Winter 2019 Recreation Guide

Special Events

March 2 Sa-Su 6:30pm–12pm Dino-Snores Slumber Party - Family Museum of Surrey Set up camp and sleep in the museum galleries! Experience a private museum tour, learn about dinosaurs, and go on a flashlight scavenger hunt. Adult chaperone mandatory for each child/ family. CLOVERDALE 1 Session $130.40 7-12yrs Sa-Su 6:30pm–10am Mar 2-3 4636922 Kinder Café- Kindergarten, Let’s Go! Kensington Prairie Recreation Centre Heritage Building -MP#5 Do you have questions about your child going to kindergarten? Find out the answers at our Kindergarten Cafe! Join us for an informative community conversation and learn how your child can be prepared for kindergarten. Guest speakers include: • Surrey School District representatives who will speak about student inclusion, • a kindergarten teacher who will present on the domains of kindergarten readiness, and • a service provider who will speak about the parent's perspective. Free child minding will be available however children must be registered. Register in person, call 604-592-2605 or online through WebReg. SOUTH 1 Session Th 4:30pm–6:30pm Mar 7 4634494 March 7 Thursday 4:30pm–6:30pm

March 10 Sunday 11am−3pm Family Sunday Surrey Art Gallery surrey.ca/familysunday

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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.

February 9 Saturday 9am-12pm

February 16 Saturday Family Day Geocaching Treasure Hunt Celebrate Family Day weekend with Surrey Parks on a treasure hunt like no other! Navigate to specific GPS coordinates and find the hidden caches. After your treasure hunt, join us for prizes and refreshments! Instruction and GPS units provided. No experience necessary. Preregistration required for your start time. Sa 10am February 16 4634478 Sa 11am February 16 4634479 Sa 12:30pm February 16 4634480 Sa 1:30pm February 16 4634481 Crescent Park 132 Street & 26 Avenue partnersinparks@surrey.ca February 22 Friday 10am–2pm Kindergarten Immunization and Wellness Fair Kensington Prairie Community Centre Call White Rock Public Health at 604-542-4000 for more information and to book an immunization appointment. Hosted by the City of Surrey and Fraser Health, this event focuses on nutrition, car seat safety, dental health, speech, vision, language and child development. It includes a story time and tot gym. TBA 6pm-9pm Surrey Steps Up Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Avenue Surrey Steps Up is an annual showcase of the positive impact youth have on the city. Celebrate the amazing young people who are transforming our schools and communities through good deeds, community projects, creating art and more. Everyone is welcome.

TRI Surrey 2019 Guildford Recreation Centre

March 19-22, 26-29 10am–1pm

Join us for Surrey’s annual indoor mini triathlon! Accomplish your fitness goals, compete with friends or family and try something new. Registration includes a race package! For details and training tips go to: surrey.ca/recreation. Adult Solo $25 4634000 Adult Team $50 4634001 Youth Solo $10 4634002 Youth Team $25 4634003 February 9 Saturday 1pm–4pm Chinese New Year: Year of the Boar Museum of Surrey All ages Cheer on the Dragon and Lion dances, sample festive New Year cuisine, and be amazed by the Chinese textile displays. This event is in partnership with the Chinese Village Club. February 14 Thursday 6am–9:30pm Healthy Hearts Day Newton Recreation Centre Join us for 2 for 1 admissions all day long for fitness centre, drop in sports, fitness classes and swimming. Bring a friend or loved one and celebrate Valentines Day with some heart healthy activity. February 16 Saturday 12pm–2pm Grandparent and Me: Storytime and Tea Guildford Recreation Centre Bring the little one in your life to celebrate Family Day! Enjoy a special story, themed crafts and cookie decorating, while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate! $7/Child  Grandparents FREE GUILDFORD 1 Session Sa 12pm–2pm Feb 16 4630588

Spring Break: Dinosaur Days Museum of Surrey

All ages Get ready to ring in the Spring with one big prehistoric party. Making dino crafts, go on a dinosaur hunt, touch fossils, and try on dinosaur tails.

March 19–21, 26–28 12pm–3pm Spring Break: Farm Life Historic Stewart Farm Drop by the farm to experience what it was like to live on a Surrey farm 125 years ago. Each day will have themed activities and crafts for all to enjoy.

All ages

March 23 Saturday 9am–3pm

Active Aging Resource Fair Guildford Recreation Centre Don’t miss this fun and free event where you can visit interactive booths and learn about new technology, health, innovations, nutrition, travel, wellness and more! See how Surrey is an age- friendly city where people can enjoy lifelong activity and engagement. Listen to the main stage performers and enter to win door prizes.

March 8 Friday 6:30pm–8:30pm Family Movie Night

Fleetwood Community Centre All ages Bring your pillow and blanket and come dressed in your favourite PJs.

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