Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]
Calling all parents! Free play dates are back at the Community Center! Bring your kiddos ages 0-5 for games and activities; drop in for a few minutes or stay all morning. Bring your coffee and meet a friend for conversation while the kids are happily playing with a different theme each time...and it's all free. […]
Take part in one of Minnesota's earliest traditions. Learn how to identify a maple tree in winter. Practice using the tools of maple syruping. Taste syrup made onsite at Wood Lake Nature Center! $7 per person; half-off for members. Register here. Takes place at Wood Lake; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.
Join other adults to discuss some wonderful environmental and outdoor recreation-based books. This month: Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee. A chance discovery of letters written by her immigrant grandfather leads Jessica J. Lee to her ancestral homeland, Taiwan. There, she seeks his story while growing closer to the land he knew. […]
Today, more than two million people each year visit Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The project took fourteen years, four hundred workers, 450,000 tons of rock, nearly one million dollars...those are the statistics behind the carving of Mount Rushmore. The story is even more interesting. Join us for a history lesson […]
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. […]
Get a jumpstart on your surface design career! Design your own repeating pattern using traditional illustration techniques, and then print your pattern on a cotton tote bag. Take your pattern block home to use again and again! Materials provided. Free; grades 8-12. Sign up here.
For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.
Phil Kitze comes to Richfield! Phil does a great acoustic show featuring vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, and harmonica in many styles including blues, rock, folk, country, and original songs. […]
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 […]
Take part in one of Minnesota's earliest traditions. Learn how to identify a maple tree in winter. Practice using the tools of maple syruping. Taste syrup made onsite at Wood Lake Nature Center! $7 per person; half-off for members. Register here. Takes place at Wood Lake; meet at the Lyndale Avenue gate.
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]
For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.
Live music at the VFW! Tom Hunter is a Minneapolis piano player and singer and a true jack-of-all-trades when it comes to music. He's got the blues, he's got the […]
Calling all parents! Free play dates are back at the Community Center! Bring your kiddos ages 0-5 for games and activities; drop in for a few minutes or stay all morning. Bring your coffee and meet a friend for conversation while the kids are happily playing with a different theme each time...and it's all free. […]
Join us for a seed and garden tool swap at the Richfield Community Center! All are welcome to this FREE event. Bring your extra garden seeds and gently-used garden tools in good condition (think shovels, rakes, hoses, birdfeeders, etc.); no plant pots please. Trade with others, meet and greet other gardeners, chat with Master Gardeners […]
Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Learn about the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Snowshoes are provided and warm winter boots are a must! No snow? We'll go for a winter hike! $5 per person; half-off for Wood Lake members. Register here.
Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover musical instruments! Led by early childhood music specialists, your family will listen to and respond to classical music together. Free, but […]
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]
Live music at the VFW! Tom Hunter is a Minneapolis piano player and singer and a true jack-of-all-trades when it comes to music. He's got the blues, he's got the […]
Try your hand at a host of nature-based board games. Themes include birds, plants, animals, insects, and more. Games can take anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours to play, […]
Adults and kids, dancing the night away together! This relaxed gathering is perfect for children ages 3-10 and their caregivers. Enjoy an evening of music, movement, and play as you […]
Join us for an exciting winter adventure as we explore the tracks and scat left behind by local wildlife. Learn how to identify animal prints and signs in the snow. […]
Do a little good; relieve a little stress; find a furry friend! Animals Helping Humans is a unique event where people can connect with the animal world to support our […]
Looking for a new cozy hobby you can do year-round? Come learn the basics of cross-stitching, one of the many embroidery stitches and bring to life a small piece of nature to bring home! Cross-stitching is a relaxing and creative hobby that allows you to visit with friends while creating art that can embellish clothing, […]
Join Richfield Recreation and Mortenson Construction staff on a site tour of the new Wood Lake building! Walk the site and hear all about the brand-new facility. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required; register here. Ages 18 and up only; 10 participants per tour. Full pants, boots, or closed shoes required (no sandals). Helmet, […]
This band came together at the Barrel House Blues Jam, where a shared love of blues, soul, and live music sparked something special. And now they're coming to Richfield! Hope to see you there.
For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.
High energy, authentic replication of a Beatles performance considered to be one of the top Beatles tribute shows in the nation. Endorsed by Joey Molland of Badfinger, and Grammy-award-winning artist Rick Derringer
Discover essential winter survival skills in this hands-on class designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Learn the "Rule of 3" as a guide in a survival situation, how to build a shelter, and how to start a one-match fire. Perfect for those looking to deepen their connections with nature or have fun encountering a new challenge! $5/person; […]
For youth; free, drop-in event. Make a button or keychain or two! Create your own design using colored pencils or use a pre-made image. Materials provided.
Drop-in; for youth. Ciphers, logic grids, More code, and other puzzles will guide you on a scavenger hunt through the library. A simpler scavenger hunt will be available for younger youth. Materials provided.
Join your neighbors for a relaxed evening of board games at the library! Explore a variety of options--from classics such as chess and backgammon to favorites such as Uno and more. Bring a friend or make a new one!
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. […]
Create a beautiful ceramic coaster using the acrylic paint pouring method. Participants will learn how to mix paints to the right consistency and use "dirty pour" or "flip cup" techniques to create mesmerizing abstract patterns that evoke gardens in bloom and flowing spring rivers. We'll use a vibrant palette of pinks, yellows, soft greens, and […]
For children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Free; siblings welcome.
Interested in remote-control cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Come join us as we explore what makes them work, and get to try them out. Participants will leave with a better understanding and get some time testing out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars. Participants can use […]
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 […]