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Explore Richmond Hill this summer! From great food festivals to getting an exquisite view of the heavens up-close, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a staycation this summer in Richmond Hill! Here is a list of 25+ things to get a head start on a great summer in Richmond Hill.
1. Celebrate Canada Day
The Canada Day celebrations will amaze you once again with a vibrant day of live entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, artist exhibits, a midway, and a spectacular fireworks show at 10 p.m. The headline performer, Kardinal Offishall, a dynamic Canadian emcee, will captivate the audience at 8 p.m.
July 1, 2023 @ Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill
2. American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio
Get tickets to an International Showcase of Talent from Mexico, Belarus, Russia, Argentina, Romania and the US. Children and adults will be captivated as aerial artistry unfolds, motorcycles madness, and acrobats defying the law of gravity inches from their seats.
July 20th – 24th, 2023 @ Richmond Hill GO Station Parking Lot 6 Newkirk Rd., Richmond Hill
3. Jefferson Forest
Hike or bike the trails in Jefferson Forest. Enjoy wildlife, wildflowers or forest bathe as you explore the large wooded area on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
4. Fun at Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts
Enjoy free concerts and open mic nights at the plaza, or plan a date night during candlelight concert by SVPO Chamber Orchestra featuring movie classics.
The candlelight concert will feature classic works from the movie “La La Land,” but also carefully selected popular movie classics such as “Slam Dunk,” “Legends of the Fall,” “Harry Potter,” “The Lion King,” “Pearl Harbor,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
- Live in the Plaza — Tuesdays July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Free
- Open Mic Night — Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Free
- LALALAND – Romantic Candlelight Concert with Movie Classics — August 22 | 7:30PM | $39 to $99
4. Retro Ribfest
Enjoy delicious ribs from professional rib teams travelling to Richmond Hill from across North America. In addition to the many delicious food options, enjoy the live entertainment, children and toddler’s Midway, an indoor children’s activity area and play all day in one of the region’s largest midways!
July 21 to 23, 2023 @ Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill
6. Moonlight Movies
On select Mondays in August and September, the town of Richmond Hill will have a pop-up community movie. Bring blankets, camp chairs and some snacks and enjoy free movies at a park near you.
August 21, 28 and September 11, 18, 2023
7. Explore Museum of the Streets
Go on a free, self-guided tour of Richmond Hill’s heritage sites. Green and tan signs will guide you through the streets of Old Richmond Hill.
8. David Dunlap Observatory
Join for astronomy programs at David Dunlap Observatory that hosts the largest telescope in Canada. It is also great venue for an evening walk!
Get introduced to the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium experience, activities for younger visitors and stargazing during select nights. You can spend time at both the main building as well as the Observatory to visit the 74″ telescope to learn its history and experience stargazing celestial targets first hand.
You can also join enjoy free self-guided tours of the Administration Building and Observatory Dome.
Summer Hours for Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: July 5 to August 25, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: July 2 to August 27, 1 – 7:30 p.m.
9. Afternoon Tea @ Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
Celebrate summer with a full-service tea at the Heritage Centre. Enjoy a platter of dainty sandwiches, tasty sweets with scones, clotted cream and preserves.
10. Fishing
Go fishing at the many venues around the town including Lake Wilcox, Haynes Lake, Humber River, Rouge River, Don River!
11. Lake Wilcox Park
This is a great place to spend the afternoon, with lots of amenities like a playground, splash pad and waterfront area.
Suspended 130 metre long and 3 metre wide crescent shaped pedestrian walkway – Lake Wilcox Park boardwalk is an excellent place to take a stroll.
12. Eyer Homestead Ropes Challenge Course
Set goals with your group and then begin working together on various challenges and activities in the beautiful Eyer Homestead Park.
13. Free Summer Concerts
Photo Credit: Town of Richmond Hill
Enjoy exquisite musicians that showcase a variety of music styles from Blues, Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll
Celtic, Tribute bands and more at this free event.
Thursday, July 6 to August 24 | 7 – 9 p.m. @ Mill Pond Park, 321 Mill St, Richmond Hill
14. Disco Bowling
Visit World Bowl and experience disco bowling for a family bowling night with great music, food and bright lights.
15. Splash Pads
Spend the day at one of the many splash pads around the town like Rouge Crest Park, Grovewood Park and Newberry Park.
16. Glaze Craze
Try some new art activities from their canvas workshops to pottery classes to glass etching. They have walk-in classes as well as kids and adult classes.
17. Barbecue at Phyllis Rawlinson Park
Pack a picnic and utilize the park’s fire pits to prepare a meal. On-site, there is also the George Forster House and the Robert Holland Interpretative Centre.
18. Cycling Parks
Check out some of the best cycling around the town with this map of great parks and tips about cycling. Some parks worth checking out include Crosby Park and Bayview Hill Park.
19. Join for City offered programs
Try out some of the many summer camps and programs being offered in Richmond Hill like sports camps, leadership programs, computer classes and many more!
20. Virtual Sting
Visit this virtual reality gaming arcade for team building, educational events and most importantly an unforgettable experience. This arcade offers cyber pong, rec room and much more!
21. The Wave Pool
Photo Credit: Town of Richmond Hill
Spend the day enjoying waves, waterslides and a warm water swirl pool at this indoor facility.
22. Richmond Hill Public Library
Visit the libraries to read some great books, meet new people and participate in their programs.
23. Play tennis
Spend the evening at one of the many tennis courts around town like Mount Pleasant Park, Brickworks Park and Newberry Park.
24. Origin Room Break
This unique escape room uses story-lines that push you to your limits, challenges your skills and thinking capabilities, work as a team to solve clues and break free within a limited amount of time.
25. Richmond Green Sports Centre
This sports centre and park have just about everything including a skateboarding park, art exhibition space, splash pad, barn, basketball court and so much more!
26. Mill Pond Park
Share a picnic, go for a walk or enjoy a summer evening at this popular park in Richmond Hill!
27. Beaufort Trail
Explore 5 of Richmond Hill’s parks through Beaufort Trail that connects Beaufort Hills Park, Black Willow Park, Willow Hollow Park, Pine Needle Park, Raccoon Park and Russell Tilt Park.
28. Eat and Play at Oasis Patio
Plan a day out or a staycation at Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel. They have various summer staycation packages with complimentary pool access for hotel guests. If you rather visit for a day, treat yourself to a day pass. Laze around Oasis Outdoor Pool + Patio and cool off this summer with poolside food and drink service.
Oasis Outdoor Pool + Patio
29. Richmond Hill Farmers Market
Check out various vendors at this farmers market offering local organic produce, flowers, baked goods, crafts and much more.
Sundays, 10 am-4 pm at Hillcrest Mall, Richmond Hill
Upcoming Events
Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple Rd. Richmond Hill
November 27, 2023 To April 29, 2024
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Cool! A telescope like Hubble. I’ve always wanted to see space through a telescope like this. Is there really one in Richmond Hill? If so, then I’m already leaving)