Events
Surrey events calendar: September 18th – 24th
Surrey events calendar – Week of September 18th – 24th
Community events:
Surrey Youth Fest
Location: Guildford Recreation Centre, 15105 105 Ave
Date & Time: September 23, 2017 (1:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Cost: FREE
Activities to Check out:
- live music and DJs on the main stage
- 25+ youth performers
- 40+ interactive exhibits
- all-styles dance battle
- carnival games and food trucks
- wipe out inflatable game
- skateboard, scooter and BMX jam and demos
- free swim (ages 10-18 years)
- cooking competition with MasterChef
- youth groups, schools and community organisations
- henna and airbrush tattoos
- spoken word and art making in the arts cafe
- teen dance (register with code 4564021)
Farm Fresh Sundays
Support local agriculture each Sunday in September by visiting one of these fine restaurants to experience a delicious dinner menu featuring a minimum of 2/3 locally farmed ingredients.
Because farm fresh just tastes better!
Participating Restaurants:
- Bozzinnis 13655 104 Avenue
- Elements Casino 17755 60 Avenue
- Maharaja Restaurant 8148 128 Street
- Old Surrey Restaurant 13483 72 Avenue
- Greek Islands 9547 152 Street
- Tap Restaurant 101-15350 34 Avenue *
- The Taphouse 15330 102A Avenue
*Tap Restaurant will offer their menu on Tuesdays, as they are closed on Sundays.
Location: various locations
Dates: September 10, 2017; September 17, 2017; September 24, 2017
Contact: agriculture@surrey.ca
Cost: Prices Vary
Women in firefighting workshop (Level 2)
This one-day workshop will provide participants with a hands-on approach and build on the content, physical requirements and practical skills of the level 1 workshop (pre-requisite). Participants will be given an opportunity to practice the skills required to be a firefighter. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with experienced female firefighters from the Surrey Fire Service.
This workshop requires strenuous effort and physical activity. Make sure to dress in fitness apparel for the workshop.
Steel toe boots are also required. Please bring your own, or if you don’t have some, a limited amount of FF boots are available.
You must be 19 years of age to participate.
Lunch will be provided.
Register for a one-day workshop, using the following barcodes:
- September 23: 4564448
- September 24: 4564628
Please note: The below forms must be completed and returned before the start of the workshop.
Location: Surrey Fire Service Central Training Facility, 14923 64 Ave
- September 23 (8:30am – 4:30pm)
- September 24 (8:30am – 4:30pm)
*Check-in opens at 8 am for both days.
Cost: $30
2017 Kidney walk
Kidney disease is a serious illness that can affect anyone at any age. Help the Kidney Foundation make a difference and be a part of the 10th Annual Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 24th. Register and help fundraise online at the Fraser Valley walk page on the Kidney walk website. Raise $100 and receive an official Kidney Walk T-shirt.
Every kilometre counts in the fight against kidney disease.
Registration begins at 9:00 AM and Walk starts at 10:00 AM. A walk is 2.5 km.
Location: Bear Creek Pavilion, 13750 88 Ave
Date & Time: September 24, 2017 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Contact: Brenda Dondo: 604-558-6887; brendad@kidney.bc.ca
Website: Kidney Walk
Dance Without Limits
Dance Without Limits offers a safe, active environment for individuals with various disabilities to have fun while exploring dance, creative movement and games. Please note that participants who may require substantial physical or behavioural support may be asked to attend alongside a guardian or support worker.
This is a free, inclusive program. Drop-ins, parents and caregivers are welcome!
To register, call 604-408-9484, or email programs@bccerebralpalsy.com
Location: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107a Ave
Date & Time: Every Thursday, July 20 to September 28, 2017 (5:00 PM to 6:00 PM )
Contact:604 408 9484; programs@bccerebralpalsy.com
Cost: FREE
Website: Dance Without Limits
Arts:
Screening of youth digital projects
Youth from Chuck Bailey’s skate park and gym programs and the City’s Community Art Program will premier videos they have made. Surrey Art Gallery’s Art Together participants will also screen their film graffiti project made with mentoring artist Alex MacKenzie.
After these screenings, have a sneak peek of Marianne Nicolson’s new artwork, The Way In Which It Was Given to Us.
Location: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107a Ave
Date & Time: September 22, 2017 (8:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Cost: FREE
Website: surrey.ca/urbanscreen
Panel discussion and opening reception
Celebrate the opening of our fall exhibition!
6:30 pm − A panel discussion with Ground Signals exhibiting artists Ruth Beer, Brandon Gabriel, Valérie d. Walker, and Bobbi L. Kozinuk, moderated by Gallery Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Jordan Strom and co-curator Roxanne Charles, will kick off the evening.
7:30 pm − Reception starts
The group exhibit Shift: Kwantlen Polytechnic University Fine Arts Faculty will also be recognized at this event.
Performances:
8:15 pm − The reception will feature a live collaborative performance by Cathy Busby and Charlene Vickers who will be riffing off their installation Intertribal Lifelines to resound bodily water and land presence. Using synthesizers, spoken words, hollering, hidden messages, surprises, and props, they will make a call to the audience as an emancipatory strategy. Their performance is in support of Indigenous sovereignty and protection of lands and waters throughout Turtle Island.
Throughout the evening, guests will also be able to generate their own artworks in dialogue with a roving performance by V&B (Valérie d. Walker and Bobbi L. Kozinuk). As trans-tectonic time-travellers from the future, the artists will offer pure solar power to USB-powered devices (smartphones, tablets, bike lights, etc) in exchange for stories about visitors’ relationship with Planet Earth and her environmental health.
Location: Surrey Art Gallery, 13750 88 Ave
Date & Time: September 23, 2017 (6:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Contact: 604-501-5566; artgallery@surrey.ca
Cost: FREE
Oh, Canada, we sing for Thee!
Celebrate the incredible legacy of Canadian music. Sing along with internationally-acclaimed songbird Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind Band as you party to the music of The Guess Who, Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, Shania Twain, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, and many more!
This spectacular concert is travelling across Canada on a 28-city tour celebrating the greatest music in the history of our country!
This concert also stars multi-talented musicians Fred Smith, Bobby Prochaska, and Nathan Smith plus The Wayward Wind Band (Sam Cino and Bruce Ley).
Running time: approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including intermission
Also part of the Surrey Celebrates Canada150 Series, with special pricing.
Location: Main Stage at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Avenue
Date & Time: September 22, 2017 at 8pm
Contact: Box Office – 604-501-5566
Cost: Zone A $49. Zone B $39. Zone C $29
Website: Way-To-Go Productions
Kids and Family:
Apple Fest at Darts Hill Garden
To Do:
- perennial planting workshops
- Honeybee Centre demonstrations
- orchard tours
- seasonal snacks
- live music
- plant sale
Location: Darts Hill Garden Park, 1660 168 St
Date & Time: September 23, 2017 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM )
Cost: FREE
Contact: 604-501-5050; partnersinparks@surrey.ca
Recreation and Sport:
Surrey Rides
Location: Guildford Youth Park, Chuck Bailey Youth Park, and South Surrey Youth Park
Contact: 604-501-5100; youth@surrey.ca
Cost: FREE
Grab your Skateboard, BMX Bike or Scooter and head to a free event in the annual Surrey Rides series. At Youth Parks throughout the city, young riders of all levels build confidence and sharpen their skills in a safe competitive environment.
Spectators are welcome. Stop by to enjoy the impressive skills and energy these young riders bring with them!
- Guildford Street Style Skate Competition
Saturday, August 26, 2017 | 12:00-4:00pm
- Guildford Youth Park (15105 – 105 Avenue)
There will be a judged competition based on timed runs as well as an open floor to showcase skills and tricks. Tons of prizes and giveaways!
- South Surrey All-Wheels Jam & Skate Competition
Saturday, September 9, 2017 | 1:00-5:00pm
- South Surrey Youth Park (14602 – 20 Avenue)
Riders between the ages of 10-18 years: join the beginner, intermediate and advanced Skateboard Competition, and the All-Wheels Jam. Registration starts at 12:30 pm and helmets are mandatory. Prizes, giveaways and food to be had!
- Youth Fest All-Wheels Jam
Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 1:00-7:00pm
- Guildford Youth Park (15105 – 105 Avenue)
Watch professional riders, show us your best trick and cheer on your friends at this all-wheels jam for anyone 21 years of age and under. Register at the event to participate. If we’re rained out, we’ll move to the underground parking!
For more details and the latest updates, visit Surrey Youth’s Website.
Long-term/ongoing:
Guided nature walks
Join us for guided walks in Surrey’s nature parks and learn a little more about the urban forest that we are lucky to call home!
Drop-in, rain or shine. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under.
Location: Various locations
Dates: July 1 – October 14
Contact: Surrey Nature Centre – 604-502-6065; environment@surrey.ca
Cost: FREE
Community Art Planning Sessions
Are you interested in group art projects and events? Do you want to take leadership in your community? Come join the Community Art Planning Team. This is a great chance to meet new people and share your creativity. No art skills required. Open to young people ages 15 to 30. Food and beverages provided.
Visit our Community Art site to see examples of the types of projects this team creates.
Location: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107a Ave
Contact: Edward Westerhuis – 604-591-4194; communityart@surrey.ca
Cost: FREE
Pre-teen dances
Drop by a recreation facility in Surrey for your next pre-teen dance! We have a great concession, awesome light shows, and music that you and your friends will love to dance to.
Our pre-teen dances have Parks, Recreation and Culture staff on site to ensure a safe, supervised and fun time for kids. There will also be excellent prizes to win and seasonally themed dances. Sign up today!
How to Register
- In person at any of our recreation facilities.
- Register online; Reference the pre-teen dance course code
- By phone and calling 604-501-5100; Reference the pre-teen dance course code.
Location: Various Locations
Date & Time: September 8 to December 15, 2017 (7:00 PM – 9:30 PM)
Contact: 604-501-5100
Cost: $5.50 per child (in advance) $7.75 per child (day of dance)
Birding walks
Join a local naturalist for a series of free monthly walks (September through May) to discover Surrey’s birds.
Learn how these amazing creatures are adapted to their habitat and why our local urban parks are so important for their survival. Become familiar with many bird species and their habitats, improve your identification skills and find answers to all your birding questions!
These walks are drop-in, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars and a field guide, if you have them.
Location: Various parks
Contact: Surrey Nature Centre – 604-502-6065; environment@surrey.ca
Cost: FREE
Parenting workshop series
Join us for the Positive Parenting Workshop Series, for parents and caregivers of 5 to 18-year-olds. Workshops take place at locations throughout the city and are free to attend. Visit one workshop or attend them all! Registration is not required.
To learn how Recreation Surrey is making a difference for children ages birth to 18, check out the Recreation Surrey Children & Youth Year in Review.
Practical Parenting: Locations, Dates, Time and Topic
The following Practical Parenting workshops are presented in partnership with The Children’s Foundation.
Join us on Mondays at 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm on the following dates:
- September 18: Understand why kids push the limits.
- October 16: How to set effective limits.
- November 20: Self-regulation strategies for you and your children.
- December 18: How to implement structure and routines.
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join us on Tuesday at 5 pm to 6 pm on the following dates:
- September 19: Understand why kids push the limits.
- October 17: How to set effective limits.
- November 21: Self-regulation strategies for you and your children.
- December 19: How to implement structure and routines.
Positively Parenting: Locations, Dates, Time and Topic
The following Positively Parenting workshops are presented in partnership with Alexandra Neighbourhood House.
South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
Join us on Tuesdays at 6 pm to 8 pm on the following dates:
- October 3: What’s love got to do with it?
- October 10: Why are you acting this way?
- October 17: Listen to me!
- October 24: We have a problem…
Join us on Tuesdays at 6 pm to 8 pm on the following dates:
- November 7: What’s love got to do with it?
- November 14: Why are you acting this way?
- November 21: Listen to me!
- November 28: We have a problem…
Location: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107a Ave
Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Fleetwood Community Centre and South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
Contact: rajdeep.kandola@surrey.ca
Cost: FREE
Lifeguard information sessions
Learn how you can get started on a path towards being a lifeguard or aquatic instructor! Find out about the training process and volunteer opportunities. Attendance to the sessions are free but all participants must be ages 10 and older and register online, in person or by phone to secure their spot. Registration is now open!
All sessions are from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Location: Guildford Recreation Centre, Newton Recreation Centre, North Surrey Recreation Centre, South Surrey Indoor Pool, and Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex
Date & Time: September 21 to December 11, 2017 (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Contact: 604-501-5100
Cost: FREE
Canada Golden Maple Leaf Festival: Shortlisted film screenings
Kick off the fall entertainment season by seeing some of the films—ranging from action to romantic comedy to thrillers—shortlisted for the 2017 Canada Golden Maple Film Festival. Surrey is one of several locations around Greater Vancouver during the week of September 20 where screenings are taking place. At the closing ceremony, 42 awards (in six major categories) will be handed out. One of these shortlisted films could be a winner!
This film festival raises awareness of the film industry, culture, media, and online network, and fosters the international development of the film industry.
The following movies are in Chinese with English subtitles.
Audience advisory: suitable for ages 18+
Location: Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall, 13450 104 Ave
Dates & Times: Various
Contact: Box Office – 604-501-5566
Cost: $8 per film
Carnival skate
Join us for fun carnival games both on and off the ice! Grab your skates and drop-in for some fun, family skating this fall for all ages and abilities.
No skates? No problem! We have rentals available for a small fee.
Carnival Skate Locations, Dates & Times:
Friday September 22 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Saturday September 23 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Sunday, September 24 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Saturday, November 18 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Sunday, November 19 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Cost: Regular admission applies
Live 5210 Playbox
Be active and access sports equipment and games with Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes. Simply unlock the box, enjoy the gear, return it when you’re finished and have fun!
Playboxes are big tool boxes located in eleven City of Surrey Parks which are stocked with all sorts of play and sports equipment. Everyone is able to sign up for free access to the Playbox, which is accessible from dawn to dusk, or when the park is open. Please return the equipment to the Playbox after each use to allow it to be available for other users.
Hours
Surrey parks are open throughout the year from dawn until dusk.
Live 5210 Playbox Locations
The playboxes are located at these seven parks:
- Holly Park
- Guildford Heights Park
- Hummingbird Park
- Hjorth Road Park
- Hawthorne Park
- Bridgeview Community Centre
- Starr Park
- Maple Green Park
- Bakerview Park
- T.E. Scott Park
(For access to Panorama Village Park Playbox (14899 – 57 Avenue) please visit YMCA’s website.)
Register
To access the equipment contained in the Playbox, you can either:
- Phone: Call the Call Centre at (604) 501-5100 and request the lock combination.
- Email: Send a request for the lock combination to beactive@surrey.ca
Combinations will change annually, and users will receive an email confirmation of a new code if the email is provided at the time of registration.
Opening the Playbox
Line up the code provides with the two dashes on the lock. Please remember to lock the box when you are done and scramble up the code to assure the lock is secure.
Looking for something to do? You’re in luck! From outdoor movies to a butterfly release, there is so much to do in Surrey this week.
Aug. 6: Movies Under the Stars
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You can head over to Holland Park for a free movie under the stars starting on Aug. 6. The fun starts at 6pm with plenty of games, singers, crafts, draws, and so much more. Be sure to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and some yummy snacks to enjoy. The movie schedule is as follows:
Aug. 6: Sing 2
Aug. 13: Encanto
Aug. 20: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Address: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd.
Aug. 6-7: Music and Meditation Festival
Need some relaxation? Visit Surrey City Hall on Aug. 6 and 7 for the Music and Meditation Festival. The event starts at noon, and on Aug. 6 there will be “meditative flute music by Edgar Muenala, Indigenous dance by the Wild Moccasin Dancers, meditation workshops with Rani Thompson of Raaga with Rani and multi-instrumentalists The Nair Brothers, activities for children and parents, and much more! On Aug. 7 you can enjoy free outdoor music from members of Sahaja Yoga BC from noon–2pm, and free meditation classes at the Surrey Central Library from 2-4pm.
Address: Surrey City Hall, 13450-104th Ave.
Aug. 6-7: Play Time: Heritage Board Games
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Tired of Monopoly? Learn about the board games that residents in Victorian Surrey would have played. This event is free and the only thing you need to supply is the players.
Address: Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Rd.
Aug. 10: Sounds of Summer: Dalannah Gail Bowen
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Enjoy a free outdoor concert in Holland Park on Aug. 10 from 6:30–8pm. This week’s performance is Dalannah Gail Bowen who is a “76-year-old Afro-Canadian Cherokee singer, songwriter, actress, play writer, storyteller, event producer, social activist, International Memphis Blues Awards semi-finalist (2017) and a Blues Hall of Fame Master Blues Artist (2015).”
Address: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd.
Aug. 13: Habitat for Humanity 11th Annual Butterfly Release
Watch a live butterfly release at the Fleetwood Villa on Aug. 13 starting at 11:30am. This event is free to watch but you’re also able to purchase a butterfly to release, with all proceeds going towards Habitat for Humanity. Butterflies cost $20 each and include a butterfly cookie. There will also be live entertainment and a barbecue lunch. For more information on how to reserve your butterfly, check the City of Surrey website.
Address: Fleetwood Villa, 16028 83 Ave.
Aug. 13-14: Play Time: Old Fashioned Toys
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You can visit the Historic Stewart Farm to play with the toys that the Stewart children would have enjoyed in the early 1900s. You’ll also be able to play some outdoor games and make your own toy to take home! This free event is a part of the Historic Stewart Farm’s themed summer weekends.
Address: Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Rd.
Looking for something to do? Well, you’re in luck! There is so much to do in Surrey this week.
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Canada Day 2022 is coming up quickly and the City of Surrey has plenty of plans to celebrate. You can check out an Indigenous Village, the Summer Market, or enjoy some live music from artists like Arkells! There will also be plenty of food trucks and amusement park rides to enjoy. You can check out our previous article for a full breakdown of everything happening.
Address: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, 176th St and 64th Avenue, Surrey
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From July 1 to 3 you can visit the Historic Stewart Farm to learn how to make your own homemade ice cream like Surrey residents from the 1900s. Not only that, but you’ll be able to take some home.
Address: 13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey
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If you’re 18 or younger and like to skateboard, bike, or scooter, then head over to South Surrey Youth Park on July 5 from 4 to 8 pm for Surrey Rides. There will be free snacks, good jams, and prize giveaways for everyone who attends. Helmets are mandatory and spectators are welcome. Be sure to visit the City of Surrey website for a full schedule of Surrey Rides.
Address: South Surrey Youth Park, 14601 20 Avenue, Surrey
Sounds of Summer: Sons of Granville
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Visit Glades Woodland Garden for a free summer concert with Sons of Granville on July 5. Be sure to bring a picnic blanket or chairs and you’re encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy. Sons of Granville started as a busking duo back in 2010 and have since gained popularity and brought on more band members. This is definitely a concert you won’t want to miss. Gates open at 5 pm and the concert starts at 6:30 pm.
Address: The Glades Woodland Garden, 457 170 Street, Surrey
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FVDED in the Park returns to Holland Park this year on July 8 and 9. Headlining the iconic Surrey festival are Illenium, Excision, Rick Ross, and Don Toliver. Tickets are on sale now and you can purchase them online.
Address: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey
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BC’s biggest Bollywood dance company is coming to the Bell Performing Arts Centre on July 8 at 7:30 pm to perform “spirit of India.” This is a celebration of India’s spirituality, mythology, colourful festivals, weddings, music, dances, Bollywood, and will include over 90 performers! Tickets start at $36 and can be purchased online. Address: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144th Street, Surrey
SHIAMAK is coming to Surrey on July 8 for the “spirit of India,” a celebration of the 75th year of India’s Independence with music and dance.
The performance will include India’s spirituality, mythology, colourful festivals, flamboyant weddings, magnificent music, exhilarating dances, and, of course, Bollywood — this production manifests the true spirit of India’s multiculturalism.
There will be over 90 different performers who come from all over the Lower Mainland and the performance will include a retelling of the Ramayana, one of the largest ancient epics in world literature.
Not only is this a must-attend event but this will be SHIAMAK’s return to the stage since their last performance in 2019.
You can buy tickets to “spirit of India” online starting at $28. The performance will take place at the Bell Performing Arts Centre on July 8 starting at 7:30 pm.
Address: Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144th Street
Canada Day 2022 is coming up quickly and the City of Surrey has plenty of plans to celebrate. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s celebration.
There will be musical performances for the entire day with Arkells headlining the show. You can also expect performances from Shawnee Kish, Haviah Mighty, En Karma, Teon Gibbs, Ashley Pater, Glisha, Kung Jaadee, Pleasant Trees, and many more! Plus, all of these performances are free so you can enjoy as much music as you want.
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Plenty of local vendors will be making their way to the Canada Day celebration this year, and they’ll be set up in the Summer Market. Some of the vendors include Mysgreen, lil so&so handmades, The Refill Shop, Mountain Mornings, and So Fresh Air Fresheners.
No Canada Day celebration is complete without food, and there will be tons of food trucks available for you to choose from. Whether you’re feeling like some delicious sandwiches from Bread and Cheese, Bannock from the Bannock Queen, vegan delights from the Dirty Vegan, Japanese-inspired hotdogs from Japa Dog, or mini donuts from Mr. Ken’s Donuts, Surrey’s Canada Day will have it all! There will be over 30 different food trucks at the event.
For this year, the City of Surrey is putting a big emphasis on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. On the Surrey Canada Day Website, the City said “July 1st is a day to chart a new and better path forward. Together, we can work towards reconciliation and a more equitable society for all. We invite you to come together to experience diverse cultural expression, as well as the best of Canada and its hope for the future. Surrey Canada Day is committed to sharing music, education, entertainment, and the cultural practices of many Indigenous and multicultural artists. Event organizers are working with leaders from land-based Nations and an Indigenous consultant in the planning and programming of this event.”
One of the highlights of this year’s celebration is the Indigenous Village with plenty of different sections to check out. The Siam Stage (which means “Respected Ones” in Coast Salish languages) will feature Indigenous cultural sharing, the Residential School Survivor Honouring Ceremony, and contemporary music performances. There will also be a sharing circle where “the public is invited to participate in discussions with Residential School Survivors to learn first-hand about the hardships they lived through while attending the schools. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the children of the Residential School Survivors, who will share how their lives were impacted by the inter-generational trauma caused by the Residential School system.”
In addition, there will be traditional teachings, doll-making demonstrations, game playing from the Onyota’aka Nation with S^yowah (Son-Yo-Wah), ribbon skirt making, and a community mural painting with Brad Henry.
If you’re looking for some thrills then you’re in luck, there are plenty of amusement park rides available at Surrey’s Canada Day celebration. You can ride on the Ferris wheel, crash into some bumper cars, get turned around in the Zipper, or walk through the Kreepy Kastle. To get on these rides you must buy tickets, with one ticket costing $1.50. You can also buy 20 tickets for $30 or 40 Tickets for $50. There will be 16 different rides to choose from.
The celebrations will end with a fireworks display starting at 10:15 pm that you will not want to miss.
For more information on everything happening for Surrey’s Canada Day, be sure to visit https://www.surrey.ca/canadaday/
Address: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, 176th St and 64th Avenue, Surrey
Looking for something to do? Well, you’re in luck! There is so much to do in Surrey this week.
June 10: Seniors Week
Visit the Historic Stewart Farm on June 10 from 11 am to 2 pm for Seniors Week. There will be live music and performers, heritage activities and demonstrations, tours of the 1894 farmhouse, samples of delicious homemade treats, and activities in recognition of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Address: Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road
June 11: Magical QUIRK-E Tour
QUIRK-E (Queer Imaging and Riting Kollective for Elders) is hosting numerous spoken word and video performances at the Museum of Surrey on June 11 from 2 to 4 pm. There will be cartoons, videos, short films, songs, a scene from a play, stories, and poems. This event is 14+.
Address: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56a Ave
June 11: Car-Free Day
Car-Free Day is coming to Surrey Saturday, June 11. This event will turn 137 street into a car-free paradise with tons of local merchants, musicians, and family-friendly activities like balloon twisting, jugglers, and face painting. There will also be a beer garden (for the grown-ups) and plenty of food trucks.
Address: 7380 King George Blvd
June 16–19: Strawberry Tea on the Farm
If you missed Seniors Week, then you can visit the Historic Stewart Farm from June 16–19 for strawberry tea on the veranda. There will also be ice cream and other treats for you to enjoy. Tickets cost $18.20 and you can register for them online or by calling 604-501-5100.
Address: Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road
Youth ages 13 to 18 are welcome to attend the Youth Pride Dance, an inclusive and welcoming event to celebrate Pride. There will be dancing (of course), games, snacks, and prizes for the most creative outfits. LGBTQ2S+ and allies can attend this event. Registration for this free event is available online.
Address: Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107A Avenue
June 18: International Picnic Day
Visit Hazelgrove Park for International Picnic Day on June 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Bring a packed meal and your friends and family to enjoy an evening full of fun activities. There will be mini-golf, storytime, different fun park activities, and different vendors from the Cloverdale Farmers Market. This event is free and open to all ages.
Address: Hazelgrove Park 7080 190 Street
June 18: Surrey Fest
This year is the 22nd anniversary of Surrey Fest! Head over to Holland Park from 11 am to 4 pm to enjoy music, prizes, vendors, and more! This event is free but expect it to get busy.
Address: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd
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