Visit Richfield

Autumn Bird Migration Hike
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Head out on a fall hike seeking the birds that migrate through Wood Lake. We will discuss the challenges that birds face during migration, as well as where they are headed. Binoculars and field guides will be available for loan. $5 per person; half-off for members.

Gaming Drop-In
2025-11-05 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

Family Bingo
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for a lively evening of family fun at our Free Family Bingo! Bring your loved ones and enjoy an exciting game of bingo with chances to win fantastic prizes for both kids and adults. It’s a perfect opportunity for quality family time and friendly competition, Don’t miss out on the laughter and fun–mark your calendars now! Space is limited and registration is required!

Augsburg Park Library: Family Storytime
2025-11-06 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-11-13 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-11-20 10:15 - 10:45 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Free.

Friends of Wood Lake Fundraising Dinner
2025-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Minnesota Valley Country Club, 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN
Join us for an engaging evening at the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Fundraising Dinner. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with camaraderie and support for FOWL’s vital mission.
Starting with a social gathering at 6 p.m., followed by a chef-prepared dinner at 7, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Be prepared for an exciting silent auction where you can bid on an array of unique items.
Our speaker for the evening will be Dr. Heidi Roop. Dr. Roop is the Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota. Her research and Extension programs combine cutting-edge climate science and effective science communication to increase the use and integration of climate-change information in decision-making at a range of scales–from city and state to national and international levels.
Secure your spot now by purchasing tickets online. Tickets are $85.00.

Live Animal Hour
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Meet Wood Lake Nature Center’s animal ambassadors up close! Come learn about the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5 per person; half-off for members.

Richfield Pumpkin Smash
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Bring your tired, past-their-prime pumpkins to Veterans Park parking lot and see whose pumpkin ca drop, splat, and smash the best! This family-friendly event is FREE and open to all ages. Pumpkins brought to this event will be collected for composting.
Please bring only natural pumpkins, with no paint, glitter, candle wax, or stickers. Be sure to remove glow sticks, lights, or candles before the event.

Make Your Own Merch
2025-11-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Learn how to design and create your own logo using classic, low-tech relief printing processes that can be recreated over and over at home! You will come up with a simple design, and then create a personalized stamp to print on your choice of bandana. Free. Materials provided; for grades 7-12. Register here.

Family Wilderness Skills
2025-11-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines shelter-building and fire-starting. Enjoy the seasonal changes while practicing outdoor skills. $5 per person; half-off for members. Register here.

Let's Clay: Monsters
2025-11-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Create your own menagerie of monsters! Learn different sculpting techniques using oven-safe polymer clay. You can trade and collect the silly, scary, or sweet monsters with friends, or turn them into charms or a necklace. Free. Materials provided; for grades 2-8. Register here.

Richfield Powwow 2025: A Community Celebration
2025-11-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join us for the annual Richfield Powwow, a powerful community event celebrating and honoring Native American culture! This is a family-friendly gathering featuring incredible traditional drumming and dancing, opportunities for fellowship, and a chance to experience the beauty of Indigenous traditions. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. The event is FREE and open to the public!

Live Music: Sheet Rockers
2025-11-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Sheet Rockers are four experienced musicians from the Twin Cities area, who joined together 15 years ago with the goal of having fun playing the music they love! Their song list includes rock and roll from classic to modern, as well as blues and country favorites. Come out for a fun night of music and dancing!

Puzzle Swap
2025-11-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join us for a drop-in event to find new puzzles and share ones you no longer need! Please bring puzzles that are at least 100 pieces, in good condition, and with all pieces included. (Bringing puzzles is not required to participate and take a puzzle.) Can’t make the event but want to clean out your puzzle stock? Please bring puzzles to drop off beginning October 15.
Free event; photo credit Hans-Peter Gauster.

Live Music: KISSin Time
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
KISS tribute band KISSin’ Time rocks Richfield’s Fred Babcock VFW!! All-ages show; $20 cover charge will include spaghetti dinner and beer. Music starts at 7!

Cosmic Ice Skating
2025-11-16 17:00 - 18:15 | Richfield Ice Arena
Music! Lights! Concessions! Ice skating, but with an extra twist. $6 per person; rental skates $4.

Live Music: Pete Kavanaugh Group
2025-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Raw, gritty, blues rock at the VFW.

Nature Adventurers
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, 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 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.

November 19 theme: Scampering Squirrels
December 17 theme: Tracks & Scat

Online registration required at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org. $5 per person, including adults.

Night Hike
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Come explore different phases of the moon and view the urban night sky. We will keep our eyes and ears open for owls, coyotes, and other happenings in the night sky. $5 per session; free for members. Register here.

Fall Family Puzzle Challenge
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join us for a relaxed Family Puzzle Challenge! Gather your loved ones and work together to complete a 300–piece puzzle as quickly as you can. This fun event encourages teamwork and creativity, while providing a great opportunity to bond with family. Suitable for all ages, it’s the perfect way to enjoy some quality time together. Bring your puzzle-solving skills and see how fast your family can complete the challenge! $10 per team/family; register here.

Play Dates
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Calling all parents! Free play dates are back at the Community Center! Bring your kiddos ages 0-5 for games and activities; drop in for a few minutes or stay all morning. Bring your coffee and meet a friend for conversation while the kids are happily playing with a different theme each time…and it’s all free. This week: Obstacle Course!

Free Visit with Santa
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Karl Herman State Farm Insurance, 6620 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Get a free visit and pic with Santa, and give back at the same time! A win-win!! Karl Herman State Farm is hosting Santa on November 22, and collecting grocery store gift cards to support teens experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities. Pick up a $10 giftcard (or two or three) for Cub, Target, Aldi, etc. and Karl Herman’s agency will match all donations.
And get a pic with Santa while you’re there! 🙂

2025-11-22 10:00 - 19:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Tree sales start today! 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 this weekend until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. November 22 and 23, and daily after that at Veterans Park in Richfield.

Richfield Winter Market
2025-11-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
The Richfield Farmers Market is heading inside for the winter! Moving this year to the Richfield Community Center at 70th and Nicollet. Local foods, holiday treats, and handmade gifts from local vendors will be featured at this indoor Winter Market series. Click here to see the list of vendors and a vendor map. Get all your holiday shopping done early!

Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods
2025-11-22 19:00 - 23:00 | 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!

Geocaching Basics
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Learn the basics of this family-friendly activity that combines high-tech treasure hunts and nature discovery. Then spend the rest of the program exploring around Wood Lake on a course designed for beginners. Geocaching involves looking for a cache using a global positioning system (GPS) unit. All equipment provided. $5/person; half-off for members. Register here; program repeats today at 2:30 p.m.

Live Music: The Jim Stairs Band
2025-11-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Classic rock with the Jim Stairs Band! Previously performed as Squishy Mud.

Live Music: Austin Healy
2025-11-29 18:30 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Southern Rock done right!! Come see them live and bring your dancing shoes!
