Forecasts call for relatively dry skies in the next few days, just in time for a jam-packed weekend full of community celebrations:
1. Walk in the second-ever Richmond Pride Walk
The Richmond Pride and Inclusion Walk will take place in Steveston on July 27. Community members will be gathering outside Good Co. Steveston before setting off along the boardwalk. The event will be the start of a series of Pride events as Richmond celebrates Pride Week from July 29 to Aug. 4.
Date and Time: July 27, 2024 (11 a.m.)
Address: Good Co. Steveston, 4020 Bayview St.
2. Support local athletes at an annual 4v4 basketball tournament
The popular Dolphin Basketball Classic tournament is being held from July 26 to 28. The community event features athletes ranging from high school students to players in their 40s. A three-point and dunk contest will take place on Sunday. Admission is free for the public and a concessions and beer garden is also available. For this year's schedule, click here.
Date and Time: July 26 to 28, 2024
Address: South Arm Community Centre Outdoor Courts, 8880 Williams Rd.
3. Cheer on local artists at an annual outdoor painting competition
Around 150 artists will gather in Steveston to compete in a timed outdoor competition to finish a painting within three hours. Not only will community members get to cheer on artists at work at the Grand Prix of Art, but they can also enjoy the post-competition festivities on July 27 including an artisan market, live music, interactive creative spaces and food trucks. The completed pieces will be judged and displayed over the weekend from July 27 to 28 and community members will have a chance to vote on their favourites. For more information, click here.
Date and Time: July 27 to 28 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the race on July 27, enjoy the festivities from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on July 27 and check out the exhibition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 28)
Address: Steveston
4. Find your latest read at a mini book sale
Friends of the Richmond Library will hold another low-cost book sale on July 27. Proceeds will support Richmond public libraries and patrons are asked to bring cash and boxes for their purchases.
Date and Time: July 27, 2024 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Address: Cambie library, 150-11590 Cambie Rd.
5. Learn how to make freezer jam using local produce
Richmond Art Gallery is holding a freezer jammaking workshop this weekend at its rooftop garden. Community members will get to learn jammaking techniques from Musqueam educator Kymberlee Stogan and go home with a few containers of freshly-made berry jam using local produce. Tickets available online.
Date and time: July 28, 2024 (1 to 3 p.m.)
Address: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
6. Meet up with other Richmond families and have fun in the sun
Richmond Family Place is holding a free summer event for community members to socialize while enjoying outdoor activities such as water play, gardening and digging. Attendees will also get to enjoy refreshments and learn more about local resources from community partners. No registration is required and attendees are asked to dress for the mess.
Date and time: July 27, 2024 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Address: Richmond Family Place Society, 8660 Ash St
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For more upcoming events, check out the Richmond News events calendar.
