Explore Maple Grove

Looking for the best places to shop, eat, do business and stay? Maple Grove, Minnesota is a shopping area and business district like no other. Start at The Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping complex at Elm Creek Boulevard and Fountains Drive, then travel west down Elm Creek Boulevard to The Village at Arbor Lakes and The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, and finally you end up on downtown Main Street, the “original” Arbor Lakes shopping experience.

The Shoppes

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes offers a wide variety of shopping and dining options sure to please every member of your family. Whether you're out for a day of shopping, to grab a quick bite for lunch, fine dining or simply to window shop, The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes has something for you!

The Fountains

The Fountains provides opportunities for visitors to stay, play, shop and dine - all in a family-friendly setting. Feel free to make a day of it at The Fountains, and then stay with us all night in one of our hotel properties. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Main Street

Main Street Arbor Lakes is a true classic. Main Street provides a walkable setting with shops and dining that offer fun, convenience and variety - all within a few blocks of each other. Take a stroll with us anytime and get ready to make some memories!

Do you own a business or organization in Maple Grove? Find out how you can join the Maple Grove Business Association and share the benefits that your community members enjoy. Contact us with any questions about getting your own MGBA membership.

Maple Grove Business Association

The Maple Grove Business Association (MGBA) is a collaboration of local area businesses within Maple Grove who share common business goals of improving visibility, sales, loyal customers and positive reputation in the community. To achieve these goals MGBA members implement special events, shared advertising, civic and charitable activities to benefit Maple Grove businesses. The current membership includes over 65 Maple Grove businesses.

Chalkfest Maple Grove

Selfie poses with 3D art, chalk-stained fingers and downward looking spectators gathering in downtown Maple Grove are common sights during Chalkfest Maple Grove, which draws more than 25,000 spectators annually. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th, Chalkfest Maple Grove is a free, 2-day street art festival with entertainment, food, and family fun, sponsored by Experience Maple Grove Kimco Realty and Experience Maple Grove.

Chalkfest will feature sidewalk chalk art by more than 45 professionals, amateurs, students and art enthusiasts from around the world and as far away as Mexico, Ukraine and Colombia. Main Street Maple Grove is transformed into a street art gallery open for public viewing. Don’t forget to snap a photo on one of the 3D art pieces! Talk about AMAZING selfies! There are also public chalking areas and mandalas or circles with repeating symmetrical shapes which are considered a sacred symbol and allow for endless color and creativity for spectators of all ages.

Chalkfest Maple Grove will also feature a live music stage, OMNI Brewing Beer Garden and an expanded area within the festival, located one block north of Arbor Lakes Parkway, which will offer a NEW Kids Zone as well as artists, vendors, food and more.

WHEN: June 8th and 9th , 2024
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Main Street in Maple Grove, MN

Between Elm Creek Boulevard and 1 block north of Arbor Lakes Parkway

MORE INFO: Chalk art winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9th. The public is encouraged to tour art all weekend. To see one of a kind creations and to learn more about Chalkfest Maple Grove, go here.

Chalk Art will be open for viewing through Monday, June 10

Please contact kira@maplegrovebiz.com for sponsorship, vendor booth or food truck information.