Fall 2019 Recreation Guide

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS TD Explore Zone

Beat the rainy day blues with a visit to this child-friendly micro-Surrey. A super-sized tree fort for climbing, safe experiments with electricity, a wind wall, fishing boat and so much more await your arrival! Indigenous Hall This is a first of its kind–a space of gathering, storytelling and exhibition that is voiced completely by the three land-based Nations in Surrey: Semiahmoo First Nation, Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation. It is a dynamic and alive space intended to educate and inspire.

Events

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ALL AGES

Olde Harvest Fair Saturday, September 21

Sketching Series Thursday, November 7

EXHIBIT SPOTLIGHTS Community Treasures Exhibit runs:

11am-3pm

5:30pm–8pm

Historic Stewart Farm Celebrate the harvest and the Stewart Farmhouse’s 125th birthday with live music, local artisans, farm-style activities, performances by The Re-enactors, a food truck and more. Bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank. Filipino Celebrations Saturday, September 21 Museum of Surrey Come celebrate Filipino culture at Museum of Surrey with performances and Filipino cuisine. Learn Tinikling, try lumpia and bring the kids for a Tagalog and English storytelling. 1pm–4pm

Museum of Surrey Amateurs and professional artists alike are invited after hours for a drop-on event. Practice sketching in our feature gallery and see where inspiration takes you. All ages welcome. Surrey Remembers Monday, November 11 Museum of Surrey Take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph, and then come inside for refreshments, films, lectures, crafts and more. Victorian Christmas Evening Saturday, December 7 Historic Stewart Farm Drop in for a special evening of music, treats and crafts. Make a lantern to take on a caroling walk in the park and snap a photo with Father Christmas. Merry Makers Saturdays, December 7 & 21 1pm–4pm Museum of Surrey Families join the maker movement and will create festive stocking stuffers, hand-crafted ornaments and more. Christmas at the Museum Saturday, December 14 1pm–4pm Museum of Surrey Santa Claus is making a stop at the Museum! Take a free photo, enjoy live performances and make some crafts just in time for holiday decorations and gifts. 9:30am–1pm 3pm–7pm

October 8, 2019 – January 26, 2020 The Chinese Village Club (Surrey) is putting on a cultural display as part of the Museum of Surrey’s Community Treasures exhibit series. The Chinese Village Club is a non-profit organization with a vision to connect people through Canadian multicultural activities.

Being Punjabi: Unfolding the

Surrey Story

Seniors Day Drop-In Sunday, September 29

12pm–3pm

Historic Stewart Farm Seniors explore and reminisce about the past with help from our Recollections Collection and other activities in the farmhouse, pole barn and garden.

BOO-seum Saturday, October 26

1pm–4pm

Museum of Surrey Go on a ‘fang-tastic’ scavenger hunt and make ‘spooktacular’ décor just in time for Halloween. Show off your wicked costumes on a trick-or-treating adventure around the museum!

Free admission October 2, 2019 – February 23, 2020 A contemporary, engaging and relevant exhibit led by Surrey’s diverse and passionate Punjabi community.

Heritage Family Day: Haunted Farm Saturday, October 26

12pm–3pm

Historic Stewart 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.

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