Friday, August 17, 2012
Adult general admission tickets are $21.95 at the gate or $18.95 in advance. The festival runs on weekends through Sept. 30.
Love jousting? What about knights in armor? Maybe you just have a hankering for a turkey leg and a pint of Guinness or perhaps you just want to get out of Richfield for an afternoon. The Minnesota Renaissance Festival opens for the 2012 season on Saturday, Aug. 18 and runs on the weekends through Sept. 30. The festival, which features more than 250 artisans, 16 live entertainment stages and themed weekends like Highland Fest, Italian Carnival and Ye Old Pet Fest, is located along Hwy. 169 in Shakopee. Adult general admission tickets are $21.95 at the gate or $18.95 in advance. Reduced rates are available for seniors and children ages 5-12. Children under 4 are free. For more information about the festival, or to purchase tickets, click …
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Five things to do this weekend.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
1) St. Nick's Semi-Annual Recycle Sale When: Friday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Why Go: Find bargain prices on clothing, household items, games and more. Price: Free admission 2) 4th Annual Kickball Tournament & Bone Marrow Drive When: Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Where: 9000 Portland Avenue S, Bloomington Why Go: Blair’s Tree of Hope, a Hopkins based non-profit, is hosting an event to honor those who are fighting or have already lost the fight with cancer. Throughout the day there will be kickball, family friendly lawn games and the opportunity to see if you’d be a match to donate bone marrow. Price: Free admission 3) Celebrate 38 When: …
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Five things to do this weekend.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
1) Oak Grove Lutheran Church Rally Day When: Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Oak Grove Lutheran Church Why Go: Enjoy a day with your neighbors and families listening to Latin music, eating hamburgers and playing games. The entire community is invited to participate. Price: Free 2) Used Book Sale When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Hennepin County Library: Augsburg Park Why Go: Swing by the library to stock up for your fall reading. There will be hundreds of adult, children’s, fiction and nonfiction books to page through. Price: All books are $1 or less. 3) Family Art Day When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Richfield Art Center (6335 Portland Ave. S.) Why Go: Head over to Richfield Art…
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Rally Day on Sunday
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Looking for fun activities for the weekend?
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
You know what the biggest activity in the state is this weekend! 1) Minnesota State Fair When: Any day until Sept. 5, 2011 (Labor Day) Where: Minnesota State Fair Grounds (1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul) Why Go: For obvious reasons! It's the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Price: $12 for teens and adults; $10 for seniors and kids 5-12. Kids under 5 are free. (There are also special discount days.) If you aren't going to brave the fair opening weekend. Here are four other options to take advantage of: 2) Canine Castaways When: Aug. 27 from 12 to 3 p.m. Where: Petco Why Go: Canine Castaways will have dogs, cats and kittens available for adoption and for community members to "aww" at. Price: Free admission 3) Richfield Girls Soccer When: Aug…
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Five things to Get Out and do this weekend.
1) Interactive Bird Exhibit When: Fridays & Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. Where: Wood Lake Nature Center Why Go: Head over to the Wood Lake Museum to scope out the new Interactive Bird Exhibit, featuring sounds, pictures, history and more. Price: Free 2) The Illusionist: Shakespeare Reveals All When: July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hopkins Center for the Arts Why Go: Learn all about the life of Shakespeare from the very man himself. Price: $14 3) Mayor's Hour When: July 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Park Why Go: Swing by the Farmer’s Market to meet Richfield Mayor, Debbie Goettel and then shop the market for local produce. Price: Free 4) Eli Young Band When: July 29 at…
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The holiday weekend offers a ton of things to do around town.
Now that the Fourth of July holiday weekend has arrived, for those of you not heading out of town, there are a ton of things to do around town. 1) Richfield Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Where: Veterans Memorial Park When: July 1-5; varying times. Why Go: Since 1980 Richfield has been hosting this free community event. For five days anyone who wishes to take part in the festivities can do so. From a kidie carnival to fireworks, there is something for everyone to enjoy. For the full schedule of events, click here. Price: Free general admision 2) The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra When: July 2 at 7:30 p.m. and July 3 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake Harriet Bandshell Why Go: Live music in the park featuring a full symphonic ensemble. Price: Free 3…
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Looking for something to do this weekend? Patch has five great suggestions.
1) 4 Little Girls When: June 25 at 9:15 p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Park Why Go: This movie in the park is a historical documentary about the four African-American girls who were killed during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Alabama. Price: Free 2) Twin Cities Pride Festival When: June 25-26 Where: Loring Park (1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis) Why Go: Don’t miss the annual Pride Parade, live music and more. Price: Free general admission 3) Popsicles in the Park! When: June 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. Where: Edina, MN's Wooddale Park. Why Go: Meet new people, play in the park, and cool down with popsicles. Price: Free 4) St. Louis Park Community Band When: June 26 at 7 p.m. Where: Centennial Lakes Park Why Go: Summer is short, so get …
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Five great outdoor activities to do over the weekend.
Now that summer has arrived, get out and enjoy it with Dad this Father's Day. (And hopefully the weather holds out!) 1) Friday Farmers Market When: 2-6 p.m. Fridays. Where: Assumption Catholic Church Why Go: Get your fresh produce for the weekend while enjoying some of the family friendly activities and entertainment. Price: Free 2) Julius Caesar: Shakespeare in the Park When: Beginning at noon June 19. Where: Centennial Lakes Park Why Go: It’s not quite midsummer but it should still be magical. Price: Free 3) Open Swim Time When: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Where: Richfield Outdoor Pool Why Go: The wading and main pools are available for open swim. Price: Free: for children under 12 months; ages 1-5 $7; ages 6-54 $9, seniors 55…
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Richfield Patch's guide to weekend fun.
Now that the weather is beginning to match the month, get out and enjoy all the fun summer activities happening around town. 1) Art Center Open House When: 9 a.m. to noon June 11. Where: Richfield Art Center (6335 Portland Ave. S. Richfield, MN 55423) Why Go: Explore the work of local artists and enjoy family friendly activities. Price: Free 2) Parade of Boats When: 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12. Where: The Centrum Building at Centennial Lakes Park. Why Go: The Edina Model Yacht Club will have more than 100 radio controlled electric, steam and wind powered boats on display and in action. Price: Free Admission 3) Atomic Bowling When: Fridays at 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 p.m. Where: Lariat Lanes Why Go: Spice up your average bowling …
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
Now that June is here, summer activities provide great opportunities to help you and your family Get Out.
1) Car Show When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 4. Where: Catholic Church of Saint Richard Why Go: The third annual Boy Scout Troop 042 Car Show will showcase cars of all years, makes and models. Price: Free to the public, $5 to enter a car 2) Northern Spark Art Festival When: 8:55 p.m. June 4 to 5:30 a.m. June 5. Where: Various locations in the Twin Cities including Upper Landing Park in St. Paul, Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Central Bridge at the East Bank Underpass, Walker Art Center Lawn, and Loring Park. Why Go: Spend the night mesmerized by art displays you’ll most likely never get the chance to see again, including the vision of a white horse galloping down the Mississippi River. Price: Free 3) 45th Annual Edina Art Fair When: 10 a…
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Brie Shultz
5:05 pm on Friday, July 1, 2011
The movies in the park are great! more ›