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THINGS HAPPENING IN RICHMOND THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 4-6
Published 2:02 PDT, Fri October 4, 2019
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Lots to do this weekend, Richmond. From a beer festival to a talk about climate action, there’s a little something for everybody. So here’s the sign you were looking for to get up and get moving.
Richmond RFC Beer Festival
Who: Richmond Rugby Football Club
What: A beer festival just in time for Oktoberfest season. Three local breweries and local sausages will be featured.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 6033 Katsura St.
Price: $30
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/richmond-rfc-beer-festival-tickets-74236492347
Richmond Pumpkin Patch
Who: Richmond Country Farms
What: Opening day of the Richmond Pumpkin Patch where you can pick pumpkins, pet farm animals, and much more.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (open until October 31)
Where: 12900 Steveston Hwy.
Price: $14/person on weekends and holidays, $11/person on weekdays
Website: https://www.countryfarms.ca/pumpkinpatch
Chili Cook-out
Who: Richmond Pentecostal Church
What: A fundraiser for Elevate Youth’s Fall Retreat where they will be selling chili
When: Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12:30 to3 p.m.
Where: 9300 Westminster Hwy.
Price: Entrance is free
Website: https://www.richmondpentecostal.org/events/chili-cook-out/2019-10-06
Cannery Farmers’ Market
Who: Gulf of Georgia Cannery
What: An indoor food & craft market inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
When: Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Gulf of Georgia Cannery (12138 Fourth Ave.)
Price: Free
Website: http://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/farmers-market
Community Directions Fair - Climate Actions
Who: City of Richmond
What: Richmond plans on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, this is an opportunity to come out and listen to the local government’s next steps and provide feedback.
When: Saturday, Oct.5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Rd.)
Price: Free
Website: https://allevents.in/richmond/community-directions-fair-climate-actions/200017916223032
Info Table at Autism Speaks Walk
Who: Autism Support Network of British Columbia
What: A source of information on the ongoings of the Autism Support Network and the Autism Speaks Walk.
When: Sunday, October 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Pacific Autism Family Network (3688 Cessna Dr.)
Price: Free
Website: https://allevents.in/richmond/info-table-at-autism-speaks-walk-2019/200017802380430
Preserving the History of Ninstints: An Exhibition
Who: Origo Club
What: An exhibition dedication to Ninstints, a traditional Haida Gwaii form of art and storytelling.
When: Every day until Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Origo Club (6888 River Rd.)
Price: Free