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Summer fun in Richmond

By Lorraine Graves

Published 4:42 PDT, Wed July 12, 2017

Last Updated: 2:12 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021

If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer, here are a few suggestions.

CHILD’S PLAY ADVENTURE

Dates: All day, every day

Venue: Terra Nova Play Ground

If your kids have you climbing the wall at home, try this free Terra Nova park for all ages. Info: richmond.ca/parks/parks/about/amenities/park.aspx?ID=116

TOYING AROUND

Date: All summer long

Venue: All around town

Splash Toys at 14-380 Moncton St. in Steveston has a toy selection for every budget—from simple toys like the $1 parachute people, to kites to fly at Garry Point, or beach balls to toss in the park. Also board games for all ages for those indoor days.

Info: splashtoyshop.ca

B.C. BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dates: July 27 to 30, Aug. 3 to 6

Venue: Minoru Park

Richmond City Baseball hosts to a pair of provincial championships this summer. The 15-and-under AAA finals are July 27 to 30 at Latrace Field, located near the middle of Minoru Park. From Aug. 3 to 6, the 11-and-under A championships are slated.

Info: richmondcitybaseball.ca

WESTERN CANADIAN SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS


Dates: Aug. 10 to 13


Venue: Steveston-London Park

The best under-18 girls’ softball teams in the west gather in Richmond this summer, as the Richmond Girls Softball Association plays host to the Western Canadian championships.

Info: rgsa.ca

YVR MUSIC AND PHOTOS

Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays

Venue: YVR Jade Canoe and Domestic Terminal Level 3 Food Court

You don’t have to be flying to travel to YVR for their free concerts and art show. Enter to win one of four pairs of round-trip tickets to any destination in Canada. Info: yvr.ca

RICHMOND INDOOR PAINTBALL

Dates: All summer

Venue: 160-6631 Westminster Hwy.

Offering a fully-immersed “Call of Duty,” Richmond Indoor Paintball is the only indoor paintball field in the Greater Vancouver area.

Info: shockpaintball.ca

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