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Community Events
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Ready, Set, Hop!
A family walk along the gorgeous Riverfront Trail starting at Columbia Point Marina Park heading south approximately one mile and return. Families may choose to end the walk by going through a spraying of colored powder or just head straight to the park for an egg hunt. Water/snack stations will be set-up along the trail. Be on high alert as our favorite Mr. Bunny and friends will be joining us. Stay tuned for more details as you won’t want to miss out on all of the fun!
Saturday, April 9 9:00am-12:00pm Kids (ages 5-17) - $5.00 Adults & Kids (5 & Under) - Free
Registration Information Coming Soon
Columbia Point Marina Park
Tri-Cities Geocoin Challenge
Enjoy a free, family friendly activity for new and experienced geocachers! Spend a day exploring and geocaching around the Tri-Cities (including West Richland). Those who complete the challenge will receive a free Tri-Cities Geocoin. Reminder ~ Only ONE geocoin per household. Kids thirteen and under who complete the challenge will receive a prize (event day only). To register, please go to richlandparksandrec.com or come into the Richland Community Center!
Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26 Columbia Point Marina Park
Free Event
Richland Regatta*
The 3-day event will play host to 60-80 race boats of various types ranging in speed from 70-170 mph, providing non-stop action on the water. The beautiful waterfront of Howard Amon Park provides the perfect location for food vendors, a beer garden and spectacular views of the racecourse.
Friday, June 23-26 Howard Amon Park
*See Activities or Events by Private Organizations, Pg. 32
Family Bingo
Turn off the electronics and join us for some oldfashioned family bingo. Bring family and friends to the Richland Community Center for an afternoon the kids will remember. Lots of fun and laughs!
Saturdays
January 22 4:00-6:00pm
February 12 1:00-3:00pm March 19 1:00-3:00pm April 16 1:00-3:00pm Free Activity Richland Community Center, Games Room
Pop-Up Play Days
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you! Join us for this outdoor activity as we pop-up at one of the many parks in Richland. Some of the activities include seed planting, rock painting, volleyball games, and an obstacle course, just to mention a few. It's free too! We hope to see you there!
Date Time Location/Theme Thurs, Feb 10 3:00-5:00pm Community Center Winter Olympics Thurs, April 7 12:30-2:30pm Howard Amon Park Burst into Spring Thurs, May 12 3:00-5:00pm Frankfort Park Plant and Play
Sat, June 11 9:00-11:00am
Jeanette Taylor Skate Park SK8 & Play Thurs, July 14 9:00-11:00am Claybell Park Adapt & Play Free Activity
Tax Aide Program*
AARP provides free, confidential service to help seniors and middle and low-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns and to answer questions. Bring a copy of your prior year's tax return along with this year's supporting information, such as income, possible deductions and current Real Estate tax statement. This is an electronic filing site and will not be preparing returns to paper file. Appointments are required—walk-ins will not be accepted. To schedule an appointment, please call 509-542-7960; phone lines open January 18th for scheduling.
Mondays 8:30-8:00pm Tuesdays 8:30-12:00pm Saturdays 9:15-12:00pm February 1-April 18 Richland Community Center