Some of the Features of Hopkins, Minnesota

Positioned in close proximity to Highway 169, I-394 and I-494, Marketplace & Main is at the western gateway to the Minneapolis area and provides easy access to all parts of the metropolitan area. Marketplace & Main provides easy access to the future Southwest Transit Corridor (light-rail lines to downtown).

Homeowners at Marketplace & Main will enjoy easy access to a wide variety of everyday goods and services such as a grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants, family-owned businesses, movie theater, medical services, excellent schools and places of worship - all within walking distance of home. Marketplace & Main is in direct proximity to miles of extensive trail systems which are ideal for biking, jogging, rollerblading and walking.

Living at Marketplace & Main will allow for the enjoyment of the City's many Festivals and Events that take place in downtown Hopkins, including:

Hopkins Antique Days
The Hopkins Antique Shops Association sponsors the annual Hopkins Antique Days in August. The 2006 event included a treasure-hunt game, sidewalk sales, flea markets, discounts, refreshments, a walking marathon and an antique car show.
Raspberry Festival
This annual event includes the Grande Day Parade, tent dances, a wide variety of street vendors, entertainment as well as a fireworks show. The Raspberry Festival is held in July.
Mainstreet Days
Mainstreet Days activities include food vendors, motorcycle rally, pony rides, live music, arts and crafts fair, and more. Mainstreet Days are held in May.
Hopkins Farmer's Market
June - October
16 9th Ave. S (in the parking lot)
The Hopkins Farmer's Market features Minnesota-grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, meat, poultry, honey, flowers, annual plants, handmade soaps, crafts, jewelry, kettle corn, pet toys, herb cookbooks, jams & jellies, bakery items, bread and snacks.
Music in the Park
The Hopkins Business & Civic Association proudly brings Music in the Park to Downtown Park at 16 9th Ave S (just south of the clock tower). Music in the Park concerts are fun for the whole family. This is an annual tradition in Hopkins that just keeps getting bigger and better every year. Music in the Park concerts are free, compliments of area businesses and organizations. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket - refreshments always available.
Hopkins Holiday Stroll
Take a stroll down Hopkins historic Mainstreet and visit 10 unique antique shops, where holiday gift and decorating ideas can be found along with an unlimited variety of antiques and collectibles. All the antique shops will open their doors for extended hours during this fun holiday event. There will be refreshments, drawings for gift certificates and other shop offerings and festivities. The event includes sleigh rides and a visit from Santa. Strolling Carolers and live musicians will delight shoppers throughout the weekend.