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Discovery Saturdays Discover the Surrey Museum in fun new ways with family friendly celebrations of culture and history. Third Saturday of each month, 1:00pm-4:00pm.  All ages, by donation

German Christmas Experience a German Christmas Market. Mulled cider, pretzels, and festive crafting will help usher in the holiday season. Saturday, November 19 Very Vintage Christmas Experience a swinging 50s Christmas! Enjoy Christmas carols crooned by local musicians while you make vintage-style decorations and visit with Santa Claus. Saturday, December 17

Dumpling Day Attention foodies! Taste world dumpling delicacies, and learn tricks from our guest chefs while kids make playdough perogies or paper pot-stickers. Saturday, September 17 Latin Fiesta Get out your maracas and brush up your salsa moves! Discover the sounds, tastes and rich culture of Latin America through lively performances, crafts and

Exhibitions Kids Gallery: Food Surrey Museum On display September 27 to December 23 Pint-sized foodies and little locavores find out where their food comes from (hint – it’s not the supermarket). Fresh hands-on activities explore farming past and present from a kid’s perspective. Check out modern farming in the greenhouse, plant a window box, puzzle over land use while building a mini-community, and climb the treehouse!

COMMUNITY TREASURES Eating in Elegance Surrey Museum On display July 12-December 23 Early settlers brought very little from their homelands, but precious table settings were often carefully carried to the new country. This sparkling display of silver, china and crystal will take you back to a time of elegance, tradition and fine manners.

traditional snacks. Saturday, October 15

Programs Olde Harvest Fair Historic Stewart Farm

HERITAGE Family Day Historic Stewart Farm

Heritage Christmas Saturdays Historic Stewart Farm

Drop in for a different old-time Christmas activity each Saturday. Taste fresh baked festive treats, string popcorn, and try on real winter woollies. Saturdays, Nov 26, Dec 3, 17 12noon-3:00pm All ages, Free

Surrey Remembers Surrey Museum Take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph, then come in from the cold for refreshments, films and crafts for kids. Friday, November 11 9:30am-1:30pm All ages, Free Lecture: Canadian Sikhs in World War 1 Surrey Museum Join Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra of the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies as she shares the forgotten story of 10 Canadian-Sikh soldiers who served for Canada during World War 1. Friday, November 11 11:30am-12:30pm

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Back to School Kids pumped about going back to school? Ease them back in with a stop in our old- fashioned classroom complete with real slates and vintage costumes. Saturday, September 3 12noon-3:00pm Haunted Farm A shadowy barn, creaky floorboards, rustling trees – visit our haunted farm if you dare! This safe and fun family drop-in shares old-time All Hallow’s Eve traditions, crafts and spooky treats. Saturday, October 29 12noon-3:00pm Let’s Remember Continue the weekend of remembering and peace by decorating a red poppy cookie in the farmhouse kitchen and doing family- friendly crafts and activities. Saturday, November 12 12noon-3:00pm

Celebrate food and farming at this fall fair! Tap your toes to live music, taste mulled apple cider and shop local artisans. Jump in the hay pile, hop in a sack race, make real butter, and play like pioneers! Saturday, September 24 12noon-3:00pm All ages, Free

Santa Claus Parade Surrey Museum

Baby it’s cold outside! Come in for hot chocolate and a stroll around the galleries before the Surrey Santa Parade. Sunday, December 4 12noon–5:00pm All ages, by donation Christmas Open House Historic Stewart Farm Make holiday memories with a visit to our annual seasonal gathering. Sing along with classic carols played on our piano, indulge in sweet Victorian treats baked in the woodstove, and craft old-time Christmas décor for your tree. Saturday, December 10 12noon-4:00pm All ages, Free

Pumpkin Power Surrey Museum

Need more pumpkin spice in your life? Design your own take-home Jack O’ Lantern, go on a spooky scavenger hunt in the exhibit galleries, and compete for best costume. Saturday, October 29 11:30am–2:00pm All ages, Free

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