My First Book Club
2026-06-16 15:30 - 16:15 (America/Chicago) | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For kids entering kindergarten and 1st grade. Explore the joy of reading, connect with peers, and enjoy crafts or activities inspired by that day’s book theme. No pre-reading required. Materials provided. Registration preferred, drop-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Entertainment in the Park: Craig Clark Band
2026-06-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Richfield Band Shell
Since moving from Pennsylvania to Minnesota in the late ’80s, Craig has been spreading his soulful sound throughout the state and beyond. Influenced by Sam Cook, Bobby Bland, Robert Cray and Buddy Guy, Craig has proven to be a strong force in the musical community, leaving audiences talking long after hearing him perform.

Galaxy Painting
2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For kids entering grades 2-5. Participants will create their own interpretation of a galaxy or night sky using acrylic paint on black canvas. The night sky serves as a compelling subject because it teaches the concept of layering and encourages personal interpretation. There is also no “wrong” way to paint a galaxy, allowing participants to explore freely while still gaining foundational skills in acrylic painting. Materials provided; free. Sign up here.

Family Storytime
2026-06-18 10:15 - 10:45 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.

Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here.
Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, vest, and gloves provided. Meet at the construction site gate (limited parking is available in the lot).

Live Music: Hans and the Percolators
2026-06-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Live music at the VFW!! The Legendary Percolators Live Band is a variety band playing in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota and surrounding metro area. We play rock, country, blues, r&b, lots of pretty ballads, an occasional waltz or a polka, and we sing nice harmonies.

Richfield Farmers Market
2026-06-20 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-04 07:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 07:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Richfield Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning 7 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park on Portland Avenue. Click here to see the list of vendors for today. Enjoy free outdoor yoga every week, 8:45-9:30 a.m., and live music weekly!

11th Annual Joe & Bill's Lemonade Stand
2026-06-23 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
The legend himself, Joe Carr, opens his 11th Annual Lemonade Stand for Gillette Children’s Hospital! Joe and his friend Bill run this lemonade stand one day a year for Gillette Children’s, and in the process have raised over $50,000 over the years! Stop by 6304 Blaisdell in Richfield to pick up a cold drink and support a good cause! Joe has won awards for his work, and has been featured on Boyd Huppert’s Land of 10,000 Stories feature on local news.

Entertainment in the Park: Grupo Mio
2026-06-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Richfield Band Shell
The traditional Tejano/Tex-Mex music GRUPO MIO has performed over the years is unique and diverse expanding several generations. With a mix of cumbia, ranchera, bolero, valse, and corridos to include a diverse genre of music. GRUPO MIO writes, arranges and produces original music. The band is multi-talented & musically gifted, with many years of experience in the music industry in Minnesota. Definitely a must-see show!

Park & Play: Museum of Russian Art Craft at Augsburg Park
2026-06-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
This summer, kids can explore and learn through special programs in our Richfield parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands–on experiences with Wood Lake naturalists, and self-guided storybook hikes that bring favorite tales to life along scenic trails. Today: Do a craft with the folks from the Museum of Russian Art at Augsburg Park!

Connect and Play
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.

Park & Play: Live Animal & Storytime at Augsburg Park
2026-06-26 10:00 - 10:30 | MN
This summer, kids can explore and learn through special programs in our Richfield parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands–on experiences with Wood Lake naturalists, and self-guided storybook hikes that bring favorite tales to life along scenic trails. Today: Live Animal Storytime at Augsburg Park!

Live Music: Inside Straight
2026-06-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Inside Straight Band comes to Richfield!! Inside Straight, a popular band with Twin Cities and regional club audiences, plays blues and blues/rock tempered with solid jazz, funk, R&B, old rock’n’roll, and some country influences…a sound unique to Inside Straight that is truly a collection of its members’ experiences. Come on down and see us!

Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods
2026-06-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Great Balls of Fire. Surfin’ USA. Born to be Wild. Jessie’s Girl. If it was a hit in the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, chances are you might hear it at the Richfield VFW when the Rockin’ Hollywoods visit the Urban Hometown!

Park & Play: Mess Hall Arts Craft at Augsburg Park
2026-06-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Augsburg Park, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
This summer, kids can explore and learn through special programs in our Richfield parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands–on experiences with Wood Lake naturalists, and self-guided storybook hikes that bring favorite tales to life along scenic trails. Today: Make a craft with the folks from Mess Hall Arts at Augsburg Park!

Gaming Drop-In
2026-07-01 13:30 - 16:00 | Frenchman’s Pub, 1400 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Bring your favorite card or board games to play, or learn a new one! There will be old favorites, as well as new games to try out. For your best experience, come for an hour or more. This is planned to be a monthly event at Frenchman’s Pub; game play will start at 1:30 p.m. and be cleaned up and out by 4. Hosted by AnriasGames.com

Stories Together with Read-A-Story Theater
2026-07-02 10:15 - 10:45 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For families. Join us for a lively performance of children’s stories by the Richfield Read-a-Story Theater group!

Richfield 4th of July!
2026-07-04 08:30 - 22:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Game plan for Richfield 4th of July:

8:30 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at the VFW
10 a.m.: Wreath-laying ceremony at Honoring All Veterans Memorial
4 p.m.: Parade along 12th Avenue from 75th Street to 66th Street
5 p.m.: Party!! Music, Food Trucks, & Family Fun Zone at Veterans Park!
10 p.m.: The best fireworks around!

Live Music: Tom Hunter
2026-07-06 16:30 - 19:30 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Live music at the VFW! Tom Hunter is a Minneapolis piano player and singer and a true jack-of-all-trades when it comes to music. He’s got the blues, he’s got the standards, he’s got the Americana, and he’s even got a little bit of soul. But don’t let his musical prowess fool you – Tom is also one heck of a showman. Whether he’s belting out a classic ballad or getting down and dirty with some gritty blues, Tom knows how to keep his audience on the edge of their seats.

Entertainment in the Park: Kidpower Music & Live Animal Show
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Richfield Band Shell
Kidpower Music and Live Animals Show is a fun, interactive musical show complete with a puppet sidekick and two live animals. Rachael has been performing puppetry and children’s shows for over 30 years and loves spreading kindness and love with the kids of Minnesota.

Entertainment in the Park: Colin Bracewell
2026-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Richfield Band Shell
Colin Bracewell has established himself as a strong Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter, whose raw vocals and production reflect the sound of Bon Iver, James Blake, and Hippo Campus. Colin has been featured on The Current, Cities 97.1, Radio K, and other Midwest radio stations.
Featured food truck: Tacos el Kevin.

Book Club
2026-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The group meets the second Wednesday every month at 6:30 p.m. Lending copies in large and regular print are available at the service desk. This month: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy.

Story Yoga
2026-07-09 10:00 - 10:45 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
PreK-grade 2 and their favorite grownup. Experience yoga through stories and songs, and discover new ways to move and play together. Don’t forget your yoga mat! (Limited quantity available to borrow.)
Register online. Walk‑ins on the day of the event are welcome, subject to available space.

Penn Chase
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Karl Herman State Farm Insurance, 6620 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Grab a partner and get ready for a fun, fast-moving adventure along Penn Avenue! This paired adult (18+) adventure mini-event challenges teams to work together as they move through a series of creative challenges and light obstacles hosted in collaboration with local participating businesses. Teams will navigate from stop to top, completing activities that test problem-solving, teamwork, and a sense of adventure. Whether you’re competing for bragging rights or just in it for the experience, this event is designed to be active, social, and full of surprises! $20 per team; sign up here. Starts at Karl Herman – State Farm Insurance.

Park & Play: Police Park Play at Donaldson Park
2026-07-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Donaldson Park, 7434 Humboldt Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
This summer, kids can explore and learn through special programs in our Richfield parks. Enjoy story times that inspire imagination, hands–on experiences with Wood Lake naturalists, and self-guided storybook hikes that bring favorite tales to life along scenic trails. Today: Police Park Play at Donaldson Park!

Live Music: The Decades
2026-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Rock, country, Motown, new and old…something for everyone! Get your dancing shoes on!
