Seasonal Workshops and Events
Join us for seasonal activities, workshops and events happening in Richmond Hill.
No Tricks only Active Treats!
This Halloween, hand out swim/skate passes - a fun treat to keep kids active! Limited time only! $6 for 5 swim/skate passes. On sale starting Monday, September 21 at all Richmond Hill Community Centres while quantities last!
Valid for children ages 3 to 15. Passes can be redeemed from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027. The Swim Admission Standard applies to all swims. CSA-approved helmets are required for children ages five years and younger and is recommended for everyone on the ice.
Art and Fine Craft Workshops
Discover your inner artist this Fall! Our fresh selection of Art Workshops offers the perfect opportunity to create, explore, and have fun while learning new skills.
Register for a workshop today!
Halloween Howl
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
Fee: $10
Registration code: 150890
Calling all students in grades 6 to 8! Join us for this spooky and fun Halloween event! You will have the opportunity to participate in games, fortune telling, raffles and more. Dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win prizes!
Fall/Halloween-themed Teas
Enjoy a cozy afternoon surrounded by the beauty of the season! Sip warm drinks, nibble on delicious sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats!
Preschool and Children's Halloween-themed Workshops
Keep the Halloween fun going with our themed workshops for preschoolers and children! Dress up in your favourite costumes and enjoy a mix of festive activities—pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, games, and even a spooky story time.
Register for a workshop today!
Walk and Learn Tour: The Haunted Village and Yonge Street
Date: Sunday, October 25
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: This walk starts at the McConaghy Centre (10100 Yonge Street). Look for the Walk and Learn sandwich board.
Enjoy a spine-tingling walking tour through a 200-year-old neighbourhood as we explore a stretch of Yonge Street, the historic village backstreets and the Presbyterian cemetery. Heritage Hilda will share some spooky stories of Richmond Hill’s ghostly history. Learn more.
The Psychology of Cults at the RHCPA
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street
Perfect for the Halloween season, The Psychology of Cults explores the real-life stories and psychological forces behind some of history's most infamous cults. Through the lens of renowned cult interventionist Mike King, discover how influence, manipulation and group dynamics can draw ordinary people into extraordinary situations. Both fascinating and unsettling, this live event is a must for fans of true crime, psychology and the darker side of human behaviour.
RHDDO Halloween Night Event
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
Fee: $23.41
Registration code: 152646
Celebrate Halloween under the stars with a themed astronomy presentation, festive crafts, and trick-or-treat stations for the kids. Costumes are encouraged, and—weather permitting—you’ll even get to peek through the giant 74-inch telescope! Gather the family for a magical night of fun, learning, and Halloween spirit.
Fall Tours at the RHDDO
Enjoy free self-guided tours of the Administration Building and Observatory Dome! Drop by Richmond Hill's very own national historic site to visit the Administration Building and the Observatory Dome that houses Canada's largest telescope. While there, visit our gift shop and purchase a souvenir of your visit.