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National Night Out is August 1

Celebrate the 40th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1. From 5:30–9 p.m., neighborhoods throughout Hopkins will be hosting special events. No time to organize and no party happening on your block? No worries! Attend the National Night Out Kick-Off Celebration at Alice Smith Elementary at 5 p.m. for family fun and giveaways for youth and adults. From 5 to 5:15 p.m., check out City vehicles (squad cars, fire trucks, Public Works trucks) on display; and meet the Mayor and City Council, representatives from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Hennepin County Deputies, MN State Patrol, Raspberry Royalty, Sparky and McGruff the Crime Dog. Free food and drinks, and a Ninja Anywhere obstacle course will be available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Find more information and register your party. The deadline to register neighborhood parties is July 30. 


Candidate Filing Period Begins August 1

The filing period to run for Mayor or City Council member in the November 7, 2023 election begins August 1 and ends August 15. Find more information about candidate filing on the City website. Contact City Clerk Amy Domeier with questions.


Sunset Series Cole Diamond Concert is August 3

The Sunset Series continues Thursday, August 3, with country band Cole Diamond at 7 p.m. in Downtown Park. All Sunset Series concerts are free and open to the public. Find more information about The Sunset Series, including the summer series' line-up, on the Hopkins Center for the Arts website. 


Fall Recreation Registration Begins August 8

Registration for general fall recreation programs begins Tuesday, August 8, at 8 a.m., with registration for senior programs beginning Thursday, August 10, at 8 a.m., and ice skating registration beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22. Visit minnetonkamn.gov/register to browse the program options and choose from hundreds of activities, including kids’ programs, tennis lessons, craft opportunities and athletic leagues. Register online at minnetonkamn.gov/register or call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, at 952-939-8203 (general programs), 952-939-8393 (senior programs), 952-939-8310 (ice arena).


Save the Date: Budget Engagement Session is
August 14

The City will be hosting a budget engagement session on Monday, August 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Hopkins City Hall. Learn more about the budget process on the City website.


Share Feedback on Park System Master Plan
Concept Plans

In 2022, the City began working on creating a Park System Master Plan to help imagine the future of Hopkins Parks for the next 20 years. As the plan wraps up, the City is seeking feedback on master plans for several of the parks across the city. View the plans and share your feedback. Please note, this works best on a computer or tablet. Questions about the Park System Master Plan can be directed to Special Projects and Initiatives Manager PeggySue Imihy Bean.


Meetings & Events

  • August 8, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting

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