Visit Richfield

Mysterious Muskrats of the Marsh
2023-01-22 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Head out on Wood Lake’s frozen marsh to discover the mysterious lives of muskrats. Learn about the many adaptations these elusive creatures need to survive under the ice in Minnesota. Look for muskrat homes, drill a hole through the ice to see the ice layers, and play hide-and-seek games in the cattails. $5/person; free for members.

Live Music: The Authorities
2023-01-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Classic rock and R&B! Come dance with The Authorities at the Richfield VFW!

Food Truck Fridays: Soul to Soul BBQ
2023-01-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Stop by the Richfield Community Center for Soul to Soul BBQ! Pre-orders and same-day orders are available. Take your order to go, or enjoy your lunch in the lower level of the Community Center. Fun, free activities for all ages, including board games, cornhole, and a kids’ coloring station. Pre-order via email at soultosoulbbq.com.

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Winter Fun
2023-01-18 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Young explorers (age 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit. Enjoy stories, puppet shows, crafts, hands-on activities, snack, and outdoor discovery time. Dress for the weather as the majority of class will be outdoors. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. $10 per child; $7 per additional child. Offered every other Wednesday; a different topic every time!

Family Voyageur Curling
2023-01-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Donaldson Park, 7434 Humboldt Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Come down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience a fun new winter sport, Voyageur Curling! It’s a simplified and adventurous version of curling. Using log pieces instead of stones, slide them across the ice like a curling stone and score the game like bocce ball. A local voyageur curling expert will help coach families on how to play and have fun with this unique sport. Drop in any time 2-4 p.m.! Free.

Cross Country Ski Lessons
2023-01-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
The friendly and non-competitive approach used by nature center staff provides a comfortable learning environment for beginning skiers. Learn about equipment, how to get up from a fall, uphill techniques, the diagonal stride, and double poling. Includes ski rental. $10/person; $5 for members.

Live Animal Hour
2023-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive S, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center’s animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about some of the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota and make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; free for members.

Forest Bathing
2023-01-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Awaken your senses and connect deeply to nature, self, and community. Experience a relaxed, gentle walk based on the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or “forest bathing,” along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature Center. Ages 13 and older; $30 per person.

Live Music: Tom Hunter
2023-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join us for a night of soulful jazz and blues with the one and only Tom Hunter!

Family Forest Bathing
2023-01-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Can you see like an owl? Can you hear like a deer? Take a walk on the (wild)life side to open up your senses to nature and each other! We’ll take a relaxed, playful sensory walk inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or “forest bathing,” along the forested trails of Wood Lake Nature Center. $30.00 per person; ages 10 and older.

Candlelight and Ice
2022-12-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Follow hundreds of candle-lit luminaries on a walking trail through cattails and trees while on the lookout for deer, coyotes, and owls. Enjoy the brisk winter evening and return to the amphitheater to roast marshmallows over a crackling fire and warm up with hot cocoa. Tickets should be purchased online at woodlakenaturecenter.org or on the night of the event, as space allows. Doors open at 5:00 pm; arrive by 8:15 pm to allow for adequate time to enjoy the activities.

Bingo Night at Sandy's Tavern!
2022-12-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Sandy’s Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
It’s Bingo Night at Sandy’s Tavern! Every Wednesday night, join us for all 6 rounds of BINGO, including the final COVERALL!
Last call to purchase bingo sheets for Round 1 is at 7pm. Sheets for rounds 2-6 are sold at the beginning of each round; each sheet costs $1-2. Each round is paid out at 75% – the more cards you buy, the more CASH up for grabs!!! Come support your favorite neighborhood spot and our fantastic charity, Firefighters for Healing!

Winter Sampler Camp (ages 6-12)
2022-12-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Campers will spend a fun-filled afternoon enjoying some of the most popular winter activities Wood Lake has to offer! Snowshoeing, building winter forts, and exploring the park looking for tracks. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. One day only.

Arctic Escapades Camp (ages 8-12)
2022-12-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Embrace all the fun a Minnesota winter has to offer in this 3-day sampler! Campers will run snowshoe races, build forts and snow sculptures, find animal tracks, play winter games, and make treats around the fire. Indoors we will meet a few of our animal friends and make crafts. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. Runs Tuesday-Thursday, December 27-29.

Mini-Snowflakes Camp (ages 5-7)
2022-12-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Embrace all the fun a Minnesota winter has to offer in this 3-day Winter Break camp! Campers will run snowshoe races, build forts in the snow, explore the Nature Play Area in its winter form, and make treats around the fire. Indoors we will meet a few of our animal friends. Online registration is required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. Runs Tuesday-Thursday, December 27-29; ages 5-7.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Montreal Force
2022-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
See women’s professional hockey team the Minnesota Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It’s Celebrate Scouts Night; grab your Scout troop and head to the game! Special group prices for Scout groups; sign-making stations; free commemorative patch for all Scouts! Click here for tickets.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Montreal Force
2022-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
See women’s professional hockey team the Minnesota Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It’s Ugly Sweater Night; wear your ugliest sweater and we will wear ours! The Whitecaps will also be hosting a Teddy Bear Toss! Click here for tickets.

Richfield Winter Market
2022-12-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Richfield Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter! New location this year; the market will stay at its usual site in Veterans Park but move indoors into the park building. Local foods and great gifts available! Three Saturdays this winter; come to buy and stay to pick up your Christmas tree at the B&J tree lot in the pavilion! (Tree lot opens November 25).

Holiday Lights Parade
2022-12-15 18:30 - 19:30 | MN
Join us for the third annual holiday lights parade! Enjoy festive music, beautifully-lit public works vehicles, and seeing our very special guest stars, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Parade begins at the City Garage (1901 East 66th Street) travels south on Bloomington, west on 70th, and north on Lyndale, ending at 67th and Lyndale.

Bingo Night at Sandy's!
2022-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Sandy’s Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Make a Gingerbread House
2022-12-14 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Young explorers (ages 3-5) accompanied by an adult will have an exciting time exploring a different natural topic each visit, based on the season. Together with your child, enjoy stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery time. Please dress for the weather as we will head outside rain or shine for each session. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.

Skate with Santa
2022-12-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
Hey families, lace up your skates and take to the ice with the man in the big red suit! Enjoy an afternoon of fun, photo ops, treats, and refreshments. Discounted skate rental.

Rolled Beeswax Candles
2022-12-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Make beautiful candles using sheets of pure beeswax that you roll by hand around a wick. Beeswax is a natural product that burns completely and doesn’t drip or smoke. They are fun and easy to make, look and smell great, and make fantastic homemade holiday gifts! Clear plastic gift bags and curly ribbon are included. This is a great adult-child activity. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space allows.

Holiday Tree and Wreath Sales with Santa!
2022-12-11 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-10 11:30 - 15:30 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Buy a fresh tree from a local grower for the holidays: A Richfield tradition continues as Clear Lake, Minnesota-based B&J Evergreen will sell holiday trees and stands, garlands, wreaths, spruce tips, and swags from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm, and Sunday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm. Santa will be here the first three weekends of sales, 11:30 am-3:30pm!

Santa's Coming to Penn Nutrition!
2022-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Penn Nutrition, 6627 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
All ages welcome for Santa’s visit to Penn Nutrition! Face painting, hot cocoa, double punches on loyalty cards, and a great prize drawing!

Bingo Night
2022-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Sandy’s Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
It’s Bingo Night at Sandy’s! Every Wednesday night, join us for all 6 rounds of BINGO, including the final COVERALL!
Last call to purchase bingo sheets for Round 1 is at 7pm. Sheets for rounds 2-6 are sold at the beginning of each round; each sheet costs $1-2. Each round is paid out at 75% – the more cards you buy, the more CASH up for grabs!!! Come support your favorite neighborhood spot and our fantastic charity, Firefighters for Healing!
