Richmond Blog

Night Markets in Richmond

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 18:11:00 GMT

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The energy rises as the sun sets at Richmond Night Market.

Reminiscent of the all-night shopping extravaganzas seen across Asia, the Richmond Night Market offers a food and retail experience unmatched anywhere else in Canada. 74.1 per cent of Richmond’s population claims Asian heritage, so it’s no surprise the Richmond Night Market showcases an impressive cross-section of cultures and cuisine—over 100 food stalls and over 200 retail vendors.

The Richmond Night Market boasts authentically Asian snacks and street food, like tornado potatoes, grilled squid, fresh mango desserts, dragon’s beard candy, bubble waffles, and so much more. You’ll also find retailers selling unique accessories and knick-knacks at street-side prices. Some merchants are willing to bargain, so give it a try! Channel your inner negotiator and you’ll leave with a haul of cool products. Between food and shopping, there’s a diverse array of nightly live entertainment ranging from music and dance performances to carnival games and rides.

Excited yet? Good, because everyone else is, too. This can mean big crowds and lineups for things like ATMs and parking (which is free). Since the night market is mostly cash-only, you’ll want to visit an ATM before you go. As for parking, leave the car behind and take public transit, carpool, or ride your bike if you can.

Location and Prices

8351 River Road
May 11 to October 8, 2018; 7 pm – midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 7 pm – 11 pm Sundays and holiday Mondays
$4.25 admission, FREE for children 10 and under and seniors 60 and up (with ID)

Check out more than 100 food vendors, 200 retail stalls, an entertainment stage, rides, and much more. Make sure to get a $25 transferrable Zoom Pass (good for 6 entrances) for express entrance if you plan to visit often. Get there early if you don’t have a Zoom Pass—lineups can take an hour or more to get in!

By transit: Take the SkyTrain’s Canada Line to Bridgeport Station and then walk west along River Road to the market.
By car: Head north on No. 3 Road at Bridgeport Road and follow the signs. Parking is free.

Summer Community Day

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 20:21:34 GMT

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EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Capstan Alliance Church is hosting a non-profit community event designed for families, friends, and anyone in and around the community!

Our goal is to create a community with a wholesome, family-friendly environment that cultivates love and hospitality.

There will be games, children's activities, and food - all of which are free of charge!

BOUNCY CASTLE, FACE PAINTING, OBSTACLE COURSES , COTTON CANDY, HOT DOGS, POPCORN, BEVERAGES, LIVE MUSIC, etc.

DATE AND TIME
Sat, 28 July 2018

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT

LOCATION
3360 Sexsmith Rd

3360 Sexsmith Road

Richmond, BC V6X 2H8

Richmond Maritime Festival in 2018

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 20:19:40 GMT

In 2018 the Richmond Maritime Festival takes place on July 28th and 29th. The festival runs most years on the Saturday from 11 am until 7 pm, and on the Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is located at 5180 Westwater Drive in Steveston Village in the southwest corner of Richmond. It’s about 1.5 km from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, or just a 5-minute drive from Steveston’s other National Historic Site.

The Richmond Maritime Festival is a free, family-friendly event that includes educational and interactive activities, as well as an artisan market and live entertainment. There are street performers, local artists, boats to explore, craft activities, live music, food vendors and other forms of entertainment.

Every year at the Richmond Maritime Festival there are historic boats on display. In 2017, vessels that you could go on board and explore included the following (among others):

Merrie Ellen: a 1922 schooner built in False Creek but now based in the US.
Ella McKenze: a 1951 Vancouver-based tugboat.
Providence: a Gaff Ketch sailing boat built in 1903 and based in Steveston.
Gaia: a Vancouver-based Gaff-rigged Ketch built in 1921.
Hesquiat: a 1944 Steveston-based fishing vessel.

Date: July 28th and 29th, 2018

Time: 11AM to 7PM on Saturday, 11 AM to 5PM on Sunday

Location: Britania Heritage Shipyard in Steveston Village

CommUnity BBQ

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 20:43:00 GMT

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Everyone Welcome!

Great Food Good Friends | Fun for all Ages Children's Activities | Water Park, Bring along outdoor games, Musical instruments and a blanket. Come and enjoy the park, bring a blanket and games yard and come Sunday afternoon fun for the whole family, an opportunity to meet, nibble and jabber among the community veterans and those who also joined activities for children and a pool for toddlers in the park nearby.

Please register by July 19th so that we can prepare accordingly
Sponsored by Chabad Richmond, Gesher Welcoming Services, Yossi Links, Jewish Federation, Superstore, Connect Me In!