Things to Do in Richmond Hill - August 22, 2026
Looking for things to do in Richmond Hill? Here are 12 events happening this week!
Steeped in History: Tea’s Culture, Commerce and Ceremony
Explore the history, culture, and ceremony of tea through artifacts and community reflections in this exhibit at the Heritage Centre....
Family Storytime - Buzzing Bees
Join a sweet, bee-themed storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun for the whole family....
Tour the Observatory
Explore Richmond Hill's historic observatory and see Canada's largest telescope. Free self-guided tours available....
Bees in Your Garden
Learn how your garden can support pollinators and discover local bee species and how to help them thrive....
BIZFASHION Centennial 100th Issue Award Gala & Charity
Celebrate 100 issues of BIZFASHION with an awards gala, fashion show, and a performance by singer Mackenzie Lubeck....
Tour the Observatory
Take a free self-guided tour of the historic Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory, featuring Canada's largest telescope in the dome....
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Songs, Rhymes and Stories in Farsi (0–6 yrs)
Storytime in Farsi for children aged 0-6 and their caregivers, featuring songs, rhymes, and stories to build community. Requires an EarlyON account....
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Dance Together: Young at Heart Edition
Dance to Brazilian drumming, cha-cha-cha, swing, and waltz rhythms in a gentle class for adults 55+....
Reading Buddies (6–8 yrs)
Ages 6-8. Kids paired with high school volunteers to practice reading aloud, storytelling, and literacy games....
Ballroom/Latin semiprivate class every Monday 6-7 pm, hwy 7/404, drop in
Engage in a fun Ballroom and Latin mix semiprivate dance class every Monday evening. Drop-in available....
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Introduction to Tinkercad
Learn the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad to create a bookmark that can be 3D printed. For adults and teens (14+)....
Moonlight Movies in Richmond Hill
Enjoy blockbuster or local films shown outdoors under the stars during Richmond Hill's Moonlight Movies event....