provided. Come learn\, stitch\, and create! Sponsor: Fri ends of the Hennepin County Library.\nRegistration is not required.\n\nHo sted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynPark MN/e/Dh1n39JlUko URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/Dh1n39JlUko END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F4SejAzDPDo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T100000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime With ECFE LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement. Collaborator: Osseo Area Schools Early Childhood Family Educa tion (ECFE).\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/F4SejAzDPDo URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/F4SejAzDPDo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lNmF0qPHMe8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T173000 SUMMARY:Youth Maker Club LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 4-12. Learn new skills\, share your expertise with lik e-minded creatives\, and spend time honing your craft. Equipment and mate rials provided.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/lNmF0qPHMe8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/lNmF0qPHMe8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8SZQHrnueTw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T111500 SUMMARY:Petite Concerts LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover inst ruments! Led by early childhood music specialists\, your family will list en to and respond to classical music together. Collaborator: Breaching Co ncerts LLC. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and C ultural Heritage Fund.\nNote: Please register each child attending. A max imum of two caregivers per registered child may also attend.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/8S ZQHrnueTw URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/8SZQHrnueTw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jrnPknQIszw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T173000 SUMMARY:Anime Club at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 4-12. Come watch anime\, talk manga\, make crafts\, an d connect with people who share your interests! Materials provided. Progr amming may include TV-14 rated material. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/jrnPknQIszw URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/jrnPknQIszw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4kvh5mHDxE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000 SUMMARY:Tween Time at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 4-8 (younger siblings are welcome). Looking for someth ing fun to do? Drop in for crafts\, games\, and hanging with friends. Mat erials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\n\nHost ed by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN /e/b4kvh5mHDxE URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/b4kvh5mHDxE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:XGQUC1-WDSc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T130000 SUMMARY:Movies for Grown-Ups LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join your Brooklyn Park Library friends and neighbors every F riday morning as we watch Movies for Grown-Ups! From classic stories to c ontemporary documentaries\, there’s something for everyone. Sponsor: Frie nds of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money fro m Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nMovies titles are still t o be determined. Please check with Brooklyn Park Library staff closer to the date for more information.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/XGQUC1-WDSc URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/XGQUC1-WDSc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qSeAh9_EIZE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T143000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Hmong Reverse Applique LOCATION:Brooklyn Park\, 8500 W. Broadway Ave\, Brooklyn Park\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on introduction to Hmong needlework and r everse applique. Learn about the history\, meaning\, and unique patterns of Paj Ntaub (flower cloth)\, then create your own simple Hmong motif rev erse applique with guidance from local artist Mandora. No experience nece ssary. Materials provided. Come learn\, stitch\, and create! Sponsor: Fri ends of the Hennepin County Library.\nRegistration is not required.\n\nHo sted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynPark MN/e/qSeAh9_EIZE URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/qSeAh9_EIZE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:oJ6WWs6wA70@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T160000 SUMMARY:Community Health Fair LOCATION:North Hennepin Community College\, 7411 85th Ave N\, Brooklyn Pa rk\, Minnesota\, 55445 DESCRIPTION:The City of Brooklyn Park’s Health on the Go (HOTG) initiativ e is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\, t o connect residents and families with accessible\, culturally responsive health and wellness services\, preventive screenings\, health education\, and community resources.\nEvent details\nSaturday\, November 21\n12:00 p .m. to 4:00 p.m.\n\nHosted by City of Brooklyn Park\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/oJ6WWs6wA70 URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/oJ6WWs6wA70 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:UjDYuxH5lOk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T150000 SUMMARY:November Blood Drive LOCATION:Community Activity Center\, 5600 85th Ave. N.\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55443 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 23 for a Red Cross Blood Drive. The drive will run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Gardenview Room at the Com munity Activity Center.\nYou can register at www.redcrossblood.org\n\nHos ted by City of Brooklyn Park\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/ e/UjDYuxH5lOk URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/UjDYuxH5lOk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wDbWV_MvWPw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212130Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T150000 SUMMARY:An Eidem Farm Christmas LOCATION:Historic Eidem Farm\, 4345 101st Ave N\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55 443 DESCRIPTION:Experience the Christmas traditions from over 100 years ago! Learn how the Eidem family and other local families celebrated the holida y.  Families can enjoy a walking tour of the site while participating in traditional winter activities and take home their own Christmas crafts. M ore details to come later in the year.\nThe first floor of the historic h ouse will be open.\n\nHosted by City of Brooklyn Park\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/wDbWV_MvWPw URL:https://socialsquares.org/BrooklynParkMN/e/wDbWV_MvWPw END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR