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Recreation Events Calendar
March/April  
 

Annual Ice Skating Show
Usually the third Saturday in April at the Richfield Ice Arena
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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!

Friends of Wood Lake Dinner & Silent Auction
Late April/Early May
Proceeds benefit Wood Lake's Outdoor Education programs.
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Earth Day (April/May)
Enjoy an activity filled afternoon of hiking, live folk music, water quality testing, tree and prairie seed planting, and more!
www.woodlakenaturecenter.org

May/June

Farmer's Market Opens (First Saturday in May)
May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until noon
Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue
www.richfieldfarmersmarket.org

Concerts in the Park
Thursdays from mid-June through August.  Concerts held at Augsburg Park (70th and Nicollet beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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Mother’s Day Brunch (May)
Enjoy a catered, kid-friendly meal in Wood Lake Nature Center's fireplace room.
www.woodlakenaturecenter.org

City-Wide Garage Sale (May)
Held from Thursday through Saturday in mid-May.
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Richfield Beautiful Home and Garden Tour (June)
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.
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July/August

4th of July Carnival
This five-day event includes carnival rides, food, entertainment, the popular street dance, grand parade and fireworks.
www.richfield4thofJuly.com

Annual Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K Race
First Saturday in August.  Race starts and finishes at Veterans Park (66th and Portland).  Proceeds benefit Wood Lake Nature Center.
www.urbanwildland.com

Concerts in the Park
Thursdays from mid-June through August.  Concerts held at Augsburg Park (70th and Nicollet beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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Farmer's Market
May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until Noon
Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue
www.richfieldfarmersmarket.org

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.
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Friends of Wood Lake Golf Classic
2nd Saturday in September, held at Fred Richards Golf Course, 7640 Parklawn Avenue, Edina.
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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.
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Farmer's Market
May through October, Saturdays, 7 a.m. until noon
Located at Veterans Memorial Park entrance on 64th Street and Portland Avenue
www.richfieldfarmersmarket.org

Half-Haunted Halloween
Celebrate Halloween at Wood Lake.  Treats, entertainment, and activities at the Nature Center.
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November/December

Holiday Trees, Wreaths & Garland Sale
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.
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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.
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Candlelight & Ice New Year's Eve Event
New Year's Eve, 7-9 p.m.
Enjoy hiking, entertainment, and roasted marshmallows & hot cocoa.  Wood Lake Nature Center
, 6710 Lake Shore Drive
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For questions about the events listed above, call 612-861-9365.

For information on other City of Richfield events, visit the City's calendar (Click here).  For questions