Visit Richfield

Nature Book Club: Beloved Beasts
2022-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 provided. All books are available at local libraries or may be available for loan through the nature center. Pre-registration and payment is required. Register online at richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration or call 612-861-9365.

Veterans Day Ceremony
2022-11-11 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Honoring All Veterans Memorial, 6401 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The public is invited to honor our military veterans at a brief ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on November 11, at the Honoring All Veterans Memorial at 64th Street and Portland Avenue. Bring your own chair.

Live Music: Helium for LiftOff
2022-11-12 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Hit the VFW for a mix of rock, contemporary blues, and R&B with Helium for LiftOff!

Family Archery (ages 8+)
2022-11-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 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. Online registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather.

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Dino Dig!
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Young explorers (ages 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. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.

Night Hike (ages 14+)
2022-11-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | MN
Come explore the urban night sky. Keep your eyes and ears open for owls and coyotes!

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Boston Pride
2022-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Ice Arena
Don’t miss the home opener for the Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! Minnesota’s only professional women’s hockey team has moved to Richfield, and opening night is Community Night! Plenty of giveaways plus an exciting game make for a great and affordable family night out. Click here for tickets!

Free Pics with Santa!
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | State Farm Insurance, 6620 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Stop by State Farm Insurance at 6620 Penn in Richfield for free pics with Santa! Drop off a $10 gift card donation (Holiday, Cub Foods, Target, etc.) for Backpack Project MN while you’re there…we’re shooting for 100 gift cards!

Richfield Winter Market
2022-11-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Richfield Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter! New location this year; the market will stay at its usual site in Veterans Park but move indoors into the park building. Three Saturdays this winter; come to buy and stay to pick up your Christmas tree at the B&J tree lot in the pavilion! (Tree lot opens November 25).

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Boston Pride
2022-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Ice Arena
Don’t miss the home opening weekend for the Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! Minnesota’s only professional women’s hockey team has moved to Richfield! A great and affordable family night out. Click here for tickets!

Outdoor Survival Skills
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Learn the basics that may help you succeed in a survival situation! Discover how animals conserve energy and find or create shelter to survive, and then scavenge in the forest for natural materials to build your own survival shelter. Make a survival kit to keep in your car or backpack. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.

Cosmic Skating
2022-11-20 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Ice Arena
Stop by the Ice Arena for the first skate of the season…Cosmic Skating, that is! Music and lights; affordable family fun!

Pete Kavanaugh Music
2022-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Gut-bucket blues to sweet ballads to gritty rock. Join us for Pete Kavanaugh music at the VFW!

Holiday Tree and Wreath Sales
2022-11-25 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm, and Sunday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm. Santa will be here the first three weekends of sales, 11:30 am-3:30pm!

Live Music: Bambi Alexandra
2022-11-26 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Singer/songwriter Bambi Alexandra has deep roots in the blues, folk, and country. She specializes in dynamic and energetic stage performances, from sultry ballads to honest story-telling, and delights in connecting with her audience. Get your holiday groove on tonight!

Geocaching Basics
2022-11-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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. 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. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space permits.

Adult/Child Preschool Programs: Read-a-Story Theater
2022-11-30 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States

Richfield Winter Market
2022-12-03 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Richfield Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter! New location this year; the market will stay at its usual site in Veterans Park but move indoors into the park building. Three Saturdays this winter; come to buy and stay to pick up your Christmas tree at the B&J tree lot in the pavilion!

Holiday Tree and Wreath Sales with Santa!
2022-12-03 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-04 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-10 11:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-11 11:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
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 from Thanksgiving until all of the trees are sold. Premium Fraser, Balsam, Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir, and White Pine available. Open Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm, and Sunday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm. Santa will be here the first three weekends of sales, 11:30 am-3:30pm!

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Metropolitan Riveters
2022-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Ice Arena
See the Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It’s Girls Hockey Night; a great and affordable family night out. Come on out and bring your mothers, wives, and daughters! Click here for tickets!

Make a Gingerbread House
2022-12-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-12-04 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Make a sweet holiday memory! Build and decorate a simple cracker and candy house. Colorful houses make a great centerpiece for holiday decorating and can be preserved…or eaten! Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is required.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Metropolitan Riveters
2022-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Ice Arena
Watch Minnesota’s only women’s professional hockey team in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It’s USA Hockey Hall of Fame Celebration Night, with a meet-and-greet for season ticket holders after the game! Click here for tickets.

Nature Book Club: Can I Recycle This?
2022-12-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 provided; all books are available at local libraries, or may be available for loan through the nature center. Pre-registration and payment is required at richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration or call 612-861-9365. $5/person; free for members.

Bingo Night
2022-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sandy’s Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
It’s Bingo Night at Sandy’s! 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!

Santa's Coming to Penn Nutrition!
2022-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Penn Nutrition, 6627 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
All ages welcome for Santa’s visit to Penn Nutrition! Face painting, hot cocoa, double punches on loyalty cards, and a great prize drawing!

Rolled Beeswax Candles
2022-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Make beautiful candles using sheets of pure beeswax that you roll by hand around a wick. Beeswax is a natural product that burns completely and doesn’t drip or smoke. They are fun and easy to make, look and smell great, and make fantastic homemade holiday gifts! Clear plastic gift bags and curly ribbon are included. This is a great adult-child activity. Online registration at woodlakenaturecenter.org is preferred; walk-in registrations are allowed as space allows.
