Things to do in Richmond Hill this weekend
From the David Dunlap Observatory to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts and Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill's community calendar runs year-round. Weekend events here, updated daily.
This weekend
2 eventsSteeped in History Exhibit
Steeped in History: Tea’s Culture, Commerce and Ceremony explores tea’s 5,000-year history through artifacts, reproductions and community reflections at the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre.
Tour the Observatory
Enjoy free self-guided tours of the Administration Building and Observatory Dome at Richmond Hill's national historic site, home to Canada's largest telescope. Visit the gift shop and purchase a souvenir.
Next weekend
2 eventsMoonlight Movies
Outdoor summer movie event in Richmond Hill parks with pre-show fun and snacks starting at 6:30 p.m. Film listings and locations are provided on the city's website.
Customizing Textiles: Creative Expression Through Wearable Art
Hands-on fall workshop with artist instructor Kelli Arelvaro. Create a custom autumn-themed tote bag by choosing a design and adding decorative touches, then take home your bag and textile-customizing skills.
More coming up
7 eventsSell without Selling: Artist Marketing Funnels with Alisa Singh
A hybrid workshop for artists on using marketing funnels to grow audience and sales, attract collectors, build relationships, and plan next steps without hard selling.
Moonlight Movies
Every summer Richmond Hill hosts Moonlight Movies under the stars, featuring a blockbuster or local film in a park. Pre-show fun and snacks begin at 6:30 p.m.
Live History - In Time!
Join an immersive escape room experience at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory. Decipher clues, complete tasks, and interact with actors portraying founders and astronomers from the past. Participants have one hour to complete the journey.
Sketching Spaces: Architectural Drawing with Hareem Ahmed
A beginner-friendly workshop with fine art and architectural illustrator Hareem Ahmed, turning a meaningful place photo into a keepsake through architectural drawing.
Watercolour Fun: Painting Translucent Flowers with Fernanda
Hands-on watercolour workshop with artist instructor Fernanda Saraga on painting delicate, translucent flowers, including sketching floral shapes, blending pigments, and adding details.
ArtWalk
The Richmond Hill ArtWalk is a free one-day indoor and outdoor artist and artisan marketplace featuring local artists, handcrafted works, creative activities and performances.
Layers of Imagination with Vicky Talwar
A free drop-in art workshop for all ages inspired by Vicky Talwar's artwork, featuring painting, collage, drawing, and other hands-on materials in a relaxed, welcoming setting.