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January-April
	For New Year's events, scroll down to December Ice Skating Show Usually the third Saturday in April at the Richfield Ice Arena Contact: Ice Arena 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! Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Friends of Wood Lake Benefit Dinner Late April/Early May Proceeds benefit Wood Lake's Outdoor Education programs. Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365 Earth Day Enjoy an activity filled afternoon of hiking, live folk music, water quality testing, tree and prairie seed planting, and more! Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365
May/June
	Richfield Farmers Market May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until noon Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Concerts in the Park Thursdays from mid-June through August. Concerts held at Augsburg Park (70th and Nicollet beginning at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Mother's Day Brunch Enjoy a catered, kid-friendly meal in Wood Lake Nature Center's fireplace room. Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365 City-Wide Garage Sale Held from Thursday through Saturday in mid-May. Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Richfield Beautiful Home & Garden Tour Richfield Beautiful is a tour of homes and gardens throughout the City. Tour "passports" (required to visit the participating homes) are sold at various City sites.
July/August
	Richfield 4th of July This five-day event includes carnival rides, food, entertainment, the popular street dance, grand parade and fireworks. Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K First Saturday in August. Race starts and finishes at Veterans Park (66th and Portland). Proceeds benefit Wood Lake Nature Center. Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365 Concerts in the Park Thursdays from mid-June through August. Concerts held at Augsburg Park (70th and Nicollet beginning at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Richfield Farmers Market May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until Noon Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360

September/October	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. Contact: 612-866-6680 or Community Center 612-861-9360 Friends of Wood Lake Golf Classic 2nd Saturday in September, held at Fred Richards Golf Course, 7640 Parklawn Avenue, Edina. Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365 Holiday Boutique 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. Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Richfield Farmers Market May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until noon Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Halloween at Wood Lake Celebrate Halloween at Wood Lake. Treats, entertainment, and activities at the Nature Center. Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365

November/December	Christmas Trees, Garlands, and Wreaths Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day after Thanksgiving until tree are sold out. Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue. Contact: Community Center 612-861-9360 Ice 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. Contact: Ice Arena 612-861-9350 Candlelight and Ice New Year's Eve, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy hiking, entertainment, and roasted marshmallows & hot cocoa. Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive Contact: Wood Lake Nature Center 612-861-9365

For questions about the events listed above, call the Richfield Community Center at 612-861-9360. For information on other City of Richfield events, visit the City's Calendar.