COS Spring 2017 Recreation Guide

Special Events

April 1 - June 24 11am-3pm Saturday Darts Hill Garden Saturday Strolls 1633 170 Street Drop In, By donation www.dartshill.ca | 604-501-5050 partnersinparks@surrey.ca Stroll through this “plantsman’s” garden every Saturday this spring. Admire the blooming rhododendrons, azaleas and unique trees growing here. Purchase plants on the third Saturday of each month. No pets. Limited wheelchair access with gravel paths and moderate inclines. April 8 Saturday 10am-12noon Family Easter Egg Hunt Bridgeview Community Centre Easter themed games and crafts followed by an Easter egg hunt for children 10 and under. There will be photo opportunities with a special guest! All ages Join us for an interactive, healthy and fun-filled day designed for those who are expecting their first baby and children up to the age of 6. Activities include play areas, demonstrations, children’s performers, creative areas, community partners and more! April 15 Saturday 1pm-4pm Easter Fair Surrey Museum All ages, by donation Meet Easter cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and of course, bunnies, as you visit with local animal rescue organizations. Hop around the galleries April 15 Saturday 11am-3pm Old-Fashioned Easter Historic Stewart Farm All ages Practice your bunny hop at our annual Easter extravaganza. Little ones will have their face painted, make rabbit ears and compete in Bunny Olympics. Then hunt for brightly coloured eggs hidden throughout the farm. on an Easter egg scavenger hunt, spring into crafts and games, and get hands-on in the Kids Gallery. April 8 Saturday 10am-3pm Early Years Festival Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

April 22 Saturday Annual Vaisakhi Parade Marking the New Year, every April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi Day. Considered one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, parades celebrating the event are held in Sikh communities around the world.

April 22-29 Surrey Clean Sweep Week Various locations & times

20th Annual | April 22 – June 11 Earth Day to World Oceans Day

partnersinparks@surrey.ca | 604-501-5050 Celebrate Earth Day and help beautify our community! Participate in Clean Sweep Week by organizing your own clean-up or drop-in to a Partners in Parks event. Visit www.surrey.ca/events for information, dates and locations. April 26 Wednesday 6-8:30pm Adult Open House Join us for this fun and social event for adults 19 and up! Mingle over snacks and refreshments as you learn about our programs and services, play games and listen to music. End the night with an aquatic or land fitness session of your choice. GUILDFORD 1 Session $7 19yrs+ W 6:00pm-8:30pm Apr 26 4528798 Guildford Recreation Centre April 29 & May 27 10am-4pm Saturday Darts Hill Garden Open House & Plant Sale 1633 170 Street Drop In, By donation All ages www.dartshill.ca | 604-501-5050 partnersinparks@surrey.ca Ask gardening experts your questions, inquire about the garden, or purchase a plant at the plant sale. No pets. Limited wheelchair access with gravel paths and moderate inclines. Wander the meandering paths and admire the dazzling spring colours.

Celebrate with us this spring as the Surrey Environmental Extravaganza turns 20! This award-winning collection of environmental events and programs are all FREE and are held throughout the City. Look for the Event Guide in early April – with over 100 events and programs there is something for everyone. We look forward to celebrating with you!

April 22 Saturday 10am-7pm Earth Day - Celebrate at

www.surrey.ca/partyfortheplanet City Hall Plaza | 13450 104 Avenue The City of Surrey is a leader in Sustainability and will host a Party for the Planet, the biggest Earth Day celebration in BC. Party for the Planet is a day intended to inspire awareness for the Earth’s natural environment and Surrey has a lot to be inspired by. This event will bring over 20,000 people to Surrey to celebrate and be educated on all things green.

April 29 Saturday 10am-1pm Arbor Day Hazelgrove Park | 7080 190 Street

May 1 - 7 Surrey Youth Week www.surrey.ca/youthweek May 6 Saturday Surrey Youth Showcase Guildford Recreation Centre www.surrey.ca/sys

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees to help grow Surrey’s urban forest! Join us for family fun including kids’ activities, live music, educational displays, and tree planting of course! Rain or shine.

For info visit www.surrey.ca/extravaganza or call the Surrey Nature Centre 604-502-6065

Activities include: basketball tournament, street dance battle, hip hop showcase, DJs, airbrush tattoos, food trucks and prizes. Check out all the other cool events throughout the week.

19 604.501.5100  WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION  SPRING 2017

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