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Things happening in Richmond this weekend Sept. 13-15
Published 12:56 PDT, Fri September 13, 2019
Summer isn’t over yet and there’s already plenty of fall festivities coming your way. From markets to Mid-Autumn celebrations, Richmond is making sure this weekend, the second to last before it’s officially fall (yikes!), transitions you smoothly out of summer. So get up, get out the door, and enjoy what Richmond has got in store for you this weekend.
Summer isn’t over yet and there’s already plenty of fall festivities coming your way. From markets to Mid-Autumn celebrations, Richmond is making sure this weekend, the second to last before it’s officially fall (yikes!), transitions you smoothly out of summer. So get up, get out the door, and enjoy what Richmond has got in store for you this weekend.
Harvest Moon Walk
Who: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
What: A calm moonlit walk in nature.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Iona Beach Regional Park (5980 Ferguson Road)
Price: $8.50 per adult, $4.50 per adult 65+
Website: metrovancouveronline.org (barcode 7702)
Back to School Bunny Yoga
Who: Sunberry Fitness and Bandaids for Bunnies
What: An easygoing yoga class with free-roaming and friendly bunnies.
When: Sunday, Sept. 15, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Sunberry Fitness (#1040-9111 Beckwith Road)
Price: $25
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/sunberry-fitness/back-to-school-bunny-yoga/410699926207451/
Matt Hoyles Performance
Who: Matt Hoyles
What: A musical performance by blues musician Matt Hoyles.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: Fuggles and Warlock Craftworks (#103-11220 Horseshoe Way)
Price: Free
Website: https://vancouverblues.ca/event/matt-hoyles-96/
Garden Workshop Series
Who: Richmond Food Security Society
What: A series of gardening workshops with this one focusing on winter gardening.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Terra Nova Red Barn (2631 Westminster Highway)
Price: $10 online or $11 in person on the day of
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/garden-workshop-series-6-winter-gardening-tickets-56604494567
Music Lab: Remix Billie Eilish
Who: Apple
What: A lab where you can remix “you should see me in a crown” by Billie Eilish on GarageBand
When: Friday, Sept. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Where: Apple at Richmond Centre
Price: Free
Website: https://www.apple.com/ca/today/event/apple-music-remix-series-2/6572213261075607393/
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market
Who: Steveston Farmers & Artisans
What: A market where you can buy locally grown produce, take a walk, grab a bite to eat, and appreciate the craftsmanship of the local artisans
When: Sunday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (approximate)
Where: Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton Street)
Price: Free
Website: https://10times.com/farmers-artisans-market
15th Annual Aberdeen Centre Dog Show Extravaganza
Who: Aberdeen Centre
What: A dog show with 80 dogs
When: Sunday, Sept. 15, from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Aberdeen Centre in the Central Atrium (4151 Hazelbridge Way)
Price: Free
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/event/15th-annual-aberdeen-centre-dog-show-extravaganza/4541/
Smoothie Bowls & Goals
Who: Team Grit
What: A workshop where you have a smoothie bowl, learn about bodily balance, meet new people, and create a vision board.
When: Sunday, Sept. 15, from 1-4 p.m.
Where: 8333 Sweet Avenue
Price: Free
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smoothie-bowls-goals-tickets-71602712641
5th Annual Harvest Full Moon Celebration
Who: City Centre Community Association
What: A celebration of the Harvest Full Moon with live music, lion dances, mooncakes (by donation), and tea. You can also make your own lantern.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Minoru Park at the Bowling Green Entrance (7191 Granville Ave.)
Price: Free
Website: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/event/5th-annual-harvest-full-moon-celebration/4540/
Light of the World Festival
Who: Richmond Grace Alliance Church
What: A celebration of Mid-Autumn featuring a carnival, a talent show, and an asian style night market. 100 per cent of proceeds go to the Richmond Food Bank.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Richmond Grace Alliance Church (11371 No. 3 Rd.)
Price: Free
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/light-of-the-world-festival-tickets-65697879125
Terry Fox Run
Who: Terry Fox Foundation fundraiser
What: A bike/run in memory of Canadian hero Terry Fox
When: Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (registration at 9 a.m.)
Where: Garry Point Park