Spring 2026 Surrey Recreation Guide

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JOIN US FOR A VARIETY OF SPECIAL EVENTS ACROSSTHE CITY. THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

*Most events are free to drop in, unless otherwise stated.

April 24 – April 27 Friday – Monday City Nature Challenge surrey.ca/communityscience April 24 – 27: Take and upload photos of wild plants and animals. April 28 – May 10: Help identify what was found. Join our annual Surrey City Nature Challenge! This fun, global event invites you to observe and record the variety of plants and animals in our city. From your backyard, balcony, or local park, celebrate nature this spring and help showcase Surrey’s incredible natural diversity to the world.

May 2 Saturday 1pm–4pm Textile Dye Garden

May 9 Saturday 12pm–3pm Invasive Species Action! Robertson Drive Park 12714 92 Avenue surrey.ca/parkprograms

June 6 Saturday 1pm–4pm Sunnyside Acres Open House

Open House Museum of Surrey

All ages

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park Wally Ross Trail parking lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St surrey.ca/parkprograms Get to know Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest in a new way! Connect with passionate volunteers, local naturalists, and wildlife groups protecting our green spaces. Enjoy forest fairy adventures, nature crafts, face painting, live music and more.

Learn about local and Indigenous plants used for textiles and dyeing.Tour the garden and see demonstrations of spinning and weaving.

Invasive species impact our everyday lives but there are easy actions that we can take to make a big impact. Join us in celebrating Invasive Species Action Month and learn how you can make a difference in protecting Surrey’s natural spaces all year long.

May 2 Saturday 12pm–4pm Spring Fest Elgin Heritage Park

May 9 & 10 Saturday, Sunday 10am–4pm Mother’s Day at The Glades Woodland Garden 457 172 Street Special Event (13yrs+) $9.20 Children (0–12yrs) Free surrey.ca/glades

All ages

June 7 Sunday 12pm–4pm Family Art Party Surrey Art Gallery Exercise your creativity at this free afternoon of artmaking and

13723 Crescent Road Celebrate spring through Surrey’s multicultural traditions of music, art, storytelling, and food at Spring Fest! Co-hosted by Historic Stewart Farm andTotest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, shop vibrant vendors, try local cuisine, enjoy heritage demonstrations, and make a themed-craft. Don't miss 'Th'owxiya:The Hungry Feast Dish', by Joseph A. Dandurand, presented in partnership with Surrey Spark Stages and AxisTheatre.

May 1 Friday 10am–1pm School's Out –

13750 88 Avenue

Environment Superheroes Museum of Surrey Explore superheroes in our environment with activities and crafts! Enjoy this ‘green’ day as we welcome our newest feature exhibit at the Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

performances with friends and family. Be inspired by the exhibition Under Satellites, the Exploded View: Expo 86 and Contemporary Art. Everyone is welcome; children to be with an adult.

Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by breathtaking blooms of rhododendrons and azaleas in a tranquil woodland setting. Treat Mom to a peaceful stroll and unforgettable spring colours!

May 3, June 7 10am–12pm Sensory Friendly Sunday Museum of Surrey Explore the museum during set

June 13 Saturday 5:30pm–7:30pm International Picnic Day Dominion Park

May 1 Friday, May 25 Monday 10am–2pm

May 10 Sunday 10am–4pm Mother’s Day at Darts Hill Garden Park 1633 170 Street surrey.ca/dartshill Celebrate Mother’s Day at Darts Hill with a leisurely stroll among rare and exotic plants, vibrant spring flowers, and beautifully curated landscapes— make it a day Mom will treasure! May 30 Saturday 12pm–4pm Métis: Children of the Fur Trade Museum of Surrey Come explore the unique and enriching Métis heritage by learning about current and historical traditions with performances, speakers, and artisans.

8225 134 Street

surrey.ca/events Invite your friends and neighbours out to celebrate International Picnic Day with games, music and other fun park activities.

hours for neurodivergent individuals, families and caregivers. There will be reduced audio and light levels, sensory kits available and a quiet room.

Discovery Days at the Surrey Nature Centre Green Timbers Park. 14225 Green Timbers Way What will you discover at the Surrey Nature Centre? Start your discoveries outside with one of our Interpreters and choose from a selection of self guided activities; try one or try them all. Then head inside to check out our nature exhibition space to learn more about the flora and fauna that in live GreenTimbers Park.

May 9 Saturday 12pm–8pm Surrey Slam Jam Guildford Recreation Centre surrey.ca/youth

June 14 Sunday 1pm–3pm Father’s Day Stay and Play Museum of Surrey

13–18yrs Our annual youth showcase is back! Enjoy a full day of basketball, dance battles, music, art, and more— featuring 5v5 games, all-styles dance, and creative workshops. Don’t miss one of the biggest youth events of the year! May 9 Saturday 11am–3pm Clayton Community Festival Hillcrest Village Shopping Centre Fraser Hwy & 188 Street Fun for the whole family. Free samples, prizes, giveaways and more! Supported by the City of Surrey.

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Museum! Enjoy a refreshment, play oversized board games, do a scavenger hunt and make a craft together as a souvenir of the day.

May 2 Saturday 12pm–5pm Cedar, Sage and

Sweetgrass Museum of Surrey

Experience an Indigenous Art Show with art for sale and live performances. Explore beautiful works in painting, carving, beading, and more by talented artists.

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604-501-5100  SURREY.CA/REGISTER  SPRING 2026