Visit Richfield

Bird Hike
2024-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Fall is an exciting time to spot migrating birds. Enjoy an educational and leisurely walk through the nature center on a guided bird hike. Both amateur and advanced bird watchers are welcome! Binoculars and field guides are available for loan. Class will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $5/person; free for members.

Friday and Saturday Fun at Augsburg Adventure Park
2024-09-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-10-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Augsburg Adventure Park, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Spend the morning listening to stories shared through puppets, Read-A-Story Theater, storybook walks, and staff-led storytime at Augsburg Adventure Park. Each week will include new adventures to share, followed by playtime at the playground. Special dance parties are sprinkled in the mix to celebrate the summer season! Free.

Farmers Market
2024-09-21 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 07:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
For 35 years, the Richfield Farmers Market has offered Minnesota-grown local produce and delicious locally-made foods by chefs and cottage industry food producers. You’ll find unique handmade goods from local artisans, kids’ activities, live music, community booths, and special events–all in one convenient location!! Yoga every week 8:45-9:30 a.m.; free and open to all ages. Live music every week; see website for schedule.

Autumn's Authors
2024-09-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Richfield Historical Society, 6901 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Come support local authors while enjoying light refreshments a the Richfield Historical Society! Free.

Apple Cidering
2024-09-22 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-09-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-09-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Discover the history and age-old tradition of cidering while mashing and pressing apples into cider. Taste a variety of apples and learn how to blend different kinds of apples together into a delicious mix of cider. Enjoy a short fall hike while the cider sweetens through oxidation! $5/person; half-off for members.

Night Hike
2024-09-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | 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 happenings in the night sky. $5/person; free for members.

Live Animal Hour
2024-09-28 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 the reptiles and amphibians native to Minnesota that call Wood Lake their home. See them up close, touch their shells, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5/person; half-off for members.

Fall Foraging Fun
2024-09-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join Chick of the Woods for a day of foraging fun! We will begin with a discussion and hands-on learning about fall mushroom identification. After our discussion, we will walk the trails (up to 1.5 miles) foraging for fungi while learning how to identify trees that are associated with fall mushrooms. This will be a beginner level class. It is not guaranteed we will find any mushrooms, but we will learn HOW to find and identify them. Any mushrooms found will be shared with the group. (Please note that foraging is not allowed at Wood Lake Nature Center outside of this class.) Registration required at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org. $59.00 per person.

Wood Lake Nature Center Book Club: Crossings
2024-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. Refreshments will be provided. All books are available at local libraries, or may be available for loan through the nature center. $/person; free for members. Pre-registration and payment are required. Register online at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org, or call 612-861-9365.
This month’s selection: Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb. An eye-opening account of the global ecological transformations wrought by roads, from the award-winning author of Eager.

Community-Led Bird Club
2024-10-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
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This community-led gathering was created to encourage bird watchers, hobbyists, professional photographers, and those who want to learn more about birds to share information related to the birds who visit the park. Participants may use the club to exchange photos and art, encourage and inspire others to learn about birds, and display photos on Wood Lake’s social media. The bird club is an informal gathering which is led by the participants. Ages 16+; free.

Gaming Drop-In
2024-10-02 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

Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Come learn about our beautiful nocturnal pollinator friends: moths! Discover their importance to the natural world, their biology, how to set up a moth sheet, and more! If you would like to participate in some evening citizen scientist fun, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal insects that call Wood Lake home. (iNaturalist project name: Wood Lake Nature Center.) Ages 10 and up; $5/person (free for members).

Play Dates
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Kids ages 5 and under, with adult, are invited to a free play date on select Saturdays at the Community Center. Check out the different themes/activities for each date! Kids and adults, bring your friends and your coffee and come hang out! This week: Kids Pumpkin Yoga & Storytime; and Marilyn on Piano. Free for all!

Mindfulness in Nature
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Participants will be taught basic mindfulness practices, then be guided in an immersive experience on a nature walk to practice those skills. These experiences broaden awareness, sharpen focus, engage the senses, and open the heart. Our goal is to cultivate a deeper nature and develop a sense of compassion for other being – including ourselves and fellow humans! ime for sharing will be included. Bring a journal to write and sketch if you like. Ages 16 and up. Registration required; click here to register. $35/person.

Fall Colors Photography Hike
2024-10-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
October is a great time to be out in nature. Join Professional photographer Don Tredinnick at Wood Lake Nature Center for a fun afternoon photographing the fall colors! We will begin in front of Wood Lake’s main building with a quick discussion of camera settings prior to heading down the trails. At each stop, there will be suggestions for how to capture interesting images. Everyone will get time to experiment at each stop. This program is open to photographers of all ability levels. No previous photography knowledge is required. $35/person; register here.
What to bring:

Clothing appropriate for the weather
Camera
Sunscreen
Water
Polarizer (optional)
Tripod (optional, but recommended)

Boardgame Game Night with Games by James
2024-10-05 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 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! Ages 10 and up (under 16 require an adult). Free!

Family Beginner Archery
2024-10-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Learn one of the oldest arts still practiced today! Practice archery basics and safety, shoot at stationary targets, and play games. Equipment provided. Every person attending must register. Dress for the weather. Ages 8 and up. $15 per person; half-off for members. Registration required at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Adult Beginner Archery
2024-10-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Learn one of the oldest arts still practiced today! Practice archery basics and safety, shoot at stationary targets, and play games. Equipment provided. Dress for the weather. Ages 16 and up. $15 per person; half-off for members. Registration required at www.woodlakenaturecenter.org.

Toddler Tuesdays LIVE: Dora's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Mall of America
Join us for a special Toddler Tuesday where your little one can meet Dora and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with her! Free.

Great Pumpkin Giveaway
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairwood Park, 6700 Logan Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join us at Fairwood Park for the 19th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway! Select one free pumpkin for each family, plus there will be door prizes, face painting, a photo booth, coloring contest, and autumn refreshments. Free!

Paddles & Stones: Curling and Pickleball for Wood Lake!
2024-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Richfield Ice Arena
Support Wood Lake Nature Center and join in on a fun day of your choice of sports at the Richfield Ice Arena: Curling or pickleball!! Beginners are welcome! The event will include food and beverages for sale from NorthStar Tavern, a silent auction, and prizes for the top performers in each sport and category. Bring your cheering section! Spectators pay just $5 at the door.
CURLING TOURNAMENT: The Richfield Curling Club will be on site to help beginners with the basics of curling. Participants play a tournament split into two divisions: beginner and intermedia. 16 teams of four people each will compete. Register as an individual and have your teammates register as well. You’ll be asked to indicate their names OR we will place you with a team.
INDOOR PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: When the ice is out for the season on Rink 1, it’s the perfect time for some indoor pickleball! 16 pairs will compete in three categories: male, female, or co-ed. Sign up as individuals and indicate your partner’s name OR we will place you with a partner. Beginners welcome!
$50 per play per sport; pre-registration required at richfieldmn.gov/register (click Activities and search “paddles”).
