Visit Richfield

2024-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Michael Handler Project is an inventive acoustic group with notable originals and novel twists on popular covers from all genres. Since 2004, The Michael Handler Project has inspired audiences to sit up, listen, and sing along with their crowd-pleasing pop-rock tunes and personable stage presence! Appearing in Richfield with percussionist Brad Draper.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. If the weather is questionable, call the weather line for updates: 612-861-9189, option #3.

Toddle Tuesday LIVE: Zip Zap Circus Moya
2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Mall of America
Join Children’s Theatre Company Resident Teaching Artist Kiko Laureano for a fun-filled class centered around creative discovery through art and imagination. Songs, games, and dance emphasize imagination, coordination, and body awareness while teaching the elements of dance. Learn to build the imagination and strengthen the body…exactly the skills circus performers incorporate in their extensive training programs!

Storytime in the Park
2024-08-12 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-08-05 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-07-29 09:30 - 10:00 | Augsburg Adventure Park, 7000 Nicollet Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Drop in for a 30-minute session of songs and stories, followed by open play at the park. The program is presented by Tod Pod Playgroup, and hosted by Richfield Recreation. The group will gather in the grass next to the park entrance. Caregivers, come on down with your babies, toddlers, and pre-school-aged children to this welcoming and supportive environment. Free!

Live Music: The Jim Stairs Band
2024-08-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Classic rock with the Jim Stairs Band! Previously performed as Squishy Mud.

Julianne Hough Experiential Book Signing
2024-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Mall of America
Meet Emmy Award-winning actress, dancer and singer Julianne Hough, and get a signed copy of her new novel, Everything We Never Knew.
This is the story of a young, successful realtor whose high-powered life implodes when she realizes she has the power to see the pain of others. Join Julianne Hough for this immersive, experiential book-signing event, including a special Q&A hosted by Falen Bonsett!
This is a ticketed event.

Live Music: No Limits, the B-side Band
2024-08-10 18:30 - 22:30 | Fred Babcock VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Playing the hits that will keep you dancing all night from the 70s, 80s and today! No cover at the Fred Babcock VFW post in Richfield!

Live Music: Bluefish
2024-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Richfield Historical Society, 6901 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
An afternoon of blues and rock’n’roll at the Richfield Historical Society! Listen to some live music, and help raise funds for the Richfield Historical Society with the band Bluefish. Mocktails for sale; games for all ages; and free tours of the Bartholomew House, Richfield’s oldest residence! Free; family-friendly.
Bluefish blends soulful blues with rock’n’roll through powerful instrumentation and the soulful vocal stylings of Cassie Sorenson.

Farmers Market
2024-08-10 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 07:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 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.

Game ChangeHER Creator Shootout
2024-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Mall of America
Top female basketball influencers and creators will be coming together to compete in the first Game ChangeHER Creator Basketball Shootout! Game ChangeHER, founded by creator Jenna Bandy, a brand that empowers females to be fearlessly authentic and change the game in their chosen passion. On Friday, August 9, Strictly Bball is teaming up with top basketball creator Jenna Bandy and Game ChangeHER for a creator shootout exclusively at Mall of America! Hosted by Jenna Bandy and Bree Green, this shootout will include four teams of three, featuring a mix of top female sports creators. Some of the creators included are Carson Roney, Mariah Linney, Never Miss Allie, Hannah White, and others. The winning team will receive a prize of $20K for this event!

Friday (and some Saturdays!) Fun at Augsburg Adventure Park
2024-08-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-07-26 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!

Live at Lyndale Gardens: Song of the Open Road
2024-08-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens, 6400 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Join Dane Stauffer, David Lohman, Kris Stauffer, and Matt Nielson for a swinging, rocking, reflective night to salute the endless American fascination with the open road. Songs and stories from Johnny Cash to Nat King Cole, Joni Mitchell to Roger Miller, John Steinbeck to Jack Kerouac. Free for all.

Free Bilingual Fishing Night
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Taft Park, 6105 Bloomington Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423, United States
Spend an evening in the great outdoors learning the basics and trying out fishing with the help of the Outdoor Recreation School and a Spanish-speaking translator from Three Rivers Park at the Taft Park Fishing Pier. All equipmet to catchfish wil be provided and registration is free. Pre-register to guarantee a spot (day-of drop-ins are allowed if space is available).

Gaming Drop-In
2024-08-07 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

Entertainment in the Park: Los Rebeldes
2024-08-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Los Rebeldes (The Rebels) is a Mexican-American group from southern Minnesota, performing together since the early 1980s. Their style from the north blends with the traditions of the south to bring the musical styles of Tex-Mex, Conjunto, Country-Rock, Folk, and Cumbia alive on stage!
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. If the weather is questionable, call the weather line for updates: 612-861-9189, option #3.

Entertainment in the Park: Bob the Beachcomber
2024-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Everyone loves to beach party, and now the kids can join in the fun with this special show for families and children, featuring Bob the Beachcomber. Kids are encouraged to sing along, clap their hands, stomp their feet, get up and dance, and enjoy popular and familiar music featuring everything from the Beach Boys to Raffi, SpongeBob Squarepants to Scooby Doo, and Elvis Presley to Jerry Lee Lewis. We might even do the Twist, the Chicken Dance, the Limbo Rock, the Macarena, or the Cha-Cha Slide!
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. If the weather is questionable, call the weather line for updates: 612-861-9189, option #3. Click here to see the full summer schedule.

Richfield Board Game Night
2024-08-03 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!

Ice Cream Social
2024-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Richfield Historical Society, 6901 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
It’s the Richfield Historical Society’s annual ice cream social! With so much extra! Dilly bars, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase, plus the Richfield police and fire fighters will be visiting from 2 to 3! Music by Cowboy Bill from 3 to 5, and llamas and an inflatable slide all day. Come support the Historical Society, and help us raise money to preserve the building!

Live at Lyndale Gardens: Give Get Sistet, with Aimee K. Bryant and ensemble
2024-07-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens, 6400 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
Aimee K. Bryant brings an expandable, improvisational chorus of Black women and non-binary artists, based in the Twin Cities but with ties around the world. Using a cappella singing and vocal improvisation, Give Get Sistet sing with great generosity and daring. The music they make is unlike any other ensemble you’ve heard. Free for all.

Entertainment in the Park: Brio Brass
2024-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Brio Brass has delighted and entertained audiences throughout Minnesota’s Twin Cities Metro area since 1999. A non-traditional, rockin’ brass band that will inspire humming, toe-tapping, and maybe even some dancing in the aisles! Brio Brass performs their own unique arrangements written specifically for them. Audiences are entertained with fluid ballads, pop of all eras, show tunes, funky rock, and LOTS of JAZZ!!
Free; family-friendly. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. If the weather is questionable, call the weather line for updates: 612-861-9189, option #3.

Entertainment in the Park: Teddy Bear Band
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
The Teddy Bear Band is dedicated to connecting with kids “where they live” through developmentally appropriate music, fun, and participation, spontaneously adjusting to audience ages and stages. With over 8800 shows /early childhood conference keynotes and presentations under their belts, the most important result has been setting kids up for success as kids embrace TBB’s slogan: “YOU’RE IN THE SHOW!”
Free; family-friendly. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. If the weather is questionable, call the weather line for updates: 612-861-9189, option #3.

Urban Wildland Half Marathan & 5K
2024-07-27 07:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
The biggest event in Richfield! The Urban Wildland began in 2003 to save Wood Lake Nature Center’s environmental education partnership with the Richfield Public Schools, which was in jeopardy due to cuts in local government aid. Thanks to the Urban Wildland, the program was spared and has continued every year with the proceeds from this event.
The course winds through shaded residential neighborhoods, natural areas (including Wood Lake Nature Center), and neighborhood parks. USATF-certified. Click here to register!

Salsa Dance Night featuring Salsa del Soul
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Mall of America
Get ready to spice up your night with the hottest salsa dance party in town! The perfect place to let loose and dance the night away.
Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose of providing great dance music for Twin Cities salsa fans. They perform Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Merengue, Timba, and of course Salsa!

Live at Lyndale Gardens: Kevin Kling, Simone Perrin, and Dan Chouinard
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens, 6400 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN, 55423
It is a tradition to invite Kevin Kling, his favorite chanteuse Simone Perrin, and fellow storyteller Dan Chouinard to Lyndale Gardens, with stories and music to lighten our hearts and souls! Free to all.

Wonderful World of Mothing: Moths and Other Nocturnal Gems
2024-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | 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! Bring a headlamp or flashlight, hiking footwear, and dress for the weather. If you would like to participate in some evening citizen scientist fund, download the iNaturalist app ahead of time and help document the many nocturnal species of insects that call Wood Lake home. iNaturalist project name: Wood Lake Nature Center. Ages 10 and up. $5 per person; 50% off for FOWL members.

2024-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Richfield Band Shell, 636 East 66th Street, Richfield, MN, 55423
Blue Groove is a multiple award-winning bluegrass band based in the Twin Cities that plays both contemporary and classic bluegrass tunes with a creative approach that drives, while still maintaining a sense of laid-back, Midwestern chill. That’s what they mean by “groove.” The band’s inviting sound combined with their openness and warmth on and off-stage have made them crowd favorites at festivals and concert venues all around Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.

The band covers a number of past and current contemporary bluegrass artists, and presents a few originals as well. A Blue Groove show features songs from Alison Krauss or Rhonda Vincent as well as traditional bluegrass (Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs) with all of its drive, improvisation and harmony singing! Blue Groove also likes to put a bluegrass spin on more contemporary artists such as U2, Passenger, and the Doobie Brothers!
Members of Blue Groove bluegrass band include Adelle Hyrkas, lead vocals and rhythm guitar; David Smith, banjo and vocals; Bob Doe, lead guitar, dobro, and vocals; Tom Erickson, upright bass and vocals, Tom Wadzinski mandolin and vocals; and has featured special guest fiddlers Richard Kriehn, Michael Prewitt, and AJ Sruba
