Visit Richfield

Bingo Night at Sandy's Tavern!
2022-12-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Mysterious Muskrats of the Marsh
2023-01-22 12:30 - 14:00 | 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.

Winter Dog Photoshoot
2023-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Roosevelt Dog Park, 7644 - 4th Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Come on out to a seasonal social for you and your dog! Join Richfield recreation staff at Roosevelt Dog Park for warm winter refreshments for you and doggie appetizers for your furry friend. It’s the perfect time of the season to meet your neighbors and chit-chat while your dogs get to know each other! Will include winter photo opportunities for you and your pup. Free.

Family Dome Day
2023-01-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Holy Angels Academy Star Dome, 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Enjoy open play time at the indoor heated dome at the Academy of Holy Angels in the heart of Richfield. Open Dome time is for ALL ages. Our recreation team will bring a van full of equipment to play with, including parachutes, soccer balls, hula hoops, portable frisbee golf chains and frisbees, and bean bags and boards. The warm dome will the the perfect space to get some exercise in the middle of the winter, with no need to bundle up! All youth under 14 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. You will need to register individually as an individual participant, parent, or child online, or pay in person at the door. Registrations taken at the door must pay the fee in cash, and exact change is appreciated. Masks are optional. Let’s have some fun! $5/person.

Foodie Friday
2023-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Make your own pizza in class from fermented sourdough provided by the instructor! Learn about how to prepare the starter, create the levain, mix the dough, hydration levels, fermenting and proofing the dough, and how to shape the pizza in a Neapolitan style. Instructor Larry Petersen of Bade’s Orchard uses local spring water and a blend of 00 Italian tipo flour and locally milled Baker’s Field Flour in his crust, and cheese from Richfield Farmers Market mainstay Eichten’s Cheeses. Each participant can try samples, and make their own whole cheese pizza to take home. Max 10 participants; ages 12 and up. $40.00.

Snowshoe Hike
2023-01-28 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! Discover the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with a cup of hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Snowshoes are provided, and warm winter boots are a must! $10/person; $5/members

Live Music: The Decades
2023-01-28 19:00 - 23:00 | 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!

Residential Solar Fireside Chat
2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Have you noticed more and more residents around town sporting solar arrays and wanted to know how you could do the same? Join us at Wood Lake Nature Center for a fireside chat and talk to city staff and outside experts to learn if your house has good solar potential, the ins and outs of financing, and an overview of an installation process. Free; light refreshments provided.

Night Hike
2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Enjoy a quiet stroll along the trails of Wood Lake. Afterwards, sip hot chocolate and enjoy the warmth of a fire. Please wear snow boots and warm clothing. Ages 15 and up. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.

Foodie Friday: Pie Crusts from Scratch
2023-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
A hands-on class where adults and kids ages 12 and up will learn to make an easy, never-fail pie crust. The lard used in class will be sourced from Richfield Farmers Market vendor Flying Leap Farm.
Practice mixing dough and rolling it out. Enjoy pie samples and coffee, and take home a fresh pie crust to make into your favorite pie at home.
Marilyn McGriff was a pie recipe engineer for Braham Pie Day, a 25+ year pie festival in Braham (the pie capital of Minnesota!). She delights in creating new pie flavors, and her pies were previously featured on “On the Road” with KSTP’s Jason Davis.
Maximum 12 participants; ages 12 and up. $40.00 per person; register at richfieldmn.gov/register, or call 612-861-9385.

Live Music: The Fabulous DelCounts
2023-02-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Fabulous DelCounts return to the VFW for a pre-Valentine’s dance. Hope to see you there!

Valentine's Dinner Show
2023-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Don’t miss the annual Valentine’s Dinner Show at the VFW! Cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m.; Dinner and the live show start at 6. Great food and entertainment; you won’t want to miss this one! Tickets $35 each or two for $60; call 651-308-2020 for reservations.

Valentine's Candle-Lit Stroll
2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Stroll along a candle-lit trail with a loved one through the woods and cattails following hundreds of luminaries. Enjoy the winter evening warming up around a crackling fire, sipping on hot cocoa, and enjoying s’mores.
Luminary trail is 20-30 minutes in length, and closes at 7:30 p.m. $6.00 per person; pre-registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. the Buffalo Beauts
2023-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
The Minnesota Whitecaps return to home ice! Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey team faces off against the Buffalo Beauts at the Richfield Ice Arena this weekend!

Women's Yoga on Ice
2023-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
You’ve probably heard of hot yoga before, but how about frozen yoga?! Enjoy the calming effects of yoga and nature by staying warm through guided yoga movements and bundling up in winter gear for a unique outdoor experience on Wood Lake’s frozen marsh. Bring your mother, girlfriends, or daughter to enjoy warm cocoa and a fire after class. Yoga mats provided or bring your own.
$15 per person; $10 for Wood Lake members.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. the Buffalo Beauts
2023-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
The Minnesota Whitecaps return to home ice! Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey team faces off against the Buffalo Beauts at the Richfield Ice Arena this weekend! Sunday is Youth Hockey Day; wear your team jersey and stick around for post-game autographs!

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Toronto Six
2023-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
The Minnesota Whitecaps are back in action this weekend, at home at the Richfield Ice Arena! Watch them face off against the Toronto Six; Saturday night’s game is Super Hero Night, and Sunday afternoon’s game is Pride Night. Join the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, family, and organizations to celebrate Pride!

Live Animal Hour
2023-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Meet the live animal ambassadors that are on exhibit in the nature center building. Discover their habits and how we care for these amazing amphibians and reptiles. Learn the proper way to handle toads, turtles, and snakes!
$5 per person; free for Wood Lake members.

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Storybook Hike
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:15 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States

Foodie Friday: Jams & Jellies
2023-03-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Marty Danielson of Ms. Marty’s Sweet Shop will teach jam- and jelly-making from start to finish. Learn about equipment, food safety, steps in the process (jellies vs. jams), and make a batch of jam! Students will taste the jam or jelly made in class on toast, and take home an 8-oz. jar.
Marty has over 50 years of experience making and canning her own jams and jellies, and has been a Blue Ribbon winner at county fairs. She has been a vendor at both Penn Fest in Richfield, and the Richfield Farmers Market.
Maximum 10 participants; ages 18 and up. $40/person; register at richfieldmn.gov/register, or call 612-861-9385.
