This week’s standout

Editor’s Pick

Families enjoying carnival rides and games at a Richmond British Columbia midway
Lansdowne Centre parking lot · 5300 No. 3 Road$50 unlimited-ride wristband
Thu–Sun, Sep 24–27 · Thu–Fri 3–10 PM · Sat 12–10 PM · Sun 12–6 PM

West Coast Amusements Midway

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Four Richmond events

Top Events This Week

A live band performing in a waterfront restaurant in Steveston Richmond British Columbia
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill · 112–3800 Bayview StreetConfirm cover with venue
Thu, Sep 24 · 6–9 PM

Aristo-Cats and Friends — Live Music

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Young people creating wearable art during an evening event at a Richmond art gallery
Richmond Art Gallery · 7700 Minoru GateFree
Fri, Sep 25 · 6–8 PM

Art After Dark: Youth Takeover

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Families playing foosball together during a community club evening in Richmond British Columbia
Austria Vancouver Club · 5851 Westminster Highway$2 temporary membership for non-members
Fri, Sep 25 · Doors open at 6 PM

Friday Family Night at Austria Vancouver Club

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Families volunteers and firefighters joining an inclusive community walk in Richmond British Columbia
Pacific Autism Family Network · 3688 Cessna DrivePublic event
Sat, Sep 26 · 9 AM–12 PM

Pacific Autism Family Network Walk

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Art, play & connection

More Weekend Events

Families making bamboo lanterns and meeting rabbits at a Richmond Mid-Autumn Festival
Lansdowne Centre · Kiosk Court and Centre CourtFree festival · Activity conditions apply
Sat, Sep 26 · 11 AM–4 PM · Artisan market continues Sunday

Mid-Autumn Festival: Bunnies Around One Moon

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An artist speaking with visitors inside a heritage house studio in Richmond British Columbia
Branscombe House · 4900 Steveston HighwayFreeOpen studio · All ages
Sat, Sep 26 · 1–5 PM

Kai’s Open Studio at Branscombe House

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An artist speaking to an audience about art technology and motherhood at Richmond Art Gallery
Richmond Art Gallery · 7700 Minoru GateFreeLimited seating · RSVP requested
Sat, Sep 26 · 2–3 PM

Artist Salon: Karilynn Ming Ho on Art, AI & Motherhood

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Guests enjoying German food live music and dancing at an Oktoberfest celebration in Richmond
Austria Vancouver Club · 5851 Westminster HighwayTicketed · Dinner entrée includedDinner · Dance · Live music
Sat, Sep 26 · 5:30–11 PM

Oktoberfest #1 — Dinner and Dance

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Three Richmond favourites

Local Eats

A bowl of spicy Chongqing noodles with braised beef and greens in Richmond British Columbia
Unit 145 · Union Square Shopping Centre · 8338 Capstan Way

Chuan Noodle House

Pick: Chongqing-style spicy noodle soup
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Herbal teas and creamy plant milk drinks served in a modern Richmond tea shop
Unit 1125 · 8580 Alexandra Road

Pika Herb & Tea Co.

Pick: Herbal teas and plant-based milk drinks
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Korean jajangmyeon and spicy seafood noodle soup served in Richmond British Columbia
Aberdeen Centre Food Court · 4151 Hazelbridge Way

Man Ri Sung

Pick: Korean jajangmyeon
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From café plates to late-night hot pot

More Local Eats

Hong Kong style French toast pineapple bun and milk tea at a Richmond cafe
Lansdowne Centre Food Court · 5300 No. 3 Road

One Cafe Lansdowne

Pick: Hong Kong-style French toast
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Crispy salt and pepper pork with garlic chilies and scallions in Richmond British Columbia
Stall 2210 · Pacific Plaza Food Court · 8888 Odlin Crescent

CK Tea C

Pick: Crispy salt-and-pepper pork
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Chinese rice noodles with fish greens tomato and pickled vegetables in Richmond British Columbia
Richmond Public Market · 8260 Westminster Highway

Jiawei Big Bowl Rice Noodle

Pick: Pickled-fish rice noodles
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Dinner spotlight

Business Spotlight

Cantonese double skin milk pudding and egg tarts in a Richmond dessert cafe
Unit 100 · 5951 No. 3 Road
Pick: Cantonese double-skin milk pudding

HE MADE

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Stretch your legs

Park Pick

A wooden boardwalk through autumn peat bog habitat at Richmond Nature Park British Columbia
11851 Westminster Highway · East Richmond
Best for: easy trails, birdwatching, autumn colour and the Nature House · No dogs permitted

Richmond Nature Park

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Current local offers

Deals & Specials

Fri–Sat, Sep 25–26 · Fish & Chips, Chicken Katsu or NY Steak Dinner · $21 · Dine-in only

WINGS Richmond

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Daily · 3–5 PM & 9–11 PM · $7 draft beer, wine and highballs · Selected bites $12

CAVU Kitchen Bar

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Daily · 2–5 PM · Draft beer and fries $5 · House wine or spirits $6 · Selected bites $15

Harold’s Kitchen & Bar

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Quick reminders

Don’t Miss These

A local roots band performing for a dancing audience in Steveston Richmond British Columbia
ANAF Unit 284 · 105–11900 No. 1 Road

Live Music: The Karmichaels

Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30–9:30 PM · Confirm admission with venue
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Woodcarvers demonstrating their craft inside a historic Steveston shipyard building
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site · 5180 Westwater Drive

Richmond Carvers Showcase 2026

Sun, Sep 27 · 12–4 PM · Free
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Plan the weekend
Weekend Weather
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Saturday
18° / 12°
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Sunday
16° / 11°

I always enjoy finding new reasons to spend time in Richmond, and I hope this week’s guide gives you one too. Whether you choose a local event, a new place to eat, or a peaceful walk, I hope it adds something special to your weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend,