2019 Summer Recreation Guide

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One doesn’t have to own a time machine for heritage summer fun, like this potato sack race at Fleetwood School in June of 1962. Hop on over to Historic Stewart Farm any weekend to play some of your own old-fashioned games, use one of their free picnic kits and sample farm fresh fare from the Farmhouse. Image courtesy of the Surrey Archives. SA19803

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Events

DROP-IN Dominion Day Saturday< June 29

ALL AGES

Fabulous Farm Race Saturday, August 10

11am–3pm

11am–3pm

Historic Stewart Farm Bring a team of friends or family and join in this race around the Farm. From skill-testing questions to old-fashioned chores, see if you can beat last year’s record holders. There are prizes and bragging rights to be won! Be sure to check-in at the welcome table by 2pm to ensure your spot.

Historic Stewart Farm A pioneer spin on Canada Day! Bring your noisemakers for a callithumpian parade celebrating Canadian pride. Take in live music as you sample the food truck and watch the kids get their faces painted. Kick it old school with Surrey’s own Re-enactors, win prizes in classic Victorian lawn competitions, and enjoy a fun day at the park.

Fibre Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, August 10 Museum of Surrey We’ll spin the story of the cloth you wear with this family friendly,

Cedar Sage and Sweetgrass Saturday, July 13

1pm–4pm

10am–9pm 12pm–5pm

Sunday, July 14

Museum of Surrey Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass is a collaboration of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Artists and Performers. Join us for an Indigenous Collaboration of art, dance, food, music and much more! Steampunk Saturday Saturday, July 13 Historic Stewart Farm Discover how the Victorians inspired a pop culture movement by exploring the ideas behind steampunk fashion, literature and crafting.

interactive celebration of all things fibre. Watch spinning, knitting and weaving demonstrations.

Tales from the Honeycomb Saturday, August 17

Calling all LEGO ® lovers, this feature exhibit, created in partnership with the Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of LEGO ® , is out of this world. • Be transported to a place where nature, technology and history come to life, through LEGO ® bricks. • Discover dinosaurs, local landmarks or even the International Space Station -- all without leaving Surrey! • Share your creativity and enter the Show and Share contest. Museum of Surrey knows how to have fun and bring out the kid in everyone. It’s okay to laugh, explore and use your imagination to bring history to life. Let your curiosity lead you.

1pm–4pm

12pm–3pm

Museum of Surrey What happens inside honeybee hives? Did you know bees communicate by dancing? Learn about bees through activities, talks, honey samples and more. Event is in partnership with the Honeybee Centre.

Family Weekends AT HISTORIC STEWART FARM Every weekend provides you with a great opportunity to experience this premier heritage site. No two

visits are ever the same! Depending on the day and weather you can expect to: Taste cookies or farm fresh goodies. Try your hand at churning butter. Take a tour with costumed guides. Have a picnic.

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Challenge your clan to an old-fashioned lawn game. Get your Heritage Kids Club passport stamped. Go for a nature walk.

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