Spring Break (Mar 14-29)

The Richmond Nature Park Society is excited to host BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms, a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum until April 5. Explore the science, uses, and diversity of mushrooms, featuring some of BC’s 3,400 species, familiar, bizarre, delicious, and deadly, and discover how they shape our ecosystems.

All ages
Admission by donation
Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy
Open Hours: Daily 9:00am-5:00pm 
Info: Richmond Nature Park

FREE! Get outside and play at the Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment

This unique play experience captures the imagination of kids and adults. Organized into two distinct zones, the ‘Paddock’, which was once home to horses and stables, includes tandem 35m long ziplines (8+ years); 3m high ‘big’ swings (8+ years); a ‘pivot’ swing (5+ years); and a twisting stainless steel hillside slide! (5+ years).

The ‘Homestead’, the site of a former farm house, includes a custom designed 10m tall ‘Tree House’ with four platforms, a central rope ladder and a stainless steel spiral slide (8+ years); the Log Jam: A climbable timber structure (5+ years); an ‘aerial’ rope walkway (5+ years); and the ‘Spinnery’ (5+ year).

Terra Nova Rural Park, 2340 River Road (west end of River Road at the north end of West Dyke Trail)
Info: Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment

FREE! Go on the Minoru Park and City Hall Public Art Scavenger Hunt

This fun, family-friendly outdoor activity will take participants from Richmond City Hall to Minoru Park in search of 10 public artworks. Answer the clues on the activity sheet and learn more about public art in the city. Once completed, participants can contact publicart@richmond.ca for the answers to the clues.

For more information and to access other public art self-guided walking and bike tours: Explore Public Art

Public Art Minoru Park and City Hall Scavenger Hunt

FREE! Get active outside on a the Richmond Geo-Tour

Join this popular treasure hunting game through many of Richmond’s renowned parks, trails and facilities. Complete a passport by finding all 50 caches to earn a limited-edition coin. All ages.

Info and to download a personal passport: Geocaching

FREE! Adventure Labs | Terra Nova Park, Richmond Nature House, Garden City Park & Paulik Park

This interactive, app-based experience is a virtual scavenger hunt for the whole family! Players download the interactive app onto a smartphone (QR code at Nature House front desk) and are guided by GPS to various locations. At each stop, players answer questions and learn facts about wildlife and ecology at the park. Enjoy the adventure when the Nature House is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Watch a short tutorial to learn how to use the interactive app. All ages.

Link to Adventure Lab: Adventure Lab

Play at Terra Nova Park: Richmond GeoTour Terra Nova Adventure Lab
Play in the Richmond Nature House: Richmond GeoTour Nature House Mini Adventure
Play at Garden City Park and Paulik Park: Richmond GeoTour Garden City Park and Paulik Park

FREE! Invasive Pull at Garden City Park

Help the City and the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver pull invasive blackberry and ivy at Garden City Park! Gloves, tools and snacks provided. Registration required.

Sat, Mar 14: 10:00am-12:30pm
Register: Invasive Plant Removal at Garden City Park

FREE! The Chromophiliacs exhibit

Explore the Richmond Art Gallery’s current exhibition that explodes with colour.  Featuring artworks by local and international artists Diyan Achjadi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Maru Aponte, Sandeep Johal, Yaimel López Zaldívar, Laura Meza Orozco, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo, Malina Sintnicolaas, Charlene Vickers and Jan Wade.

Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Open Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Info: Richmond Art Gallery

FREE! Waterfront exploration at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Explore our waterfront history with a visit to the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site on weekends during Spring Break. Visit the heritage park and discover how people from around the world lived and worked in Steveston to help build the fishing, canning and boat building industries.  Enjoy activities for all ages and explore both indoor and outdoor spaces in this 8-acre heritage site.
Suitable for families with children 6-12 years old (suggestion only)

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive
Open Hours: Mar 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29
Fri-Sun: 10:00am-4:00pm
Info: 604-238-8050 and Britannia Shipyards

FREE! Discover what’s new at the Steveston Tram

Visit the Steveston Tram from March 14 to 29 and explore the exhibits and interactive displays about Richmond’s rich transportation history. “Track” down our Hamm on the Tram stuffy who has hitched a ride on Tram Car 1220. Hamm will be moving around during Spring Break so follow the clues to find his new hiding spot. Suitable for families with children up to 12 years (suggestion only).

Kids – Ask for a Junior Conductor ticket, and bring the ticket back with you each time you visit the Tram to earn points towards badges.

Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street
Open Hours: Tue-Sun: 10:00am-4:00pm
Info: 604-238-8081 and Steveston Tram

FREE! Family Treasures exhibit

Explore The Maple Road Experience and learn the story of how one kid’s passion for skateboarding sparked something much bigger.
With the support of his parents, Kevin Harris built one of the most legendary backyard half-pipe ramps around—and in the process, brought together a community that, like him, would go on to achieve amazing things.

Richmond Museum, 7700 Minoru Gate
Info: Richmond Museum

FREE! Take a Richmond Museum Self Guided Historical Walking Tour

Discover the wonders of our city like never before with our exciting and immersive free downloadable walking tours! Explore three captivating locations – Brighouse, Sea Island and Terra Nova – and embark on an unforgettable journey through Richmond’s past.

Unleash your inner adventurer as you dive into the realm of aviation with the Sea Island: The Aviation Story tour. Deepen your love of our natural and cultural history with the Terra Nova: A New Land tour and step back in time to uncover the stories that shaped our community with the Brighouse District: A Civic Legacy tour.

Each tour is designed to last 1-2 hours, making it the perfect activity for families and individuals alike. Download the free walking tour guides and unearth the stories of Richmond, one step at a time.

Info: Richmond Museum Walking Tours

FREE! Go on the Minoru Park and City Hall Public Art Scavenger Hunt

This fun, family-friendly outdoor activity will take participants from Richmond City Hall to Minoru Park in search of 10 public artworks. Answer the clues on the activity sheet and learn more about public art in the city. Once completed, participants can contact publicart@richmond.ca for the answers to the clues.

For more information and to access other public art self-guided walking and bike tours: 
Explore Public Art

Public Art Minoru Park and City Hall Scavenger Hunt

Public Swimming – Minoru Centre for Active Living

Free fall from the drop slide, race down the double slide, splash in the spray features and float through the lazy river. For those looking for a work out, swim laps or water jog in one of the two 25m lap pools followed with a visit to the adult or family hot tub.

Open Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am-10:00pm
Sun: 7:00am-9:00pm
Feature Hours including Drop Slide, Rock Wall and Diving Board
Mon-Thu: 11:00am-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 11:00am-9:30pm
Sun: 11:00am-8:00pm

All ages
Regular admission rates apply
Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Avenue
Info: 604-233-6225 and Minoru Centre

Public Swimming – Watermania

Splash around in the wave pool with interactive water play features that include a giant tipping bucket and a variety of interactive sprayers and water wheels. For those looking for a work out, water jog or swim laps in the competition pool.
Spring Break 2026 Public Swim Schedule

Open Hours:  Mon-Fri: 6:00am-10:00pm
Sat: 6:00am-8:15pm; Women’s Only Swim 8:30-10:00pm
Sun: 10:00am-9:00pm

All ages
Regular admission rates apply

Watermania, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard
Info: 604-448-5353 and Watermania

Public Skating – Minoru Arenas

Lace up your skates and glide around the ice at Minoru Arenas. Have fun with your family and friends at one of our Spring Break Public Skates. All ages.
Minoru Arenas Public Skate and Drop-In Schedule Spring Break 2026

Skating Hours
Mon-Fri: 12:00-4:00pm*
Sat & Sun: 1:00-5:00pm (cancelled: Sat, Mar 14)

*Fri, Mar 27: 12:00-3:00pm
*Sat, Mar 28: 2:00-5:00pm
*Sun, Mar 29: 2:00-5:00pm

Regular admission rates apply

Minoru Arenas, 7551 Minoru Gate
Info: 604-238-8465 or Minoru Arenas

The library is offering almost 30 free and fun programs for school-aged kids to enjoy over Spring Break. From Minecraft and Pokémon to LEGO and Science Clubs, there's lots to explore at the library this March. Note: some programs require registration.

Info: Spring Break programs