Monroe Elementary PTO

08/31/2026

🎬 Kick off Labor Day weekend with a movie under the stars!🎬
Let's enjoy one last fun free activity before the school year begins!

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Movie on the Barn

🎬 Kick off Labor Day weekend with a movie under the stars!

Gather your family and friends for Movie on the Barn, a FREE community event at Historic Eidem Farm! Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring family activities, delicious food, and a movie on the big screen.

Gates open from 6:00–10:00 p.m. with a kids art activity, a limited number of picnic blankets available to borrow (you're also welcome to bring your own), and tasty eats from the Egg Roll Queen food truck. As the sun sets, settle in with your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a memorable movie night under the stars.

Event Details

🎥 Movie: Zootopia 2
📅 Date: Thursday, September 3
🕕 Time: Gates open at 6:00 p.m. | Movie begins at sunset
📍 Location: Historic Eidem Farm
4345 101st Ave N.
Brooklyn Park, MN

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite people for an evening of fun, laughter, and community!

08/27/2026

Got plans on Saturday? Visit the Colors of Southeast Asia (COSA) Fest!
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026: 12:00-6:00PM
📍 Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
📄 Learn more here: www.brooklynpark.org/cosa-fest

08/26/2026

Join Health On The Go on Friday, August 28th from 11:00am - 5:00pm at Zanewood Recreation Center. This is a free, family-friendly health and wellness event. There will be physicals, screenings, and resources for all. Start the school year healthy!

Featured Services:
School & Sports Physicals
Vision Screenings
Blood Pressure Checks
Wellness Counseling
AND MORE!

08/24/2026

Celebrate the end of summer with a fun evening for the whole family! Join the City of Brooklyn Park for this FREE community event featuring:

🎒Free backpack giveaway (while supplies last)
🌭Food
🎯Inflatables & Field games
🎶Music and family fun

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Zanewood Recreation Center

08/20/2026

If you ever doubt the power and impact of volunteering with Monroe, read this note from a Monroe staff member. From the smallest of actions to organizing grand events, your volunteer work matters. Complete your Monroe volunteer application to be a part of something great today!
https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=9088ea9f-6736-4ea0-9d04-0e211bcb97eb&ApplicationFormNumber=1

08/07/2026

As if the Summer Expo wasn't enough, there's River Fest happening tomorrow as well! Enjoy a day full of hands-on adventures, live entertainment, and river-inspired fun for all ages. From splashy river play and hands-on creativity to science, art and outdoor exploration, there’s something new to discover around every bend.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026: 10:00am-3:00pm
📍 Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
💵 Admission is FREE
🚗 Event parking will be off-site at the Highway 610 and Noble Parkway Park and Ride lot (4401 95th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN). Continuous round-trip event shuttles will be available starting at 10 a.m. On-site parking is reserved for those who require additional assistance.
💁‍♀️ Learn more at https://www.threeriversparks.org/RiverFest

08/07/2026

There's a free, family-friendly, community event happening tomorrow...the Summer at the Plaza Arts & Business Expo! It's a perfect way to celebrate summer while exploring local art, businesses, and resources right here in Brooklyn Park.

What to Expect:
8-15 local artist and business tables
Bouncy House for the kids
Hands-on art and craft activities
Food trucks

Location:
Northwind Plaza Parking Lot - 7944 Brooklyn Blvd
11:00am - 3:00pm

07/22/2026

Looking for a last minute food idea? There's still time to join us at Panera. Visit in-store until 8pm (and mention Monroe) or order online using the code FUND4U and 30% of your sale will go back to Monroe Elementary!

*A huge thanks to Mrs. Dapper and our new PTO board member Jessica for letting us use their photos!*