Residents of Brooklyn Park are in for a treat — and not just the sugary kind — as the Brooklyn Park Police Department gears up to host a Halloween Family Fun Night. The department has teamed up with local businesses to provide an evening of ghoulish fun and, importantly, free hot drinks to keep the October chill at bay.

In what can only be described as a community effort to quickly warm up hearts (and hands), the list of partners includes Mi-Sant, HyVee and Raising Cane’s in Brooklyn Park, plus a Kwik Trip on Noble Parkway. These establishments have promised to ensure no one goes without a hot beverage in hand. A recent post on the department's Facebook page gave a shout out to these partners, clearly eager to make this year's event a standout.

But don't think it stops at beverages. The event will also feature a drool-worthy lineup of local food trucks. Run Tell That BBQ and Yum Yum Truck MN are set to provide hungry attendees with a smorgasbord of eats and treats. So as families gather to celebrate the spookiest night of the year, they'll be able to munch on more than just candy.

To those ready to don their costumes and dive into the festivities, the Brooklyn Park Police Department has not only managed to create a family-friendly environment, but they've also ensured the local community gets to actively participate. It's this sort of inclusive approach that tends to foster stronger, safer neighborhoods—a police department clearly looking to bridge gaps with the inviting aroma of barbecue and the promise of a shared, warming cup of joe.

For more details about the event, those interested can head straight to the Brooklyn Park Police Department's Facebook page.