During Open Gate at the Historic Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park, you will have access to the grounds to explore, play, wander, and use your imagination to experience life and fun on the farm. Visit the farm animals, walk the trails, explore the secret garden, or learn from the interpretive signage throughout the grounds.
The farm welcomes you to get your hands dirty in the garden and help with day-to-day chores around the farm.
There will be opportunities for structured play, nature activities, exploration of the grounds, and enjoying a picnic at the Eidem Farm.
Open Gate Hours run from June 6 – August 29, 2026 during these hours:
- Monday & Wednesday 10am-4pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-2pm
*Hours are subject to change due to events or rentals. The adjusted time will be posted on the Historic Eidem Farm Facebook page.
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Stories from the Porch at Eidem Farm
Throughout the summer they host Stories From the Porch on Tuesdays from May 20th through October at 11a.
Reading of children’s stories start at 11a each Tuesday followed by playtime in the farm yard. Bring your chairs or picnic blankets, listen to children’s stories read aloud, then enjoy time playing on the grounds and visit the farm animals.
*In case of inclement weather story time will be cancelled.
Spring on the Farm at Eidem Farm
Spring on the Farm is fun 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 (11:30am-12:30pm)! Play games in the yard, make a spring craft, and more!
Event is on May 16th from 11a-3p.
Cost: Free
Family Concerts at Historic Eidem Farm
They also host Family Concerts at the farm. Sign and dance along to fun family music this summer in the farmyard! Enjoy a picnic dinner during the performance! Food trucks will be on-site, see social media for food truck info! Info coming soon!
Movie on the Barn
Info coming soon!
The Historic Eidem Farm is located at 4345 101st Ave N in Brooklyn Park.
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