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Play Dates
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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: Disney Music Dance Party!

Snowshoe Hike
2026-02-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-02-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn about the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Snowshoes are provided and warm winter boots are a must! No snow? We’ll go for a winter hike! $5 per person; half-off for Wood Lake members. Register here.

Cosmic Ice Skating
2026-02-01 17:00 - 18:15 | Richfield Ice Arena
Music! Lights! Concessions! Ice skating, but with an extra twist. $6 per person; rental skates $4.

Gaming Drop-In
2026-02-04 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 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

Boreal Stargazing Night
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Enjoy family-friendly activities, displays, and art, inspired by the cosmos. Bundle up and head outside for guided stargazing, viewing the moon and other celestial objects through telescopes, learning to identify winter constellations, and hearing the myths and stories behind them. Warm up by the bonfire with hot cocoa as you take in the beauty of the February night sky. All ages welcome. Free!

Augsburg Park Library: Art of Indigo Dye
2026-02-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Learn the history and science behind indigo dye, and how to mix a synthetic vat. Explore different shibori resists to create patterns in your fabric and dye two bandana scarves to keep. Materials provided. Note: Dye may stain fabric; please dress for some mess. Free! Register here.

Richfield Boardgame Night with Games by James
2026-02-07 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join a fun-filled night of board games at the community center! Games by James and Air Traffic will be providing newly-released games and modern classics to play. Recreation staff will be on hand to help learn the rules, and help with any questions that may come up. This is a great way to connect with other community members looking for a fun night of board games! No registration required. Ages 10 and up; youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Wood Lake Nature Center Building Site Tour
2026-02-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 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).

Parents Night Out
2026-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Parents, take the night off while your kids enjoy an evening of fun! We’ll have pizza, a movie, dancing, and creative crafts to keep everyone entertained. Drop the kids off and enjoy a worry-free night–we’ve got the fun covered! $15 per ki; pre-registration required. Click here to register.

Play Dates
2026-02-14 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: Mini Sports!

MOA: Swing Dance Night featuring Ryan Picone Quartet
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Mall of America
Grab your boogie shoes and get ready to swing the night away! Swing Dance Night returns to the Mall of America on Friday, February 20 featuring the Ryan Picone Quartet. The night’s festivities will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with a dance class led by TC Swing. Following the lesson, live music hits from 7 – 8:30 p.m., the perfect opportunity to test out your brand-new skills! With plenty of space on the dance floor and some of the best musical talent in town, this is a night out at the Mall you won’t want to miss!
The Ryan Picone Quartet has become a creative force in the Twin Cities’ jazz scene, blending a deep Hot Club Jazz tradition. The Ryan Picone Quartet’s music is rooted in the spirit of Django Reinhardt, yet the quartet often ventures into other musical landscapes.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-21 12:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-22 12:30 - 17:30 | Mall of America
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Mall of America! This year is the year of the Horse. The Horse symbolizes energy, independence, and forward momentum. The Horse is associated with passion and perseverance, encouraging bold action, personal growth, and progress–making it a year that favors initiative, travel, and pursuing ambitious goals.
Our annual Lunar New Year festivities are open to everyone, and include artistic performances, cultural presentations, and fascinating activities–plus special decor and photo backdrops to mark the occasion. We hope you can join us to celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Stitching Nature: Cross-Stitching 101
2026-02-22 12:30 - 14:30 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Looking for a new cozy hobby you can do year-round? Come learn the basics of cross-stitching, one of the many embroidery stitches and bring to life a small piece of nature to bring home! Cross-stitching is a relaxing and creative hobby that allows you to visit with friends while creating art that can embellish clothing, serve as decor, or make a great gift. Cost includes a kit with everything you’ll need to get started. Ages 13 and up. $10 per person; half-off for Wood Lake members. There is also a $10 materials fee. Register here.

Augsburg Park Library: Stories Together with Read-a-Story Theater
2026-02-26 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. Free!

Play Dates
2026-02-28 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!

Maple Syruping
2026-03-01 12:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-08 12:00 - 15:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Take part in one of Minnesota’s earliest traditions. Learn how to identify a maple tree in winter. Practice using the tools of maple syruping. Taste syrup made onsite at Wood Lake Nature Center! $7 per person; half-off for members. Register here. Takes place at Wood Lake; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.

Wood Lake Book Club: Two Trees Make a Forest
2026-03-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. This month: Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee. A chance discovery of letters written by her immigrant grandfather leads Jessica J. Lee to her ancestral homeland, Taiwan. There, she seeks his story while growing closer to the land he knew.
Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the Interpretive center. $5/person; free for members. Held this month at the Richfield Community Center.

Mount Rushmore: Carving of an Icon
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Today, more than two million people each year visit Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The project took fourteen years, four hundred workers, 450,000 tons of rock, nearly one million dollars…those are the statistics behind the carving of Mount Rushmore. The story is even more interesting.
Join us for a history lesson on one of America’s most famous parks, presented by David Jones Historical Presentations. This event is free but registration is appreciated; click here to register.

Textiles for Teens: Pattern Design Studio
2026-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Get a jumpstart on your surface design career! Design your own repeating pattern using traditional illustration techniques, and then print your pattern on a cotton tote bag. Take your pattern block home to use again and again! Materials provided. Free; grades 8-12. Sign up here.

Family Storytime
2026-03-05 10:15 - 10:45, 2026-03-12 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.

Live Music: Phil Kitze
2026-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Phil Kitze comes to Richfield! Phil does a great acoustic show featuring vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, and harmonica in many styles including blues, rock, folk, country, and original songs. Come on down and see him!

Live Music: Tom Hunter
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.
