Seasonal Workshops and Events
Enjoy the magic of the season and join us for seasonal activities, workshops and events happening this fall 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 September 15 at all Richmond Hill Community Centres while quantities last!
Valid for children ages 3 to 15. Passes can be redeemed from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. 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 - Adults
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 17 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Bayview Hill Community Centre
Fee: $5
Registration code: 129640
Calling all students in grades 6 to 8 – Join us for this spooky and fun Halloween event! Youth 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 26
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.
RHDDO Halloween Night Event
Date: Friday, October 31 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
Fee: $23.41
Registration code: 135684
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.