City of Surrey Spring 2018 Rec Guide

Special Events

May 5 Saturday 11am-8:30pm Surrey Youth Basketball Tournament Guildford Recreation Centre www.surrey.ca/sys Sign-up your team to compete in this free city-wide 5-on-5 basketball tournament, the second event in the new Surrey Youth Showcase Event Series. There are junior (ages 13-15) and senior (ages 15-18) divisions with lots of prizes up for grabs. May 10 Thursday 11am-1pm Move for Health Day Drop-in Bridgeview Community Centre Let's get moving and celebrate the many health benefits of exercise! Various activities offered at individual town centres. Participate and enter for a chance to win prizes. May 13 Sunday 10am-4pm Mother’s Day at the Glades The Glades Garden Park | 561 172 Street $5 in advance 604-501-5100 Registration # 4590250 $7 at the gate Discover one of South Surrey’s garden gems during our annual Mother’s Day celebration. This woodland garden will be ablaze in spring colour with over 1,600 mature rhododendrons, some taller than a house! The garden also features a superb collection of azaleas and companion plants, heritage trees and water features. In early spring, please visit www.surrey.ca/events for event details including food, entertainment and plants sales. May 17 Thursday 1pm-9pm National Lifejacket Day Newton Recreation Centre - Lobby & Outdoor Patio All Ages Make this summer a safe one. Learn all about water safety and how lifejackets save lives with free crafts, games, activities and a draw for a lifejacket. Plus, Loonie [$1] admission Public swim 12:30pm-3:30pm and 7pm-8:30pm All Ages

May 17 Thursday SASSY Awards Show Surrey City Hall | 13450 104 Avenue www.sassyawardssurrey.ca $15 Adult & $10 Student Young people make a difference in our communities every day. Join the Semiahmoo Rotary Club to recognize, acknowledge and celebrate their achievements. May 20 Sunday 11am-3pm Royal Victorian Party Historic Stewart Farm All hail her Majesty, the Queen! The whole family will enjoy this royal celebration with dancing, birthday cake and a chance to meet Queen Victoria herself. Future kings and queens are encouraged to dress the part. May 24-26 Surrey International Children's Festival Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival Unplug and journey into a world of art and imagination at Surrey’s arts festival for kids. Many free activities, and outdoor performances. Featured ticketed live shows from the Netherlands, the UK and across Canada. See and do it all for $12 on Saturday! May 28 Monday 10am-2pm Discovery Day Surrey Nature Centre All ages 14225 Green Timbers Way 604-502-6065 Kick start your nature adventure in our Sky Room with opportunities for hands- on exploration; then head outside to the forest for a variety of guided outdoor activities. May 30 Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm Sounds of Spring Blackie Spit Park | 3136 McBride Ave Bring your chair and a picnic to enjoy while you listen to live music at Wickson Point. For info call 604-501-5050 or e-mail partnersinparks@surrey.ca. All ages

June 17 Sunday 11am-3pm Father’s Day Open House Historic Stewart Farm All Ages Show dad some fun this Father’s Day as you hop aboard Pacific Trackless Trains and take a tour of the scenic grounds. Take in the Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club’s large scale train display, make a craft, grab coffee on the verandah and settle in for a family picnic.

SATURDAY JUNE 9 11am- 4pm

This free event offers fun activities for all ages including behind- the-scenes guided tours, demonstrations, fun games, contests, prizes, and more! Don't miss your opportunity to "discover the story behind every door"

June 18 Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm International Picnic Day Forsyth Park | 10632 139 Street

Invite your friends and neighbours out to celebrate International Picnic Day with games and other fun park activities! For more information, call 604-501-5050 or e-mail partnersinparks@surrey.ca.

June 4 - 10 Seniors' Week

Enjoy a variety of free events throughout the city. For more information visit www. surrey.ca/seniors

June 21 Thursday World's Largest Swimming Lesson All City of Surrey pools

June 9 Saturday Healthy Active Aging Conference Newton Seniors Centre Supporting healthy, active aging The Conference will focus on 4 key areas: Safety, Health & Wellness; Buildings & Outdoor spaces; Transportation; and Home. This event is brought to you through the support of: City of Surrey Seniors Advisory and Accessibility Committee. Workshop listing will be available in May. All workshops are free and require preregistration. To register call 604-501-5100. June 9 Saturday 11am-4pm 10th Anniversary Surrey Nature Centre 14225 Green Timbers Way 604-502-6065 Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Surrey Nature Centre! Enjoy guided nature walks, story times, live entertainment and lots of fun indoor and outdoor nature activities. There’ll be something for everyone!

Check your nearest facility for times Do you want to be a part of a Guinness World Record? Then join us on June 21 as we attempt to be part of the worlds largest simultaneous swim lesson. 44 countries across the world take part in this water safety activity. Learn new swimming skills and be part of a Guinness record attempt! Please register at your nearest aquatic facility. June 23 Saturday 11am-2pm Park Play Palooza Hazelgrove Park | 7080 190 Street www.surrey.ca/events. Kick-off the start of Surrey’s Park Play with Palooza at Hazelgrove Park! Park Play is a free summer drop-In program for kids in parks across Surrey June 30 Saturday 11am-3pm Dominion Day Historic Stewart Farm All ages 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. during July and August. For a full Park Play summer schedule visit www.surrey.ca/parkplay.

June 9 Saturday 11am-4pm In the Garden: Art Market

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South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre Join us for this family friendly art show and sale showcasing talented local artisans from the Semiahmoo Arts Society. Support local artists while immersing yourself in this hidden gem.

22 SPRING 2018  WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604.501.5100