Hopkins Elks Lodge #2221 is the Hopkins lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It is a charitable fraternal organization aiming to benefit the community. The lodge is available to local, state and national members and features a dining room, pool table, a bar, big screen TVS and pull tabs. The lodge hosts many events including bingo events, luncheons and family picnics.
VFW George R. Wolff Post 425 was one of the organization's earliest posts, forming in 1920, just after World War I. It is named in honor of the first man from Hopkins to die in that war. The post is also among the largest in the metro area; including its ladies' auxiliary, it has more 900 members on its rolls. The post offers food, drinks, pull tabs, bingo and, of course, a place for vets to gather and share their stories.
The American Legion post has been offering a place to go for members and guests since 1929. Ken Gram, the business manager, has close ties to the community of Hopkins and welcomes guests, but asks that they sign the guestbook.
The Legion has a number of events that are to the public. Between 9:30am and 12:30pm on the first Sunday of every month, the public can sign up for the post's pancake breakfast for $5. The Legion also offers an omelette breakfast on the third Sunday of the month for $8. Other activities include Taco Tuesdays, meat raffles every week, Thursday Texas Hold 'Em tournaments and a Friday fish fry with live music.
Legion #320 contributes to the Raspberry Festival and offers donations to local school programs, and clubs.