Final Event: Richmond Celebrates Soccer
2026-07-19 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park, 8331 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
July 19, 11am-6pm
Final Event: Richmond Celebrates Soccer
Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park
8331 Cambie Road
The City of Richmond is hosting a signature final event featuring live performances, family-friendly activities, soccer‑themed programming with local soccer clubs, and public match viewing at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park. Please note that there is no on-site parking. Performers include: DJ Rita Spirit, Bhangra with VanCity Dance, Samba with Bloco Energia, Matt Henry’s Big Bubble Show, Stilt Soccer by Three Metre Theatre, Humanette Puppetry by Pangaea Arts, Flowin Owen, and Cosmo Circus.
Website: richmondcelebratessoccer.ca/signature-events

Artist Salon: Media Lab Open House for Artists
2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
July 22, 7pm-8pm
Artist Salon: Media Lab Open House for Artists
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
7660 Minoru Gate
Richmond Media Lab staff provide an introduction to their free Maker Space Nights and various low-cost workshops for artists. Learn about all the available equipment and computer programs you can use for your own art projects, such as 3-D printers, Cricut machines, iPads, and more.
Website: https://www.richmondartgallery.org/salonlab26

Richmond Pride Week
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-02 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
July 26 – August 2
Richmond Pride Week
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Pride Week returns to Richmond with a colourful series of events, learning opportunities and community connection in support of Richmond’s Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQIA+) communities. New for 2026, a Pride Kickoff event will take place at the Minoru Centre for Active Living outdoor plaza on Sunday, July 26 from 2pm to 5pm. The event will feature drag impersonator Carrie Dawn, a Pride Fusion Dance, and information booths from organizations offering 2SLGBTQIA+ programs and services, including Vancouver Coastal Health and Foundry Richmond. Other Pride Week highlights include: Annual painting of the Richmond Cultural Centre Pride stairs accompanied by youth musical performances, Author talk with Mischa Oak on his recent book Rainbow Wisdom, Tie Dye in the Park workshop, Outdoor Zumba party, Pride Tea for adults aged 55+, Film screening of Love is Strange, and more.
Website: richmond.ca/PrideWeek

City of Richmond Pride Kickoff
2026-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
July 26, 2pm-5pm
City of Richmond Pride Kickoff
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
This vibrant event will feature fun and family-friendly activities such as a drag performance, Dance Fusion, arts and crafts, light refreshments, community booths and more. Together, these experiences will create a welcoming space where community members can gather, connect, and proudly celebrate that Pride lives in Richmond.
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/calendar/search/Event.aspx?EventID=19067

FREE! Pride Rocks hosted by the Teen Ambassadors
2026-07-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Brighouse Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1R8, Canada
July 27, 4pm-5:30pm
FREE! Pride Rocks hosted by the Teen Ambassadors
Richmond Brighouse Library
7700 Minoru Gate
Create your own painted pride rock art with the Library’s Teen Ambassadors. Take the painted rocks home or leave them all over the city.
Website: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3da6aa86636e3d0050b09d

RAG Collage Club: August 2026 Session
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
August 6, 6:30pm-8:30pm
RAG Collage Club: August 2026 Session
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
Looking for a fun, inspiring night out? Join our Collage Club for Adults—a relaxed, social evening dedicated to art-making in a welcoming environment. No artistic experience required; just bring your imagination! This month’s theme is WILD, inspired by works in the Ongoing / Pacific Crossings exhibition. Explore ideas of wilderness, wildlife, and the connections between humans, nature, and objects. What does “wild” mean to you? It could be found in nature, people, behaviour, places, or imagination. Experiment with natural materials such as pressed flowers, moss, stones, and handmade papers. Try frottage (texture rubbing) techniques and mix these materials with images and papers to create your own unique collage.
Website: eventbrite.ca/e/rag-collage-club-august-2026-session-tickets-1993476072596

Oval Community Day
2026-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V7C 0A2, Canada
August 9, 10am-3pm
Oval Community Day
Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road
Oval Community Day returns to the Richmond Olympic Oval on Sunday, August 9 for a free outdoor family festival celebrating sport, play and community. Presented by Go Auto, this annual event invites families from Richmond and across the Lower Mainland to get active, try something new and enjoy a fun summer day together. Join us at the performance area for live music, circus acts, sport demonstrations, and high-energy showcases featuring RocknBeau, CircusWest, Aura Gymnastics, Fencing BC, and Foosball Canada.
Website: communityday.richmondoval.ca

Richmond Garlic Fest
2026-08-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Sharing Farm, 2771 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
August 15, 10am-3pm
Richmond Garlic Fest
The Sharing Farm
2771 Westminster Hwy
Join us for a celebration of sustainable agriculture and local garlic! The festival attracts approximately 5000 people from throughout the Lower Mainland. Highlights for festival goers include live birds-of-prey flying demonstrations, a celebrated children’s area, a diverse farmer’s market, food booths with garlic specials, and live entertainment.
Website: sharingfarm.ca/garlicfest

The 23rd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 6P3, Canada
August 22 – August 23
The 23rd Annual Richmond Maritime Festival
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
The 23rd annual Richmond Maritime Festival welcomes all to Steveston to explore the rich nautical culture of the community. The free, family-friendly event will feature a vibrant lineup of workshops, puppet shows, live entertainment, and a variety of food trucks. Headlining is Naden Band, the 35-member ensemble of the Royal Canadian Navy that was first formed in 1940. Visitors will also have a chance to view restored wooden boats and vessels on the dock and learn about their history, including the SS Master, one of the oldest steam-powered tugboats in the region built in 1922. Families with young children can also dive into hands-on interactive activities that pay tribute to seafaring, from flag-making and painting to knitting and crocheting.
Website: richmondmaritimefestival.ca

Intercultural Celebration in the Plaza
2026-08-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 4G2, Canada
August 26, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Intercultural Celebration in the Plaza
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Avenue
Celebrate diverse cultures in this social and interactive session featuring dance performances and samples of traditional foods (food available on a first-come, first-served basis).
Website: richmond.ca/culture/calendar/search/Event.aspx?EventID=18634

Collage Club: September 2026
2026-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 3, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Collage Club: September 2026
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Creativity Lab
7660 Minoru Gate
Ages 16+. $5 per person. All supplies included. Registration required. Looking for a fun, inspiring night out? Join our Collage Club for Adults—a relaxed, social evening dedicated to art-making in a welcoming environment. No artistic experience required; just bring your imagination! This month’s theme is SHAPE, inspired by Kia Eriksson’s Fruitful Loop exhibition. Explore the relationship between recognizable images and abstract forms through collage.
Website: richmondartgallery.org/collage-sept26

Art Fest Canada 2026
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-06 | Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park, 8331 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
September 5 – September 6, 11am-7pm
Art Fest Canada 2026
Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park
8331 Cambie Road
15 interactive art workshops for kids & families.
Website: art-fest.ca/index.html

Culture Days 2026 – Open Studios & Launch Event
2026-09-18 - 2026-10-04 | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R9, Canada
Launch Event: Friday, September 18, 6:00-9:00pm
Culture Days: September 18 – October 4
Culture Days 2026 – Open Studios & Launch Event
Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Celebrate the launch of 2026 Culture Days with an open studio event and opening ceremony hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie. Drop in to explore the Richmond Cultural Centre’s arts studios and creative spaces, along with the Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum and Media Lab. Enjoy free hands-on arts activities, workshops, demonstrations and tours throughout the evening.

Open studios and artist-led activities offered by BC Ballet Outreach, Gateway Theatre, Chinese Ink and Brush Society, Richmond Gem and Mineral Society, Richmond Photo Club, Richmond Potters Club, Textile Arts Guild of Richmond, and Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild.
Access: free, wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral washrooms
Event Link: Open Studios & Launch Event | Culture Days 2026
Learn More: richmond.ca/CultureDays or culturedays.ca/Richmond

Drink and Draw : Art Social for Adults
2026-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 18, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Drink and Draw : Art Social for Adults
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Art! Drinks! Music! Calling all art enthusiasts: meet other artists, sketch and colour while you chat and share a drink at our Drink and Draw social. This low-pressure social welcomes all skill levels—no experience required. Instructors will guide a collaborative drawing activity inspired by the current exhibition, accompanied by a curated music playlist. All drawing materials and some light refreshments provided.
Website: richmondartgallery.org/drink-and-draw-26

Richmond Arts Coalition Open House (Culture Days)
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 19, 10am-12pm
Richmond Arts Coalition Open House (Culture Days)
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex – Cornerspace
7660 Minoru Gate
The Richmond Arts Coalition (RAC) invites the public to its Cornerspace Open House for the Culture Days opening weekend! Come and participate at activity tables run by our previous Culture Days artists and see work on display from past collaborations between RAC and students from the Richmond School District. The artwork ranges from printmaking to spoken word poetry to nature journaling. RAC Board members and volunteers will also be around to share about the work the organization is doing in the community and to discuss future needs for artists in Richmond.
Website: culturedays.ca/en/events/bc5a8abe-2742-45d1-b3fb-e065d6dca1c1

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) September Trading Session (Culture Days)
2026-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 19, 3pm-5pm
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) September Trading Session (Culture Days)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Free Adult Drop-in | RSVP Appreciated. Join us for a fun and creative gathering where adults can explore the world of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)—miniature artworks created for trading and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this welcoming session is perfect for anyone curious about small-scale art, creative exchange, and meeting other artists. Artist Ming Yeung will host the session, explain how ATC trading works, and answer questions. Bring along your own pre-made and signed Artist Trading Cards to trade with others.
Website: richmondartgallery.org/atcs-sept26

國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin (Culture Days)
2026-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 20, 2pm
國語導覽 – Exhibition Tour in Mandarin (Culture Days)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Exhibition Tour in Mandarin. Drop in for a tour hosted in Mandarin of our current exhibition with Rebecca Wang. Learn more about its themes through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea. Limited spaces, please RSVP to reserve a seat.
Website: richmondartgallery.org/tour-mandarin

Art After Dark: Youth Takeover (Ages 13-24)
2026-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1R8, Canada
September 25, 6pm-8pm
Art After Dark: Youth Takeover (Ages 13-24)
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Presented by Richmond Youth Services & Richmond Art Gallery. The Gallery is yours for the night! Join us for a vibrant autumn edition of Art After Dark, a FREE drop-in evening celebrating art, community, and self-expression in a welcoming and inspiring space. Bring your friends, explore the Gallery after hours, and get creative with hands-on art activities inspired by the current exhibition, Ongoing / Pacific Crossings. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, everyone is welcome.
Website: richmondartgallery.org/art-after-dark-fall26

Oktoberfest #2 – Dinner and Dance
2026-10-03 17:30 - 23:00 | Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 3, 5:30pm-11pm
Oktoberfest #2 – Dinner and Dance
Austria Vancouver Club
5851 Westminster Highway
Band: Al Pichler. Dancers: AVC Edelweiss Dancers.
Website: austriavancouverclub.ca

Tap Amongst The Trees: A Culture Days Event
2026-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC, V7C 3V4, Canada
October 4, 2pm and 3pm
Tap Amongst The Trees: A Culture Days Event
Gateway Theatre – Gateway Grove
6500 Gilbert Road
Free to Attend with Registration. Always wanted to try tap dancing? Now’s your chance to have some fun and make some noise – no experience required. Enjoy the sunshine and the breeze as you learn to tap dance amongst the trees! Join Gateway Theatre and The Rhythm Room for a FREE beginner tap class in the park as part of Culture Days BC. This 1-hour outdoor workshop is a fun, welcoming introduction to the basics of tap dance, led by renowned tap dancer and instructor Jennifer Bishop, who will guide you step-by-step through simple rhythms and movements.
Website: gatewaytheatre.com/events/tap-amongst-the-trees

Bunter Nachmittag – AVC Melody Choir
2026-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 18, 12pm-5pm
Bunter Nachmittag – AVC Melody Choir
Austria Vancouver Club
5851 Westminster Highway
Website: austriavancouverclub.ca

Oktoberfest #3 – Dinner and Dance
2026-10-24 17:30 - 23:00 | Austria Vancouver Club, 5851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC, Canada
October 24, 5:30pm-11pm
Oktoberfest #3 – Dinner and Dance
Austria Vancouver Club
5851 Westminster Highway
Band: Al Pichler. Dancers: AVC Edelweiss Dancers.
Website: austriavancouverclub.ca
