Live Animal Hour
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, 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. See them up close, touch their shell, and watch them eat! Make an animal craft to take home. $5 per person; half-off for members.

Nature Adventurers
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00
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. This month: Turtles & Toads!
Online registration required here; $5 per person.

Apple Cidering
2025-09-14 13:00 - 14:00
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 you’re at it! $8 per person; half off for members. Register here.

Richfield Boardgame Night with Games by James
2025-09-06 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-02 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-05 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-07 16:00 - 21:00
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 looking for a fun night of board games! No registration required. Ages 10 and up; youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Mother's Day Bloom Bar: Build Your Own Bouquet!
2025-05-11 14:00 - 15:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day by building a bouquet out of locally grown flowers! Join us at the Richfield Community Center where we will learn how to make a beautiful bouquet with flower farmers from Vang Heritage Farm. You will go home with your own bouquet to keep or gift to someone special! Vang Heritage Farm is located in Lino Lakes and participates in the Richfield Farmers Market. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. $22 per person; register here.

Board Game Night
2025-05-03 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-05 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-01 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-01 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-04 16:00 - 21:00
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 will be a great way to connect with other community members looking for a fun night of board games!
Ages 10 and up; youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00
Free event, open to all ages! Browse the resource fair and visit with nature and sustainability organizations. Learn about city sustainability programs, make seed balls with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, learn to make newspaper pots with the Richfield Garden Club, make a nature mobile with the Richfield Arts Commission, join a nature hike with Wood Lake naturalists at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm, learn about raptors with staff from Richardson Nature Center, help clean up Augsburg Park (or check out supplies) and more! Coffee and baked goods will be available to purchase from the Richfield Baking Club.

Family Puzzle Challenge
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a relaxed Family Puzzle Challenge! Gather your loved ones and work together to complete a 300-piece puzzle as quickly as you can. This fun event encourages teamwork and creativity while providing a great opportunity to bond with family. Suitable for all ages, it’s the perfect way to enjoy some quality time together. Bring your puzzle-solving skills and see how fast your family can complete the challenge! $10/per team.

Adult/Child Dance Under the Stars
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an “Under-the-Stars” themed adult and child dance event! This low-key gathering is perfect for children ages 3-10 and their caregivers.
Enjoy an evening of music, movement, and play as you dance freely together in a joyful atmosphere. Bring your little ones and create lasting memories on the dance floor! Register per person; children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person; register here.

Play Dates
2025-03-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00
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: Obstacle Course. Free for all!

Play Dates
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:00
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: Live music. Free for all!

Play Dates
2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:00
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: Mini Sports. Free for all!

Play Dates
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00
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: Dance Party & Live Music. Free for all!

Family Bingo
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-02 18:00 - 19:00
Bring your loved ones and enjoy an exciting night of Family Bingo! Chances to win fantastic prizes for both kids and adults. It’s a perfect opportunity for quality family time and friendly competition. Don’t miss out on the laughter and excitement; mark your calendars now! Space is limited and registration is required at www.richfieldmn.gov/register. Free.

Play Dates
2024-12-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 12:00
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!

Boardgame Game Night with Games by James
2024-12-07 17:00 - 21:00
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!

An Afternoon of Authors
2024-11-23 15:00 - 17:00
Visit with local authors and learn about the books they have written, across many genres and for all ages. There will be took readings, purchases, and refreshments will be served. This family-friendly event is sponsored by the Richfield Arts Commission.

Fall Boutique
2024-11-17 09:00 - 14:00
Shop through two floors of local artists, crafters, and other creative artisans at Richfield’s annual Fall Boutique! Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a hand-stitched quilt, lovingly made by the Quilters Club at the Richfield Community Center. ATM will be available onsite.
