Plan family travel to Richmond, British Columbia, this fall and experience exciting events and festivals for your entire brood.
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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
The festival held in September celebrates Chinese culture and cuisine. Bakeries throughout the city sell mooncakes as part of the celebration, as is typical in China. The traditional pastry features a thin dough, filled with a sweet or savory paste of taro, lotus seed, sweet bean or a mixture of nuts and seeds, often with an ornate design.
Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields
Non-profit organization FarmFolk CityFolk hosts the 29th annual festival Sept. 8. The celebration of local food and sustainable agriculture offers visitors a sampling of local gourmet food and beverages. Live music and silent auctions also take place during the event.
Visit Minoru Park and witness beautiful colors of fall foliage. Swing by Minoru Chapel, built in 1891, for prime leaf-peeping photo opportunities.
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Head to the annual pumpkin patch at Richmond Country Farms. In operation since the 1980s, this classic fall experience features pumpkin picking, hay rides and local produce for sale. Of-age guests may sample wine made with local grapes at on-site Country Vines Winery.
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The largest night market in North America extends its 2024 run through Oct. 14, Canada’s Thanksgiving weekend. Choose from more than 600 international food options. Explore more than 110 unique retail booths.
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