SPRING 2019 Rec Guide

Special Events

June 2–8 Seniors' Week

June 16 Sunday 11am-3pm Father’s Day Open House Historic Stewart Farm

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

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.

June 8 Saturday 1-4pm Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Open House Wally Ross parking lot 14500 block 24 Ave (parking along 144 St) stewardship@surrey.ca 604-501-5167 Soar to the treetops in our bucket truck. Decorate a cookie, make nature crafts, and interact with grass roots volunteers who protect urban forests in Surrey. At 2pm explore the forest with our forest fairy! 19yrs+ Parking Stall $10 Registration #4649079 It's a giant garage sale! Load up your cars, trucks and minivans with items you no longer need. Rent out your parking stall today! Don't miss out spaces fill up fast. June 1 Saturday ParticipACTION Challenge Kick Off Newton Recreation Centre and Newton Seniors Centre All ages Kick off the ParticipACTION Challenge by trying out free fitness classes, gymnasium sports, sample dance classes, swimming, walking clinics, weight room orientation, outside fitness equipment orientations and more. Plus crafts, games, face painting, obstacle course, give aways and healthy snacks. See online or call 604-501-5049 for activity schedule. June 8 Saturday 9am–12pm Car Trunk Sale Guildford Recreation Centre

May 4 Saturday 10:30am–4pm Sheep to Shawl

May 19 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 23-25 Surrey International Children's Festival Surrey Arts Centre & Bear Creek Park www.surrey.ca/childrensfestival Explore this year’s showcase of live performing arts from across Canada and beyond. Dance to world music and experience mind-bending magic, thrilling acrobatics, heart-pounding taiko drumming and uplifting stories. May 24 Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm Family Movie Night Clayton Community Hall Bring your pillows and blankets for family movie nights! Call 604-598-7960 for details. gardening essentials from building soil to placing plants. A master gardener will help families master the basics. SOUTH 1 Session $9.50 3yrs+ Sa 10am–11:30am May 25 4650611 Sa 10am–11:30am Jun 29 4650610 South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre May 29 Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm Sounds of Spring surrey.ca/events All ages partnersinparks@surrey.ca 604-501-5050 Pack your lawn chair and join us for a live music performance among the spring blooms outdoors in one of Surrey's garden parks. May 25, Jun 29 Saturday 10am–11:30am Gardening - Basics for Families This hands-on session will cover

June 18 Tuesday 5:30pm-7:30pm International Picnic Day Goldstone Park 5850 146 Street

Competition Museum of Surrey

Cheer on local teams as flying fingers spin and ply sheep's wool into yarn, then weave a beautiful shawl. Watch sheep being sheared, try weaving and spinning and make woolly crafts with your kids.

partnersinparks@surrey.ca 604-501-5050 Invite your friends and neighbours out to celebrate International Picnic Day with games and other fun park activities.

May 9 Saturday SASSY Awards Surrey City Hall

June 22 Saturday 11am-2pm Park Play Palooza Francis Park – 15951 83 Avenue surrey.ca/parkplay

Celebrate the achievements of youth who make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

May 11 Saturday 10am-2pm Discover Owls Surrey Nature Centre 14225 Green Timbers Way

partnersinparks@surrey.ca 604-501-5050 Palooza is back with a tropical twist to kick-off Surrey's Park Play program! Join us at Francis Park for a Pa-LUAU with live entertainment, games, and more! Learn about Park Play, a free drop-in program for kids in parks during July and August. See online for program details and the summer schedule.

All ages Drop-in

surrey.ca/extravaganza Whoooo can turn their head almost all the way around, fly without making a sound and see their next meal while perched on top of a tree? Unravel the mystery with activities, walks, stories, demonstrations and more.

June 29 Saturday 11am-3pm

Dominion Day Historic Stewart Farm

May 12 Sunday 10am-4pm

June 9 Sunday 11am−3pm Family Sunday Surrey Art Gallery surrey.ca/familysunday

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.

Mother’s Day at the Glades The Glades Garden Park 561 172 Street $5 in advance $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

Drop in to create, explore, and enjoy art with friends and family! Engage in activities that respond to the exhibitions, including hands-on artmaking workshops in a range of mediums, an art explorer game in the Gallery, and interactive performances in the Studio Theatre. Everyone welcome. Children must be with an adult.

water features. For event details and ticket information please visit surrey.ca/events in early spring.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 11am-4pm

May 16 Thursday 2–9pm National Lifejacket Day Newton Recreation Centre Lobby and outdoor patio

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" surrey.ca/doorsopen

All ages Make this summer a safe one. Learn all about water safety, boating safety and how lifejackets save lives with free crafts, games, activities and lifejacket fittings.

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