Experience Maple Grove

09/12/2023

Today is the day! It's Nordic Ski Opening Day at Elm Creek Park Reserve!

While you were sleeping, we were making snow for the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener this Saturday. See you there!

07/12/2023

Come on out and Skate with Santa this Saturday at Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Central Park from 5 to 8 pm! Skate rentals are available! ❄️
🎄 5:00 tree lighting with Santa
⛸6:00 skating performance
🚲 Rent an E-bike from Pedego Electric Bikes Maple Grove's new Central Park pop up location. It'll be a great day to take a hot lap around Central Park Pond & over to your favorite local restaurant! 🚴 See you there!

01/12/2023

We're lit! This Saturday the Maple Grove Business Association & The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes are hosting Santa at The Shoppes! After the activities take a stroll down Main Street and enjoy the lights including the Mayor's Tree on the corner of Arbor Lakes Parkway and Main Street!

30/11/2023

Grab your friends and family and kick off the Holiday season at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes! Come for the festivities and stay for all the great shopping and dining!

29/11/2023

Just sliding into your feed to say Advanced Season Tickets Are Now On Sale at www.icecastles.com! 🎉

What is advanced season?? These are the dates that we anticipate being open based on historical data in each location. If weather permits, we could open sooner or stay open later than the advanced season dates currently available. Any extended dates would open up once we see what the weather allows us to do.

27/11/2023

It's a magical Monday in Maple Grove with the first freeze at the Ice Castles! ❄️❄️❄️

25/11/2023

For all your small business spots to shop today visit us at: https://experiencemaplegrove.com

24/11/2023

Happy Black Friday! After your shopping is done, lace up your skates, the Central Park Skating Loop opens today at 10AM! Admission is free! Skate rentals and sharpening available.

For more information visit: maplegrovemn.gov/505/Central-Park

22/11/2023

The Winter Wonderland experience in the City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government is lighting up tonight just in time for the holiday weekend! The "Mayor's Tree" on the corner of Main Street and Arbor Lakes Parkway, along with trees on both side of Main Street, are being illuminated to celebrate the Ice Castles coming this winter! Happy Thanksgiving!

21/11/2023

Make Maple Grove your Black Friday destination! To shop, dine, stay and play - we've got you covered!

https://experiencemaplegrove.com/shopdineplaystay/

16/11/2023

Maple Grove's transformation into a premier winter destination, continues! Downtown will become THE place to be this winter - with Ice Castles, snowshoeing, fat-tire biking, skating loop, selfie statues, lighted streets and trees and of course our amazing shopping and dining!

Keep an eye out for Hotel/Ice Castles packages and give-a-ways!

14/11/2023

Winter has never been more magical in the City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government than it will be this season & it all begins with Ice Castles tickets going on sale Nov. 29th! Limited tickets are available each day, so plan your winter adventure today!

Ready to make magical winter memories? Tickets for Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Utah go on sale Wednesday, November 29!

10/11/2023

Another great day in City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government with the amazing Kat Perkins in preparation & promo for this season’s Maple Grove winter wonderland attractions!

07/11/2023

Exciting event happening here in Maple Grove!

Two of Minnesota's top college teams will square off in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women's Face-Off Classic!
When: Thursday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. CST
Location: Maple Grove Ice Arena Maple Grove Community Center
Tickets still available: mgcrimson.ticketleap.com

MG Crimson Girls Hockey
OMGHA

04/11/2023

Residents have likely noticed the exciting activity taking place at the location of the Ice Castles! Staff has begun building the shop area, ticket booth and more. Experience Maple Grove dropped off Hometowne Pizza Maple Grove 🍕🍕🍕 last week and got a sneak peak from this talented team into some of the creative plans for what the castle will look like. Wow! Stay tuned for an amazing winter in City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government!

31/10/2023

Looking back on a fun October here in Maple Grove!

City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation
Water Lantern Festival
OMNI Brewery & Taproom

19/10/2023

This Saturday the Water Lantern Festival will take place at Town Green! Gates open at 3:30 with food trucks, music and fun! The amazing lantern launch is from 6:30-7:30. See you there!

15/10/2023

Elm Creek Regional park in Maple Grove hosted the Ride to End ALZ Saturday! Riders from across the country were treated to a beautiful autumn ride through this gem of a park. Experience Maple Grove is a proud sponsor of the ride and we're already looking forward to 2024!

14/10/2023

12/10/2023

Now this is a great way to spend a beautiful autumn afternoon! Check out our website for other awesome local events just like the Maple Grove Farmers Market!

05/10/2023

Octoberfest in Maple Grove is Harvest-tober Fest! Join us this Saturday from 1 - 8 pm for this Maple Grove Parks and Recreation event at Central Park! Live music, food, craft vendors, axe throwing, keg rolling and seasonal brew from OMNI Brewery & Taproom! See you there!

04/10/2023

Maple Grove will transform into a true winter destination in the coming months as we welcome Ice Castles to City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government! This winter wonderland includes ice slides, caverns & archways, crawl tunnels, ice sculptures, tubing hill, an ice bar and more! Crews are already on site, at the corner of Main Street and Weaver Lake Road, and the fun part - freezing a castle! - will begin once Mother Nature allows. Check out our website for updates and ticket information as it becomes available.

03/10/2023

We celebrated the past year at our recent Annual Meeting and this video captures sights and sounds of City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government Maple Grove Parks and Recreation & some of the best ways to get out and Experience Maple Grove!

29/09/2023

Fall may very well be the most picturesque time to get out and Experience Maple Grove! Our vibrant parks and trail systems are peaking color and a relaxing stroll around a lake makes for a perfect weekend day! Visit our website for a full list of park and recreation opportunities as well as the perfect places to shop, dine and relax afterwards!

20/09/2023

What's happening in Maple Grove? Our weekly Farmers Market offers fresh produce, craft goods and more each Thursday at the Community Center! Perfect autumn weather = the perfect opportunity to stop & shop! For more to do in Maple Grove, check out our website! https://experiencemaplegrove.com/shopdineplaystay/

13/09/2023

Headed to Hairball this weekend? Maple Grove Lions Rock'n the Grove includes three bands at Central Park on Saturday! Check out our website for great places to shop or grab a bite to eat before the show, as well as hotel options to spend the night! https://experiencemaplegrove.com/shopdineplaystay/

09/09/2023

Inline and roller skating at the Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Central Park skating loop TONIGHT from 6:00-8:30. Borrow a pair or bring your own. See you there!

04/09/2023

If your Labor Day involves last minute school shopping after the BBQ or on the way back from the lake, we invite you to stop & shop!

31/08/2023

Last evening provided yet another memorable moment in City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government at Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Town Green! Check out our website for upcoming activities & events!

29/08/2023

However you like to roll, you'll have a ball in Maple Grove!

25/08/2023

This weekend make memories! We invite you to experience Maple Grove - and all that we have to offer - this wonderful weekend!

23/08/2023

The Highway 610 Completion Project is officially underway after the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. This important project will better connect Maple Grove and make it more convenient to shop, dine, play & stay in City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government!

22/08/2023

Join us for a fall bicycle ride starting in Elm Creek Park on Sat., Oct. 14. This ride features multiple distance options and is recreational in nature (non-timed) and fun for anyone wanting to support a great cause! After the ride stick around for lunch catered by the The Lookout Bar and Grill and later that afternoon, live music at OMNI Brewery & Taproom!

18/08/2023

Enjoy the beautiful weekend...discover, dine and unwind in Maple Grove!

14/08/2023

A great week ahead at City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government Sounds of Summer! Join us at Town Green Maple Grove Parks and Recreation for wonderful entertainment! See you there!

10/08/2023

Another amazing lineup of vendors today - flowers, food, fun & festivities - from 3 - 7 at the Maple Grove Farmers Market See you there!

Come celebrate National Farmers Market Week this Thursday, August 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center! Be sure to stop by the market information booth to enter to win a gift basket full of market goodies!

*Check out the vendors for the week and we hope to see you Thursday:

Red Rocket Pizza Company: Ready to eat wood fired pizza
Shimanski Orchard: Apples
PTY Granola Co.: Artisanal gluten free granola bars
Sailor Mercy: Elderberry syrup
Naturally Delicious, Inc.: Old-fashioned ice cream in dishes and cones
Butterfly Memories: Educational butterfly kits perfect for all ages
Great Northern Microgreens: Fresh microgreens, microgreen growing kits, and vegan smoothies
Atacama Foods: South American baked specialties and ready to eat empanadas
eQuality Farms: Seasonal produce
Bberi Desserts: French pastries with global flair
Rapha Farms: Goat's milk soaps, lotions, bath and body care
The Honey Hut: Raw honey and flavored creamed honey
Backwards Bread Co.: Hand-crafted artisan sourdough and croissants
Fairendale Flower Farm: Fresh cut flowers
Yangs Fresh Produce: Seasonal Produce
Ruter Farm Produce Seasonal produce and farm fresh eggs
SilverBoom Coffee Coffee: Fresh-roasted coffee, whole-bean and ground
BilyRay's Old Style Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce: Fresh BBQ sauce
The LayZee Farmer, LLC: Wool products - yarn, scarves, wool bedding
Gardner's Garden LLC: Wide variety of canned and preserved items, seasonal produce, soft pretzels
Natasha's Pierogi: Frozen, ready-to-prepare pierogi, sauces, sides
Nuanced Hot Sauce: Hot sauce that is the perfect balance of heat and flavor
Nelson Family Farm: Seasonal Produce
Delicious D's BBQ - Sauces and Rubs: BBQ sauces and flavored pretzels
Breadsmith MN: Artisan breads and sandwich loaves
Beck's Elk River Greenhouse and Vegetable Farm: Seasonal produce and maple syrup
R&R Cultivation: USDA-certified Organic mushrooms
Xeng Vue: Seasonal Produce
MiMi Kimchi: Authentic Korean kimchi
Aki's BreadHaus - German Style Baking: Artisan breads and pretzels
Schwartz Family Farm: Seasonal produce
Shekinah Wellness Kombucha: Kombucha flavored with real food and herbs
Bayfield Fruit Co: Freshly picked blueberries
Gaonou Lee: Fresh Produce
Mau Family Produce: Seasonal Produce
Elevate Smoothies: Frozen Smoothies
Grillin' Meats: Full line of pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry and lamb
JB's Homemade: Olive Salsa, double smoked BBQ beans, and snack mix
Schyma's Pickles & Preserves: Pickles, jams, jellies and frozen farm-raised chicken
Wisconsin Cheese Outlet: Fresh cheese curds and a variety of block cheeses
Ruhland's Strudel Haus: Frozen, ready-to-bake strudels
Split Rock Meats: All natural and pasture raised chicken, pork and beef

*Vendor list subject to change

09/08/2023

From your favorite restaurants to indoor & outdoor pickleball courts, a WhirlyBall facility and coming this fall - the loudest ball of all - Hairball turning it up at the Maple Grove Lions Rock N The Grove!

01/08/2023

What a cool way to start in City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government!

27/07/2023

Today is a great day to beat the heat with some fresh produce & products from local companies! Check out this awesome lineup and we'll see you this afternoon starting at 3 p.m.!

Check out below who is coming to the Maple Grove Farmers Market this Thursday, July 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center!

Crepe and Cake • Food truck • French • mn: Authentic French crepes
Naturally Delicious, Inc.: Old-fashioned ice cream in dishes and cones
Rapha Farms: Goat's milk soaps, lotions, bath and body care
Long Siding Farm: Certified organic strawberries and home-made jams/jellies
Backwards Bread Co.: Hand-crafted artisan sourdough and croissants
Yangs Fresh Produce: Seasonal Produce
Ruter Farm Produce Seasonal produce and farm fresh eggs
SilverBoom Coffee Coffee: Fresh-roasted coffee, whole-bean and ground
BilyRay's Old Style Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce: Fresh BBQ sauce
Gardner's Garden LLC: Wide variety of canned and preserved items, seasonal produce, soft pretzels
Nuanced Hot Sauce: Hot sauce that is the perfect balance of heat and flavor
Breadsmith MN: Artisan breads and sandwich loaves
Beck's Elk River Greenhouse and Vegetable Farm: Seasonal produce and maple syrup
R&R Cultivation: USDA-certified Organic mushrooms
Xeng Vue: Seasonal Produce
Aki's BreadHaus - German Style Baking: Artisan breads and pretzels
Gaonou Lee: Fresh Produce
Elevate Smoothies: Frozen Smoothies
Grillin' Meats: Full line of pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry and lamb
Schyma's Pickles & Preserves: Pickles, jams, jellies and frozen farm-raised chicken
Wisconsin Cheese Outlet: Fresh cheese curds and a variety of block cheeses
The Honey Hut: Raw honey and flavored creamed honey
Red Rocket Pizza Company: Wood-fired ready-to-eat pizza
Mau Family Produce: Seasonal Produce
Nelson Family Farm: Seasonal Produce
MinneapplegirlBakes: Delicious banana bread
Gaonou Lee: Seasonal Produce
Butterfly Memories: Educational butterfly kits perfect for all ages
PTY Granola Co.: Artisanal gluten free granola bars
Sailor Mercy: Elderberry syrup
Schwartz Family Farm: Seasonal produce

20/07/2023

The City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government is excited to host the Alzheimer’s Association Ride to End ALZ® Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Ride to End ALZ is more than just a bike ride. Participants ride recreationally to honor and remember loved ones with Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. The event will bring hundreds of riders to the Elm Creek Park Reserve as well as local businesses and hotel properties!

To get involved and for more information, https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=16304&pg=entry