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 April-June Adults on the Move Guide
Brooklyn Park offers dozens of programs, classes, and clubs for all adults. Learn about upcoming events and check out all we have to offer below!
April - June Adults on the Move Guide
Upcoming Events:
Beautiful, The Carole King Musical - Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Wednesday, May 22 | 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Experience the journey of Carole King, the remarkable rise from humble beginnings to a music industry legend. With a compelling storyline, it showcases her collaborations with music icons, her hits, and how her personal struggles lead to her finding her own voice as a singer-songwriter. The show captures the essence of Carole King’s artistry and leaves a lasting impression. Prior to the show, choose from a limited lunch menu of entrée, salad, vegetable, bread, starch, and beverage. Also visit the theater gift store.
Register HERE by April 22
Spring Fling Dinner & Dance
Thursday, May 2 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes for an evening filled dinner and dancing! Music will be provided by ‘Brooklyn Big Band’. Dinner menu, with a Cinco de Mayo theme:
Build Your Own Burrito Bowl: Taco season chicken, cilantro lime rice, calypso black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, with chipotle ranch dressing, tortilla chips, dessert and beverages.
Designed for adults of all abilities! Personal Caregivers are encouraged to attend; please register.
Register HERE by April 29
Register for upcoming events and programs HERE.
 2024 Step To It
Get ready to step up your fitness game with the 2024 Hennepin County Step to It Challenge! Whether you're a seasoned stepper or new to the competition, join us for a month-long journey of health and help Brooklyn Park take home first place! Registration is now open, so sign up today and get ready to start logging steps on May 1 to compete for exciting prizes, including Minnesota Twins tickets and autographed bats from baseball legends. Don't miss out on the chance to prioritize your wellness and connect with neighbors in this fun-filled challenge.
When you join, make sure to join the City of Brooklyn Park group to help our community take home the gold! You can create and join additional group(s) to compete against other local neighborhoods, organizations, and more!
Details:
When: May 1-May 28
How To Participate: Register HERE
Log your steps for all of your activity
 Summer Camp Registration
Registration for summer camps in Brooklyn Park are underway. All camp options are open for registration, this includes our youth camps at the Community Activity Center, Northwoods, Norwood, Willowstone, Teen Camps, and Preschool Camps at Historic Eidem Farm.
You can register in three ways:
1. In person at the Community Activity Center
2. Over the phone at 763-493-8333
3. Online HERE
 Fee Assistance
Did you know we have fee assistance and scholarships available?
The City of Brooklyn Park provides fee assistance for all residents of Brooklyn Park to participate in programs.
Assistance will reduce fees up to 75% based on income and household size. Additional fee reduction may be available for families experiencing homelessness or for children that are considered wards of the state.
The maximum scholarship amount is $400 per person, per year.
Additional fee assistance is available for Summer Camp and Summer Fusion.
Scholarships are not available for facility use fees, athletic leagues, private lessons, or trips. Learn more HERE.
Upcoming Events
 Recreation and Parks Job Fair
Come learn about job openings and offerings within the Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department. You can also apply on-site and interview. The Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks job openings are for those 15-24 years of age.
There will also be an opportunity to meet with other local employers and learn more about their openings. We will continue to update our communication about the event as other organizations confirm their participation.
When: Thursday, April 18
Where: Zanewood Recreation Center
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
 Cops and Teens Basketball
Come out and watch the annual Cops and Teens Basketball Tournament, April 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Zanewood Recreation Center. We will be joined by former Minnesota Timberwolves player Troy Hudson and Golden Gopher Parker Fox. We will also have music, concessions, and more!
If you are in grades 6-10 and want to play, click HERE, to register. Space is limited.
When: Monday, April 22
Where: Zanewood Recreation Center - 7100 Zane Ave N
Time: 5-7 p.m.
 SAVE THE DATE - Spring on the Farm
Spring on the Farm is fun and FREE for the whole family!
Plant vegetables and flowers in the gardens, greet the new baby animals, explore the grounds, taste the cooking demo on the woodfire stove, and enjoy music from the Jolly Pops (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)! Sit by a campfire, play games in the yard, or make a spring craft.
When: Saturday, May 18
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Historic Eidem Farm - 4345 101st Ave N
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