2016 City of Surrey Recreation Guide

Heritage

www.surrey.ca/heritage 

Registered Reminisce Kits Surrey Museum Museum staff encourage lively discussions and trigger fond memories as we visit your seniors’ facility or group with our Reminisce Kits. Artifacts, newspaper clippings, photographs and music from the early 20th century will bring back recollections of the good old days. For information about themes or to book a session, call 604-592-6956. 1 session $68 55yrs+ Thursdays and Fridays Tea for You! Must pre-book teas at 604-592-6956. Museum guides share inside stories about Surrey’s past with a tour through the galleries. The conversation continues afterwards with tea and treats. $7.50/person, attendants are free 16yrs+ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons Scottish Afternoon Tea Historic Stewart Farm Enjoy delectable farm-baked scones and Scottish shortbread served with a pot of your favourite tea and a little Stewart family history. Then explore the charming 1890s farmhouse and grounds with a costumed guide. $11.25/person 16yrs+ Select Saturdays 1:00pm-2:30pm July & August Tea and Tour Surrey Museum

Programs Friday Drop-ins: Kick’n It Old Skool Surrey Museum We’ll turn the Museum into a time

Historic Stewart Farm

machine so families can travel back to the good ole days. Drop in to play games, create toys, and make food like kids did 100 years ago. Fridays, July & August 10:30am-12:30pm All ages, by donation

RURAL LIFE RETOLD

Pioneer Fair Historic Stewart Farm

604-592-6956  13723 Crescent Road Located in Elgin Heritage Park

Experience an old-time country fair as you kick up your heels to live music and test your skills at Victorian carnival games. See ‘The Re-enactors’ recreate Surrey’s true stories, and sample lemonade, popcorn and hand-churned ice cream. Cap off your day with a tour of the 1894 farmhouse led by a costumed guide. Saturday, July 2 11:00am-3:00pm All ages, Free

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm  Saturday, 12noon-4pm Sunday, 12noon-4pm [May - December] Closed Mondays and most Statutory Holidays Entrance by donation Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance Spend a summer day at the Farm! We’ve got the best picnic spots and walking trails in the city. Rainy day? Fear not! Come in to the charming 1894 farmhouse to explore our pioneer past.

Sunday Social Historic Stewart Farm

Drop by with a friend to knit, crochet, sketch or simply chat and relax on the verandah. You BYOP (bring your own project), and we’ll supply the scenery, tea, lemonade, and board games. Sundays, July & August

Surrey Museum

12noon-3:30pm

Drop in, by donation

ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING

604-592-6956  17710 56A Avenue Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm

Book a Heritage-Style Birthday Party! We offer birthday parties in one-of-a-kind locations led by instructors who know how to party and know a thing or two about history. You bring the guests, presents and food, and we’ll provide the rest. Must pre-book at 604-592-6956. $14.50/child (birthday child is free) Surrey Museum Walk like an Egyptian, shiver your timbers

Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12noon-5pm Closed Mondays and most Statutory Holidays

Admission sponsored by Friends of the Surrey Museum&Archives Society Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance Think museums are only full of dusty old things? Think again! Families get hands-on in the Kids Gallery, take in kid-friendly events, and drop in for crafts and activities.

Historic Stewart Farm Party like its 1899! We’ll lead partiers in old-time games and a vintage craft to take home. You supply the cake, and let the kids churn the ice-cream. Saturdays & Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm

like a pirate, ride like a cowboy or be queen for a day! Choose a theme, invite friends, and have a memorable day. Saturdays & Sundays 2:00pm–4:00pm

78 SUMMER 2016  WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604.501.5100