EVENTS
Richmond Farm Fest
The Richmond Farm Fest returns September 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Garden City Lands. In collaboration with Kwantlen Polytechnic University Farm, the City of Richmond invites you and the whole family to celebrate local farms, fresh foods, and community. Visitors can check out culinary demonstrations by Pursuit Kitchen or enjoy live performances at the community stage before heading to the farmer and artisan market for handmade goods and local produce. Kids of all ages will love the plant labyrinth and hands-on activities inspired by Richmond’s history of farming. This free event also features several food trucks, bringing everyone together over fresh, whole foods.
(Garden City Lands, 5555 No. 4 Rd, Richmond, BC | Sept. 7, 2025, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Richmond Culture Days
Richmond Culture Days returns this fall from September 19 to October 12, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the city’s diverse arts and culture scene. This three-week event features free or pay-what-you-may activities, including hands-on workshops, open studios, behind-the-scenes tours, and demonstrations led by Richmond’s vibrant artists and cultural organizations. The festivities will kick off with an interactive opening weekend from September 20–21 at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex. Consistently ranked among the top participating communities in the country, Richmond has been recognized for its exceptional community engagement, including ranking first in British Columbia last year.
(Various venues, Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC | Sept. 19 – Oct. 12, 2025)
Wolf
A gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride. Clad in designer Libby McDonnell’s form-hugging costumes and set to DJ Ori Lichtik’s relentless primal rhythms, the cast of ten extraordinary Circa artists grasp, tear, climb, leap and balance with fierce abandon. For Director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic and savage. In two contrasting acts, the wolves evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality.
(York Theatre, 639 Commercial Drive, Oct. 1–18, 2025)
Afrique en Cirque
With thrilling acrobatics, powerful drumming and the mesmerizing sounds of the kora, this show brings circus, theatre, and dance together for one unforgettable afternoon. Cirque Kalabanté performances are daring and uplifting. A show the whole family will enjoy. Best for ages 5+.
(Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey BC, October 5, 2025, 3:30pm)
WORKSHOPS + WEBINARS/PANELS
Hobby Workshop: Introduction to Baking & Decorating
Learn the basics of how to make the perfect cookies you can customize and get a crash course on piping and design by learning to decorate cupcakes at our hobby workshop! This course will guide beginner bakers on all the basic essentials to improve and expand upon your baking. All materials provided, please bring along a container to take home your baked goods. Baking was an essential heritage skill during a time when shops, groceries, and other resources were not as readily available. It played a large role in the family dynamics that existed throughout Coquitlam and this workshop provides an opportunity for people to learn a new skill while immersed in our Edwardian heritage house kitchen. Be sure to also check out our current exhibit about hobbies around Coquitlam to see what other skills you might be interested in picking up.
(Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Avenue, September 13th 2025 at 11AM to 2PM)
