SPRING 2019 Rec Guide

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Many communities throughout Surrey held annual May Day celebrations, including Fleetwood, as captured in this photo from back in May 15 of 1958. As part of the festivities, small groups of children, about six to eight, formed a circle around a tall wooden pole (the maypole) each holding a long ribbon which was tied to the pole. The girls wore white dresses and the boys white shirts and dark trousers. Historic Stewart Farm continues the tradition on May. 19. Image courtesy of the Surrey Archives. SM.918

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Events

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Seedy Saturday Historic Stewart Farm Saturday, April 6

Get Ready to Rodeo Museum of Surrey Saturday, May 18

11am–3pm Put the winter blues behind you and get your green garden growing! Stop by the farm’s annual sale and seed exchange to purchase heritage vegetable, flower and herb seeds, fruit trees and nursery plants. Master gardeners and other experts will be on hand to answer gardening questions. Old-Fashioned Easter Celebration Historic Stewart Farm Saturday, April 20 11am–3pm After the egg hunt at home, kids bring their parents for a hoppin’ good time at the Stewart Farm to make bunny ears, spy treats hidden in the house displays and meet the Easter bunny! 1pm–4pm Meet Easter bunnies, cats, dogs and more, as you visit with local animal rescue organizations. Hop around the galleries on an Easter egg scavenger hunt and spring into crafts and games. Lessons from the Past: Everyday Sustainability Museum of Surrey Saturday, April 20 1pm–4pm Soap savers? Darning socks? Reduce, reuse, and recycle are not new concepts. Be inspired by how people in the past lived an eco-lifestyle through talks, crafts, and more! Easter Fair Museum of Surrey Saturday, April 20

1pm-4pm

Get ready for the Cloverdale Rodeo! Learn to lasso, make cow-folk crafts, play western games and then relax with a cool cup of lemonade. Royal Victorian Party Historic Stewart Farm Sunday, May 19 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. 11am–3pm Father’s Day Open House Historic Stewart Farm Sunday, June 16 11am–3pm 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.

TD EXPLORE ZONE Beat the Rainy Day Blues

TD Explore Zone is a permanent exhibit developed around the theme of sustainability in Surrey. Designed to be a dynamic place to play, laugh and explore, the zone includes fun activity areas throughout, including:

super-sized tree fort for climbing safe experiments with electricity wind wall fishing boat

Sketching Series: Lego Museum of Surrey Thursday, June 20

Also explore our innovative exhibits such as the Textile Centre, Indigenous Hall and this year’s temporary blockbuster exhibition, Lego: Worlds of Wonder (coming April 24).

5:30pm-8pm Be inspired by the feature gallery exhibit – Lego ‘Worlds of Wonder.’ Artists of all skill levels are invited to sketch this exhibit after we are closed to the public.

Dominion Day Historic Stewart Farm Saturday, June 29

11am–3pm 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.

School's Out Museum of Surrey Friday, May 3

1pm–4pm No school? No problem! Bring the kids to the museum for drop in crafts and activities!

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A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS Did you know that admission to your new Museum of Surrey and Historic Stewart Farm have been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Surrey Museum & Archives Society through Endowment Fund income? Visitors do not have to pay the regular admission fee and are welcome to make a donation to the Endowment Fund at the door.

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