Visit Richfield

Gaming Drop-In
2024-02-07 13:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-03 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Live Music: The Persuaderz
2024-02-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Persuaderz are a Twin Cities rock & roll cover duo consisting of two OG’s (Original Gregs)- Greg Smith and Gregg Randahl. The band’s song list consists of classic rock, pop, soul, funk/r&b, and more! A great time, great music, and probably some dad jokes.

Live Music: Jonah and the Whales
2024-02-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Welcome to the party! Jonah and the Whales has been rockin’ the Twin Cities for so many years we’ve lost count! Grab your friends, leave the work week behind, and come join the most rockin’ party in town. If you’re ready to feel the motion of the ocean…dive in!

Ride a Scandinavian Kicksled!
2024-02-11 13:30 - 16:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Experience a fun new way to recreate in Minnesota’s winters! A kicksled is a small, wooden sled consisting of a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners that extend backward to twice the length of the chair. The sled is propelled by kicking the ground and can be used on packed snow or ice. Sleds can be enjoyed by one rider and one driver at the same time. $10/sled.
Drop in any time; no registration required.

Tremendous Trees
2024-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Minnesota winters bring freezing temperatures, snow storms, and long periods of darkness. Humans hunker down indoors, some animals hibernate, insects go dormant, frogs freeze–but trees stand tall, winter and all. How do trees survive Minnesota’s most extreme season? Join us as we discover the brilliant survival strategies of trees. Program begins with a talk, followed by a winter tree hike. We’ll conclude with hot cocoa around a fire. Dress for cold weather; ages 10 and up.

Night Sky Watching Party
2024-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Look for constellations, hear stories, and enjoy the night. Learn how our night sky has been lost to light pollution, and simple things you can do to “bring back the night.” $5/person; 50% off for FOWL members.

Live Music: The Hi Hats
2024-02-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Live music at the Richfield VFW. Hit the dance floor with the High Hats!

Marvelous Muskrats of the Marsh
2024-02-25 15:00 - 16:30 | 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 marvelous ways these creatures adapt to survive under the ice in Minnesota. $5/person; 50% off for FOWL members.

Night Hike
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 booths and warm clothing. Ages 15 and up. $10/hike; $5 for members.

Intro to Tenango Embroidery
2024-03-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Traditional Mexican embroidery, known as Tenango, can be used to add texture and color to your embroidery projects. Learn different Tenango embroidery stitches–including Otomi, Chamula, and Tzotzil–each with their own texture and style, and create your own embroidered napkin. Materials provided. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Spice Up Your Life: 90s Music & Drag Tribute
2024-03-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Mall of America
It’s time to spice up your life! Step into the nostalgia as we transport you back in time with a ’90s Dance Party and Drag Show, headlined by none other than Wannabe, the sensational Spice Girls cover band. This showstopping event will be hosted by Minneapolis drag legend Sasha Cassadine; Twin Cities-based DJ Izzie P will kick off the night with energetic beats to get you ready to dance the night away. Grab your friends, dust off those platform shoes, and join us for a night of nostalgia, glamour, and pure entertainment! Purchase tickets here!

Prep. Primp. Prom.
2024-03-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Mall of America
Unveil the latest trends and styles that will make your prom night unforgettable! Join us for an exclusive preview of stunning dresses, elegant accessories, and expert beauty tips. Be among the first 50 high-school students to check in with a valid student ID and walk away with an MOA prom beauty kit.

Wood Lake Book Club
2024-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join other adults to discuss Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life by Edward O. Wilson. The author urges swift movement to preserve the biodiversity of our planet.
Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Book Launch: The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang
2024-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Mall of America
Join local Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang for the launch of her newest book, The Rock in My Throat. In this moving true story, Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee in the United States, navigating two cultures and two languages. She sees what happens as her parents enter the English-speaking world and are met with rudeness and disrespect. And in a silent act of rebellion, Kalia stops speaking at school.
Books will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble at 3 p.m. Program begins at 5 p.m. with a reading, music, and more! Meet-and-greet with the author and illustrator following the program.

Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods
2024-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 on March 2 when the Rockin’ Hollywoods visit the Urban Hometown!

Corda Mor Irish Dancers
2024-03-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Mall of America
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with performances from Corda Mor Irish Dance! Corda Mor Irish dancers, ranging in age from 5 to 20, provide stellar entertainment in a variety of venues throughout the Midwest, and participate in competitions all over the world. Join us for these energetic and fun performances!

Magical Maple Syrup
2024-03-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Hike into Wood Lake’s sugar bush to help tap trees. Learn how syrup is made while watching sap boil in the evaporator. Discover the cultural significance and natural history of this amazing tree as we taste delicious maple treats! $5 per person; 50% off for members. Register here.

Finger Crochet and Finger Knitting for Families
2024-03-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For kids 1st grade and up, and their families. Using your hands and brightly-colored, super chunky recycled yarn, learn how to knit and crochet ropes to decorate your favorite room, stitch them together for a scarf, or turn them into fun little creatures. Materials provided. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Live Animal Hour
2024-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, 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; 50% off for members; register here.

Meet Mapping Prejudice
2024-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
Members of the U of M’s Mapping Prejudice team will answer questions about their work. Mapping Prejudice identifies and maps racial covenants in partnership with communities across the state of Minnesota and the nation. Racial covenants are clauses–a couple of lines of text–that were embedded into property deeds to keep people who were not White from buying or occupying homes.

Wood Lake Book Club
2024-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join other adults to discuss Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. It’s a collection of vignettes about life in the wilderness by park ranger and conservationist Edward Abbey, detailing unique adventures from dealing with the damage of land development to discovering a dead body.
Refreshments provided; books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. $5/person; free for members. Online registration is preferred at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Spring Music Festival at the MOA: Jordan Johnston
2024-04-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Mall of America
Jordan Johnston is a Minneapolis-based R&B/pop singer/songwriter/producer who draws from a wide range of musical influences including Michael Jackson, Mint Condition, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Jam + Terry Lewis, Usher, and Prince. Jordan is focused on crafting songs with strong hooks and catchy melodies. Jordan’s energy and stage presence is undeniable. He has opened the R&B superstar Stokley, former frontman of Mint Condition. He has also graced the stage at Paisley Park.

Richfield Board Game Night
2024-04-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join a fun-filled night of board games at the Richfield 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 will be a great way to connect with other community members looking for a fun night of board games! Ages 10 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free; no registration required!

Spring Music Festival at the MOA: Mavy
2024-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Mall of America
At 20 years old, Mavy Ho-Le is an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with in the instrumental world. Inspired by Lindsey Stirling, Vanessa Mae, + the all female string quartet, BOND, Mavy features an eclectic mix of music during her sets (classical crossover, ethnic, dubstep, rock), alongside with provocative fashion that has raised the eyebrows of the classical community. Originally from the small town of Gorham, Maine, Mavy started off her classical endeavors by playing in the Osher School of Music Youth Ensembles. From there, she ventured into the non-classical realm of music, experimenting with distortion pedals and purchasing an electric violin at 11 years old. She started performing solo professionally at 17 years old, where her first ever headlining gig was a sold-out phenomenon at Mayo Street Arts in Portland, Maine. After the success of her first show, she won the 2022 Young Stars of Maine Prize as a part of Bay Chamber Music at the Rockport Opera House. She has also performed at the Camden Opera House Blue Cafe, the Carnaval Maine Festival, and the Mall of America. Alongside with her solo shows, she also performs in the Syrian band Bilad El Sham, featuring renowned Syrian rapper Assasi. Mavy is currently in the process of putting together her first record while balancing a pre-med track and neuroscience major at Bates College.

Open Skating
2024-04-07 17:00 - 18:15 | Richfield Ice Arena
Open skating at Richfield Ice Arena! Every Sunday 5-6:15 p.m., and most weekdays 12-1:30 p.m. Skating $6 per person; skate rental $4. Buy 10 sessions for only $50!

Spring Music Festival at MOA: Adam Bohanan
2024-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Mall of America
Adam Bohanan is a Twin Cities based musician who frequently performs in NYC and tours around the country. He writes and performs Soul, Funk, Jazz, and R’n’B music. His influences include: Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye and many others. Adam has played on bills with George Porter Jr., Craig Robinson, Papa John Gros, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Michael Franti, Pete Francis (Dispatch), Caleb Hawley, Keaton Simons, Akie Bermiss (Lake Street Dive), and James Brown Dance Party to name a few.
Today, Adam is working on a solo career, continues to play with On The Sun, tours nation-wide, and is building a band in the Twin Cities. Look out for him in a town near you!

Minnesota Musician Spotlight at MOA: Clayton Ryan
2024-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Mall of America
Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound + powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV + film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed + recorded with artists like Cristina Vane, Liam St. John, Humbletown, Jalan Crossland, Drew Peterson, and Chad Elliott. Clayton is set to release his forthcoming record, “Ghost Town” Summer 2024, which is being recorded + produced by Isaac Levy (Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendez, Anderson Daniels, Yam Haus, Ryan Lewis.)

Nature in Your Neighborhood: Animal Eggs
2024-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Augsburg Park Library, 7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423
For ages K-G5 and an adult. Eggs come in all shapes and sizes. Come learn about our animal neighbors that are laying eggs this spring! Please come dressed for the weather! Free.
