No Pay, Just Play! (Jul 2-Aug 31)
Experience free summer fun in Richmond with exciting activities for the whole family. Enjoy active, inclusive programs designed to keep kids and grown-ups smiling all summer long! Activities include but are not limited to music series in the parks, movie nights, artisan markets and more.
Drop-in to fun this summer! Check out all the free activities for all ages
All Ages
Cambie Community Carnival
Celebrate the end of summer with games, crafts, inflatables and entertainment.
Cambie Community Centre (12800 Cambie Rd.)
Fri, Aug 15 5:30-7:30pm
South Arm Sports Day
Rediscover the joy of play at Family Sports Day! Bring family together for fun game-play, teamwork and friendly competition. From classic relay races to the ever-challenging egg-and-spoon race, enjoy a variety of traditional sports day games. Connect, cheer each other on and create lasting memories—one race at a time! Parent participation required.
South Arm Park - Mini Soccer Field (8680 Williams Rd.)
Wed, Aug 27 5:00-6:30pm
Steveston Summer Fun in the Park Series
Family-friendly activities, crafts, face painting, performances, and games.
Steveston Community Park (4011 Moncton St.)
Wed, Jul 16 5:30-7:30pm
Wed, July 30 5:30-7:30pm
Wed, Aug 6 5:30-7:30pm
Wed, Aug 13 5:30-7:30pm
Westwind Neighbourhood School Park (11371 Kingfisher Dr.)
Sat, Jul 19 10:00am-Noon
Manoah Steves Neighbourhood School Park (10111 Fourth Ave.)
Sat, Aug 2 10:00am-Noon
Garry Point Park (12011 Seventh Ave.)
Sat, Aug 23 10:00am-Noon
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market
Support local farmers, artists, and craftspeople.
Garry Point Park (12011 Seventh Avenue, southwest corner of Chatham and Moncton Streets)
Sun, Jul 13 10:30am-3:30pm
Sun, Jul 27 10:30am-3:30pm
Sun, Aug 17 10:30am-3:30pm
Sun, Aug 31 10:30am-3:30pm
Sun, Sep 14 10:30am-3:30pm
Sun, Sep 28 10:30am-3:30pm
Intercultural Celebration in the Plaza
Enjoy performances by various cultural arts groups representing diverse communities, along with bite-sized samples of traditional foods.
Minoru Centre for Active Living - North Plaza (7191 Granville Ave.)
Wed, Aug 6 6:00-7:30pm
Family Treasures Exhibition
Explore Richmond’s Family Treasures with us. Discover the many ways our treasures and heirlooms reveal our unique histories while also showing surprising connections. Free scavenger hunt activity sheet at the museum entrance.
Richmond Museum
Ends Thu, Aug 14
Movie Night at South Arm Outdoor Pool
Bring your bathing suit, chairs and snacks to watch a family-friendly movie in or out of the pool under the stars! Registration required.
South Arm Outdoor Pool (10100 South Arm Place)
Thu, Jul 24 8:30-10:45pm
00429534 - Featuring “Moana 2”
Thu, Aug 21 7:45-10:15pm
00429541 - Featuring “How to Train Your Dragon”
免費中文導覽 - Exhibition Tour in Mandarin & Calligraphy Demonstration
Drop in for a free tour in Mandarin of the Richmond Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions, featuring a live ink painting demonstration. RSVP recommended.
Richmond Art Gallery (7700 Minoru Gate)
Sat, Aug 9 2:00-4:00pm
RSVP: Exhibition Tour in Mandarin & Calligraphy Demonstration
West Fest
Come play at West Richmond’s annual West Fest! Activities include a bouncy castle, inflatable slide, balloon twisting, dance party, face painting, sensory play stations and more.
West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road)
Tue, Aug 12 5:00-8:00pm
West Richmond Summer Event Series
Free family-friendly activities including bubbles, chalk art and lawn games at Hugh Boyd Community Park (9200 No 1 Rd). Parent participation required. Registration is required for programs only.
Concert in the park featuring youth band Melovia
Tue, Jul 22 5:30-6:30pm
Rainbow Necklace Making Workshop
Tue, Jul 29 5:30-6:30pm 00443629
Tie Dye in the Park
Tue, Jul 29 5:30-6:30pm 00444228
Latin Dance Party
Tue, Aug 5 5:30-6:30pm 00438160
Board and Video Games Night
Connect with family and friends or make new ones over board games, trading card games and video games.
Brighouse Library (#100-7700 Minoru Gate)
Mon, Aug 18 6:00-8:00pm
Preschoolers & Children
Summer Fun in the Park
Themed activities, crafts, games and entertainment for families. Suitable for 5 years and younger. Parent participation required.
Cambie Community Centre (12800 Cambie Road)
Wed, Jul 2 10:00-11:30am
Wed, Jul 16 10:00-11:30am
Wed, Jul 30 10:00-11:30am
Wed, Aug 13 10:00-11:30am
Cambie’s Pop-Up Parks
Themed activities, crafts, games and entertainment for families. Parent participation required. Suitable for 12 years and younger.
Mitchell School Park (12091 Cambie Road)
Wed, Jul 9 11:00am-Noon
Tait Riverfront Community Park (10255 River Drive)
Wed, Jul 23 11:00am-Noon
King George Community Park (4100 No. 5 Road)
Wed, Aug 6 11:00am-Noon
Richmond Family Place - Sing and Play - Parent and Tot
Enjoy making friends with other children up to six years old. The session includes learning new songs and rhymes and an opportunity to chat about different topics. Parent participation required. Facilitated by Richmond Family Place.
Steveston Community Park Up to 6 years
Fri, Jul 4-Aug 29 1:00-2:30pm
Baby Time
Connect with your baby through rhymes, bounces, action songs and lullabies.
Various locations and times. For detailed schedule of events, visit Richmond Public Library.
Family Storytime
Join the Richmond Public Library for songs, stories, rhymes and more at family storytime.
Various locations and times. For detailed schedule of events, visit Richmond Public Library.
Outdoor Family Story Time
Richmond Public Library and Cambie Community Centre present songs, stories, rhymes and more at this special outdoor family storytime.
King George Park Playground (4100 No. 5 Road)
Wed, Aug 20 11:00-11:30am
Colour Quest: Move and Play Checklist
Complete 25 of 40 fun, simple and low-barrier activities throughout the summer for your chance to win a prize! This initiative is in collaboration with the City of Richmond, Richmond Public Library and the Richmond Olympic Oval to promote a love for staying active throughout the summer. Checklists are available at any Richmond Community Centre, Richmond Public Library, Richmond Cultural Centre, Aquatic and Arena Facilities and the Richmond Oval.
Youth & Adults
Drag Queen Karaoke - Youth and Allies
Celebrate Pride at Cambie with karaoke, live performances and light refreshments. Registration recommended.
East Richmond Community Hall (12360 Cambie Rd.) Youth and Allies
Thu, Jul 31 5:00-8:00pm (Doors open at 4:30pm)
RSVP
Film Screening & Discussion - The Swordsman 笑傲江湖 (1990)
View this martial arts thriller and learn more about the Hong Kong jianghu film genre. Registration appreciated.
Theatre Under the Stairs (7700 Minoru Gate) 14+ years
Jul 31 6:00-9:00pm
Register
Film Club
Join the Richmond Public Library for a screening of Opus (August 12) and Black Bag (August 19). Popcorn will be served.
Brighouse Library (#100-7700 Minoru Gate)
Tue, Aug 12 6:00-8:00pm
Tue, Aug 19 6:00-8:00pm
Register
Neighbourhood Play Days
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm Garry Point Park
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm Thompson Community Park
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park
Fridays 5:30-7:30pm King George Park
Saturdays 10:00am-noon South Arm Community Park
For a detailed schedule of events, visit Neighbourhood Play Days.