January
Richfield Remodeling Fair
January 26, 2008
Richfield High School, 7001 Harriet Avenue
Entertainment for the whole family, including exciting innovations in home
remodeling, additions, interior fashions and landscaping. Over 80 exhibitors, free admission, food and entertainment,
seminars, demonstrations, and more!
For more info, call Ruthie at 612-812-3701.
March
RICHFEST Diversity Seminar
Celebrate Richfield’s diversity!
Listen to speakers, panel discussions, and presentations. The event is
presented by the Richfield Human Rights Commission.
April
Annual Ice
Skating Show
Usually the third Saturday in April at the Richfield Ice
Arena, 636 East 66th Street
This annual event features Richfield Skating School participants and guest
skaters.
For more info, call 612-861-9350.
Adopt-a-Park
Clean Up
Richfield’s Adopt-A-Park groups clean up
their respective parks at least twice a year. One of those clean ups is usually
the week of Earth Day (in late April). The other clean ups are done at the
groups’ convenience. Any group or business can adopt a park!
For more info, call 612-861-9395
Friends of Wood Lake
Dinner & Silent Auction
Late April/Early May
Banquet Hall in Bloomington/Richfield area
This yearly fundraising event is a great
time to support Wood Lake Nature while enjoying an evening filled with food,
entertainment, and a silent auction.
For more info, call 612-861-9365 or visit
www.woodlakenaturecenter.org
May
Farmer's Market
May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until noon
Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue,
the Richfield Farms Market is your stop for homegrown produce, baked goods and
bedding plants. For more info, call 612-861-9385.
Earth Day
Celebrate our natural environment at Wood Lake!
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive
For more info, call 612-861-9365
or visit
www.woodlakenaturecenter.org
City-Wide Garage Sale
Held on a Thursday through Saturday, typically the third week in May in homes throughout Richfield.
Register your sale, which includes a yard sign, group
advertising in metro-wide publications, radio announcements and a copy of
the garage sale list. Shoppers may purchase the garage sale list for
$2 at the Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Avenue or City Hall, 6700 Portland
Avenue
For more info, call 612-861-9395.
1919 Root Beer Kegs
Every spring, Richfield Liquor Stores sell 1919 Root Beer kegs. Perfect for
graduations and other parties.
Don't forget the ice cream -- root beer floats make
an easy dessert for those large groups.
For more info., call
612-861-9370
June
Richfield Beautiful Home and Garden Tour
Held late in June, Richfield Beautiful is
a tour of homes and gardens throughout the City. The
event provides individuals an opportunity to visit with homeowners participating
in the tour and receive some decoration and landscape ideas. Tour
"passports" (required to visit the participating homes) are sold at various City
sites.
For more info, call 612-861-9700
Free Summer Concerts in the Park
Fun for the entire family! Bring your lawn chair, friends and
neighbors. Enjoy the music, the weather and the scenery various Thursday
evenings (7-8:30 p.m.) throughout the summer at Augsburg Park, 70th & Nicollet
for more info, call 612-861-9385
Police & Fire
Safety Day for 4th Graders
First week of June
One fun-filled summer day. Richfield children learn personal safety, bike
safety, money safety, water safety, animal awareness, fire and burn prevention,
and more.
Limited enrollment, register early in May.
For more info, call 612-861-9800
July
4th of July Celebration
(click to visit official Richfield 4th of July website)
This family events runs for five days and includes a carnival,
old fashioned games & a pie eating contest, street dance, special music events,
food & beverage concessions as well as the Grand Parade and Fireworks Display on
the Fourth.
For more info, call 612-861-9385
August
National Night Out
First Tuesday in August
Neighborhood Crime Watch is a group of neighbors who have agreed to watch out
for each other. Most blocks participate annually in the National Night Out
Against Crime.
For more info, call 612-861-9800
Annual Urban Wildland Half
Marathon & 5K Race
First Saturday in August
Race starts and finishes at Veterans Park (66th and Portland)
Information: This event draws more than 1,200 participants and is a fundraiser
for Wood Lake Nature Center.
For more info, call 612-861-9365
September
Citizen's Police Academy
Beginning at the end of September, this free, 15-hour, 5-week course
(Thursday evenings, 7-10 p.m.) is designed to
give residents a working knowledge of the operations and responsibilities of the
Richfield Police. It is also a great opportunity to meet Richfield’s police
officers. Applications accepted from any person who is at least 18 years
old and either lives or works in Richfield.
Richfield Police Department, 6700 Portland Avenue
For more info, call 612-861-9800
Cattail Days
Third Saturday in September at Veterans
Memorial Park (66th & Portland)
A family-friendly festival with crafts, community exhibits, food vendors & an antique
car show.
For more info, call 612-866-9393
Friends of Wood
Lake Golf Classic
2nd Saturday in September,
held at Fred Richards Golf Course, 7640
Parklawn Avenue, Edina.
For more info, call 612-861-9365 or visit
www.woodlakenaturecenter.org
Wine Tasting and
Silent Auction
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Richfield in conjunction with Richfield Liquors and the Richfield Historical
Society to help support service projects in the community. Taste a wide
selection of domestic and imported wines, cordials, handcrafted beers,
appetizers and chocolate desserts. Held at the Minnesota Valley Country
Club, Bloomington.
For more info, call 612-798-7137 or 612-866-6617
October
Fire Prevention Week Open House
Richfield Fire Services hosts an Open House every year as part of National Fire
Prevention Week. The Open House is usually held on a Saturday in early
October. Visit Station #1, meet with firefighters,
and check out the department's equipment.
For more info, call 612-243-4500
Holiday
Boutique Sale
Held on a Saturday in October at the Community Center,
7000 Nicollet Avenue
The Boutique includes two floors of handcrafted articles, refreshments and a
raffle to win a handmade quilt.
For more info, call 612-861-9360
Half-Haunted Halloween
Celebrate Halloween with an animal safari
adventure! Journey down the trick or treat trail in search of animals hiding
in the woods...and a few treats! After your expedition, return to "camp"
for entertainment and refreshments.
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive
For more info, call 612-861-9365
November
Christmas
Trees, Wreaths & Garland Sale
Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. every day after Thanksgiving until tree are sold
out
Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland
Avenue
For more info, call 612-861-9385
December
Annual Skating Party
New Year's Eve, 4-6 p.m. at the Richfield Ice Arena, 636 East 66th
Street
Enjoy skating on two rinks and complementary refreshments.
For more info, call 612-861-9350
Candlelight & Ice
New Year's Eve Event
New Year's Eve, 7-9 p.m.
Follow hundreds of candles that along trails that wind their way
through the cattail islands and forests of Wood Lake. Enjoy the quiet
of the marsh at night while hiking past hooting owls and sleeping deer.
After the walk, come back to the building and warm up near a toasty fire
while enjoying roasted marshmallows and hot cocoa
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore
Drive
For more info, call 612-861-9365 or
visit
www.woodlakenaturecenter.org
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