Get the Wiggles Out at Turf Tots

Bring your children (ages 1 to 5) to the Hopkins Pavilion for Turf Tots, a drop-in program, beginning Thursday, March 5, and wrapping up Wednesday, April 9. Kids can run and play with provided equipment including sport balls, crawl tunnels, bounce houses, climbing walls and more. Adults are required to stay on the field and supervise. Turf Tots is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is $5/session, per child. Learn more about Turf Tots on the Pavilion website.

Order Trees Through the Hopkins Tree Sale

In partnership with Tree Trust, Hopkins Public Works is offering a limited number of trees at a discounted price of $40 each. The sale is open online now. Trees must be planted by residents on private property in Hopkins, not within the boulevard or public right-of-way. Trees will be available for pick-up on May 2 at Hopkins Public Works, 11100 Excelsior Boulevard. This will be the only tree pick-up date. There is a two tree limit per household. Note: Trees provided through the program do not come with a warranty. 

Rain Barrel Sale Now Open

The City of Hopkins is partnering with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to offer a rain barrel sale to Hopkins area residents. Rain barrels are $100 each and are made of 100 percent recycled material, can hold 45 gallons of water, and come with a shut-off valve, hose and debris screen kit. Pick-up will be in mid-May at Hopkins Public Works. Rain barrels can be purchased through Recycling Association of Minnesota on the City of Hopkins website.

Façade Improvement Program is Accepting Applications 

The Façade Improvement Program is accepting applications until March 20, 2026. Eligible properties are located between 5th Avenue and Shady Oak Road and between 1st Street N and 1st Street S. The City will fund, on a competitive basis, up to 50 percent of the cost of eligible improvements up to $25,000. Learn more about the program and apply online.

Apply for City Rebates

Improve your home or business' energy and water efficiency with City rebates:

1. The Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund (HCSF) offers incentives for residential, business, and commercial projects to accelerate our transition to cleaner and more efficient energy. Eligible projects include solar panels, insulation and air sealing, electrical panel upgrade, air-source heat pumps and more.
2. The Water Efficiency Rebate offers rebates to improve water efficiency when a product is replaced with an eligible WaterSense or Energy Smart certified product, including dishwashers, clothes washers, and toilets. This program is offered in partnership with the Metropolitan Council and the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.

Find more information about these programs and apply on the City website.

Small Business Relief Funds

Several relief funds for businesses impacted by the federal immigration enforcement surge have been established. Learn how to apply for funding if you are a business owner or support the local businesses in our community by donating. Review eligibility and apply online. 

Waste Prevention Grants Available

Businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for Hennepin County’s waste prevention grants. Areas of focus include reuse and repair, replacing disposables with reusables, food waste prevention and projects around research and development to prevent waste. This year $400,000 is available for business waste prevention grants. Learn more and apply online by April 7. 

Meetings & Events

• March 16, 6:30 p.m. - City Council Meeting

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