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  • Skate with Santa

    Richfield Ice Arena

    Hey families, lace up your skates and take to the ice with the man in the big red suit! Enjoy an afternoon of fun, photo ops, treats, and refreshments. Discounted skate rental.

  • Holiday Lights Parade

    Join us for the third annual holiday lights parade! Enjoy festive music, beautifully-lit public works vehicles, and seeing our very special guest stars, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Parade begins at the City Garage (1901 East 66th Street) travels south on Bloomington, west on 70th, and north on Lyndale, ending at 67th and Lyndale.

  • Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Montreal Force

    Richfield Ice Arena

    See women's professional hockey team the Minnesota Whitecaps in their new location, the Richfield Ice Arena! It's Ugly Sweater Night; wear your ugliest sweater and we will wear ours! The Whitecaps will also be hosting a Teddy Bear Toss!  Click here for tickets.

  • Candlelight and Ice

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Follow hundreds of candle-lit luminaries on a walking trail through cattails and trees while on the lookout for deer, coyotes, and owls. Enjoy the brisk winter evening and return to the amphitheater to roast marshmallows over a crackling fire and warm up with hot cocoa. Tickets should be purchased online at woodlakenaturecenter.org or on the night of […]

  • Cross Country Ski Lessons

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    The friendly and non-competitive approach used by nature center staff provides a comfortable learning environment for beginning skiers. Learn about equipment, how to get up from a fall, uphill techniques, the diagonal stride, and double poling. Includes ski rental. $10/person; $5 for members.

  • Family Voyageur Curling

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    Donaldson Park 7434 Humboldt Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Come down to Donaldson Park ice rink and experience a fun new winter sport, Voyageur Curling! It's a simplified and adventurous version of curling. Using log pieces instead of stones, slide them across the ice like a curling stone and score the game like bocce ball. A local voyageur curling expert will help coach families […]

  • Snowshoe Hike

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    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Enjoy the beauty of winter at Wood Lake while snowshoeing! Discover the history of this sport, along with techniques and helpful tips. Afterward, warm up inside with a cup of hot chocolate next to a glowing fire! Snowshoes are provided, and warm winter boots are a must! $10/person; $5/members

  • Valentine’s Candle-Lit Stroll

    Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN, United States

    Stroll along a candle-lit trail with a loved one through the woods and cattails following hundreds of luminaries. Enjoy the winter evening warming up around a crackling fire, sipping on hot cocoa, and enjoying s'mores. Luminary trail is 20-30 minutes in length, and closes at 7:30 p.m. $6.00 per person; pre-registration required at woodlakenaturecenter.org.

  • Winter Warm-Up

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    Stop over to sit by a fire and slow down during the busy season. Sip hot cocoa to warm up, and enjoy our natural surroundings. Bring your family, your friends, or yourself to unwind at Wood Lake. Free.

  • Richfield Winter Clothing Swap

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    Veterans Park 6335 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN

    Refresh your winter wardrobe at this reuse-focused event! Bring clean unwanted sweaters, coats, snowpants, gloves, scarves, hats, and wool socks to swap out with other participants. No other items will be accepted. Pre-swap drop-off will be available at the Richfield Farmers Market from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., and items will be accepted during the […]